A young boy wants to become a knight to protect his mother and all people from the world of demons, with which mankind has been waging an irreconcilable war for quite some time. . .
Recently, I decided to get acquainted with the serial type of Donghua and contrast it with anime. I was very pleased with the initial result! One of the worst features of anime is a retreat into an idealistic philosophy, when necessarily Japanese authors begin to show the audience their inner world, and you, being a healthy materialist uncle, come to real horror, grasping the head, and with all appearance you play Daniel Day-Lewis - "What the hell are you saying?"
Another annoying feature of anime is the constant tantrums. They literally come into being. Now I know where the representatives of the youth subculture of emo (from the English. emotional - emotional) disappeared - they were replaced by anime.
In the series-type Donghua, at least two I’ve watched, there’s no retreat to idealistic philosophy and no emphasis on emotion. There is no idealistic philosophy for the simple reason that there is no philosophy. Instead, there is an emphasis on traditional values, such as a deep respect for elders and advocating hard work to achieve their goals. Emotions? They are, of course, for dramaturgy, but they are not abused.
But it's not all that smooth. First and foremost, it's protracted. The series is aimed at long-term development, where this development is aimed not at the story or characters, but at the development of its audience in the sense that it becomes larger. The series is artificially stretched, filling its timekeeping, undoubtedly, spectacular battles and character pumping. It’s like you decided to start the skating rink in Dota 2, only it lasted not for 50-60 minutes, but for several years. In other words, for a long time behind these spectacular battles, raising the skills of characters with interest is difficult to watch. Especially when the series is twenty minutes and they come out once a week. Not being a fan of this genre, it is quite difficult to keep in mind all the many details that you are exhibited in almost every series.
Nevertheless, the series bribed with its contrast with the anime, and there is an intriguing plot in it. In addition, a very pleasant form in the form of animation, the level of which is strikingly different from what it was at the beginning. Adds points and pathos of fights, from which I get aesthetic pleasure. All these advantages outweigh the minuses, but only if the series does not slow down the plot, as it happened in the fourth season.
8 out of 10
The setting is generally not bad. There's even something original. But the performance is not permanent.
The first season and about 15 episodes of the second season was not bad. Even though it’s not a beautiful 3D. Then, apparently, the demons captured the directors and producers. So they all leaked. Sounds like a good move to develop characters, but in the end it was just a move. As if the onlooker was forced to play chess. No explanation, no character development. Again, the setting is cool. I love the story of demons and fighting them. But each such story spoils the future opportunity to write a story about the struggle with something dark, unknown, personified in demons. This is one of the features of Christian culture, but it did not pass the test even after Chinese characteristics.
3 out of 10
For his poor adaptation of Western culture through the kaleidoscope of Chinese identity
Hello, everyone!
This series came on offer. I’ve always liked fur from the Japanese, and here China is also an anime about a knight. Lately I know that the series have become popular. But there is a good rendering, dynamics both in the frame and in the plot. From the first minute the sea action.
Generally captivated by the fact that the plot perfectly fit the mechanics of the MMORPG games. Very close. I'm just amazed at how much I like it, the man who played Lineage2 as a kid, and now there's no time for it. Turned on this series and watched in one breath all seasons.
A lot of dynamics, a lot of fighting scenes, everything is explained, there are quests, there is a pack that runs to the dangue. Well described skills and explain what is wrong with the characters.
The only drawback is the love relationship between some characters, everything is already clear, but they are played very childishly. I can make an indulgence that this is still a cartoon and will look most likely teenagers. So it's a nitpicking more from millennials.
By the way, the scenes do not have these annoying squeaks and moans like in Japanese anime. From this, all cartoonism disappears and it seems that you are watching not a cartoon, but a full-fledged movie.
I can sing a lot of praises, it is easier to see for yourself, the pleasure of watching is provided.
I love China for its scope in everything - in animation and in the plot. If you are a hero, you can at least become a God, although the power of several Gods acquire, most importantly, pass a lot of tests with honor.
