Reviews

When I finished watching the series I wanted to see what the opinions of others were, but it kinda bummed me out a bit when they referred to the lightnovels or the past adaptations. Not that there is anything wrong with doing so, its just that I would like to read on what the anime was, not what it was supposed to be. I myself haven't seen or read any Kino's journey material so this review will be fresh and vanilla, based only on this anime and specifically made for those others like me.

Story:

If you haven't already read from the description (or the title of the anime) the story of the anime revolves around the adventures of Kino, a young traveler who jumps from country to country learning all the different cultures and practices of each place.

The flow of the story is erratic, meaning, for the most part, you could watch episode 10 without needing to watch the previous episodes. Although there are some episodes where you need to watch to understand the flow, this doesn't heavily affect your watching experience (trust me i accidentally watched episode ten after episode three and I still love this anime to pieces).

The different philosophies of each country were interesting for the most part, showcasing the different sides of humanity. It was extremely entertaining to watch the protagonist handle the different situations that come along the way. Each episode offers a treat, weather it be a lighthearted comedy bit or a heart-wrenching story it always brought something new to the table.

Art:

The art of the anime was well done as the color pallet really helped show us the beauty in Kino's world. The vibrant colors puts you in a very peaceful trance and helping you set the mood of the adventure.

Sound:

Let me just get this out now: i LOVE the closing sound track. The music of the anime works so well in immersing you in Kino's world. If I were to name the feeling that the music brought out of me, the closest would be freedom. The music did such a good job in setting the mood of the anime from start to finish and it has certainly earned my praise.

Character:

Aside from Kino and Hermes not much character development happened throughout the anime as the focused more on the adventure aspect of it. The supporting characters weren't exactly fleshed out and you don't really know what makes them tick, showing the anime's focus on the main characters. Although underdeveloped, it doesn't really hurt your watching experience.

If you watch Konosuba for its comedy, or Attack on Titan for its action, you would know Kino's journey for its adventure. Overall this anime is premium popcorn for anyone watching and is a special treat for adventure seekers, so if you couldn't tell from my review, I highly recommend you watch it.

(And feel free to message me and tell me your experience ^_^)