Black★Rock Shooter (TV) Reviews
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Title(s): |
Black★Rock Shooter
ブラック★ロックシューター (Japanese) |
Creator: |
Shinobu Yoshioka
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Genres: |
Action,
Magic,
Supernatural
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Age Group: |
Teenagers (May contain bloody violence, bad language, nudity) |
Vintage: |
February 2, 2012 |
Status: |
Still Airing |
Summary: |
Mato Kuroi just got into junior high school, and on the first day, someone catches her eye; her classmate Yomi Takanashi. The two meet.
The innocent and naive Mato. The mature Yomi. Seemingly opposites, but the time they spend together only strengthens a growing friendship.
But as they go into their second year at the school, they get placed in separate classes, and they begin to grow apart.
But somewhere simultaneously...
In another world, a young girl, blue fire residing in her eyes, Black Rock Shooter faces another young girl; this one holding a jet-black scythe, Dead Master, and a battle to the death begins to unfold. |
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Reviews
Just some of my opinion-desu!!
Written by strife123 on February 26, 2015 at 11:30 PM
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Overall Rating
Good
Story: 3
Dialogue: 5
Animation: 5
Entertainment: 4
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I know I'm not the person to talk about it but I really really hope that Black★Rock Shooter The Animation follow the story as in the Black★Rock Shooter The Game. Black★Rock Shooter act more as Matoi Kuroi heart and also the other. I'll just be honest, the story was a bit random and somewhat boring.
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0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.
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Review
Written by Sixaacez on September 17, 2013 at 3:44 PM
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Overall Rating
Good
Story: 2
Dialogue: 3
Animation: 5
Entertainment: 5
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Well interms of action this is one of the best out there,but when it comes to the story not so good.but its something worth watching....just for the action that is.
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0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.
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Doesn't live up to the OAV
Written by DaiKallan on March 7, 2013 at 8:28 PM
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Overall Rating
Good
Story: 4
Dialogue: 4
Animation: 3
Entertainment: 3
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There was so much expectation for this because of the quality of the OAV, and this show is good don't get me wrong, but it doesn't compare. The characters come off as one dimensional. The bonds that develop don't have the same weight, and the protagonist's optimism is a cover for her insecurities rather than born of personal strength and compassion.
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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I give it 4.5/5
Written by chocobo907 on December 29, 2012 at 7:14 PM
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Overall Rating
Excellent
Story: 4
Dialogue: 4
Animation: 5
Entertainment: 5
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The idea is really interesting and unique, and the fight scenes are amazing, but what's happening is a bit confusing in the beginning.
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1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Someone to Shoulder your Pain
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Overall Rating
Excellent
Story: 5
Dialogue: 4
Animation: 5
Entertainment: 5
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I watched the OVA a while ago when it first hit the net. Even then I found the concept of Black Rock Shooter and the other world a tad on the confusing side. Without giving away too many spoilers the OVA was at least clear in that it was about repairing a breaking friendship. This rendition of Black Rock Shooter confused the heck outta me all over again. It took me a long while to figure it out, but its well-worth the effort! I like animes that make viewers think and rewards them for doing so! This has it all: cction, some cases of extreme violence, ( read more)
I watched the OVA a while ago when it first hit the net. Even then I found the concept of Black Rock Shooter and the other world a tad on the confusing side. Without giving away too many spoilers the OVA was at least clear in that it was about repairing a breaking friendship. This rendition of Black Rock Shooter confused the heck outta me all over again. It took me a long while to figure it out, but its well-worth the effort! I like animes that make viewers think and rewards them for doing so! This has it all: cction, some cases of extreme violence, friendship, sorrow, even a hint of yuri love; no, don't get your hopes up - its only a hint.
Story: On the surface, this anime follows a middle school girl named Mato Kuroi and her attempts to become friends with another girl named Yomi Takanashi. But even by episode 1, rather the start of episode 1, you get the other world treatment of mortal combat. As the show progresses, the connection between the other world and the real world becomes more evident. The drama of the real world escalates the fights between the alternate beings of the main characters. However you'd be wrong to simply think a few hissy-fits makes the girls fight harder. Black Rock Shooter digs into some real psychological issues and concepts of what makes a friend and how people react to and rely on the support of other people. It also brings up the ugliness of what happens if that friendship and support wavers or breaks. I can't really explain the story's substance to its fullest; It runs incredibly deep for only 8 episodes. If you're willing to use a bit of brain power to think, Black Rock Shooter will reward you with some moving experiences and a satisfying ending.
