Like when someone recommends an anime to you and you don't watch it because the synopsis and thumbnail don't grab your attention, but then you finally give it a chance and end up loving it—well, that's what happened to me. My sister kept telling me to watch this anime, and I ignored her. Plus, when it first came out, I was watching a lot of others at the same time. Even so, it's never too late, and that's why I'm here to recommend it to you today.
This anime premiered in early 2025, directed by Mitsue Yamazaki and produced by the animation studio MAPPA. It belongs to the genres of romantic comedy, adventure, heroic fantasy, and reverse isekai.
The story follows Natsuko Amasawa, a young animation prodigy who, after directing a massive hit right out of high school, is hailed as an industry genius. Her life is a race against time, dedicated entirely to technical perfection and meeting impossible deadlines. She also has zero social skills and her tact towards others is quite poor. This lack of understanding of relationships hits her even harder when she's assigned her next big project: a romantic comedy film about first love, a completely unfamiliar topic for her.
After several mishaps, she is transported into the story of her favorite anime, which has a tragic fantasy and romance plot. However, being inside it, she has the power to rewrite the script, becoming just another inhabitant of that world. As the story progresses, for the first time, Natsuko will live among people she can't order around and has to learn to socialize, to feel empathy, and, most importantly, to experience that "first love" that eluded her in the real world.
I didn't have high hopes for it until I saw the anime, because I thought it was just another isekai, but it really surprised me. More than an isekai, it's a metanarrative about artistic creation, a metaphor for creative exhaustion and escapism, which is somewhat ironic coming from MAPPA, since the exploitation of artists in Japan and the meager compensation they receive is no secret. I also like the contrast between the two worlds: in one, there's the coldness of the real world, the claustrophobia of the MAPPA offices before the protagonist's turning point, while in the fantasy world, it feels like a physical relief, not only for Natsuko but for us as well.
The animation is incredible, very vibrant and fluid, typical of what this studio has been delivering, with a beautiful artistic composition that closely mimics a storyboard, immersing you in the world of animation. I love the characters; I feel like you can identify with some of them, especially the protagonist, because I know very well what it's like to have to deliver everything by a deadline, the stress involved, and that the creative process is quite extensive and often unappreciated. It also teaches us something very valuable that applies to everything: "art without soul is just technique." Every work is imbued with the feelings of its creators, and if there's no emotion, it ends up being an empty work.
-Clearly showcases the world of animation, its dark side, and all that it entails.
-Beautiful and fluid animation.
-Masterful Visual Contrast: The aesthetic transition is flawless.
-Subversion of the Isekai genre: Natsuko doesn't just arrive as a hero; she's powerful because she knows the "rules" of that world, but she's weak because her logical tools are useless for dealing with the characters' unpredictable emotions.
9/10 Story │ 10/10 Animation │ 8/10 Sound │ 9/10 Character Design │ 9/10 Overall
This anime didn't seem very appealing to me; I felt it was just another one of those isekai series. But I was wrong, because it really shows us many nuances of the animators that we don't see at first glance, especially with one that strives for perfection but lacks soul in its work. In short, it needs to learn to feel in order to create. So, tell me, have you seen this anime? What did you think?
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Así como cuando te recomienda un anime y tu no lo ves, porque no te llama la atención el resumen de la historia y la imagen en miniatura, pero cuando por fin le das una oportunidad y te termina encantando, bueno, eso me paso. Mi hermana me decía a cada rato ve este anime, y yo no le hacía caso, aunado que, en su momento de estreno, estaba viendo muchos otros simultáneamente, aun así, nunca es tarde y por ello vengo a recomendárselo hoy día.
Este anime fue estrenado a principios del 2025, bajo la dirección de Mitsue Yamazaki y del estudio de animación MAPPA, es de genero comedia romántica, aventura, fantasía heroica e isekai inverso.
La historia sigue a Natsuko Amasawa, una joven prodigio en la animación, que, tras dirigir un éxito masivo nada más salir de la secundaria, es aclamada como una genio de la industria; su vida es una carrera contra el reloj, dedicada por completo a la perfección técnica y al cumplimiento de plazos imposibles, aunado que tiene 0 relación social y su tacto hacia los demás es bastante malo. Este hecho de no entender las relaciones le pega mucho más, cuando le asignan su próximo gran proyecto: una película de comedia romántica sobre el primer amor, un tema muy desconocido para ella.
