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KUROZUKA
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Animation - 8.8 |
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Sound - 7.0 |
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Story - 6.0 |
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Character - 6.3 |
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Value - 6.3 |
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Enjoyment - 6.3 |
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Average - 6.7 |
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Pierre |
(2009-04-12 21:52:17) 2009-04-12 20:50:45 |
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| Average |
8.5 |
| Animation |
9 |
| Sound |
8 |
| Story |
8 |
| Character |
9 |
| Value |
8 |
| Enjoyment |
9 |
| Series originated from novel
Manga got 10 volumes
Anime got 12 episodes
So expect some condensation
Overall impression is nice animation. Myst seems to be well explained in the end, just be patient and keep a note if you cannot watch it in batch.
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Summoner |
(2009-03-28 05:10:14) 2009-03-22 02:38:15 |
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| Average |
5.7 |
| Animation |
9 |
| Sound |
6 |
| Story |
6 |
| Character |
2 |
| Value |
6 |
| Enjoyment |
5 |
| Note: This review is based on Ureshii fansubs, which would be nearly flawless if not for the never disappearing sign of Animax in the corner of every encode. I found it really annoying as it detracted my attention from action on the screen.
Quote:
It is only through your endless pursuit that I am able to live my immortal life.
Originally created as light novel by Yumemakura Baku (The Lion that Ate the Crescent Moon) and directed by Araki Tetsuro (Death Note) Kurozuka is an experimental and unique work, which tells a tale about the love story of two immortals, Kuromitsu and Kurou. Adapting visual storytelling Kurozuka visits both feudal Japan and post apocalyptic worlds, all the while following amnesiac Kurou, the main character, who is struggling in a never ending search of Kuromitsu, his lost lover. It doesn't sound confusing until you add the fact that Kurou never has any idea why or where is he and is constantly exposed to bizarre hallucinations and vague flashbacks. Though very rough around the edges Kurozuka is indeed a show worthy of seeing at least once, especially for those who are tired of all old formulas and want something new, even at the cost of substance.
Though at first I was pretty certain the plot of this show didn't lead anywhere, I found it has quite a few neat ideas in the end. Firstly it has a really peculiar approach to immortality, not labeling it either good or bad, it at least tells us that it's certainly not a condition for human mind to cope with. Then we have all those post apocalyptic and humans are foolish things, but thankfully they take a backseat here. Finally it offers that "world is relative, just as our perception" idea, I think, but never really wanders far into it. Either way, though it has an interesting story to tell and peculiar ideas to share Kurozuka is a show so full of ups and downs that it's hard to declare it good.
Conclusion: Suited for anyone over 17 years old due to violence and profanity Kurozuka has its ups and downs, but is an entertaining show nonetheless. If you are looking for an action show, check Hellsing, if you want a good mind boggling show go for Serial Experiments Lain. However, if you want to enjoy a surreal visual poem exclusively as a form of art and not a form of storytelling, then, yeah, go for Kurozuka. Recommended for hardcore watchers who are tired from the generic shows, it's so far from what you usually see in anime it might as well start a new genre. I wouldn't be a huge fan, but I'd find it peculiar.
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| Average |
5.7 |
| Animation |
7 |
| Sound |
6 |
| Story |
5 |
| Character |
7 |
| Value |
5 |
| Enjoyment |
4 |
| Kurozuka follows the journey of a young man living through time ... I think. A vampire story with a collection of boring characters and an nonsensible plot.
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| Average |
7.2 |
| Animation |
10 |
| Sound |
8 |
| Story |
5 |
| Character |
7 |
| Value |
6 |
| Enjoyment |
7 |
| This anime looks very very good but beauty is only skin deep. That is the problem with this anime, only the animation is great the rest is so-so.
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