Great review. I agree. I just started watching Pita Ten and I must say, it's so kwuute!! I like how, even though it's a childish and chibi show, it really does teach a lesson or two.... lolz each episode was a lesson (literally!) ;)
Pita Ten tv Review
Story & Characters
Pita Ten...a touching story about this sixth grader named Kotaro and a hyperactive angel called Misha.
Some people say this anime fell apart because of the episodic nature of the storyline and the lack of a central focus. BUT...each episode`s self contained story all had a meaning, whether for character development or for a moral lesson. Every episode, I felt was not for filler or waste. They all hold a special meaning to the general focus of the anime, which was to teach Kotaro acceptance about his mother's death, and to move on with his life.
CHARACTER:
One of the best set of characters ever made in the history of anime. 7 distinctive characters, each with its own deep
storyline. None of them were very annoying, or overly cliched. (Except for Misha, who ended everything she said with a
-su and ~teeheehee~). The characters were the strong point of this anime. I especially liked Shia. Besides being overly
sugary cute and had a heart of gold (coupled up with the irony that she was a demon) her mature actions and faith
astounded me towards the end of the anime.
Rating:
Art
Since this was a kids show developed from the same company who made Digi Charat, I wasn`t expecting much. However, the animation was top notch, beating out many other newer animes. Never once was there repeated cells, and characters blink, mouths move, and running animations weren`t reduced to shuffles (Da Capo...)
The character designs were brilliant, coming from the legenary Koge Donbo of Digi Charat fame. All the characters were
drawin distinctively, from Dai-chan's glasses to Misha's rabbit hair accessories to Koboshi's nekomini
cat ear backpack.
Rating:
Sound
The OP song, Wake Up Angel by Funta was very catchy and fit the humor and childish nature of this anime very well. The ED borrowed heavily from Tiny Snow Fairy Sugar in its use of static backgrounds.
Pita Ten's OST measured up really well, with piano pieces strewn about and some stirring orchestrals at the end.
Brilliant. Music fits perfectly with the mood of the whole story. It`s very cheerful and uplifting. Opening song is very catchy, but the ending was standard J-pop at best. Every character in this anime has a specific music theme to it, and all sounded very nice and balanced out.
Rating:
Presentation
I highly recommend this anime to anyone who appreciates anime. Very well done, with KAWAII (CUTE!!!) characters, a very deep and meaningful ending, (albeit a bit sad), and overall just lifts anyone`s day with an episode. Very funny, yet serious at the same time.
My favorite episode, and the one that hooked me on this anime, was the obligatory onsen episode. It was hilarious seeing Misha trying to help Kotaro "wash", but the voodoo doll she had made everything funnyingly worse and spontaneous. Another great episode was the Ayanokoji dancing with Shia episode, although I felt that one should have progressed their relationship further.
I really liked Pita Ten. Very surprising, as the art will put off most but the bravest and libral anime viewers. But hey, if you have never seen sugary/childish anime before, this is a great one to start your initiation.
BOTTOM LINE:
A very enjoyable anime with many side plots (all hilarious!) and teaches the meaning of the loss of an important person
and the importance of friends.
Rating:
Final Verdict
8.6667 (very good)
Reviewed by Maceart, Apr 29, 2005
Comments
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LucyXlostangelwings Apr 29, 2005
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onimakura Apr 29, 2005
oh lucy was here too, anyway i love pitaten, i dont think i can buy the anime for pita ten, but i have read all the manga (which i bought with my hard earned cash)it wasnt as good at the beginning but when you got way into the series especially the end it got super deep, i love that, i didnt think that koge donbo's first real manga would be THAT good its amazing, my favorite next to nausicaa and naruto better than kenshin and bleach and all the others me and my brother buy that one is my fav.
you are 100% right on this review except that it didnt get 10/10 thank you for the good review -
Ladholyman May 01, 2005
It's a surprise that I haven't been getting diabetes from all these sugar induced anime.
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Narito410 Jun 08, 2005
now readin this makes mi wish that they made pita ten dvd in english since ive alreadi read the whole series.
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Chiaki-chan Banned Member May 04, 2007
Yes! I've seen the first chapter, and believe me, it was the best anime I've ever seen in my life!
;) ;) Chia-chan :) :)
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Kijuni Nov 16, 2007
Wow! amazing review. I love Pita Ten, its is certainly one of the best anime I have seen so far. I have collected the whole manga series and seen all of the episodes. But I was somewhat disappointed by the fact that in the anime, they neglected the tear-jerking ending in the manga. Though I guess since it is for little kids, I guess its ok. Anyways, great review! I loved it!
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