Tras varios percances, es transportada a la historia de su anime favorito, la cual tiene una trama de fantasía y romance bien trágica, pero, al estar dentro de ella tiene el poder de reescribir el guion, convirtiéndose en una habitante más del lugar. A medida que la historia avanza, por primera vez, Natsuko convivirá con personas a las que no puede darles órdenes y tiene que aprender a socializar, a sentir empatía y, lo más importante, a experimentar ese "primer amor" que tanto se le resistía en el mundo real.
No le tenia mucha fe hasta anime, porque pensaba que era un isekai de más, pero realmente me sorprendió, ya que más que un isekai, es una metanarrativa sobre la creación artística, una metáfora del agotamiento creativo y el escapismo, lo cual resulta algo irónico viniendo de MAPPA, pues no es un secreto la explotación en Japón hacia sus artistas y la poca remuneración que les dan a los mismos. Me gusta también ese contraste entre ambos mundos, en una está la frialdad del mundo real, la claustrofobia de las oficinas de MAPPA antes del giro de la protagonista, mientras que en el de fantasía se sienta como un alivio físico, no solo para Natsuko, sino para nosotros.
La animación es increíble, muy vibrante y fluida, típico de lo que este estudio no has venido entregando, con una composición artística muy hermosa que imita mucho el guion grafico (storyboard) lo cual te hace sumergir en todo lo que se refiere al mundo de la animación. Me encanta sus personajes, siento que, te logras identificar con alguno de ellos, sobre todo con la protagonista, porque sé muy bien lo que es tener que entregar todo a un plazo determinado, el estrés que se vive en ello y que el proceso de creación es bastante extenso y poco apreciado, agregando que nos enseña algo muy valioso y que se aplica en todo: “el arte sin alma es solo técnica” toda obra esta impregnada de los sentimientos de sus creadores y si no hay emoción ello, termina siendo una obra vacía.
-Muestra claramente el mundo de la animación, su lado oscuro y lo que conlleva todo ello.
-Animación hermosa y fluida.
-Contraste Visual Magistral: La transición estética es impecable.
-Subversión del Isekai: Natsuko no llega como un héroe y ya, es poderosa porque conoce las "reglas" de ese mundo, pero es débil porque sus herramientas lógicas no sirven para lidiar con los sentimientos impredecibles de los personajes.
-El primer acto puede llegar a sentirse como un poco apresurado.
-Pueden sentirlo como un tono muy contrastado, pues el cambio de un drama psicológico pesado a una aventura de fantasía puede ser un choque tonal muy fuerte para algunos.
9/10 Historia │ 10/10 Animación │ 8/10 Sonido │ 9/10 Diseño de personajes │ 9/10 General
Este anime no se me hacía muy atractivo, sentía que era uno de esos isekais de más, pero, me callo la boca, pues, realmente nos muestra muchos matices de los animadores que no vemos a simple vista, más aún con una que busca ser demasiado perfecta, pero sin alma en sus trabajos, en pocas palabras debía aprender a sentir para poder crear, así que, cuéntame, ¿ya has visto este anime? ¿Qué te pareció?
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I already shared a lot of times here how I dislike isekai and the usual tropes that come with it. There are just a few times that I tried watching some of them, but most of them just left a bad impression on me, and so since they're obviously not my cup of tea, I leave them alone. However, this anime series caught me off guard because initially, I thought this would be another failed attempt to appreciate this theme, but it turns out it’s actually a good anime. Honestly, it’s my first time liking an isekai anime this much because, based on my previous watching experience with them, usually it’s either an ok anime or a bad one, and mostly it’s the latter that I have seen most. So now, without further ado, I’ll share with you the gist and my review of the first isekai that I certainly love and enjoyed watching—Zenshu.
About the Anime
Zenshu is an isekai anime that was released last winter 2025, and it aired from January 5 up until March 23. This 12-episode-long action fantasy anime was an original animation created by MAPPA and it follows the life of Natsuko Hirose, a young and brilliant animator. Ever since she was a child, she devoted her time to becoming the ‘virtuoso’ she envisioned herself to be, and so when she finished high school, she wasted no time in attending an art school and proceeded to enter the demanding industry of animation. Her dedication and talent immediately propelled her to the higher position, and it wasn’t long before she debuted as an anime director.
