Wow! You've done another great job MapleRose It's hard to find such detailed review about anime these days. What I like about this review most, was the aesthetic evaluation of its Art. You have a very good eye for colors and details. I am really amazed at how you dived so deep to bring out all distinct characteristics of its Characters, Background and Animation. Oh...about the farmers red and blue clothing. You're right! I had, as well, noticed that Japanese farmers rarely wore colorful cloths. In the past they mostly wore gray, blue and white if I'm correct. You expect to see these Red & Blue colors in Mediterranean and European farmers dressing. I also guess they wanted to make a drastic contrast between cold -mostly green and blue- rural landscape and farmers bright clothing. Anyhow, they did look presentable and eye catching.

What else I like about your review? The setting description. It was incredible I mean it, honestly, you explained it very well. Why? Because I had watched this anime a long time ago, and while I was reading your review all those description fit well with I had in my mind about the overall scenario -and, well, had forgotten during time. It's tempted me to go back and watch it once again. And yeah, the ending song is already humming in my head

Keep up the great work

Very fair and nice review ... Very nice indeed. I really enjoyed reading it. Although, personally, I would have rated this anime much higher, yet I think you described it very well; especially the story-line and the character's description. It looked meticulously nice too me that you maneuvered on all the key characters and introduced them to readers. The only thing that I wanted to ask is that why there was no mention of the second season... Strangely (while I was reading it) I somehow became eager to know your opinion about its second season

Thanks for the nice review

Quote by MapleRoseFirst of all, I'm surprised you picked this one, 'cause aren't you the shoujoboy? This one seems rather dark.

I've seen previews and promos for this and have been curious about it (since the few scenes I saw reminded me a tiny bit of Witch Hunter Robin), but I don't think I'd enjoy a complicated and twisted/random plot much (even Noir confused me >__> ) ^^;

What are the fight scenes like? Is there lots of action in this series compared to character/plot development?

The plot is very deep and confusing at first. I watched the series twice until I began to absorb the plot, although after episode 12 things begin to clear just a little bit.

I am very impressed with your speculation, since Ergo Proxy carries gloominess of "Witch Hunter Robin" a lot. Even the Melancholic notion seem to hang in the air all through the series. There's no light in it until the very last seconds of its ending.

I don't know about your action and fighting preferences, but I cannot call the action scenes that harsh. They are moderate. There are blood scenes and brutality in fights as are needed and character's personality allows it. Nevertheless, there are also occasions where they have completely dismissed the fight presentation and simply sticked with the outcome of fights. Hope that that could help you.

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Thanks for the review. It's detailed and over all nicely done and very informative. I specially liked the way you explained the Plot and Characters.

And again, sorry for the mistake. In fact I was a bit confused when I read your Art Review and accidentaly looked at the rating above (!) instead of looking down.

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oh and I love the opening and ending songs. The opening sounds.. epic (for a lack of better word ^^;; ) but pretty, and the ending song is calm yet almost melancholic, like the characters stop after a fight and think about what they're doing and stuff

They're incredible Very soft and -I agree- melancholic indeed. I just paid attention to them today and honestly fell in love with them. Specially the Ending. I wonder where can I find them. I don't think there's a OST CD of this anime out yet. But gotta find it

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The background art and setting is rather pretty, and historically accurate to give you the sense of the setting. However, in some bits, like the hallway with the chandeliers, which detailed, I felt was too detailed for the purpose of animation... but then again, I always feel awkward seeing a mixture of stylistically drawn and photo-realism, or a mixture of 2D and 3D (which is what the chandelier hall felt like to me).. I kinda wish they'd stick to one or the other, not both.

That is also what my sister was complaining about this morning. She said she preferred the 2-D style She's not much fond of 3-D animes and definitely not combination of both.

I've just few episodes of Le Chevalier D'Eon and to be honest the plot did not attract me much. The flow of story is very slow and smooth, something that's not quite desirable for an impatient person like me! But I Totally agree with your description of Art.

YES! The background and setting is extremely wonderful and well-done. In fact the first thing that attracted me on its tv commercial was its incredible and detailed landscape and settings. I also agree with the characters design. They turned me off a bit. What I was expecting of the characters was to have some interesting drawing on their facial expression. They somehow seem stoic and frozen, which of course suites the gloomy atmosphere and mystical plot very well.

