Jun 25, 2014
I was literally in a pool of emotions watching this movie.
It was funny, sad and heartwarming.
The artwork was gorgeous, and the colors really draw you in 10/10
The ending song was also amazing 10/10
Each character has their own amazing quality that you can't help but admire about them, but there wasn't enough back story about most to really understand 9/10
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The storyline was well-written, but again, there were missing pieces. I still admired it enough for an 8/10
I do praise the artwork, the pastel colors really brought out another side to "Edo" than I've seen in any other anime so far.
What really drew me into this anime however, was the storyline.
I've always had a soft spot for the whole gray haired, light eyed boy anime types. The fact that they end up being half wolf or a yokai is what draws me in even more.
*Tiny spoilers*
Hamaji has trouble finding her feminine side, she was raised in the woods along side her grandfather, so her values are old-fashioned. Her grandfather was eaten by a bear recently, and so she's lonely. Her brother left to the city, and writes a note telling her that he'd be willing to take care of her, so she sets off.
What i really admired about the movie was that there was no gender stereotypes. I like that it captures the worst and best parts of Edo in that time period, and that it really sets the line to how humans can be v. any thing that isnt a human.
It wasn't as gruesome, the "Fuse" didn't eat hearts, but life orbs.
Onto the "fuse" aspect of the story.
The sad part of this whole movie was that it didn't really go in depth as I hoped it would. But although I was confused at Shino's behavior every now and then, I did try my best to get what was going on besides all that. I like the character developments, and the pace. But it feels as if it tries a little to hard to pull your emotions. Some quotes are really sad, but you don't get to know the characters enough to make you feel sad about it.
The movies cute points, sad points and action points make you love it enough.
I found it amazing in it's own ways. Its definitely worth the time and with all the different amazing characters, I'm sure you'll agree.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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