Obviously, her first work was a hit, and so when the second one came, a lot expected that it would be as good as or even better than the first one. However, her second project was completely different from the first one because it would be about first love—and the thing is, Natsuko definitely has no idea about it! Struggling to find any inspiration for her storyboard, Natsuko finds herself falling into desperation and despair. Her co-workers already tried to help her, but she shut them all down—well, except for the food that caused her untimely demise. She thought she died after eating that rotten clam; however, the next thing she knew is that she was in the middle of the desert. The place looked unfamiliar to her until she saw a familiar creature coming towards her. And that’s when she realized she’s in her favorite anime movie!
I hadn’t really imagined even once that a day would come that I would like an isekai this much. I already mentioned how it became one of my turn-off themes in anime, so I wasn’t expecting much when I tried watching this anime. I had read good reviews about it, but still I did have a lot of doubts because it’s an isekai, plus I’m not sure if those reviewers’ preferences match mine. Maybe they liked it because they like isekai, so yeah, it did take time before I added this to my to-watch list this year. The reviews don’t have significant spoilers, so I really didn’t have an idea of how the story will go. I thought that would be the bane of mine, but it turns out this anime exceeded my expectations. Yes, there are still the familiar isekai tropes; however, there are concepts that I find quite unique and cool.
The fact that Natsuko knows the entire plot of the movie she’s in is really interesting because once she starts preventing tragedy after tragedy from happening, it genuinely made me wonder what will happen next. I know that every action that she made was bound to have a reaction, so that made me anticipate more about the later episodes. Also, I like how Natsuko changed some characters—especially Destiny. I really don’t like how she appeared the first time, like she’s definitely the typical fan service character, plus she has that damsel in distress vibe, which I’m not fond of, yet gratefully, Natsuko changed her for the better. Further, I like how diverse and entertaining the characters are—especially Unio! His reactions are always so hilarious because you can really see how transparent he is in expressing them, and also his banters with Natsuko—those were really precious, haha.
As for the visuals and animation, it’s MAPPA—so obviously I don’t have anything bad to say about them. From the background to character design, they’re really easy on the eye. Of course, some of the character design needs to be like the generic isekai because it’s supposed to be that way until Natsuko comes into the picture. The animation is so satisfying to watch, like you can really see the effort in making those because of how fluid and smooth the movements look. Even the small details, like the subtle movement of Natsuko’s hair or the crease that appears whenever Luke smiles, they may seem less significant, but I can see they’re intentionally added in order for those scenes to have more impact, and I realized this also because of an episode from this anime. There’s that certain episode where Natsuko’s life before was featured, and in it shared how she made the animation by hand. She ignored the original keyframes because maybe she finds them uninteresting—not because they’re badly drawn but because they probably lack details that make more impact on the audience. It is evident that she altered the shot composition, and also even the expression on the characters’ faces is a lot more defined. Those expressions may be overlooked most of the time, but certainly they were put there with the intention to make the animation more affecting.
So much for the good stuff; this anime also has a fair share of flaws, and one of them is its villains. I expected them to be terrifying, but once the action starts, it’s like over soon because they get slayed easily. They’re supposed to make the narrative intense, but the danger they emanate falls short and is most of the time bland. Also, the part where the emotions were running high, I know it’s supposed to last longer and have more impact, but it’s like they’re rushing it towards the falling action scene. I know it could have resonated more with me if it had been executed patiently. Anyway, I still enjoyed and loved it despite those flaws. I love that it showed how, not only the movie characters but also Natsuko, achieved the character development they needed as well as understood and experienced the first love she had been seeking. It’s truly a fulfilling watching experience, so would I recommend it? Definitely a strong yes! That’s why if you’re up for a fun isekai to watch, then maybe this review is definitely your sign to watch Zenshu.
Before I end this up, I'll share with you its trailer, so—
Have you seen this anime already? Or you still haven't even tried it yet? Well, if you have something to share, then feel free to write it down in the comments. And that's all for now, minna-san! I hope you enjoyed reading my review.
Arigatou and tanoshinde ne~
All of the pictures used without a source were screenshots I took while watching this anime.
Today's anime is very unique; it's my first time watching an anime like this one. It's none other than Zenshu—it's a phenomenal anime that I have watched recently. This anime was released this year, but at that time, I did not like watching animes because I had recently started watching anime. Every time I find incredible animes like this one, I thank my niece for introducing me to the world of anime. I feel like I have become an Otaku by now, and I am planning to purchase some anime figures in the future. This show was the best thing that my eyes have witnessed.
