The second show we watched for our worlds beyond was Giant Beasts of Ars or Ars no Kyojuu. This show is more like the Japanese RPGs in cast and storyline.
The great beasts created the land, but humans stole it. Angered, the beasts began eating humans, who in turn called upon the gods to fight the beasts. In the age of the sword, heroes and mythology, giant beasts are hunted by humans for profit. Jiro, who makes his living hunting beasts, encounters Kumi, who is being chased by someone, and in that moment decides to save her. As rumors spread regarding humanity and a mysterious experiment, together they seek to discover the world’s secrets.
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Demographic/Démographique: Seinen
With this show, it was more traditional animation but did Ars no Kyojuu impress our group?
The art is a bit plain, but the animation is at least decent. Backgrounds aren’t bad, and the budget is high enough to have extras moving in them. Honestly, the exposition is just bouncing off completely. Show is a bizarre combination of medieval, lost technology, magic, and early renaissance. Gets more interesting in the second half. Music is mostly forgettable aside from the last scene, and maybe the closer.
… Mr. G
An interesting mix of fantasy and technology. A really odd catgirl. Really REALLY odd cat (and) girl. Mysterious girl aka weapon and dead beat hero who is dead to feelings. Of course, your mix bag of giant monsters to fight. A pretty interesting mixture and an opening episode which gives you enough to chew on but wanting more at the end. A fairly good series, looking forward to following this on.
… Michael Eh?
This show set up a very interesting premise, leaving just enough unanswered to draw you in wanting to see where it goes. there was some fun action scenes, some interesting character moments, and some mystery all on display. All in all, its an interesting show.
… Braden
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