Here, while watching, I did not leave the feeling that the author does not stretch this scale a little, but really wants to. Lacks the main character of opportunities through pain, tears and losses, not very visible in him neither tempering steel rod, nor fierce desire to rise to the heights of this world at any cost. It sounds like a hero, but I, the viewer, have a question: 'Why do you need that? What is it that drives you to such sacrifices? I don't understand.
The main character is really good. From early childhood, he has the honor of a knight, good relations with the team of students, so even a small file on the first exam does not become some turning point in fate. And the author decides not to torture him. No way. From that moment onwards, this very “shortfall” begins.
On the hero fall buns, but some system is not traced. Where does he grow? What will his skills evolve into? His friends have not changed much in season 4, although, like all friends of the protagonist, they have quite big problems.
On the positive side, there is a very beautiful animation. The plot, in principle, is interesting, although all the issues above prevent you from enjoying them.
So I had more expectations for anime, which ranks above Fighting Continent. There are no such questions in this anime.
"Tron" deserves the title of a strong middle peasant, with whom you can pass through boring evenings, but no more.
7 out of 10
Chinese three-dimensional animation is impressive. The abundance of light-noise special effects and the presentation of content looks like a broadcast of fantasy RPG animation in the form of an animated film. There are both positive and negative sides.
+ Smoothness of animation and honed barbie-like figures.
+ Amazing visual effects.
- The wretched articulation of characters' emotions. Here, any Japanese anime will give a three-dimensional 100 points ahead.
In general, the presentation of the material is rather positive. Demons are bad. People are good. The classic beaver-goat fight. Heroes need to be a close-knit team to succeed. The predominance of the collective over the individual is in the spirit of healthy collectivism. So overall, the material is suitable for viewing. I recommend watching.
Accidentally decided to watch a couple of episodes out of boredom, but was pleasantly surprised when I did not notice how time flew by, and the season was already over.
+ Excellent plot, there is no drag, everything happens measuredly without extra peel. Heroes are excellent, each has a special character and traits, are easy to remember.
The world is vast and colorful, fascinating landscapes and its magic.
Excellent fighting scenes, skills, everything complements each other perfectly.
+ Anime graphics. From the beginning I wasn’t sure I liked it, but with each episode, I was grateful that it was like that.
There are no drawbacks for me, I was delighted. I’m really looking forward to the second season of the movie!
It's been a long time since I've enjoyed watching anything like this anime. I couldn't pull myself off, it took too long. I recommend watching.
After watching this series personally, I am torn into two opposites. Positive and negative. Positive refers to the original, picture, plot and source. All of these things are fine. The primary source is interesting, for our viewer is unusual, not familiar and therefore engaging. The author really wrote an interesting source, but such that to film it, a pleasure.
There is a space for imagination, there is a place to turn around and eventually get very close to the original fit. And that's what the studio that made this anime did. They, almost without departing from the main plot, managed to blossom it and give a pleasant picture to the eye, literally embodying on the screen what the author wrote. So if you like anime, if you like fantasy battles. This book is for you.
Now on to the second part, namely localization: Sometimes I wonder why the hell am I paying money?
Literally from the second series we are met by an illiterate selection of terminology. Search, check, clarify, no heard. We bought the rights and broke everything we wanted.
Alas, it is a disease of almost all localizations, especially China, Japan, Korea. Their language is very complex, it can not be translated with a jump. A lot of nuances, one flaw with clear turns into a complete tautology.
But more than that, the English words in the Russian localization are bothering me, and it would be nice if I could not do without borrowing. But no. There is a necessary term in Russian. The one that reflects the very essence of the relationship between the Main hero and his mentor, who, as it turns out, is not a mentor at all, but something much more for him.
As there is a clear translation of what exactly are the 10 virtues of the temple of knights, and if in the unofficial underground localizations claim to present it to themselves, then in the official version. In the original, even subtitles are launched precisely for the understanding and infallibility of the interpretation of what is pronounced. Alas, but these tips localizers ignored. The 10 Virtues are translated into, as I see it. And that's sad. In localization, such an attitude is unacceptable.