I was stunned when I first watched the trailer and very curious because, in the trailer, the face of the protagonist was hidden. That aspect truly excited me to watch this anime. I have barely seen anime trailers where they hide the face of the protagonist, so this was something new to me. Also, the story caught me off guard; the animator entering the world of animation is such a huge thing. I would also want to do the same thing if it were possible to enter the anime world. Anyway, we will get the opportunity to see how an animator's life goes through hard phases, as I don't know much about the work of an animator. So, I decided to invest my time watching this anime.
Created by: Mappa
Director: Mitsue Yamazaki
Writer: Kimiko Ueno
Release date: January 5, 2025
Episodes: 12
Genre: Isekai, fantasy, action, and drama
The story is about a girl whose name is Natsuko; she is a talented, overworked anime director. One day, while working, she took a break to have her food, but she choked while eating and passed out. She was transported to the world of her favorite anime, "A Tale of Perishing." This happened when she choked on her food, which means she had a near-death experience. She doesn't know how to get out of the world; at first, she thought she was in the afterlife, but then she realized she's in her favorite show for real. She gets to experience the world with her favorite characters, but they are unaware of Natsuko's intentions. So, she struggles to get involved with the others.
Well, the animation style is really cool; also, the anime has many bright colors and dynamic character designs. This gives off a vibe of fun and youthful energy. Zenshu has the ability to capture the audience through a visually engaging experience because of its unique aesthetic outlook. It felt like an invitation to explore the anime world where anything can happen, and I felt no lines between reality and fantasy because they felt blurry.
Animation by MAPPA is one of the best things to experience. When it's MAPPA, the expectations reach the sky. Zenshu is made to be a refreshing anime that will be interesting to viewers who are looking for something different and new. In one word, I would say that it was just an amazing visual and audio experience. I hope there's a second season because I would love to see more of it. Season 1 had a happy ending, but still, I want to see more. I would like to rate it 10/10 because it was perfectly done, as I desire to see in an anime.
Hello, anime fans. This time I will tell you about a Japanese anime series that became very popular last season thanks to its prestigious animation studio. A series that ended up being just another Isekai, but not just another Isekai, since both its story and its characters managed to capture people's hearts during its broadcast earlier this year. Being an original work of MAPPA, this anime is directed by Mitsue Yamazaki. With only 12 episodes, this work has achieved more than many other series of the same genre. I invite you to get to know one of the best and most unexpected fantasy and adventure anime aired this past winter season.
SPANISH VERSION
Hola, fanáticos del anime. En esta ocasión les hablaré sobre una serie animada japonesa que se volvió muy popular la temporada pasada gracias a su prestigioso estudio de animación. Una serie que terminó siendo un Isekai más, pero no uno cualquiera ya que tanto su historia como sus personajes lograron llevarse el corazón de la gente durante su emisión a principios de este año. Siendo una obra original de MAPPA, este anime cuenta con la dirección de Mitsue Yamazaki. Con solo 12 episodios, esta obra ha logrado más que muchas otras series de su mismo género. Los invito a conocer uno de los mejores y más inesperados animes de fantasía y aventura que se han emitido en la pasada temporada de invierno.
The anime begins by introducing us to Natzuko Hirose, a young animator and director of a prestigious studio where she is recognized as a prodigy for her generation. While dealing with the typical problems of animation and script creation of her new and highly anticipated project, she learns that the creator of her favorite animated film has died of intoxication. Being a very demanding and distrustful person, he takes on most of the work involved while going through a severe mental block. At lunch, he also suffers from an intoxication that ends his life. But, instead of dying, Natzuko wakes up in the middle of a desert while being approached by a huge insect-like monster. Suddenly, a blonde-haired knight with a sword, cape and armor appears, defending her from the monster. She recognizes this heroic character as well as those who walk with him; they are the protagonists of her favorite movie, A Tale of Perishing.
SPANISH VERSION
Trama
El anime empieza presentándonos a Natzuko Hirose, una joven animadora y directora de un prestigioso estudio donde es reconocida por ser una prodigio para su generación. Mientras lidia con los típicos problemas de animación y creación del guión de su nuevo y muy esperado proyecto, se entera de que la creadora de su película animada favorita ha muerto por intoxicación. Siendo una persona muy exigente y desconfiada, asume la mayor parte del trabajo que hay mientras pasa por un grave bloqueo mental. Al almorzar, sufre también de una intoxicación que termina con su vida. Pero, en vez de morir, Natzuko despierta en medio de un desierto mientras se le acerca un enorme monstruo con forma de insecto. De repente, aparece un caballero de cabello rubio con espada, capa y armadura defendiéndola de este monstruo. Ella reconoce a este heróico personaje al igual que los que andan con él; son los protagonistas de su película favorita, A Tale of Perishing.
