I'm really not the type to review these titles.
Angel's Egg invites the viewer to peer through the lense of an apocalyptic looking world in which a young girl is seen looking after an egg only getting through each day by scavenging food, her only interaction is with a young man who witnesses many phenomena including shadowy fisherman chasing after ancient fish.
After a discussion about the tale of Noah's Ark and the fate of the dove that was sent out, the man destroys the egg leading the girl to chase after the man only to descend into a chasm. The lasting image is of an older version of the girl as a statue among the many figures on the spherical spaceship seen landing at the start of the film, as if it was coming to collect her.
Using the Noah's Ark story as a base as that's the only real major dialogue in this 70 minute feature, the film is describing what happened to those not on Noah's Ark, the figures of all those who perished in the form of statues, including the girl who saw over the egg at the end.
It's an art nouveau piece that allows each viewer a chance to give their own interpretation of what is seen on screen, no review, not even this one will do this film justice.
I cannot give my usual review points here, it's pointless to even bring up a dub either as there is only one paragraph of dialogue to work with.
Final Verdict: The only thing you can do is watch it yourself and draw your own interpretation of the film before you.
Wasn't expecting to review anything today, but here we are.
Out in the galaxy is a theatre troupe of aliens known as the Saucer family, their relaxation is interrupted by the sudden appearance of a spaceship that crashes into them sending it onto the planet Anika.
A lone female baby survives the crash and with no one else willing to take care of the child, the appropriately named Mother steps in with her troupe to raise the baby.
Five years on and the human child named Corona is set for Kindergarten with Mother all to aware that her species will find her and take her home.
There really isn't much to this anime, the only thing to note is that you are watching an adorable little girl do adorable things, it's a silly slice of life that doesn't need much to be decent, in fact it's existence is a miracle in itself as it was lost media for a while until Kenny Lauderdale on YouTube reviewed it.
Obviously going to be no dub but I've been proven wrong before.
Final Verdict: A cute slice of life anime with an adorable lead character and a bunch of wacky aliens to keep it all lighthearted.
Note: I will say this, the title sucks; why name your anime after an American aircraft carrier who is named after a congressman who played a vital role in defeating Japan in World War II?
Space Troupe Family Robinson would be more appropriate or Corona no Hibi.
I've not ignored my schedule, I'm just busy, here's a review.
In the realms of space, mankind has the technology to jump dimensions, to stop those who abuse it are Fandora and her sidekick Que, a shapeshifter who can also become a dragon when exposed to the jewel of Lupia, the source of Fandora's own power embedded into her helmet to fight those she hunts. Fandora wanting more money comes face to face with Yogu Sogos who also possesses a jewel matching hers. Drawn into a destiny she isn't ready for, can Fandora save the dimensions?
The setting reeks of Star Wars but not in a bad way, a bit of space opera works here, I also like that Que is capable of being a good sidekick, just wish I can be nice about Fandora.
She's okay at first but a few words from sexist ass hole PK is enough to make her wilt like a flower when she needed to be strong and independent, a massive fall from grace from a character who beheaded one of the criminals she caught right at the start of the OVA.
Not to mention the story sucks, the lore is convoluted and the animation is choppy and inconsistent in quality.
There is a dub but it's lost media with the only known footage being a scene from episode 1, although from what I saw, laughably bad is an appropriate phrase.
Final Verdict: a promising anime let down by lead character Fandora's inability to keep in character.
So an interesting idea came into my head for this one, popular Masterpiece stories are known all over the world but they aren't as well used in anime as you might think, sure the themes are there but the actual stories themselves haven't been given the full anime treatment.
I will not include Japanese folk tales or Journey to the West as those tales are already well represented, also three other Masterpieces, Romeo and Juliet, Count of Monte Cristo and Swan Lake, already have good anime adaptions.
So let's begin.
10. The Little Mermaid as an Idol Show
You can argue that Mermaid Melody already did this but that was more in line with more traditional magical girl shows with idol theme. I can definitely see one of the major idol animes of the current era adapting the Little Mermaid plot to have the lead mermaid gain legs to sing on land.
9. Anastasia as a Coming of Age Drama
Even before the legend gained traction in the 90s with the popular animated feature, stories of young girls discovering their birth right were common place in 80s Shojo anime. Anastasia has the right setting to join those ranks.
8. Alice in Wonderland as a Studio Ghibli Film
Surprised that the Lewis Carroll tale isn't as well adapted as others despite having an aesthetic that would suit anime. Clamp took their version in an interesting direction with Miyuki Chan but where I think it would shine is through Studio Ghibli, the visuals alone would be breathtaking.
7. Nutcracker as a Mecha Series
One element often forgotten in the Nutcracker is the title character's war with the Mouse King, so a Gundam Style Mecha series with a unique heroine caught in the middle does endear itself to that genre.
6. Jack and the Beanstalk as a Shonen
The 70s Jack and the Beanstalk was well remembered as a surreal experience, but I want to see them sell a real fight between Jack and the giants almost on the same wavelength as Attack on Titan.
5. Pinocchio as a Horror Anime
The Japanese are experts at making some disturbing horror anime, so some of the more horrifying moments in Pinocchio can really set a high bar.
4. Snow White as a Reverse Harem
You can argue that Pretear already is this but it shares elements of Cinderella and is primarily a Magical Girl show.
It's not really that difficult to make this a reality and enough digging you'll probably find an adaptation or two.
3. Cinderella as a Magical Girl Show
Cinderella has been adapted as a Coming of Age Drama but where the magic lies is in the Magical Girl genre, Cinderella has enough motifs and enough elements to showcase an anime like Cutey Honey or Sailor Moon.
2. Beauty and the Beast as an Isekai
That time I got sent to another world to meet a beast who holds me captive but I stick around because he's socially awkward and needs love.
The script writes itself.
1. Wizard of Oz as a High Fantasy
Seems like a weird thing to suggest as Wizard of Oz is already quite high on the fantasy list and the type of adaption I'm looking for is already available from the Koreans.
That being said, I just want an adaptation where Dorothy becomes a witch to fight the other witches. I'd watch that in a heartbeat.
The website appears to be working on Chrome again, let's hope it stays that way, now for some Jet Racing.
Based on a PlayStation Racing Game, Kandagawa Jet Girls is all about the competitive world of Jet Ski Racing, the sport consisting of a jet skier and a shooter that fires a water gun make it more than your typical wave race.
The story centers around Rin and Misa as they live up to the legacy left by their mother and older sister respectively, as they go through the trials of trying to bond as a duo.
It's also the same type of anime as Keijo, no male characters, just wholesome sexy female bonding through sport, although it probably needed a bit more sport as opposed to the situations the cast find themselves in at times.
The cast are pretty strong with other duos consisting of the rich bitch and her food obsessed maid, the social media obsessed gyaru girls, the small idols who act like vtubers, the Otaku obsessed Americans with the exaggerated Engrish and finally the split personality girl and her spiritually calm girlfriend.
The balance is mostly there but spends probably too much time establishing the bonds of the leads with Misa being the one that holds back the plot for the whole 12 episode run.
For the most part it's fairly decent with a good finish.
The dub on the other hand is really terrible don't watch it.
No idea what the game is like.
Final Verdict: A decent anime with a well balanced cast, just wish there was a bit more sport in this sports anime.
