I just watched the first episode of Recorder and Randsell. The experience was underwhelming. The anime is based on a 4-panel gag manga; as such, it does not lend itself well to an anime adaptation. The "story" is about a boy who looks to be an adult, and a high school girl who looks like a child. None of this is explained within the show itself, however, so if I had not read the synopsis I would have been completely lost as to why a grown man was heading off to kindergarten.
The first episode was only 3 minutes long, but I did not laugh once during those three minutes. An anime series based on a gag manga that does not make the viewers laugh is a failure in my book.
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Penguindrum
Shows like Mawaru Penguindrum make me wish that there was an academic anime discussion group nearby. This show is rife with symbolism and complex themes, and I know that even though I tried my best to analyze everything, there is a limit to what I can accomplish by myself.
While the show isn't hard to follow, if you are the type of person that takes an anime series at face value you probably won't enjoy this one. Most of the scenes in the show would seem ridiculous if taken literally. I am being vague on purpose, for if I attempted to describe the show I would undoubtedly spoil the plot, as there are so many twists and turns and revelations throughout.
Just know that it is the best show of the past season and it is worth your while to give it a try.
While the show isn't hard to follow, if you are the type of person that takes an anime series at face value you probably won't enjoy this one. Most of the scenes in the show would seem ridiculous if taken literally. I am being vague on purpose, for if I attempted to describe the show I would undoubtedly spoil the plot, as there are so many twists and turns and revelations throughout.
Just know that it is the best show of the past season and it is worth your while to give it a try.
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