I clearly remember how before its broadcast, social networks were sharing how much they wanted to see this new original project from MAPPA, one of the biggest and most acclaimed animation studios in history. With just its cover and small synopsis, people were under the illusion that it would be a drama-filled work dedicated to real-life animators who mostly live very strong experiences because of the overexploitation they receive, among other things. His surprise was disappointing when with the trailer and soon with its first episode aired we realized that it was a fantasy work, more specifically an Isekai (a demographic or subgenre of fantasy very overexploited in the anime industry). As a lover of all good works excellently animated and produced -in addition to knowing the great work that this great animation studio has been doing-, I followed its broadcast every week while I got to know little by little its story and its particular characters. Personally, I can admit that it is a work worth watching if you like the genre and are attracted to things a bit different. Regardless of whether it's an Isekai or not, I found this series to be one of the most entertaining and fascinating things I've seen this past season.
SPANISH VERSION
Recuerdo claramente cómo antes de su emisión, las redes sociales compartían lo mucho que deseaban ver este nuevo proyecto original de MAPPA, uno de los estudios de animación más grandes y aclamados de la historia. Con solo su portada y pequeña sinopsis, la gente se hizo ilusiones de que sería una obra repleta de drama dedicada a los animadores de la vida real que en su mayoría viven experiencias muy fuertes por culpa de la sobreexplotación que reciben, entre otras cosas. Su sorpresa fue decepcionante cuando con el trailer y próximamente con su primer episodio emitido nos dimos cuenta de que era una obra de fantasía, más en específico un Isekai (una demografía o subgénero de la fantasía muy sobreexplotada en la industria del anime). Como amante de toda buena obra excelentemente animada y producida -además de conocer el grandioso trabajo que ha estado realizando este gran estudio de animación-, seguí su emisión cada semana mientras conocía poco a poco su historia y sus particulares personajes. En lo personal, puedo admitir que es una obra que merece la pena ver si te gusta el género y te atraen cosas un tanto diferentes. Independientemente de si es un Isekai o no, esta serie me pareció de lo más entretenido y fascinante que he visto en esta última temporada.
Starting with the story, we see that it revolves around Natzuko Hirose, a young animator and a genius of her generation who has achieved overwhelming success with her first job in the anime industry. After the events I told you about above, she finds herself fascinated to learn that she has been reincarnated or sent to the world of her favorite movie: A Tale of Perishing. At first she finds it hard to believe that everything she is experiencing is not just a dream, but at the same time she notices that everything that happens are scenarios that she herself knows or remembers from the movie. However, in the middle of an invasion of monsters called "Void", she receives the call of an object she has in her pocket that seems to help her draw. She comes up with something to draw and suddenly a studio appears out of nowhere (after a super-colorful, over-the-top visual effects scene with a fast-paced soundtrack) and starts drawing. When he finishes, what he draws becomes reality, causing a weapon to appear that will serve him to wipe out the army of monsters and save the only city left standing in this doomed fantasy world.
Already there are a few things that really stand out to me about this anime, starting with the world in which she is reincarnated or sent. This is the world of her favorite movie, which seems to be a fantasy-drama movie with a very sad and catastrophic ending on a general level. For some reason she loves this movie so much that now that she lives in this fictional world she does everything she can to make sure that the things that make this story pitiful do not happen. It's like the case of the typical time traveler who goes back in time and tries to change what already happened. Those of us who have experience watching works of this style know how it ends, so no matter how much the protagonist tries to change a story that is already done, everything bad that should happen, will happen just the same in some way or another. Without giving any more spoilers, what I want to get to with all this is that, the detail of giving that touch of drama and suspense to this fantasy work is something I really like. Also that it all revolves around the world of a movie and how a talented cheerleader tries her best to protect it along with the inhabitants or characters that make it up.