Dialogue: For the most part it fits the genre and the intent. Keeping in mind that all the characters are middle school age, nothing uncharacteristic or uncanny comes up. Sure there are a couple cheesy lines here or there, but what can you expect from preteen girls? Though I have to say that the actress of Kagari Izuriha had one of the best performances I've heard - especially in the beginning episodes.
Animation: The reality scenes are very nicely done. The way its styled its like almost overly cartoony at times. But then again it takes place in a middle school. So most of the characters are supposed to look juvenile. Nothing really blows the mind, but nothing sticks out as terrible either. I will say that the artist did a fantastic job of portraying emotion in the characters. The expressions range from truly heart-warming, to the truly heart-breaking, to the truly terrifying at times. The anime takes on a whole different tune when the action starts in the alternate world. My goodness, the combination of CG and drawn textures are seamless and awesome! The fights themselves are over the top and downright badass. Those are the times you forget how emotionally charged the anime is. Then again when you see Black Rock Shooter unload 250,000 bullets on one target, you tend to forget a lot about emotion.
Entertainment: I won't call this an action anime even though it has some brilliant and pure awesome scenes of combat. If you're looking for one, this probably won't float your boat. Black Rock Shooter is very psychological and emotionally charged drama - with some badass combat scenes. So if you're willing to think a little while you admire the fights, you'll be very handsomely rewarded. I watched this all in one sitting and it instantly became one of my favorites. I laughed, I was awed, I even got a little teary-eyed. All of this in just 8 episodes. This isn't an anime for the simple-minded or one of those you just watch for "light watching". It engages you, you touches you, and it moves you.
Overall I'd say this is a definite winner. I wouldn't recommended it to everyone simply because the genre and the concepts might not appeal to everyone. I definitely wouldn't break an anime newbie in with Black Rock Shooter. I'd say any somewhat seasoned anime enthusiast should give this a shot. ( show less)
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3 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
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BRS Anime
Written by Scarlet237 on April 15, 2012 at 12:32 AM
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Overall Rating
Excellent
Story: 4
Dialogue: 5
Animation: 4
Entertainment: 5
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This anime series was so daaaamn sad. I'd love the story as much as I loved the OVA. But for the artwork, I prefer the OVA to the anime....
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3 out of 6 people found this review helpful.
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loved it!
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Overall Rating
Excellent
Story: 5
Dialogue: 4
Animation: 5
Entertainment: 5
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Very entertaining, way better than the OVA! the concept is interesting but i'm a little confused on how they can connect between both worlds. at first i thought black rock shooter and mato could only b/c of her flaming blue eye but very limited mato could only see through her dreams. the drawings for the alternative world where they fight is done quite well reflecting their personality!
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5 out of 6 people found this review helpful.
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Black Rock Shooter ended today in Japan...
Written by Kirt_ZJ on March 22, 2012 at 10:42 PM
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Overall Rating
Excellent
Story: 5
Dialogue: 5
Animation: 5
Entertainment: 5
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This was a really fun anime to watch, I must admit. Im not sure how anyone else would see it. But if you like the sort of thing which involves fighting to keep your friends. This is for you.
Its always sad when an anime ends...
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2 out of 8 people found this review helpful.
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Nice fighting style but kinda Confusing
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Overall Rating
Good
Story: 4
Dialogue: 4
Animation: 4
Entertainment: 4
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Well, BRS is well made.
I think in the beginning it's very confusing with the other world. But even after watching these 7 eps i didn't get it really :D
However BRS got a nice fighting style/animation, character design is not that awesome( the eyes are quite conspicious), but i think it's worth watching
Looking forward to the next ep ^^
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5 out of 11 people found this review helpful.
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sure does suck
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Overall Rating
Poor
Story: 2
Dialogue: 2
Animation: 2
Entertainment: 2
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terrible anime. i watched quite some videos on youtube but didnt like it at all. suckish anime.
animes I highly recomend:
Naruto
Naruto shippuden
bakuman
bobobo bopo
They are much better
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2 out of 23 people found this review helpful.
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