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Aug 4, 2012
Bokurano consistently surpassed my expectations. When I first read about it, a few of my concerns were that the story line would be emotionally toned-down due to the fact that the main characters are children, that the characters would be annoying and/or difficult to relate to, and that the central theme of the story would not be enough to hold the characters and plot together well. Well, I was wrong on all accounts.
On the surface, the anime may seem like a redundant theme: depressing circumstances and endings for characters who didn't seem to deserve it (Evangelion, most notably, I'm sure) that melds science fiction with
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a present reality. However, it was handled very well, with enough explanations to satisfy present and necessary questions (like the process of choosing successors and how he/she came to be there, why the end of each battle has the result that it does, etc) without attempting to answer every question and explain every aspect. The plot itself was engaging and unique with moments of happiness sprinkled among the numerous moments of sadness.
The art is not overly detailed or flashy, but I gave the artwork high marks for doing what the average anime doesn't: making all of the main characters look different from each other. This is one of the first ones I've seen in which the main characters have unique facial features, clothes, and hairstyles that don't automatically remind me of another anime character. Every character is distinct. Another reason for the high marks was that the characters changed their clothes sometimes. It may seem a little strange as a reason, but in many animes, the characters never change their clothes even once (unless for a one-time event or some such). The final reason is that the mecha actually looked good in its setting. Each robot was different and every part of the robot had a purpose, no parts (other than the face plate) were just for show.
As for sound, the OP is absolutely perfect in accordance with the series. It has a haunting melody that maybe didn't seem to fit with the first few episodes, but by the end it will become disturbingly fitting. The ending themes were also good, but definitely nowhere near as poignant as the opening one. I also appreciated the variance in voices between voice actors. None of the characters had annoying or unfitting voices.
The characters are probably one of the best reasons to watch this anime. There are initially 15 main characters (all of which are children), but others are introduced in time. Each character has different secrets and problems to deal with and overcome (or in some cases, crumble beneath) before they can face their challenge. Many of the problems are ones that are common in today's society such as bullying, depression, familial tension, and the bonds of friendship. Most if not all of the characters' stories deal with at least one other main character, too. Seeing the characters struggle against their problems is heartbreaking and usually changes your opinion of the character while making you re-evaluate yourself and your situation. Such a variety of characters and the depth that the viewer will see of them makes it nearly impossible for anyone not to connect with at least one character throughout the series.
If you are a person who cries easily, you will need to keep some tissues nearby, but I can guarantee that you'll be moved by it even if you aren't crying by the end. I loved this anime, and I recommend it to anyone.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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Aug 2, 2012
Samurai7 is a wonderful anime all around. It has a great story, good art, and the characters are all interesting and different from each other. I would especially recommend this to people who have seen the Seven Samurai movie, an old samurai movie that inspired this anime, but it isn't necessary to fully enjoy it, either.
By far my favorite part of Samurai7 was the characters. The samurai covered a broad range of personalities from fiery and comical like Kikuchiyo to quiet and cold like Kyuzo. I admit that those two extremes seem overdone, but when they're with the other characters, it only adds to the
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The story itself was also quite strong. It starts out on a fairly small scope, and then widens as the story continues. I like the use of mecha in the shogunate era. It gives the setting a clashing yet engaging feel.
My only complaints with the series is that there are a few parts (most notably in the Firefly Inn with Shichiroji) that become really bad visually, as if their budget was suddenly cut and they had to have a kid come in and draw those parts. It was glaringly obvious and impossible to ignore. However, those parts usually only lasted for a few minutes. The other complaint that I had was how unnecessary and annoying some of the deaths were. They only added drama, which could have been added through legitimate means and not unnecessary, annoying deaths of otherwise strong and skilled characters.
Regardless of my complaints, this is an anime that I would wholeheartedly recommend to anyone.
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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Aug 2, 2012
Initially, I had quite low expectations for C after reading the premise, but I was assured by a friend that it would surprise me in a pleasant way. He was right. C has several unique aspects, but I wouldn't call the work prolific by any means.
Story: Kimimaro is a college student who works part-time on top of classes to try and save up money for his future. Masakaki, an employee from the mysterious Financial District gives him a chance to make money in that sort of alternate world, where one's future and potential is used as collateral in "deals", which are essentially battles between two
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"entrepreneurs". I liked the financial/economic ties, but they were ultimately unnecessary and quite superficial. The impact of the deals and huge influx of money from the Financial District isn't really seen or mentioned until the last few episodes.
Art: Over all, the art wasn't anything special. It never went wonky or anything like that, but it didn't play with any new concepts or exceed my expectations for the average anime, either. The 3D animation occurred at strange times and seemed fairly inconsistent. Masakaki and Msyu switched often between 2D and 3D, which was strange. Some Assets were 2D while others were 3D.
Sound: No complaints. Everything was clear. The OP/EP didn't seem out of place, nor did they seem to fit perfectly, but at least the OP was catchy.
Character: Not so good. Kimimaro is a protagonist that most people will appreciate because he is very average in many facets, but he does a lot of cute things too. At the same time, he is a pretty flat character. There's nothing especially interesting about him that sets him apart from other protagonists in other animes. The supporting characters were also flat and boring, most notably the love interest, Hanabi. I didn't even know that Kimimaro was interested in her until the very end.
Enjoyment: Because this was a short series, it's good for a weekend or a marathon night. It's not especially interesting or engaging, but it's not too boring, either. The unique aspects may pique others' interests in ways that it didn't for me.
Reviewer’s Rating: 6
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