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AkitoKinomoto

  • USA, North Carolina
  • Joined Apr 23, 2011
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Puella Magi Madoka Magica

Jun 22, 2012

Fictional stories that are continuously hyped have had the tendency of not fulfilling the audience’s lofty expectations toward the work. Hype, as defined by the dictionary, is to promote or publicize a product or idea intensively often exaggerating its importance or benefits. Puella Magi Madoka Magica matches the latter definition of hype but is the exception to the frequency by which a narrative is embellished; indeed, the story of this anime is exceptional. In addition to fantastic storytelling, Puella Magi Madoka Magica has a strong cast of characters whose very essence is conveyed by stylistic... See full review

9/10 story
8/10 animation
8/10 sound
7/10 characters
8/10 overall

The iDOLM@STER

Feb 13, 2012

When reading the synopsis and viewing the picture for this show it leaves an implication that it isn’t trying to be anything ambitious and merely be another cash-in on the moé franchise of the anime industry. The aim to make the viewer feel adoration toward its characters is not the problem in and of itself so much as the sheer volume of the cast creating issues with screen time. And with the story, animation, and music all being quite good, the large cast is perhaps the only major weakness this anime suffers from.

Part of the reason the large cast hurts the series is the method the... See full review

7/10 story
8/10 animation
8/10 sound
5/10 characters
7/10 overall