Red Garden

Melancoholic · Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 9:36 am Post subject: Red Garden

A-S's Red Garden Synopsis & Info.

I've been looking forward to this title for a while, not because I knew anything about the studio or the director or anything like that, just because I read the A-Source synopsis and found the idea interesting. So I downloaded the first ep. eagerly and... wasn't disappointed.

As first episodes go, this wasn't bad by any stretch of the imagination. The art is distinctive (it reminds me a lot of WHR), the characters are varied and distinct and the concept (they're all dead!) could be fascinating if developed well. One thing that did grate a little was when one of the main characters spontaneously burst into song... hmmm, didn't do it for me.

I'm hopeful that this will turn out to be an excellent anime though, admittedly, once some of the mysteries are answered, it could go in completely the other direction... For now, though, I'm going to keep track of this.

Melancoholic · Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2006 6:21 am Post subject:

Anyone else watching this? I'm not sure whether this is a good or bad anime. Bits of it are really interesting, bits are quite innovative. The story is also pretty good so far (there's not much else around like it). Unfortunately, the art isn't always that good and the direction is often inconsistent at best.

I'm liking the way the characters are portrayed as such realistic people, with realistic reactions to certain situations. The scripting usually helps in this as well. There are bits where conversation becomes confusing, just like in real life, when emotions are running high. Unfortunately, sometimes these scenes go on just a little too long and I end up feeling irritated and therefore detatched from their plight. There are also times when a scene is going really well and then it just trails off unexpectedly.

I think this might be a 'love it or hate it' anime once it's run it's course. At the moment, I seem to be loving it and hating it at the same time! Rolling Eyes

If you want something that's not full of the anime cliches that other series suffer from, and you can get past the inconsistent directing, I'd recommend this anime as it is so far. It may not be great (yet?) but its a definite breath of fresh air compared to any of the other series coming out this season. Except maybe for Death Note...

Faebinder · Posted: Sun Oct 29, 2006 4:32 pm Post subject:

So far watched the first three episodes.

Interesting style of drawing... a little loose with the lips.

I like the story... VERY dark... This not an action movie... more of a horror story but it does it with a mature story.

This is an 8 so far in my book... potentially a 9... if the story continues.

I would recommend against watching this if you are under 15. The murder scenes are detailed and set up expertly.

This is perfect for those of you who like drama/horror combined into a good fantasy story.

Closest thing I have watched to it is Monster.... but monster was less fantasy.

Melancoholic · Posted: Sun Oct 29, 2006 10:38 pm Post subject:

I'd say that was a little generous. It has a fair few problems, even if the underlying story is good. I'd say this was a seven, with the possibility of it going either way depending upon whether or not the story picks up or falls away.

What did you think of the random singing in episode one and two? I thought they were a bit out of place (though I liked them more when I listened to them again, just on their own).

Faebinder · Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2006 5:52 pm Post subject:

KaTTnypp · Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2006 4:43 pm Post subject:

yea the animation is a lil...well...ick but the story is good so far, im up to date on the eps and im still willing to watch it so thats a good sign.

can someone confirm if lise is really dead?? who took her and why did they get rid of her?

Melancoholic · Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2006 7:16 pm Post subject:

I'd say she's pretty much dead. They had a funeral after all!

Unless they (whoever They are) somehow switched the body with some kind of ultra-realistic substitute and are keeping the REAL Lise somewhere and using her for whatever dark ends these people have dark end needs for... I think I'm looking too deeply into this...

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Am I the only one who found the random outbursts of song a little weird?
It totally ruined the show for me, though even thought I really wanted to like it I was having trouble anyway.

Melancoholic · Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2006 6:50 pm Post subject:

Yeah, as has already been said, the singing needs to go away. They must have had a reason to put it in, though. Then again, if you watch the entire episode and just skip the singing, the show doesn't suffer at all. Funny that. Good news is, there's no singing in episodes three and four. Hopefully that trend will continue.

quosimos · Posted: Sun Nov 26, 2006 8:00 am Post subject:

goddamnit I really need to find out how to play mkvs. Red Garden and Code Geass are only being released as mkv files *sigh*

I'm tired of the childishness found in most anime series. As far as I can tell from comments and the synopsis, Red Garden seems to offer the refreshing change I've been looking for. I am worried about this breaking out into a song thing though.

Stupid mkvs.

Faebinder · Posted: Sun Nov 26, 2006 10:37 am Post subject:

Last two episodes (6,7) both had some singing in them but lasted 10 seconds. So it's sorta harmless.

Story is starting to unravel. I went ahead and wrote a review of the series so far. I gave it an 8. I am tired of the drama, that needs to be chopped off...instead insert more horror just like episode 2 and 3 that kicked butt.

Oh well..

I also finished the STUDD on the series.. so people can see some of the important characters.

Melancoholic · Posted: Sun Nov 26, 2006 11:23 am Post subject:

Molenir · Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2006 8:45 pm Post subject:

Just started watching this, and am up to Episode 9. Just a few thoughts on the series so far.

Singing. WTH, seriously. Is fine to skip it, but man, having it in at all is irritating.

So the girls are "killed" by the "enemy" Their opponents recreate the girls giving them temporary bodies. However the temporary bodies are apparently what the "enemy" needs in order to keep going. One has to wonder, why create these temp bodies in the first place then? Why not simply allow them to be put back into their original bodies. And why do they have to fight all the time? Seriously, what is the point?

Faebinder · Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2006 7:05 am Post subject:

hmm.... wel the plot is evolving... I can say that much and it is still interesting... painful pace though...thye can still redeem a 9 out of 10 in my opinion.... we'll see.