Audience reviews
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super_toad_fan
Gravitation is a good anime for its genre, but I'm not sure if people outside of Shonen Ai/Yaoi will enjoy it, aside from the catchy music.
The animation is neither good nor bad. Anime from the years 1999 to 2004 struggled with integrating new technology, especially with the colors. While the animation itself is not bad and the character designs and art style are close to the manga for the animation budget of the year 2000, those colors are so bright, it's insane.
I think those colors work for a music video when the characters are singing, but not for the whole anime.
The anime is average outside of the Yaoi fanbase, but at the same time, it's really iconic inside the community.
I give it an extra point for the music, but at the same time, a minus point solely for the existence of Eiri…
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The problem with most BL anime is that they are just not that good. They tend to have excessive amounts of fanservice, poor character writing, and are usually of a rather subpar quality. However, every now and then there comes a show that truly makes an impact on the community and redefines the genre. Unfortunately, this is not that show. This show is still pretty good though, and I genuinely think it is worth a watch.
Visuals: I'm not going to lie, if you don't like the aesthetic of most early-2000s anime, you will hate the look of Gravitation. Although, for me personally, some of my favorite anime are from the early-2000s, so I really enjoyed the look of this show.
Characters: I really liked the characters in Gravitation. Like a lot. One of the reasons I enjoyed this show so much, in f…
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Gravitation is a romantic comedy about an up and coming musician and his whirlwind relationship with an aloof, emotionally stunted author. It continues the proud tradition of romance protagonists fighting against all odds to keep someone important to them, while being surrounded by a cast of characters who would all be better, for them.
The early episodes were a bit of a chore to get through. In true paperback romance fashion, the stock and trade of Gravitation, on a scene-by-scene basis, is emotional immediacy. Everything that happens to Shuichi and Yuki is the height of drama, the stakes are as high as they're ever going to be, and every episode feels like the season finale or even the series finale. It can be a bit much to take in. I'm still trying to get acclimated to the characters a…
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This is my first review so I'll keep it short :D
I wouldn't wish this show upon my worst enemy. I was generous rating this a 3 since there were a few funny scenes, but getting through this show was rough. The main character was cute plenty of times, but every episode I found myself mad at them for doing things that made no sense whatsoever. I understand why the second main character, Yuki, acted the way he did later on, but their relationship was messed up throughout the whole series. This show makes it seem like it's supposed to be sweet how Shuuichi is fighting for his love yet he's treated horribly 90% of the time.
Okay I'll leave it there, I know a lot of people like this show so I'm not trying to stop people from watching it. Personally, the execution of this show was extremely di…
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This was surprisingly so entertaining! Jam-packed with every romance cliche and every and all possible scenarios, Gravitation is so nice to watch and very funny at times. The story is very, VERY dramatic but I really enjoyed it. I also loved the characters so much. Eiri and Shuichi's relationship is that of a typical romance show but also very cute!! I liked that, for the most part, the people around them were very supportive and they do talk about same-sex relationships although not in a way to make a statement or anything. I also noticed that there are only a few romantic relationships portrayed which I appreciated! Usually, a lot of the side characters would get a potential love interest but that's not the sole focus of the show. Granted, there are only 13 episodes and more to the manga…
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I've always wanted to write reviews on anime I watch, and here I am finally doing it. To make things clear, I didn't decide to start writing now and on this anime all of a sudden because I liked or disliked it. It just happened to be this one.
I remember searching through the internet to find an old-style shonen-ai or Yaoi anime because I aesthetically enjoy this format, which lots of people don't. A matter of taste truly.
You should not have high expectations of such anime. As expected the story is not great -maybe it is in the manga, I haven't read it and I'm not going to, so I don't know - but it's not complete nonsense either. At the very least it doesn't only revolve around two guys falling in love and their relationship. (The drama in the plot is more than what it should've been so i…
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Overall: The story had a lot of potential...but the execution was just...bad. Despite dealing with mature themes of sexual assault and violence, the tone is extremely off-putting because it constantly switches between (trying to be) serious and comedic/childish from one moment to the next. I was hesitant whether I should judge this show as a comedy or serious story but I’m going to go with the latter as that’s how I ultimately view this show’s storyline.
