Sunday, June 12, 2016

Hai to Gensou no Grimgar - Anime Review

Hi everyone ! Today I'll review Hai to Gensou no Grimgar, the last anime I've seen ! Let's go !

Story: 7.5


Actually, I wouldn't say it's a great story, but for one main reason (that I'll mention), I just HAVE to give it a good grade.

First, the flaws. The story is very plain, there's no big deal about it at all. It's relatively small. For example, Grimgar seems to be a huge world, but they only explore three places, the village, the ruined goblin city and the old mine, which might show a lack of effort (?). Furthermore, there is no complexity in it. I'd say it is very linear. At last, they clearly came from a different world but they didn't even mention a little ! I know they lost their memories, but for me the plot had to be around this. They could build up a great mystery that would completely add a lot to the simplicity of this anime. I don't know if they intend to make a second season, exploring or not this factor, but I think it should be the main goal for an upcoming season.

Now, we have the good aspect. The most important, I'd say, is the nostalgia. Manato's death changed the whole anime, that started sort of cheerful but then became very melancholic. This was so important for me that I would almost forget the flaws. Seriously. Like, the fact that even though they would have happy times, they would always end up remembering the friend they all lost. I don't know how to describe at all, but it meant a lot to me because it wasn't something useless. Their journey only got useful because Manato's death changed everything, otherwise, it would be a common happy-ever-after anime. I gave a lot of emphasys on it, sorry for that :/ . I couldn't help, I love when there is a lesson or something 'deep' that makes you think behind an anime, so that's the one for Hai to Gensou. At last, I also recongnize that the guild style was really cool. Every character had a different function was entertaining and also diversifying. And, a little action/adventure is fun once in a while.

Characters: 8.0



Pretty good. As I mentioned, the different roles helped a lot, not only with the story but also with the characters. Plus, everyone has a distinct profile, making it a lot funnier and way more interesting.


Ranta is, by far, the (second) greatest character (also, he's got a great voice actor xD (takumi is the best !!!!)). He's annoying, nuts and a lot more, but he is the main reason for the funny moments in the show, so he deserves some credit !

Manato was sort of cool and kind and he was the responsible for a lot of weeping, so he did a great job (hehe) ! Moguzo is shy and doesn't draw much attention at all. Shihoru is similar to Mogzo, but she is explored a little bit more. She is still not thaaat relevant, but she nice with her spells and stuff.

I absolutely loved Yume's design and her personality is also great. I like her spontaneous, happy and dumb personality. Plus, she is also gorgeous. Then, we have Mary. She is a tsundere and, in the beggining, she was really boring. A few episodes later (2 or 3) she actually became very kind and cute, thank god ! It is also important to mention that her past also helps bringing the nostalgia to the anime, something great, isn't it ?

Finally, let's move to Haruhiro ! Well, ... he is decent. He is the common main character that doesn't have that impactful type but, on the other hand, I wouldn't say he is boring or annoying at all. It's difficult to describe it, but I'd say I like him a little more than I hate him, that's it !

HERE COMES A NEW CHALLENGER !!! At last but not least, we have ZODIACO, the BEST character of this anime! I don't know why his debut was on the last episode of the fucking anime, seriously, WHY DID YOU DO THIS???!!! God, he is sooooo funny xD ! He just keeps telling Ranta to die (what everyone else wants to say, right?) and laughs all the time ! By the way, his voice is absolutely great and his laughter is so funny too ! Oh my, he is just the best ! Oh, and it is cute too (only now I realized 'it' would fit better than 'he'). It truly made me upset because they didn't make him show up before. Well, I guess at least they pleasured me with his presence !

Song Themes: 9.0



I didn't expect to hear such great songs. They we're excellent, for my happy surprise. The beggining is groovy and the ending has a melancholic style that fits the anime perfectly. Also, the design of the themes, even though is very simple, specially the 2nd opening and the endnings (or I should rather 'except the 1st opening, that is slightly more complex', whatever) and I loved it !


Design: 9.5



My goodness, this is a very important part of this anime. I don't know how to describe it precisely, but the envinronment style helps a lot the melancholia, giving a great experience ! Even though it has kind of a simplicity, the colors and the lighting brings it to a whole new level. Absolutely gorgeous ! I completely loved this part and, even though I almost never thinks it interferes, the design on Hai to Gensou definately made me feel great and added a LOT after all !


Beggining: 6.0



Did not impress me, but was still good. The action in the beggining is a little entertaining and the fact that they were all begginers and were learning how to live there gives an interesting introduction. It's like I was learning the anime just like the characters were.


Evolution: 8.5



Manato's death is definitely a milestone ( yes, I am considering this the beggining of the 'evolution part'). It changes everything, basically. Even though it was sad in the moment, it was responsible for great things in the anime, like the sorrow that would haunt them every now and then. Plus, it was also responsible for bringing Mary to the plot, who added a lot too with her guilt and nostalgic feelings..


Ending: 7.0



The ending, too, is not that special.There is the adventure in the mines and stuff. Probably, the coolest part was Mary and the others defeating her old partners, cause it was a little sentimental too. Idk. Then, they almost let Ranta die, Zodiac showed up (that was the best part of the ending hehe), and they defeat Death Spots, but I don't care about it at all. An usual happy ending, so nothing much to say about it, except that I don't like them. Uh, there was also the Manato conversation, that, as always, was sad and comfortable at the same time, and nostalgic too. To settle it up, the ending kept the happy tone together with the melancholia that I adored from this anime, with the 'see you tomorrow' thing.


Average: 8.0



So the actual number was 7.93 and even though I don't often consider the themes and the design in the average, disconsidering them would give a 7.4, and I think that 8 is a very precise grade. Also, I have to mention that these aspects were extremely relevant for Hai to Gensou, obviously being the design the most important of those two. For me, 8.0 is fair and sqaure, so the math this time was rather precise for me.

Final Comments:


So, my final regards aren't long. I enjoyed a lot watching Hai to Gensou no Grimgar. As I highlighted a lot, the nostalgia that Manato's death caused was my favorite thing about the anime, keeping that mood thoughout the whole anime. Plus, I'm a little suspicious because I love Takumi's voice but Ranta was soo funny that made it even more worth it ! Zodiaco, despite showing up just a little, also made me way happier haha ! No big comments, as I've said. The ending wasn't the best (actually, I didn't quite like it), neither was the beggining, but the evolution was pretty good. The story had some mistakes that kinda annoyed me, but the characters were very decent and the style, the mood of the anime was absolutely great. If you like some action but, mainly, some sentimentalism, I guess you're gonna like it !


That's all folks ! Hope you had a nice time ! See you soon, bye !


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