But seriously, this is my first review...so cut me some slack guys...Now let's dive right into the actual review.
If I could, I'd give Samurai Champloo 9.5...This is what got me into watching anime...I marathoned these theries and rewatched them couple tmes...Shinchiro Watanabe(one of my favorite if not the most favorite director) as always was brilliant here.
Now let's go over what made this anime so great.
Story 8/10:
The overall plot(which is described in pretty much everyu other review) is probably the weakest aspect of the series, but still very good. A cute, childish and extremely helpless girl accidentally meets two off the hook insane but loveable warriors who hate each others' guts and somehow makes them travel with her and be her bodyguards(which proves to put her into even more danger) in order to help her find her father. The anime pretty much follows their journey and adventures they encounter(very very fun adventures) and has some really fun filler episodes.
Don't get me wrong because of the score I gave it...the plot is fun as hell and very enjpyable, but not bery deep. It does touch a lot of issues, but I wish it'd dive deeper into them.
Art 10/10:
there are tits...and tits...which are very well made....
Made by Shinchiro Watanabe...enough said.
But ill also note that this anime has made a sweet mix of hip-hop and Japanese Edo period culture. The overall art quality is top notch and if you think that visuals are important part of anime, you'll enjoy this one no doubt about it.
P.S. to learn more about beautifully made edo-period tits ranging from prostitutes, to cougars to dudes dressed up as women watch it...you won't regret it, although I will admit that tits aren't the focus of this nime...ACTION SCENES ARE!!!
Sound 10/10:
It is very rare for me to watch the entire soundtrack of an anime every single episode...I did it with this one. Nujabes did a great job...I even have soundtracks on my phone...People who love hip-hop will love this anime.
Voice acting was really outstanding, the english dub cast was pretty much the same as for Cowboy Bebop, and they really have done amazing job.
Character 9/10:
It is pretty much 2 warriors with completely different styles of fighting and outlook on life and a seemingly helpless, but often times very resourcefull young lady.(not too much tits)
But you'll also encounter a wide range of characters with and without tits, straight and gay, Japanese and foreign, buddhist, christian, zombies you name it, they have it.
Although there is some decent main character development, I feel like, showing more of the protagonists' past would make this anime so much beter and bring it to a solid 10.
Enjoyment 11/10:
If you want a fun anime to watch...this is it...beautifully made action scenes, fun plot interesting characters, don't have to think too much...just lean back and enjoy.
Overall, I recommend this anime to anybody who wants to have a good time...meaning to everybody. I've actually shown it to couple of my friends who usually don't like anime, but they marathoned through it like crazy...
hope you enjoyed the review.