SPANISH VERSION
Empezando por la historia, vemos que esta gira en torno a Natzuko Hirose, una animadora joven y una genio de su generación que ha conseguido un éxito arrollador con su primer trabajo dentro de la industria del anime. Luego de los sucesos que ya les conté arriba, esta se encuentra fascinada al saber que fue reencarnada o enviada al mundo de su película favorita: A Tale of Perishing. Al principio le cuesta creer que todo lo que está viviendo no es solo un sueño, pero a su vez nota que todo lo que ocurre son escenarios que ella misma conoce o recuerda de la película. Sin embargo, en medio de una invasión de monstruos llamados “Void”, ella recibe el llamado de un objeto que tiene en su bolsillo que tal parece la ayuda a dibujar. A ella se le ocurre algo para dibujar y de repente un estudio aparece de la nada (luego de una escena súper colorida y sobreexplotada de efectos visuales con una banda sonora rápida) y empieza a dibujar. Cuando termina, lo que dibuja se vuelve realidad, haciendo que aparezca un arma que le servirá para acabar con el ejército de monstruos y salvar a la única ciudad que queda en pie en este condenado mundo de fantasía.
Desde ya hay unas cuantas cosas que me llaman mucho la atención de este anime, empezando por el mundo en el que reencarna o es enviada. Este es el mundo de su película favorita, que parece ser una película de fantasía y drama con un final muy triste y catastrófico a nivel general. Por alguna razón ella adora tanto esta película que ahora que vive en este mundo ficticio hace todo lo posible para que no sucedan las cosas que hacen lamentable esta historia. Es como el caso del típico viajero del tiempo que regresa al pasado e intenta cambiar lo que ya sucedió. Los que tenemos experiencia viendo obras de este estilo sabemos cómo termina, así que por mucho que la protagonista intente cambiar una historia que ya está hecha, todo lo malo que deba ocurrir, ocurrirá igual de alguna u otra forma. Sin dar más spoilers, a lo que quiero llegar con todo esto es que, el detalle de darle ese toque de drama y suspenso a esta obra de fantasía es algo que me gusta muchísimo. También que todo gira en torno al mundo de una película y cómo una animadora con talento intenta hacer lo posible para protegerla junto con los habitantes o personajes que la conforman.
Evidently, this very special plot makes it very different from most works in the fantasy genre or the same Isekai demographic. While it has its details and similarities, this series is a far cry from the typical cheap clichés that these anime have or the overly exploited and repetitive plots that 99% of the Isekais have. On that side, I give it an excellent rating since they did their best to come up with a unique story in its style with very good plot twists and good character developments (at least for an original work). Then there is its generally ironic humor and scenes full of comic moments and exaggerated or over-exaggerated or over-expressive. This type of comedy used in these works is much better than what most of them use with their double entendre jokes or fanservice. While it came to disappoint many in the beginning because of what they tried to sell us, you have to accept that the premise of an overexploited cheerleader being reincarnated into the fantasy world of her favorite work is something that does hold my attention, at least for me. There's also the lessons they try to teach us in this story about teamwork, companionship, courage and love are worth appreciating. Because yes, there is even a touch of romance in this play, which is interesting in several ways.
As for the characters, let's start talking about the main character. Natzuko Hirose is introduced to us at the beginning as a young and very strange girl. Already with her disheveled appearance and her long hair covering her face is a clear sign of this. There is also the detail of being very demanding with her work, always expecting everything she and others do to be 100% perfect. This, being an animator and director of a studio is something that puts her in a very difficult position and full of responsibilities and high expectations all the time. However, when she is reincarnated in the fantasy world of her favorite movie, her bad habits, her behavior and her way of thinking cause problems for the team of heroes trying to protect this world. As she is the one who knows everything that is going to happen, we notice how her participation and influence makes the story change (not counting the relationships or bonds she creates with the characters of this world). On the other hand, we have the hero team, the Nine Soldiers that in this case only four remain alive. Among them is an elf mage and archer who has problems with society, a talking unicorn that walks on two legs and Luke Braveheart who is the leader of the team and the one who takes care of Natzuko almost all the time. Personally, I have no special opinion with these characters other than Luke who, for a typical hero of the story, gives a very good development and depth to everything he does and how he feels about the protagonist.
