Jan 1, 2014
The feel of Bounen no Xamdou is very close to that of Eureka Seven. The war that encompasses the world instigates the journey that the main characters embark on. The main characters are followed as they each endure the obstacles and horrors of war.
This show is very story focused. The story is conveyed very smoothly and it can feel a bit slow even when it is flowing rapidly. This indicates the grace with which the story is conveyed. It is seldom that a story can be told without a hitch, but the minimization of it is evident through the lack of
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strain in understanding much of the content in this show.
This story follows characters that ultimately have great impact on the engulfing war which has diversely impacted each character. Some characters show little change, displaying their great vitality. Other characters undergo various hardships of unbearable magnitude and struggle to maintain themselves.
Despite what was well done, the development of the relationships of the main characters could have used some improvement.
The artwork in this show is spectacular. The fight sequences are not of great focus, but they are portrayed with a natural flow to them. The character designs are far above average. Some of the colors in the artwork as well as some of the character designs are reminiscent Nickelodeon's Avatar: The Last Airbender.
The beauty of the music in this show is far beyond that of most shows out there. The music manages to guide the viewer through this story with ease, despite its complexities. Even the opening and ending theme sings are great. I watched through the ending theme after most episodes despite how rare that is for me.
The English dub cast for this show is fantastic. The script conveyed the same information as the subs. Besides the great voice actors of the main characters, some of my favorite voice actors played supporting roles.
This show manages to provide enjoyment in many diverse ways. This variety is the source of the greatness of this show. The many characters that Akiyuki meets are perhaps the best contribution that he makes to the show. The merging and branching off of stories really makes this show something more than much most.
As long as you pay attention, this is a very full and complete series. If something seems confusing (such as the end), then you missed something. Reading between the lines can make this and so many other shows so enjoyable.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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