" Probably one of the best martial arts that I ever watched"-bezoe
Shirahama Kenichi is an average student who has earned the nickname "Weak Legs" from always getting bullied. One day he meets a cute girl named Furinji Miu who helps him build the courage to begin training at a mysterious dojo where she lives. Here Kenichi faces intense training from masters of many different martial arts styles as he attempts to become stronger.
I know this anime like about a year ago when one of my friend introduced me to it. But i realized it was too long to watch it in 1 go (well.. I finished the whole 50 eps within 2 days..). Finally I could find a time that I be able to finish it.
The story line was something that mostly we see from manga ( I haven't read the manga yet, but the anime its feel really comical). At first the fight feels a bit boring because probably there was no point in it, then it gets more interesting when the Eight Fist leaders participate in it. Beside the main story, I wish they show more on Kenichi training side, because most of it feels like just a wrap up.
Character in this anime, I like it, the whole Ryouzanpaku Master especially Appacai Hoppacai :D . Kenichi character feels like a character that we can relate it to for a daily life. I like Niiji character a lot, even he is an irritating creature but! he is an interesting Kenichi's friend as well. The other character that I wish they show her background was Shigure Kosaka, wow I like her a lot.
Animation wise was very good consider they illustrate the fighting scene pretty well without a lot of deformation. The whole drawing feel very consistent.
Illustration quality it feels like 80's anime in my opinion, but I didnt say I don't like it. The character and hair style it seems like something you might see in dragonball or something like it. But atleast it fits the purpose, if its draw like a shonen/shoujou style, I don't think it will be as this powerful.
OP and ED. I like the OP even it won't be my favorite list, and I also like the last ED, pretty calmy.
Bottom line : If you like martial arts, then this one is THE one.
Overall Rating : A
Favorite Characters
#1. Shigure Kosaka (Sexy ninja that I'm sure I will be save every night I go to sleep... lol)
#2. Renka Ma ( Wish she got more role..)
#3. Nanjo Kisara ( Tough girl will indeed enter in my list)
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
[Anime Review] Kenichi : The Mightiest Diciple
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I wouldn't say it's the best MA anime, although its interesting it doesn't match the zany awesomeness of AIR MASTER and isn't as technically interesting as, say, HAJIME NO IPPO. Fun, but not the best the genre has to offer.
KARATE SHOUKOUSHI KOHINATA MINORU looks like it can turn out to be a pretty awesome one -- although there is no anime production deal, to my knowledge.
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