As for the sound and voice acting, it's very unfortunate that I've not been able to watch its Japanese version, which I prefer most. Using, the word Soft has attracted me though. It reminds me of Robin's voice in Witch Hunter Robin. If you meant that, then it perfectly matches the anime and the soft expression of the characters.

Well...I guess that's it!
Thanks for your verydetailed and nice review. I did enjoy reading it
Keep up the good work

You pretty much said whatever I thought of the anime I agree with depth of this animes concept and story-line. Also with characters design and Art. In fact before I began watching this anime, I got attracted to it's dark, gloomy and a bit freaky design. Something chilly hangs in the air throughout the entire series. I love that though

Thanks for the review

I have not watched "Onegai Teacher", so I cannot comment about the anime itself or your ratings. (I leave this to others who have watched it ) But your review is very well-written and extremely detailed. I really like the way you explained the Art section. I'm really curious to watch it now, wether for it's plot (although it's somehow similar to some animes that I've watched) or presentation. The music is of the reasons too! I love theme songs!

Anyhow, Keep up the good work
And thank you for your review

Quote by ShadowDreamer16For someone who hasn't played any of the Final Fantasy games and who just happens to own a copy of Advent Children; I think it's pretty fantastic. I mean the graphics are amazing. I couldn't get my cousins to watch anything Jap related until this movie and now they won't stop bothering me to borrow it all the time. No joke. The subbed version's pretty good too, and is it just me or are there missing scenes in the dubbed version.

The graphis are amazing.

Yeah! That's true when you talk about the presentation and music. After all this is what FF movies & games have become so famous for. But if you consider the plot and story telling, it is definitely confusing for a none-gamer.
Liking an anime depends on one's standards and critirias. I guess for your cousines, the presentation and graphics are more important. But there are people who will not like an anime for its' visual and sound effects. The notion and plot line sometimes have deeper effect on viewers (the reason, that there more popular animes than FF)

Yup I agree with you about the plot and all. Same went with me when I watched the movie, I couldn't understand much of the story and, despite of the FF populatiry, I couldn't appreciate it much. I also agree with you one some parts about music and presentation, but I would rate it higher. Yet, just like you, I didn't/never like/d this movie.

I couldn't agree with you more on Music and presentation. This anime lays among one of my all time favorites. In fact I find the plot much different to what've watched about vampires so far. The plot is sad though, if you look deeper into characters' specially Saya and Dive, they suffer most and they paind others most (Diva specially) among all characters. I could not bring myself to chose whose fault is it? (Though I very much dispise Diva's character.)

To Reki84: About Haji's character. I agree that he's the least dynamic. But you cannot expect him to change either. I never did. His world is frozen in time with no future and past. He even protects Saya Solo. Haji's character comapre to Saya's fits better as vampire! Lols* A human would turn that way after living so long in such atmosphere.

I don't know how to put it! Solomon, Amshel and Phantom seem more lively, but more heartless than Haji. Haji is annoyingly calm but in the other hand very rational unlike other chevaliers. Otherwise he wouldn't break away from Red Shield in first place back in Vietnam. He was upset because of Saya's sudden outrage and uncontrollable attack. Would Solomon, Amshel or any other protectors of Diva blame her or get upset for her brutal killings?! Never! While this is very normal for Saya or Diva to kill naturally, Haji of all people did care.

Very short but conclusinve narration in storyline. I like the way you explained it. I've got to see this anime for all the reasons that you've mentioned. Mecha & Sci-fic + History is my taste You seem very attentive and detailed with Sound effects and dubbing. That's very interesting! I'm impressed.

Thanks for the nice review.

Quote by dianaswhy did you bother to make a review for an anime that you think that is so weak?
as a Trinity Blood fan I totaly disagree with you comments
and I see no sense in trying to convince you that TB is unique in his own way

I close my case..

A review contains one's point of view about a particular subject. The subject can be either praised or criticized. I don't agree with your comment about this review too! People's ideas are very much respected no matter how they contradict our own ideas.

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well, I admit nothing is truly original. It's all in the details. I believe they could have done better, since the seiyuu and production staff were very talented.

I agree with you. I liked TB for that. The character's and their voices areinteresting. Trinity Blood is entertaining and nice on it's own way. Weakness is always mingled with every production. It depends on it's level.