Story: Honestly, they could’ve chosen to either go the realistic route (which is what I would prefer) or the targeted-for-children funny/lighthearted route. Yet they tried to mix both and it simply did not work. For example, there were three scenes I could remember where the two protagonists were discussing something in a very serious ton…
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Honestly, I have no idea what to say for this show. I heard about it years ago and was reminded of it again by a YouTuber who put it next to a positive representation to an LGBTQ+ show.
Absolutely no offense to anyone whose a fan of this show, but... I'm so confused as to how.
I'm not sure if it's fair giving a review on it since I haven't finished it (I don't really want to...), but I am honestly so baffled by the remark in making this a positive representation when the show itself leads to I think so many problems that I have with shows that are lent towards the shonen ai/yaoi genre.
Enjoyment: 6/10
I can't say that I didn't enjoy this show but from a gulity pleasure prespective of the cheesy late 90s-early 00s period of anime. It reeks in cliches we've grown to know, and speaking…
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I remember this being one of the first anime that I watched when I was in high school and it was originally airing on TV, and being very fond of it at the time. I rewatched it again for the first time after over a decade and have much more mixed feeling about the show. Overall, I would say that while it was not bad, there are a lot of other anime set in the entertainment industry, as well as shounen ai, that are a lot better.
Story: I like the overall concept and setting for the storyline. What is not to like about characters with a dark, mysterious past and a new band trying to break into the music industry and make it big? It makes a fun backdrop to the romantic element of the story, however I would say that the execution of that storyline was only mediocre. Compared to a story like Sk…
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Is Gravitation one of my favourite animes of all time? Yes
Is it good? No.
Honestly if you're looking for some good ol' shonen-ai, look no further. The relationship between Yuki and Shuichi is pretty cookie cutter stuff- but the fact that this was written in the nineties makes it a bit more special. It actually does tackle some tough subjects like homophobia and sexual harassment but not well enough for it to be actually commendable. At least it isn't glorifying rape (*cough cough* koisuru boukun) And I have to admit... They're pretty cute.
Like sure, Shuichi Shindou is really, REALLY annoying but he's also like, my dumbass son that I have to watch mess up ALL THE TIME.
Yuki Eiri is the usual emotionally stunted seme that smokes cigarettes yada yada yada
This series shines through on it's…
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Well, I guess it's better than the manga.
Gravitation is a story about an audience surrogate for teenage girls who loves a tall, pretty bastard, because he loves him. He loves him, so he loves him. They're both attractive and audience surrogate won't stop saying he loves the pretty bastard, so they must be in love! Wacky things ensue à la Loony Tunes and homosexuality is treated like a kink, so teenage girls can get off on fetishizing a a perfectly normal sexual orientation.
If the above is your bag, then you'll love Gravitation. You'll also probably love just about every yaoi and shounen-ai anime or manga out there.
STORY
Shuichi wants to be a famous musician and he kinda just... does it. He also loves the famous novelist Erei Yuki and they just kinda... enter into a relationship wi…
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GRAVITATION ANIME REVIEW
OVERALL: 5/10
PLOT: 4/10
This is the first Shounen Ai I've watched. Is my genre, right? I won't say it is a yaoi since it is really not. This story is too fast pace for me. Well, basically, it consist of 12 episodes. However, unlike other anime who successfully show how a relationship grows, this one failed to do so. In my opinion, that is. Apart from that, the twist of the story if kinda cliche since what is the number 1 or the main issue when it comes to this type of relatio ship? Yes, it is the gender. There are also other twist on the story such as sickness and the past which I think increase the curiousity or suspense of the series. There are some comedy on this, if I remembered correctly. But that is not enough to entertain or give a deeper impact on me, pers…
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I decided to write (a partial) review after seeing the mediocre score Gravitation has been given.
