Post by jess on Nov 27, 2005 14:08:13 GMT
Well, I already wrote a short summary of this for the anime info page, so thought I might as well build on that and make it into a review, as it's one of my favourites. =p
Frequently described as 'Fushigi Yuugi on crack', Kyo Kara Maoh! (lit: 'Demon King from today!') is the story of what happens when average, baseball-loving 15 year old Shibuya Yuuri gets flushed down a toilet... into an alternate world.
In general, Kyo Kara Maoh! is just an extremely odd (but very funny) comedy anime. Yuuri ends up in the land of the Mazoku (demon race) and promptly finds out, much to his disbelief, that he's their king. Kyo Kara Maoh! follows the newbie Maoh as he attempts to get used the crazy world he's found himself in, amidst tentative attempts at leadership, and wishes of going home.
Of course, that's not Yuuri's only problem. Despite technically being a shounen series, Kyo Kara Maoh! does have light BL hints, so be warned if that's not your thing. However, his (accidental) male fiancé and overly devoted aide frequently add to the comedy, so it doesn't take itself too seriously. That, and Yuuri himself is very wary of any advances!
It's a long series; KKM is just about to hit its 70th episode in Japan, but it does look like the end is now in sight (eta; it's been confirmed that ep 78 will be the last ;_; ). Reason for this is it's based on a series of novels (and a manga's just started being made for it too), and the novels aren't over.
The overarching plotline of the series doesn't really kick in until the late 20s (I think), but in general it's about Yuuri's attempts to unite humans and Mazoku, who've always hated each other. Despite being a (quite insane) comedy, it can actually get pretty serious, and at one point does get horribly angsty.
It has some great voice actors (Inoue Kazuhiko as Gunter is priceless XD), and Sakurai Takahiro is great as Yuuri.
The art's lovely; clean, simple and bright, and the animation is very smooth and consistent. Kyo Kara Maoh! is highly enjoyable, and very amusing.
Ah yes - and it is licensed, by Geneon, and there's been 4 volumes released so far. They do a pretty good job with it, but the dub is horrible, really.
And to be festive, this gets some christmassy artwork! =p
Wolfram and Yuuri in the foreground, and then in the background (from left), Anissina, Gwendal, Gunter, Conrad and Jozak.
...and I'm currently just waiting impatiently for ep 57 to be subbed.
Frequently described as 'Fushigi Yuugi on crack', Kyo Kara Maoh! (lit: 'Demon King from today!') is the story of what happens when average, baseball-loving 15 year old Shibuya Yuuri gets flushed down a toilet... into an alternate world.
In general, Kyo Kara Maoh! is just an extremely odd (but very funny) comedy anime. Yuuri ends up in the land of the Mazoku (demon race) and promptly finds out, much to his disbelief, that he's their king. Kyo Kara Maoh! follows the newbie Maoh as he attempts to get used the crazy world he's found himself in, amidst tentative attempts at leadership, and wishes of going home.
Of course, that's not Yuuri's only problem. Despite technically being a shounen series, Kyo Kara Maoh! does have light BL hints, so be warned if that's not your thing. However, his (accidental) male fiancé and overly devoted aide frequently add to the comedy, so it doesn't take itself too seriously. That, and Yuuri himself is very wary of any advances!
It's a long series; KKM is just about to hit its 70th episode in Japan, but it does look like the end is now in sight (eta; it's been confirmed that ep 78 will be the last ;_; ). Reason for this is it's based on a series of novels (and a manga's just started being made for it too), and the novels aren't over.
The overarching plotline of the series doesn't really kick in until the late 20s (I think), but in general it's about Yuuri's attempts to unite humans and Mazoku, who've always hated each other. Despite being a (quite insane) comedy, it can actually get pretty serious, and at one point does get horribly angsty.
It has some great voice actors (Inoue Kazuhiko as Gunter is priceless XD), and Sakurai Takahiro is great as Yuuri.
The art's lovely; clean, simple and bright, and the animation is very smooth and consistent. Kyo Kara Maoh! is highly enjoyable, and very amusing.
Ah yes - and it is licensed, by Geneon, and there's been 4 volumes released so far. They do a pretty good job with it, but the dub is horrible, really.
And to be festive, this gets some christmassy artwork! =p
Wolfram and Yuuri in the foreground, and then in the background (from left), Anissina, Gwendal, Gunter, Conrad and Jozak.
...and I'm currently just waiting impatiently for ep 57 to be subbed.
