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Review: 7/10 - Definitely Worth Watching

I originally decided to watch this series due to it being written by Osamu Tezuka (Creator of series such as Astro Boy, Hi no Tori, and Black Jack). I have not read the manga, so this review is completely ignorant of the original source material and is only my opinions based upon watching this series. I ended up enjoying this series quite a bit; even though so far their isn't any positive reviews on here. A large part of why this series isn't being shown the love it deserves is due to it only recently being subtitled by the community.

Story ... - 8:
The plot revolves around two friends, one who is a samurai and retainer; while the other is an established western doctor. This takes place in the days of the end of the Tokugawa Shogunate (Approx. 1850). Although the the main characters Ryouan, and Manjiro are fictional, the story-line tells historical events properly and accurately involving the time period. The story can be summarized into two main points for the most part: 1. A feud between western and eastern doctor ideologies apparent to the time period and 2. Various struggles within the clans involving the samurai Manjiro.

Art - 6:
There is nothing spectacular about the art, the series aired around 2000 so the art/visuals may look a little older. However this fact doesn't ruin the overall enjoyment factor.

Character - 8 :
The two main characters are Manjiro (Samurai) and Ryouan (Doctor). They both have enjoyable features that distinguish them apart. Manjiro is a straight-forward, honest person who is often too honest for his own good. While Ryouan, is seen messing around with numerous females such as at brothels; and is the type you are to take less seriously.

I recommend giving this show a watch; if you are able to come upon it.

Kyou Kara Ore Wa!! (KKOW)

I recently watched this 10 Episode OVA series about a month ago; and really enjoyed it, it was reminiscent of Great Teacher Onizuka, Beelzebub, and many other Delinquent-styled anime. The length of it is a great thing; each episode varies in length therefore on average they are 43 minutes per episode, some are 60 minutes and some are 35 minutes.

Story : 9/10
The story is mainly about Mitsuhashi and Itou as they pretend to be delinquents, it can be funny at times, and at other times it has a good plot however the plot is usually episodic (only lasting one episode at ... a time, however develops the characters). There was atleast one Arc i would say, that was a story where it was more than one episode consisting of the same story (it took more episodes and time to fill it in).

Art: 8/10
The art isn't the best, however this is an older series released between 1993-1996, therefore the art is okay for it's days and doesn't deteriorate the quality of the show.

Sound: 9/10
I do not speak Japanese; however i feel that the Voice actors potrayed each character very well and it made the experience much more enjoyable, there is subtle background or theme music i remember too that was enjoyable.

Character: 10/10
They really do a great job of developing the main characters Mitsuhashi and Itou. It becomes extremely enjoyable every time you here someone scream "Mitsuhashi!". There is also alot of side-characters that were developed well that make this anime alot more enjoyable such as Imai of Beni High.

Enjoyment: 9/10

Honestly, this anime OVA series was really good especially since it is easily over 20 years old from now and i just watched it less than a month ago. I still was able to get tons of enjoyment out of it, as i said earlier its similar to other delinquent anime and kind of reminds me of Great Teacher Onizuka. I'm very glad i watched this series and i highly suggest you do too.