Golden Boy (OVA) Reviews
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461
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| Title(s): |
Golden Boy
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| Creator: |
Kenshi Hirokane
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| Genres: |
Action,
Comedy,
Ecchi,
Romance,
Slice of Life
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| Age Group: |
Mature (May contain sex, drugs, and extreme graphic violence) |
| Vintage: |
October 12, 2003 |
| Status: |
Completed |
| Summary: |
If I could say only one thing about this anime, it would be don't let your mother see it! This is one series which doesn't even try to hide its intent. So be warned, if sexual humor offends you, then don't even consider this title.
The central focus of this series is Kintaro Oi, college dropout and skirt-chaser extrordanaire. This is one guy anyone could root for (from the male perspective, mind you). Look at his lifestyle: he's good at everything he tries, he has total freedom, and women constantly fall for him (although they usually don't realize it until it's too late). Of course, he's got a perverted side and this lands him in some awkward and hilarious situations.
While the general theme of the series is pretty consistent, the episodes tended to range in quality. Some were no-holds-barred in sexual perversion, particularly the second and fifth episodes. Others, like the third and sixth episode, were a bit more serious. There were some very funny bits, such as Kintaro's race against the Olympic swimmer and his attempts to save an innocent girl from a corporate sleazebag. However, at times this series tried too hard to be funny or had some glaring plot holes (name a software company that *doesn't* backup its computer files). If you enjoy toilet humor (in this case, literally) and are able to overlook a few lapses, then you'll probably find this rather humorous.
Golden Boy is definitely one example of when the English version is better than the original. Kintaro's English voice actor was much better at capturing Kintaro's personality, and as a result, the dubbed version was funnier. However, if you're completely against dubbed anime (you know who you are) then you'll probably enjoy the subtitled version as well.
If you're looking for some laughs laced with sexual perversion, then look no further than Golden Boy. It's not the best comedy out there, but it's pretty good nonetheless. |
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Classic Anime ...
Written by Kkaras on March 6, 2011 at 1:48 AM |
Overall Rating
Good
Story: 3
Dialogue: 4
Animation: 4
Entertainment: 5
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Ok, I first saw Golden Boy back in the days of VHS. My knowledge of anime at the time was VERY limited as a result. I was in stitches by the end of the first episode, and while the plot was thin and basic, it was a funny series. Looking back, if I was to watch it again (and thats a sign I enjoyed it, some series I'll watch and never see again) I'd still find it funny (if for different reasons of course).
If you expect serious or deep humor, this isnt it. But if you're looking for something that is light and funny, with lots of goofball antics, you should definitely watch Golden Boy. Don't watch this if you have issues with humor that can be seen as low brow (or as some call it toilet humor), but if you appreciate a good laugh, regardless of its origin, again, definitely watch this.
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
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