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I meant to post this earlier but decided to wait until I could post comments on two shows instead of one.
Cardcaptor Sakura
This was the first shojo anime I’ve watched, so I went in not really knowing what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised to find the show more entertaining than I had expected it to be. I watched through the entire first series (70 episodes), also watching the two movies and various specials. It’s the longest series I’ve completed so far, beating my previous record, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. The show was just a lot of fun all around. As I explained in an earlier post, I watched the series because I didn’t want to introduce myself to the “magical girl” genre with a parody. Funny enough, certain aspects of the show, such as all the jokes about costumes and special poses, seem somewhat satirical themselves. It was interesting to contrast it with a shonen show. There was action, though it was often of a less overtly violent nature, and probably the biggest difference was the focus on romantic stuff. I didn’t mind that aspect of it, although I found Yukito rather a colorless character. They found a way to make him interesting, though.
. I had only a few minor issues with the show. One isn’t an actual flaw, but just a personal preference thing. It might be said that
. But anyway, to sum up, it was a good show, and I’ll be watching the sequel series eventually.
Ranma 1/2
I returned to this show again, watching the entire second season. The main cast was considerably expanded, Ranma having to deal with not one but two powerful and exasperating geriatric opponents who become mainstays. Happosai is fine in moderation but can get somewhat annoying to the viewer as well as the characters. I’m wondering if they’ll tone down his presence in later seasons. I think the only other specific comment I have to make is that it’s a shame Ukyou and Tsubasa didn’t work out. They have so many similarities.
Tonight I’m going to start watching my next series, the Persona 3 pseudo-sequel titled Persona: Trinity Soul. It wasn’t very strongly recommended to me, and I don’t know anything about the plot, so it should be an interesting experience.
Cardcaptor Sakura
This was the first shojo anime I’ve watched, so I went in not really knowing what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised to find the show more entertaining than I had expected it to be. I watched through the entire first series (70 episodes), also watching the two movies and various specials. It’s the longest series I’ve completed so far, beating my previous record, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. The show was just a lot of fun all around. As I explained in an earlier post, I watched the series because I didn’t want to introduce myself to the “magical girl” genre with a parody. Funny enough, certain aspects of the show, such as all the jokes about costumes and special poses, seem somewhat satirical themselves. It was interesting to contrast it with a shonen show. There was action, though it was often of a less overtly violent nature, and probably the biggest difference was the focus on romantic stuff. I didn’t mind that aspect of it, although I found Yukito rather a colorless character. They found a way to make him interesting, though.
Speaking of which, I had a feeling that there would turn out to be something special about him, given the “tsuki” in his name and the fact that both Sakura and Shaoran had a “love at first sight” experience. I originally thought that Yukito and Shaoran must have had some previous connection, and learning that the first time we see them together really was their first meeting made me suspicious
the series has antagonists, but no villains. I was just a tiny bit disappointed that no one or nothing really evil ever showed up. The closest we get is probably the sorceress in the first movie, though even she is ultimately motivated by nothing darker than love. I suppose that’s another difference between this show and a shonen anime. I thought that maybe Eriol was having some rather sadistic fun in the process of aiding Sakura's magical development, but the skiing episode seemed to disprove that
Ranma 1/2
I returned to this show again, watching the entire second season. The main cast was considerably expanded, Ranma having to deal with not one but two powerful and exasperating geriatric opponents who become mainstays. Happosai is fine in moderation but can get somewhat annoying to the viewer as well as the characters. I’m wondering if they’ll tone down his presence in later seasons. I think the only other specific comment I have to make is that it’s a shame Ukyou and Tsubasa didn’t work out. They have so many similarities.
Tonight I’m going to start watching my next series, the Persona 3 pseudo-sequel titled Persona: Trinity Soul. It wasn’t very strongly recommended to me, and I don’t know anything about the plot, so it should be an interesting experience.