Kara no Kyoukai - One of the best series of all time?!

by feal8715. February 2011 08:14

Hello again everyone,

Let's go ahead and review another rather famous light novel adapted into a series (seven) of animated films named "Kara no Kyoukai" written by Kinoko Nasu (the same from Fate/Stay Night and Tsukihime)

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Let's start with a synopsys :

Mikiya Kokuto finds himself intrigued by two things. The first is by Shiki Ryougi a beautiful, yet rather unsociable, girl and the other is the strange series of violent deaths that start occuring in his town. As he attempts to get closer to Shiki, he soon learns that the two are connected and that there are many supernatural forces at work which could very likely get him killed as well.

Very plain synopsys, but the story starts there and everything goes wrong (in a good meaning). The main character Mikiya Kokuto is a rather brave guy to stalk Shiki every day and night!!! Cool

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The story is fantastic as usual for a work made by Nasu and the twist and battles are behind the way.

The characters are likable even if you'll need a couple of film to better understand who's who especially because they choose for a non-linear storyline. (time-wise)

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The graphical quality, as normality for animated film, is top notch and generally higher than all the TV anime you'll see.

The battle animation smooth, highly detailed and consistent. (unfortunately they are very few Frown)

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The seiyuu involved in the project are rather plain except for Kikoku Inoue in the part of Touko Aozaki and some other as minor character, but do anyway a nice job.

The soundtrack is awesome, sound effects and background music are one of the most intriguing experience I've ever saw in an anime.

The endings (yes there are no opening for any film) are very good and they are all sung by Kalafina (You remember her for the So-Ra-No-Wo-To Opening?)

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Concluding this is probably one of the best anime of the recent years and I suggest this to you if you like horror, drama, supernatural and battle anime. (it's a mix of those)

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Ah forgot to say,

My favourite is the imouto Azaka Kokutou. She's too cute with her rivarly with Shiki. Embarassed

See you later,

feal87

Comments (6) -

2/15/2011 5:45:04 PM #

baka~

I've been curious but is Ryougi Shiki a descendant of Tohno Shiki from the Tsukihime franchise or are they separate entities that simply shares the same name, alternate personality, and powers?

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2/15/2011 6:28:27 PM #

feal87

From what Nasu said they live in the same world, but they are not related by blood or anything. They're just two people with similiar power.

This can be easily seen by the fact that one character "Aoko Aozaki" also known as Blue or "Magic Gunner" is present or mentioned in both works. (actually even in Fate/Stay Night she is mentioned)

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2/16/2011 2:20:13 PM #

baka~

Oh, but I think Aoko Aozaki from Kara no Kyoukai is the older sister(?) of the Aozaki from Tsukihime... well, I think that makes sense though if they are able to exist at the same time, living at the same world, and even sharing the same abilities

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2/16/2011 3:18:43 PM #

feal87

Yeah, but Aoko is mentioned in the novel by her sister. (Don't think it's been adapted in the anime thought)

Even Arcueid mentions her as "someone who's best to avoid".

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12/4/2011 6:11:00 PM #

sandybell

It's my favorite too! High five!

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12/4/2011 6:12:27 PM #

feal87

High Five! The best series is the best!

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