Quote by shoujoboyWhen an anime graces the channel known as Cartoon Network, I almost find myself jaded by it regardless of it's merits. Ultimately, I hate that a show that isn't all that good can get such a blind dedication of out people. Trigun, Dragonball Z and even Cowboy Bebop weren't all that good in my humble opinion. But if I were to ever mention my dislike for these particular shows, I would be met with the most hateful and ignorant insults imaginable. Problem was any show that crossed that network ended up having a violent cult following around it. Because of this I would find myself either dodging the show entirely or going into it with a bit more of a closed mind than I usually do.

There are many people who think like you! I, for startes, am one of those! As for Cowboy Bebop, I haven't watched it at all. Only the movie which didn't drew me much. About Fullmetal Alchemist and your review, your discription and explanation is good and realistic about its' differest aspects. And that's what I like about your reviewe.

What I like about Fullmatal Achelmist is its' quiet new plot. It's sort of unique and that's what I think has attracted many fans. The Art of alchemy, surely, has been presented in animes in the past but not as attractive as Fullmetal Alchemist. Considering today's action-favored animes it's brand new way of presentation.
Thanks for your review.
Keep up the good work...
C-ya

Wow! That's one the most detailed and well written reviews I read so far. Very Excellent! I like the way you explained the storyline. It was very clear and helping. Thank you very much.
Keep it up...
C-ya

Hmm...I like the way you described it! You're description is very open to both weakness and strenghts of this anime. You mentioned about characters and that is very good but I wasn't quiet able to understand much about the synopsis and story. (Since I haven't watched this anime).

Thank you for review...
I cannot wait to see this anime. I've been searching for it for quite sometime but apparently they still don't have the whole-series DVD, here in the Philippines. Saber infact has been the main character and reason that draw me in. About the story-line and the whole "Holy Grail" thingy, I'm eager to know more details about it, although I don't expect much deep concept. But the idea of masters and servants is interesting...
ThanX again

Ergo Proxy is definitely one of the very best animes I ever wathched. It's in list of my all-time favorties. It's uniuqe and elegant in my opinion. I love the misty and dark atmosphere of the scenes. Yes and it is a beautifully worked animes that pictures drakness within light, I agree.
The OST also is one of my favorite and truely matched with feelings and thoughts that flew within the events. Whenever I heard the song I felt like I'm hearing Vincent's pleads! It pleased me that how they reflect the main character's feelings even in the OST.
You're review is very detailed and good. Good Job & Thank you

I haven't watched "Get Backers" but I agree with you about the Art used in this anime. I already saw the character's design on scans and wallpapers and they really look cool. I don't know about the details of the story but from what I've read so far, it's pretty much the same old story that has been repeated in this anime too. Someone with dark mysterious past! But I guess I will try to watch if I have the chance, specially the OST that you mentioned. I really like to hear it.
Thanks for your review.

I haven't watched this anime but the story reminds me of my childhood fantasy and favorite stories. I still like this kind of stories and I'm pretty much eager to see the Art in this story. It must be very well done in the case you described. I love it when an artist, specially an anime artist, has a lot information and experience in filed of their work. I really enjoy the delicacy when a dancer dance properly as someone does in real world or the way a painter holds his brush properly in his hands.
Thanks for your review!

I've watched this movie and agree with what you described about the Scenes and Sounds. Actually I really don't like Sophie's voice, I think it's a bit old for the age of the character. Well, it did match with old form of Sophie but not with her young form. Lols* However, I haven't watched the English dub but I'm kind of curious to know how is it. I remember "Laputa: The Castle In The Sky" was the same. The English dub was very well done and suitable for characters.

I haven't watched this anime, but bravo! You did a great job in describing it. If there could be Fave for reviews yours would be definitely in my list! The story and characters describtion is excellent and detailed. Well done and thanks for your wonderful review.

The Story seems somehow interesting and you also seem very impressed by it! However, let's not forget as much as an anime might affect us, it also has it's weak points which you hardly point at it.
Nevertheless, that's your point of view and rating so keep up with it.

I haven't watched this anime yet, but your review is excellent. I sort'a got curious to watch it. It must have a very unique plot as you described. ThanX

Jeez I was adviced to buy the DVD just before Christmas and I thought it would be useless! I think now I have to go back and buy it coz from what I read it must be really interesting story. The Artist works on MT is also another reason that I'm eager to watch this anime. The character's are a bit differently designed compared to common animes. Very interesiting indeed! Thanks for the review, I guess I won't be much confused with your directions! lols*