Seems that the anime is very good,i heard its game and comics are awesome too,and the music was made by kajiura yuki and everlasting song sung by fiction junction asuka so it's worth to listen.I think this anime is a should watch one!Anyway,nice review~~
Erementar Gerad tv Review
Coud Van Giruet, a sky pirate, stumbles upon a girl named Reverie Metherlance in a coffin during a loot raid, and learns that she is an Edel Raid, a living weapon.
Almost immediatly after, a fight breaks out to obtain the power of Reverie Metherlance. Coud is then left possession of Reverie (more simply called Ren). In the ensuing fight, Coud becomes her Pledger-- the human that bonds with an Edel Raid. As they escape, Coud swear to escort her to Edel Garden, the supposed birthplace of Edel Raids.
Together with three members from Arc Aile, an organization that supposedly protects Edel Raids, Coud and Ren fend off thieves that want Ren's power as they make their way to the mythical Edel Garden.
Story & Characters
Though, the storyline is your typical hero/heroine plot, with all that jazz in particular. The anime changes the general feel of the story, by introducing a spin-off of the religious/mythical place The Garden Of Eden and with that the introduction of the Eden/Sitting Raids. The last one, quite surprised me in the terms of the story at first, but later was ever more intriquing how they chose to incorporate that segment into the finale of the story.
The true beauty of this anime is in its morals. The first one is shown by the way the heroine chooses to fight "along side" the hero, in a sort of speak, by reacting with him. And, the rest of the truly beautiful morals within the story are spoilers, so I will try and refrain from speaking too much about them.
Though the type of story, the hero/heroine part, is rather cliqued and used often. By no means is this anime follow that rather dull and normal approach. It is niether a happy nor sob story, but rather a beautiful blend of the two, as needed by the circumstances at the time within the story. And, in this respect the writers and directors did a marvelous job of using everything at their disposal to make the viewer feel the power of the story. (I was completely enveloped in the story for the days following seeing it. Not an easy feat.)
The central conflict, cleverly hidden the story at first, doesn't quite show itself fully til the end. Which adds a certain element to the story that was quite hard to resist. (Don't we all love a good mystery.) But in the first 5 or so episodes, it seems to follow an RPG stlye, Coud going around with Reverie (Ren) trying to go towards a goal (doesn't sound too hard.), getting stronger and destroying opponents along the way. Then, it takes a turn for realities sake, showing all aspects of society (good, bad, and of course the ugly.) before allowing the characters to continue on their journey to find The Garden of Eden.
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Art
In all fair respect, the things that the characters go around in (being crafts, wepaons, clothes, etc.) are very reflective of their personalities and are quite original. Though, in the case of the Sitting Raids, they get quite repetitive and can't show very much variance. And for that matter, they kind of reflect a certain perverted-ness (not that it wasn't welcomed by the male audience.) in their deisgn.
The all so important, but entirely repititive Reaction scenes, are well drawn and distinctive for each set characters. And they vary between partners and between the Eden Raids and the Sitting Raids. And the after form React weapons were also extremely well done, as well as befitting to each set of characters fighting style and personalities.
Again, though, not the most beautifully drawn anime, it compliments itself with the proper balance of chibi/beautiful art in the run of the series. (26 Episodes) Though, they kinda used a few general themes over and over again. [Looks it's the enemies castle, it's dark, gothic and creepier than ---- and there are evil cohorts all over the place.] A little cliqued and old by the finale of the series, but I suppose that it's part of the mood in the anime to have it that way. (Especially within the Finale and The Garden of Eden.)
The directors seem to love crystals. As they named Reverie Metherlance (Ren), The Shichikouhouju, or The Seventh Jewel. (As far as my fansub source has stated this, if anyone shows me otherwise, I'll probably believe them.) And, for that matter, Ren's Reacted weapon form is a large crystal sword. Further more, the Garden of Eden is practically made of crystals. Then, the Erementar Gerads are crystals as well. (Both for the Eden Raids and the Sitting Raids.)
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Sound
There is little more that can be said about the music, than "wow." The whole reason I got into this anime, was in fact, becuase i had watched the opening video to the anime on youtube. I was that taken by the music.
Opening Song- "Forever..." -Savage Genius
Ending Song- "Yakusoku"
These songs are absolutely beautifully done, and tell a certain part of the story. There can't be any better music for this series than the music they chose for it. As, it brings you up or it takes you down with the flow of the anime. And at the end, the final song (Everlasting Song), left me with this nice warm feeling. The music also befitted an anime with the genre description on animenewsnetwork of "Magical Girl". (I suppose, if that's what you want to call it. Though, it's no different than saying it's a fantasy anime.)
I could not have asked for a better casting, they matched the characters personalities very well, with a few exceptions (as in all anime, there will always be someone that you will not like how they played the character.)
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Presentation
The presentation, a very smooth transition from aspects of the story, but also changes pace to fit the "mood of the moment." Which, is also a very nice touch.
The whole of the anime, is presented rather well. Leaving all the pieces in front of the viewer and allowing the reader to slowly piece together what will likely happen next. It's almost like a good mystery story, in it's use of that device.
Though the anime seems like a typical anime in the fact that it seems to have time skips, as I call them. It never really skips that much time. Taking place in the span of a few weeks (In the prospective of the characters.), a nice touch that really helped me.
Enjoyability, it's a hrad thing to ddescribe, but perhaps the conflicts at the end of the story were the most sticking and really made the anime enjoyable. (These aren't your average DBZ type fights, but instead the personal conflicts between the Eden Raids and the Humans. Most noteably, between Ren after the evil Eden Raids took control of her and were making her do things to harm Coud. Truly a beautiful moment, with one of the most Beautiful resolutions in that one yet.) The way they build atmosphere and how they bring it to an end, was perhaps the most enjoyable part.
The humor, is something that be seen/heard to be understood. There really isn't a way for me to tell you about it, you have to watch the anime to understand it.
Rating:
Final Verdict
9.6667 (excellent)
Reviewed by Hasaki-Keissi, Jun 11, 2006
Comments
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kinoko-san Jun 12, 2006
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viciousdemon Banned Member Jun 16, 2006
Verry good =D, the anime is wonderfull and action.
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shoujoboy Jun 16, 2006
For seeing such high scores, I rather expected there to be much more of a wow factor to the review. When I see "not the most beautifully drawn anime" in your description, only to a score of a 10, I get kind of confused. It's obvious that you loved the series, but with your verbage it just seems as if you were trying to skew your individual scores to add up to the final score you were looking for. You are an overall clear and good writer, and a fairly good review overall. Just my opinion though, take it how you like.
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punixer Restricted Member Jun 19, 2006
Take a look at anime encyclopedia. It's a little weird to get an excellent-masterpiece rating when most people says that this anime is only 'good'. Perhaps you should think a bit deeper and in a colder way before you make a review. That's my opinion, of course i can't say much more because i havent seen the anime. I'm just comparing other opinions.
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drastikhate Jun 25, 2006
Great review you wrote, i like it. The rating might be a tad bit high but nicely written, very accurate. I recommend this anime, it has your boy save girl but the girl, yes the girl is like protecting him. Get it? Dont? Watch it!
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Imashitowareto Jul 26, 2006
the comic and anime i had read and watch also good!i like them.
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Miaka14250 Jul 30, 2006
I love them!
Oh....do you have xanga?if you do please come to www.xanga.com/Invisable_Soul -
Rhyme097 Sep 14, 2006
It's a good anime ... but i prefer comic version ...
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