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Sep 20, 2014
Ah, "Bakumatsu Rock". At the start of the season, I was really excited to watch this lovely piece of work -- mainly for the music since I am a big fan of animes in that genre. However, what I got wasn't quite what I expected.
Ryoma is voiced by Taniyama, Kishou (known for many characters including Jean Kirstein [SnK] and Shinomiya, Natsuki [Utapri]). I was surprised by his take on Ryoma, I'd never really heard Taniyama's voice like that. Not only was he a believable rocker, but his voice can seriously knock out the heavens (heh. Get my joke?). Boy can that man sing! I'm not
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going to talk about the other character cause I don't know them as well, but all the main characters' voice actors did a wonderful job!
Now. The thing I hate most about Bakumatsu is the historical inaccuracy. This is the 19th century. How in the world did they have microphones in 1853! And the all time unanswered question -- WHERE THE HELL IS RYOMA'S AMP?! *cough* Excuse me *cough* Another quite unfortunate this is that fact that the animation sometimes switched to 3D during the instrumental part of songs. This really saddened me because 3D animaton really hasn't progressed enough to do this without it looking odd. I also have to say that giant rockets (almost rocket ships) most definitely did not exist in Japan at this time either. This is all.
"Bakumatsu Rock" did, however, imply deep messages on the off occasion. The main message is a tribute to the real Sakamoto Ryouma who changed Japan in an unbelievable way. This story is mostly about doing away with an oppressive government (with the power of rock and magical tattoos). Friendship plays a big part in this series (more like loyalty), but besides these rare cases, the show is basically just comedy relief.
If you're looking for an anime to waste you time on, here you go. Pick up "Bakumatsu Rock", keep your expectations low, and have a good watch. The comedy and art style will keep you coming for more. This is a trap, though. The prettiest fish isn't always the yummiest (and I don't even eat fish). This anime is dangerous for those who get bored quickly, and those who look for a good, sophisticated anime. Like I said, this anime's only purpose is to be a comic relief. And with that out there, I can say I disliked this anime very much! I had high expectations, but what I was met with was rather disappointing.
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Story - 4
Good enough for a silly anime with no purpose, but almost trailing on the end of "childish."
Art - 6
The artwork was actually very lovely. Nice tones (almost No Game No Life-esque), plain scenery, and sexy men. The men are on the more buff side (I like lean men). Again, there were 3D animations mixed among the regular 2D, and that just wasn't very appealing.
Music - 8
The music is pretty good. The voice actors do a great job of singing. I can't say it's real rock, though. This anime says that they got their rock from America, but it sound more like modern Japanese rock than anything (which I love dearly). The lyrics aren't all that deep, but nonetheless singable.
Character - 6
The only thing you need to know about the characters is "passion, passion! Let's rock out guys. It's like the best thing evar!!!" That's basically all the development given.
Enjoyment - 5
So very let down. It was around the third episode where I started becoming disinterested in the series. However, I was already too far in to quit. So I kept on watching, and here we are today.
Overall - 5.8
This anime is very average in terms of basic plot, story line, and characters. It's nice for an adaption of a video game (cause they always seem to mess those up), but not for me.
Reviewer’s Rating: 6
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Sep 20, 2014
"Tokyo Ghoul"; an anime that tends to devour the heart whole -- literally.
Being a dark/horror fantasy, this anime does a wondering job of capturing its audience. There are bloody fight scenes, and wonderful animation to go along with them.
Hanae, Natsuki, Kaneki's voice actor, is a surprisingly rare voice in the anime industry, but no less talented. He's probably most known for his role of Sakishima, Hikari (the main character in Nagi no Asukara). Out of the few roles he's had, he has voiced many characters, each of their voices differing. Hanae can be anyone from the unemotional robot in Kaizuka, Inaho (Aldnoah.Zero) to the wimpy
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mess that is Kaneki, Ken. He plays Kaneki to a 'T', and makes our fragile character loveable. Other mentionable people are Amamiya, Sora (Kirishima, Touka) and Hanazawa, Kana (Kamishiro, Rize). Amamiya is another rare gem to have. She is also the voice of Akame (Akame ga Kill) and Fujimiya, Kaori (Issuukan Friends). Her heartfelt and tough portrayal of Touka, a strong but insecure ghoul, is beautiful. Amamiya also plays the role perfectly. Hanazawa also did a great job, but it's a bit odd to have the sweet Moriyama, Shiemi (Blue Exorcist) become this cold blooded binge eater of a ghoul. However, when Hanazawa goes dark, the voice suddenly fits Rize's character and sends chills down the back.
For such a hyped anime, "Tokyo Ghoul" certainly lived up to its expectations. The animation quality knocked out all other animes out of the park. It was unfortunate some of the more brutal scenes had to be censored. Moving onto the characters, they were diverse and believable. Kaneki was wimpy at points, but was not unbearable. Other characters like Rize and Touka were the perfect addition to the series. They held some strong female roles! There are many other characters, but watching the series would be better than reading about them from this review. But even the story was good! Ghouls were carefully thought out with how strong they could be, and the type of powers they held. It was even shown than humans could stand a fighting chance. Humans are no longer the weak and defenseless creature they're normally portrayed to be. The only problem with "Tokyo Ghoul" was its pacing. To my chagrin, the anime decided to skip important arcs located in the manga. This greatly disturbed the pace and made the show a little more than confusing at times. This anime really should have been two, twenty-five episodes seasons.
"Tokyo Ghoul" is not an anime for the faint of heart. It is bloody, and it is violent. But those who have a strong mind and a love for fantasy will love it. I have mixed feelings about "Tokyo Ghoul", but I'm going to go ahead and say it will be one I never will forget. It has truly captivated my heart.
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Story - 8
The story is very well scripted. It just flows like an anime should. However, the pacing is a little off and it's concerning that the anime skips arcs from the manga.
Art - 10
The artwork was actually one of the best this season. The character were detailed, and very pretty. The fighting scenes were excitingly horrific, in that they had blood, gore, and all things a good fight scene could have. Too bad stuff like decapitated bodies were censored.
Music - 10
From the OP to the ED, the music is just a work of brilliance. I practically have the song "Unravel" memorized, it was so good. And even though the ending song can't even compare to the opening song, that was also good in its own respect. But the OSTs are what really made the anime. The music fit so much that I can't even remember what kind of songs were playing. Very well done.
Character - 8
There was lots and lots of character development, as well as character reinforcement. I do wish that I had gotten to see more of side characters like Mr. Uta (Mask Guy) and Hide (Kaneki's best friend).
Enjoyment - 10
Every week, I would eagerly anticipate the next episode. "Tokyo Ghoul" never let me down -- not even once.
Overall - 9.2
This anime was a great addition to my 2014 Summer lineup. It reminds me a lot of a story I am working on, but holds a certain charm that keeps me hooked. This anime has everything a dark fantasy horror needs.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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