Shingu: Secret of the Stellar Wars

LandisEllicon Jan 17, 2015

9

This is the first review i have ever written, but looking at all the bad ratings this anime got i had to write something. I really enjoyed this anime, admittedly the English dub is atrocious so if that's what you watched then yea its pretty bad. But the way the one reviewer said it was too laid back in its execution, well that's what i liked about it. Its not a serious anime, its funny, but doesn't go out of its way to be funny. It doesn't go into depth of a middle schoolers angst, but focuses more on just kids being kids and being happy. Then behind all that you have diplomatic aliens, who don't try to be big and powerful just laid back and chill around drinking and doing politics. With some intergalactic intrigue thrown in. <div>The music i quite liked as well. It had the same tune throughout but I felt managed to subtly change it so each time it felt new. Some animes I've seen play the same few measures of song throughout a whole series which drives me crazy, so this seemed refreshing to me. If pure action is your thing this isn't your anime. I felt it told a well rounded story, with characters that i enjoyed, and an ending that wrapped everything up nicely.</div>

xxjacobxx3 Apr 19, 2011

4

One very important thing that I have to say before I do this review: The only way I could watch this was through english dubs, which probably make this anime very very very very very bad. Sometimes english dubs are bearable, but in this anime, I dont even know why they tried. The second super important thing is... that even without that part, it still probably sucks, but I only figured that out after I got half way through the thing and realized that it wasnt going to get better. The end is satsifying if you like the rest, but its a bit corny too. Story: The story, in the beginning, has promise/potential. It looks as if its going to head into an awesome direction (more sci fi action), but soon mellows out and doesnt get any better.  The general mood of the anime is very corny. Its the whole 'lets all have a good time~ yeah~'. The english dubs dont make it any better of course. Animation: The looks are ok. Compared to the rest, this isnt something to dis on. Sound: The intro (song) is super corny and doesnt fit the science fiction at all. It does however fit the rest of the cornyness that the anime glows with. The other audio sucks too. Makes things seem very bland. Characters: The characters are ok if you look past their enormous stupidity and the whole corny 'lets have a feast and talk about stupid shit and laugh while we hide secrets that we think is being considerate, but is actually selfish~ yeah~' The relationship between some of the guys and gals were interesting. Some unique. Some not. There are some good things about this anime, but they are not really worth mentioning. If you still want to watch it after reading my review, then you'll find out, but they are not worth watching the anime for.  The only reason I finished it (although I skipped around the last few episodes) was so I could see how it ended and write a review on it, considering no-one else has one posted at this time. Overall: BLAND and CORNY I didnt expect it to be wonderful considering so many people didnt rate it very well, but it looked interesting and i couldnt help but to try it out.

Argel Jul 31, 2022

10

At its heart this is a fun, laid back, light comedy, lighthearted slice-of-life, with some galactic alien shenanigans and light mecha action thrown in. If you like slice-of-life but wish there was a bit of a plot to it then Shingu is right up your alley. The English dub, while not great, fits the tone of the Anime so is just fine. I've been really stressed lately, and needed something relaxing to chill out to and and Shingu fits the bill. FWIW, on my 4th watch-thru over the years. It's underrated for sure.