SPANISH VERSION
Evidentemente, esta trama tan especial la hace muy diferente a la mayoría de obras del género de fantasía o de la misma demografía Isekai. Si bien tiene sus detalles y parecidos, esta serie se aleja mucho de los típicos clichés baratos que tienen estos animes o de las tramas exageradamente explotadas y repetitivas que el 99% de los Isekais poseen. Por ese lado, le doy una excelente calificación ya que se esmeraron en ingeniárselas con una historia única en su estilo con muy buenos giros de trama y buenos desarrollos de personajes (al menos para ser una obra original). Además está su humor generalmente irónico y sacado de escenas repletas de momentos cómicos y exagerados o sobre-expresivos. Este tipo de comedia utilizadas en estás obras es mucho mejor que el que usan la mayoría con sus chistes de doble sentido o su fanservice. Si bien llegó a defraudar a muchos en el principio por lo que intentaron vendernos, hay que aceptar que la premisa de una animadora sobreexplotada que reencarna en el mundo de fantasía de su obra favorita es algo que sí llama la atención, al menos para mí. También están las lecciones que nos intentan enseñar en esta historia sobre el trabajo en equipo, el compañerismo, el valor y el amor son dignos de apreciar. Porque si, hasta tiene su toque de romance esta obra, lo cual es interesante por varios sentidos.
En cuanto a los personajes, hay que empezar hablando sobre la protagonista. Natzuko Hirose nos la presentan al principio como una chica joven y muy extraña. Ya con su aspecto desaliñado y su cabello largo tapándole la cara es una clara muestra de ello. También está el detalle de ser muy exigente con su trabajo, esperando siempre que todo lo que haga tanto ella como los demás sea 100% perfecto. Esto, siendo ella una animadora y directora de un estudio es algo que la pone en una posición muy difícil y repleta de responsabilidades y altas expectativas todo el tiempo. Sin embargo, cuando esta reencarna en el mundo de fantasía de su película favorita, sus malos hábitos, su conducta y su forma de pensar le causan problemas al equipo de héroes que intentan proteger este mundo. Al ser ella la que conoce todo lo que va a suceder, notamos cómo su participación e influencia hace que la historia cambie (eso sin contar las relaciones o los lazos que esta crea con los personajes de este mundo). Por otro lado, tenemos al equipo de héroe, los Nine Soldiers que en este caso solo quedan cuatro con vida. Entre ellos está una elfa maga y arquera que tiene problemas con la sociedad, un unicornio parlante que camina en dos patas y Luke Braveheart que es el líder del equipo y el que cuida a Natzuko casi todo el tiempo. En lo personal, no tengo ninguna opinión especial con estos personajes más que con Luke que, para ser el típico héroe de la historia, le dan un muy buen desarrollo y profundidad a todo lo que hace y lo que siente por la protagonista.
Last but not least, we talk about the technical aspect of this anime. Being animated and produced by MAPPA, it is normal that we see a quality far above that of almost all fantasy and Isekai anime nowadays. Both its animation and the particular design of its characters is quite attractive. What's interesting is the colorful and bright tone that said characters have in contrast to the doomed and dark world they find themselves in. I also really like that they put quite a bit of effort into giving us a setting almost entirely done in 2D with quite a bit of detail and impressive visuals. This makes it even more striking in battles, where we see a complete audiovisual spectacle perfectly done. The sound effects are well done, although it does not attract as much attention as the soundtrack, which is one of the most striking features of the anime (after its animation, of course). Both its Opening and Ending, its background music or that distinctive music of the main character when he is about to draw are the details that fascinate me and give life and emotion to the work. Anyway, this is an original fantasy anime that can interest any fan who is looking for something original and attractive to watch.
Personally, I give it a 9/10 rating for the fantasy, drama and action genre.
SPANISH VERSION
Por último, pero no menos importante, hablamos del apartado técnico de este anime. Al ser animado y producido por MAPPA, es normal que veamos una calidad muy por encima de la que tienen casi todos los animes de fantasía e Isekai de la actualidad. Tanto su animación como el diseño particular de sus personajes es bastante atractivo. Lo interesante es el tono colorido y brillante que tienen dichos personajes en contraste con el mundo condenado y oscuro en el que se encuentran. También me gusta mucho que se esfuercen bastante en darnos un escenario casi completamente hecho en 2D con bastantes detalles y visuales impresionantes. Esto lo hace más llamativo en las batallas, donde vemos un completo espectáculo audiovisual perfectamente hecho. Los efectos de sonido están bien hechos, aunque no llama tanto la atención como lo hace la banda sonora, la cual es de lo más llamativo que tiene el anime (después de su animación, claro). Tanto su Opening como su Ending, su música de fondo o esa música distintiva del personaje principal cuando está por dibujar son los detalles que me fascinan y me dan vida y emoción a la obra. En fin, este es un anime original de fantasía que le puede interesar a cualquier fanático que esté buscando algo original y atractivo para ver.
