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Sunday, May 21, 2006
Anime Review - Rurouni Kenshin: OVA Tsuiokuhen (Reminiscence)
Just finshed watching Rurouni Kenshin OVA Tsuiokuhen.....
Animenfo is really an unreliable source.... For the no. 2 and highest rated anime at animenfo, Rurouni Kenshin: OVA Tsuiokuhen is not that great..... semi-exciting fight senses, semi-heart-warming romance..... its not really that good, but still a must-see for any Rurouni Kenshin fan....
Overview
The story is about Kenshin's teenager life, back when he still was a assassin. It shows how Kenshin got his X scar and the reasons why Kenshin swears never to kill again. The anime is 4 episodes long (about 2 hours).
Story:
Well..... its interesting to see Kenshin in the past when he still killed people and how he carried out his assassinations, but the story isn't that great, since the main focus was the love between Tomoe and Kenshin. The romance was kind of shallow due to poor charater development and there were many scenes which i found extremely boring and pointless. Throughout the whole OVA, i didn't really feel like Kenshin loved Tomoe and visa via. Overall, i feel its a weak story.
6/10
Artwork and Animation:
I was quiet disappointed that they changed the character designs. Kenshin looks...... not good...
But other then the characters, the artwork is beautiful. The animation is also pretty good, especially the fight scenes.
7.5/10
Music:
I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS SECTION. The soundtrack is is probably the best part of the OVA. Very sad and touching songs that would probably has be better if used on another anime (like D.N.Angel). The OST is comparable to Inuyasha and Spirited Away songs, maybe even better. The ony soundtrack which i feel is superior to this 1 is (ironicly) the Rurouni Kenshin Movie soundtrack (its even sadder.....)
10/10
Overall:
Don't Watch if:
- U fall asleep easy(Wee Siong)..... cuz got alot of boring parts
- U hate violence
- If u haven't watched the series
- If u don't like sad endings
- If u don't like sad songs
- If u are below 16 (Strong violence and mild adult themes)(according to me)
Overall: 7
Fine.... i'm not good at writing reviews..... cut me some slack lar.....
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