well im disappointed i heard it was good well now i know to avoid it.......... ill have to talk to KiYa he said something about it being good w/e
D.N.Angel tv Review
On Daisuke Niwa's Fourteenth birthday, he decides to confront his crush, Risa Harada, with a love letter, although backing away from doing so at the very last moment. Daisuke become depressed when Risa told him that she always treated him as a friend. Since being young enough to train, Daisuke has been training and practicing under his grandfather's observation although he not knowing himself what it was for.
Later that day, Daisuke remembers that his mother had asked him to return early. When he got home, he found that Wiz had unwrapped his portrait of Risa. Daisuke starts to imagine how Risa would react if she accepted his feelings, suddenly his body began to undergoes a strange mutation; that transforms him into Dark Mousy, the legendary Phantom Thief, who's mission is to steal precious arts. For generations, all male descendants of the Niwa family has been possessed by Dark's spirit, gaining Dark's appearance and magical abilities, the transformation occurs every time when the host thinks of romantic feelings for their true love.
Daisuke must now fight his feelings for the one he truly loves while also being confronted by the terrible dangers of being the new host of Dark. Also, at the same time of keeping his mind appon these current complications, he is also being hunted down by his very own classmate, Satoshi Hiwatari, who vows to capture Dark and lock him up for his sins. Little did Daisuke knows that Hiwatari also carries a family curse similar his own...
This adventure runs across in what seems like a European type city, where action takes place with each corner you turn.
Edited from the synopsis by: toxictea23
Story & Characters
Daisuke Niwa has just turned 14, a scrawny, red-haired runt of a kid. He's kind and sweet, but clumsy and far from a ladies man. He has a secret crush on his good friend Risa, but she just likes him as a friend. She's looking for someone a bit more tall, dark, and handsome...and Niwa has no idea that he's about to become that guy!
It turns out that Niwa's DNA carries a secret personality called Phantom Thief Dark. His mom and grandpa, who like to go around in the basement of their house doing weird incantations, know that the personality of Dark appears in the male lineage at the age of 14, and they put it to immediate use. They send Niwa on assignments to steal various magical art items throughout their European-looking city so that they can release the items' mystical powers before they cause anybody any harm. But how can he pull off the thefts? As Dark, of course! And if he doesn't complete his larcenous tasks, he may stay as Dark permanently. To add insult to injury, the transformation happens when he thinks about the girl he likes...the girl that's rejected him for his alter ego!
Rating:
Art
D.N.ANGEL is quite a new series, running in Japan in 2003, and it looks sharp. Although the animation is still television quality for the most part, the use of computer effects is done seamlessly. It's not that you don't notice them, but they enhance rather than distract from the effect, particularly as we glide around buildings that Dark is ready to hit. The music and other incidentals are fine, but not of particular note. The visuals aren't a top-draw, but they are good.
What makes D.N.ANGEL interesting is that it keeps its plotlines moving without testing the audience's patience. I recently watched another shoujo anime, CYBER TEAM IN AKIHABARA, stretch out its opening into three episodes that strained my endurance to its outer limits as the same plot replayed over and over again. With D.N.ANGEL, we are captivated because the storyline unfolds gradually, but the burgles are themselves interesting and the characters more realized as we progress. It uses slow and steady steps forward to bring the viewer deeper into the plotline. Niwa is a very likable character for a hero, which makes his plight of being indelibly attached to the dashing jerk Dark more compelling. I really enjoyed watching the show because it surprised me with a few minor zigs when I was expecting zags.
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Sound
I remember a time in my country when shoujo simply wasn't found. There weren't enough women interested in anime or manga to make a go of it sales-wise. Nowadays, of course, you can find almost an equal male:female ratio of stateside fans, and the selection proves it. I've found in my limited shoujo experience that some of the standards of the genre, such as the preoccupation with "the power of love" and angsty heroes that tend to be thinner than Celine Dion, can get a little old. However, there are plenty of interesting shoujo titles out there, and D.N.ANGEL looks like one from its opening episodes. Although there are a few problems in the opening DVD, "The Dawn of Dark", from ADV Films, when I slapped it into the player I didn't expect to like it or want to watch more of it when I was done. I stand corrected.
Rating:
Presentation
This isn't to say it was great, because it had a few important flaws. For one, the use of black magic in the setting bothered me. To many, the use of tarot cards and spell-casting in the real world isn't a big deal, but it made the tone of the show feel a bit off to me. It doesn't flow well with the light and airy atmosphere the rest of the show has. Second, the whole "angel" concept here is a shoujo convention that has no real purpose as I see it. It's a gimmick, not a useful part of the story (at least not yet). Then there's Risa, who is too close to the "power of love" stereotype who mindlessly finds herself attracted to Dark. She's not a good foil; thankfully, the show uses the sister Riku to much better effect, and I can't help but hope that she becomes Niwa's actual love interest in the later parts of the show. These aren't terrible problems, but enough to move the rank down a bit.
Although I wasn't expecting to like D.N.ANGEL, I found myself enjoying it quite a bit. It doesn't fall in the categories of anime that I personally seek out often, but I would watch more of this one. It still falls into a few too many shoujo pigeonholes, but if you like shoujo in general, this one will be a hit.
Rating:
Final Verdict
6.0000 (average)
Reviewed by jinnai, Dec 30, 2004
Comments
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LuciferMarik Dec 30, 2004
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Pod Jan 01, 2005
Hey, don't necesarily avoid it. I mean, I have a friend who digs it, it's his favorite thing ever, so it seems appeal to some people.
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NetNN Feb 06, 2005
I'm one of the people who dig this anime. Espeally when Daisuke and Riku are together.
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Spirit0 Feb 06, 2005
My friend is absolutely crazy over the manga. But she felt that the anime was disappointing. (I haven't seen it yet.... I wonder why she hasn't made me watch it yet o.O) But yeah, don't avoid it. It's really not that bad.
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royaldarkness Feb 22, 2005
i thought this wasn't bad. not bad at all. so don't avoid it :(
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Sepharimstone36 Nov 14, 2005
I don't think it is something you should avoid..standing alone the anime doesn't rank the best.(it could even be considered corny at some parts) It cuts out a lot of interaction between the characters which was a major part of the story but OVERALL it can be something to watch alongside the manga which would fill in a lot of the holes and make it much more enjoyable...
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nedved11 Feb 24, 2006
This user is a damn spammer...making bad reviews and posting other website's wallies.Dont listen to him...this anime is good!Don't avoid it!
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rukasu44 Nov 10, 2010
I think D.N. Angel is kind of better than this
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