Tuesday 24 June 2014

Julz`s Kamigami no Asobi Ep 12 review


By JulzChan aka Julius Cantara
“Eternal Separation” is a beautiful wrap up to Kamigami no Asobi, displaying the perfect example of a character driver,fantasy series that can bring viewers to tears.

While the plot was underplayed and waited to develop near the end of the series, the episode has so much heart and passion and worth the wait. The emotional investment put into these characters help viewers to feel every bit of strength put into their moves, tear shed, cry, every plea and just shows how far they have come. Everyone in this series feels as though they have developed and made better, even Zeus a little bit. As a result of Yui teaching them they have been made stronger.The dramatic dialogue really helped to make this anticipated battle all the more energized and thrilling.  The ending has the power to invoke tears and makes audiences beg for a second season.
The design of the gods is just as wonderful as they were shown off in episode one, even more so with the inclusion Dionysus and Thor`s divine forms.

And at time the episode dose not shy away from showing off some last minute fan service with their god forms.
The use of the opening and ending theme songs was also put into good effect adding  to the energy of the emotional tones of the scenes.

There are only a few, minor quibbles, at the animation still seems a tad limited or art inconsistencies but one may not even notice such things when watching the fight.

Overall, Kamigami no Asobi is a heartwarming, emotionally tear-invoking experience that deserves a re-watch of the whole series. The climactic last episode wraps up all the character development, the action was worth the wait and engaging. The only real problem would be if a second season was not in progress as
there are so many story telling opportunities that can be done with this series.

Kamigami no Asobi, Epsidoe 12 “Eternal Separation” gets a 5/5!

Monday 9 June 2014

Julz`s Kamigami No Asobi Episode 10 Review

By Julius Cantara aka JulzChan

"Lovely and Ephemeral" is both a filler and non-filler that allows viewers to take a breather with more of the anime`s funny moments.

Considering the last three episode of Kamigami it is a good change of pace to allow the audience to take a break from all the intense feelings.

What better way to make us laugh and still further the god`s experience as humans than with a school play. And a Disney classic at that, Cinderella,  perfect timing with Maleficent. Because like with Maleficent this story has a few changes of its own that make it all the more enjoyable. The deities all wanting to take the role of the prince feels to natural for their characters thus far, especially with Yui being the lucky girl to wear the glass slippers.

To add onto the shenanigans of the play, the group is treated to a special extended appearance from a
certain man-jackal that adds 5 wine bottles of cuteness to this episode.

One of the things that prevent this episode form receiving a perfect score is that the animation, while adequate is also spotty in some places, especially for the comedic relief. However that is a minor quibbles as viewers will be too busy laughing.

On another note, near the end the story diverges back into the very ambiguous plot that is unfolding in the series. The ending comes out of nowhere and creates a somewhat abrupt but unexpected tonal shift.

Overall, the episode starts out  happy and light hearted like before to give fans a break but instantly reminds use there is a plot taking place and goes back to the heavy stuff near the end.

Kamigami no Asobi episode 10:  "Lovely and Ephemeral" receives a 4/5