Personalmente, le doy una calificación de 9/10 en lo que respecta al género de fantasía, drama y acción.
Tell me, have you seen this anime yet, what did you think? You can leave me your answer in the comments.
Dime, ¿ya has visto este anime? ¿Qué te ha parecido? Puedes déjame tu respuesta en los comentarios.
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[Baki vs Kengan Ashura]
Lol. I had been thinking about this idea for years, reading various rumors, but I didn't expect anyone to seriously do it. I'll definitely watch it, but I can't imagine a fully serious fight between them. Yujiro's son is much stronger (see, for example, the fight with Pickle and then Ogre - even though I love the anime with Tokita Ohma, he wouldn't survive it), and he doesn't have a heart condition. Well, such crossovers are not about fighting, but about having fun... So I'll try not to pay attention to logic.
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[Geass Code]
We got the first teaser of the next CG anime. I hope that this time we won't idiotically pretend "that this is the same universe as the first TV series." these episodes were burdened by the release, because instead of creating a new story from scratch, it was delivered naked, which neither developed this universe (by the way, as full of holes as the routes in DB, Bleach, Demon Slayer) nor was it made available through channels in itself. Since it will appear on D+ on Thursday, I will watch it safely.
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[Dragon Dogma]
The publisher has gone from destroying himself to criticizing the game. Is it deserved? I will say this, on the one hand, well-known players, because game producers who want to get us are making more and more money (for which he will blame primarily those who buy all the garbage and forgive developers for their worst work - new parts of Call of Duty, Fifa , DLC, etc., they made it happen in the first place), but on the other hand, it's not Suicide Squad or Diablo IV. occurs that the game is really great and can be purchased in 2025 when it drops. No, and the manufacturer will unlock additional saves. xD
https://www.comingsoon.net/games/news/1620951-capcom-responds-to-negative-dragons-dogma-2-feedback
Zenshu, Shin Megami Tensei, będzie film Sims, Suicide Squad DLC, nowe anime CG, The 7DS, Baki vs Kengan Ashura, The Grimm Variations, Tower of God 2 Final Fantasy XVI DLC
[Baki vs Kengan Ashura]
Lol. Przez lata myślałem o tym pomyśle, czytając różne plotki, ale nie spodziewałem się, że ktokolwiek zrobi to na poważnie. Na pewno to obejrzę, ale nie wyobrażam sobie w pełni poważnej walki między nimi. Syn Yujiro jest znacznie silniejszy (zobaczcie choćby walkę z Pickle, a potem Ogrem - mimo że uwielbiam anime z Tokitą Ohmą, to on by tego nie przeżył), a dodatkowo nie jest chory na serce. No ale nie o walkę chodzi w takich crossoverach, a o dobrą zabawę... Więc postaram się nie zwracać uwagi na logikę.
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[Code Geass]
Dostaliśmy pierwszą zapowiedź kolejnego anime CG. Mam nadzieję, że tym razem nie będą udawali w idiotyczny sposób "że to jest to samo uniwersum, co pierwsza seria TV". Strasznie to ciążyło tym odcinkom specjalnym, bo zamiast budować nową historię od zera, to dostawaliśmy jakąś nudę, która ani nie rozwijała tego uniwersum (swoją drogą, dziurawe jak fabuła w DB, Bleach, Demon Slayer) ani nie była ciekawą historią samą w sobie. Jako że w czerwcu pojawi się na D+, to pewnie zobaczę.
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[Dragon's Dogma]
Wydawca odniósł się do krytyki gry. Czy zasłużonej? Powiem tak, z jednej strony rozumiem graczy, bo producenci gier chcą nas coraz bardziej dymać na kasę (za co bym winił przede wszystkim tych, którzy kupują wszystkie śmieci oraz wybaczali developerom ich najgorsze ruchy - nowe części Call of Duty, Fifa, DLC etc. to oni przede wszystkim do tego doprowadzili), ale z drugiej, to nie jest Suicide Squad, czy Diablo IV. Słyszałem że gra jest naprawdę świetna i zamierzam ją kupić w 2025, jak już cena spadnie. No i producenci odblokuję dodatkowego save'a. XD
https://www.comingsoon.net/games/news/1620951-capcom-responds-to-negative-dragons-dogma-2-feedback
