Post by jess on Nov 24, 2005 23:43:48 GMT
Well, there's now a second series in the works, and since the first has just finished being fansubbed (it's 13 episodes), thought I'd give a mini-review.
Firstly, I think I have to say the main appeal of Meine Liebe is probably the art and the voice actors. =p The art and character designs are gorgeous - done by Yuki Kaori (Angel Sanctuary, Count Cain etc), and the VAs are some of my favourites (so I'm probably a little biased =p) - Sakurai Takahiro, Seki Tomokazu, Hoshi Souchirou, Seki Toshihiko and Akira Ishida. love
Er, but the anime. The name is German for 'My Love', which I think is because it's actually based on a girls' dating sim. Which is a little weird, because the series actually has NO romance in it, but hey.
The series takes place in the fictional, Germanic, European country of Kuchen, and follows a group of young men enrolled at the prestigious Rosenstoltz Academy. The aim of this place is to train up future political candidates (or just provide a classy education for aristocrats, whatever.), and these young men are 'Strahl Candidates' - ie, the best and most capable students, who are aiming to become part of the King's Cabinet.
These Strahl Candidates are Orpherus, Edouard, Camus, Ludwig and Naoji.
The strange thing about Meine Liebe is... it doesn't really have a plot as such. It has vague political overtones, but it's not the main aim of the series - and there's a shady looking teacher who you know is up to no good, but... they're never really the most important things. First and foremost, Meine Liebe is character-driven. There are various episodes focusing on the angsty, painful pasts of each of the Strahl Candidates, and it basically follows them at the Academy, deals with their issues and dabbles with having a bit more of a plot near the end.
There are a few sword duels etc, but it's not overly an action anime. Takes itself very seriously and is highly melodramatic (sometimes to the point of amusement XP) Definitely shoujo.
Music! That's another big plus for me - ML's soundtrack has actually become one of my favourites. Very classical, but beautifully composed.
I really enjoyed it, though - it's quite slow moving, but it looks lovely, and if you like the characters it's really interesting.
Thought about bringing it to animesoc - but somehow, I dont think it's the kind of thing you can describe and actually make sound interesting.
"yeah, it's about these angsty pretty boys who are at an academy trying to learn how to become political leaders. But it's not really about politics. In fact it doesn't really have a plot at all. But it's good, honest!And there's lots of blatant UST between the entire male cast!"
...probably not going to sell it. XD Haha. It is good, though. =p
Firstly, I think I have to say the main appeal of Meine Liebe is probably the art and the voice actors. =p The art and character designs are gorgeous - done by Yuki Kaori (Angel Sanctuary, Count Cain etc), and the VAs are some of my favourites (so I'm probably a little biased =p) - Sakurai Takahiro, Seki Tomokazu, Hoshi Souchirou, Seki Toshihiko and Akira Ishida. love
Er, but the anime. The name is German for 'My Love', which I think is because it's actually based on a girls' dating sim. Which is a little weird, because the series actually has NO romance in it, but hey.
The series takes place in the fictional, Germanic, European country of Kuchen, and follows a group of young men enrolled at the prestigious Rosenstoltz Academy. The aim of this place is to train up future political candidates (or just provide a classy education for aristocrats, whatever.), and these young men are 'Strahl Candidates' - ie, the best and most capable students, who are aiming to become part of the King's Cabinet.
These Strahl Candidates are Orpherus, Edouard, Camus, Ludwig and Naoji.
The strange thing about Meine Liebe is... it doesn't really have a plot as such. It has vague political overtones, but it's not the main aim of the series - and there's a shady looking teacher who you know is up to no good, but... they're never really the most important things. First and foremost, Meine Liebe is character-driven. There are various episodes focusing on the angsty, painful pasts of each of the Strahl Candidates, and it basically follows them at the Academy, deals with their issues and dabbles with having a bit more of a plot near the end.
There are a few sword duels etc, but it's not overly an action anime. Takes itself very seriously and is highly melodramatic (sometimes to the point of amusement XP) Definitely shoujo.
Music! That's another big plus for me - ML's soundtrack has actually become one of my favourites. Very classical, but beautifully composed.
I really enjoyed it, though - it's quite slow moving, but it looks lovely, and if you like the characters it's really interesting.
Thought about bringing it to animesoc - but somehow, I dont think it's the kind of thing you can describe and actually make sound interesting.
"yeah, it's about these angsty pretty boys who are at an academy trying to learn how to become political leaders. But it's not really about politics. In fact it doesn't really have a plot at all. But it's good, honest!
...probably not going to sell it. XD Haha. It is good, though. =p
