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If the same effort to develop the plot and characters had been made in the first half, then this could have been a very good show
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One of the problems with the characters is that there is an assumption that the viewer is already familiar with either the games or the OVAs, and it's unfortunate that this lack of foresight was prevalent during production as the latter half of the series really does make all the difference. As a rule, stereotypical characters are the ones that need the most development in order to separate them from the pack. Given that many of the characters are stereotypes in anime, especially when compared to what's around nowadays, one can only regard this as a lack of planning during the development stages. Given the length of the series, one would expect the characters to have undergone a degree of improvement, however the stolid first half of the series lacks any real effort to develop them in any substantial manner. The music used throughout the series is also of a higher standard, however some of the tracks can become a little repetitive over the course of the show.
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Because of this, the acting throughout the series is actually better than the OVA, however this is also due to the fact that the TV series runs for 25 episodes rather than 4. One of the high points in terms of production is the quality of the voice acting, as the seiyuu are the same as the ones from the original OVA. Granted this lends the show the feeling that it truly is part of the Sakura Taisen franchise, but personally I would have preferred a more dynamic approach to the design, especially as this is supposed to be an alternative version rather than a simple remake of the OVA (which means there was scope for some creativity).
The designers have done nothing more than copy what has gone before, with no real effort made to improve the look or feel of the characters, settings or mechas. However, in terms of character and mecha design, the TV series is simply equal, which is a little disappointing. However, if you're able to stick it out, then the second half of the series is well worth watching.Īs far as animation goes, the TV series is a good deal better than the OVA, and this shows in many of the action sequences in the second half of the series. The unfortunate side effect of the tedious first half though, is that many people may find themselves dropping the series within a few episodes, and even I will admit that I was sorely tempted to do just that. The story takes an almost unbearable amount of time to begin explaining exactly what is going on, however, once the viewer reaches the second half of the series, the plot becomes far more active, tense, and flowing.
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The first half is a tedious, drawn out trawl through mediocrity that lacked the punchiness of the OVA, and to make matters worse director Nakamura Ryutaro (Ghost Hound, Kino no Tabi, Serial Experiments Lain, REC), saw fit to add several filler episodes. Now, the one thing that really stands out about the plot is how different the first and second halves of the series are. However life in the big city takes some getting used to. She is Shinguji Sakura, the daughter of Shinguji Kazuma (the hero of the previous Demon War), and the master of Hokushin Itto Ryu Kenjutsu. One day, a new member of the "theater" arrives. By day, however, the team work in productions for the Imperial Grand Theater, with several members achieving a degree of fame because of their acting ability.
The story, as with the game and original OVA, follows the exploits of the Teikoku Kagekidan - Hanagumi (Imperial Assault Force - Flower Division), a team of female "mecha" pilots who protect Tokyo from various supernatural assaults. However, as with any famous franchise, Sakura Taisen became a victim of it's own success when, in 2000, the decision was made to remake the original OVA into a 25 episode TV series. It's unfortunate then, that money seems to have been the driving force behind this series of Sakura Taisen.īased on the long running and highly successful game series, the original Sakura Taisen OVA was a well thought out addition to the franchise that sought to enhance the game's storyline. That's not to say there isn't anything original in anime from one season to the next, however the fact that anime is a business means that the shows that are more likely to be produced will be of the type that are The upshot of this is that more and more often the audience is subjected to a remake, a formulaic cash cow, or an adaptation of a successful game. One of the problems with visual media like anime, TV and movies, is that they are all extremely competitive businesses, with numerous production companies and studios all vying for a share of the viewing audience.
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