I am bestowing an overall 10 to redeem it.
Story 9
I've just finished watching Guilty Crown and three words. Underwhelming af. It reeled me in with a fresh and fantastic introductory plot but meandered on without much substance, then sugar coated with tonnes of fan service. I mean, I like fan service but its a cheap way to win over your audience when its used like that. Anyway I rambled on about a completely irrelevant anime to tell you that this is not what Gravitation does. It has a lot of juicy meat to the story and easy to follow. It hooked me in from the minute it started to the second it ended with no messing about and I am begging to The Gods of Gravitation (Studio Deen thats you) th…
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I'm still deciphering whether this anime is a yaoi or not, but point still stands that this is a good first to watch if you want to get introduced to the genre. So what do I have to say about it? Is it as fantastic as everyone says it is?
Story: If you haven't heard of this anime, have you been living under a rock? But anyway. The story is about a boy named Shuichi who, with his friend, Hiro, just got a record deal by starting a band called Bad Luck. Shuichi's dream is to become just as famous as his favorite band, Nittle Grasper, someday. When in the middle of writing a new song one night, the blow carries it off, and it ends up in the hands of a famous romance novelist, Yuki Eri. However, their meeting is not friendly in the slightest when Yuki tells Shuichi that he straight up has "zer…
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This has become one of my favourite anime's of all time. If your looking to get into yaoi, then I say Gravitation is an exceptional place to start. This being my first yaoi, I am very happy with this choice.
Story: 10
This anime isn't just a yaoi, it has much more of a story than that. Its kind of a dark romance. It follows the kind of story, that at the end of the anime, I straight away was looking into buying the manga as I wanted to experience that again. Also, the yaoi is pretty soft core, it focuses more the emotional side of Shuichi and Yuki's relationship and I loved that.
Art: 9
I've always found that I enjoy the older art styles of anime rather then the usual anime style we get now days. The art presented in this anime is a win win for me.
Sound: 10
Gravitation did the whole "m…
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Hello, Everyone. We had Valentine's earlier this week. So, let's look at something romance-oriented. This series is based on a manga by Murakami Maki. In 2000, 2001 it was adapted into an anime by Studio Deen with help from Production Reed. Without further ado, let's look at Gravitation.
Story:
Our narrative opens with Bad Luck, a musical duo with singer Shindou Shuuichi & guitarist Nakano Hiroshi. The two are being berated by their manager for their failure at coming up with new songs and with the deadlines rapidly approaching too. Which happens. Art isn't easy, you've got to put it together bit by bit. That evening, Shuuichi is walking while examining the lyrics he's got when they slip away from him and hit a passing stranger. A handsome and tall stranger. The young man call the lyrics…
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Gravitation is one of many shounen ai anime that i enjoyed so much.Shounen ai usually contain numerous of fan-service and lovey-dovey moment. While Gravitation have this drama kind of aspect which differentiated the story from the others.
STORY- 9/10
I gave the story a high score because it absolutely deverse it, here some simple sypnopsis:
Shuchi is a determined-singer who fall in love with a writer named Yuki Eiri. Throughout the story , shuuichi struglling in order to pursue his dream as singer and to pursue his love with Yuki. Lot of drama in this anime, this anime is the one and only shounen ai that made me cry. Despite all of the drama and romance, the story is also very comedic and have this crazy character development every episode.
ART-9/10
The art was fine, but I do love 2000`s…
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******this is a slight spoiler free******
This anime is quite horrible .
Story - 5
The story is somehow about being idols . Then there's a novelist and 1 of the idol is GAY . And that idol dated a novelist has some black past . Then they overcome it . And HAPPY END ~
Art- 3
I wanted to give a 2 but since its a old anime i wont be so fussy . However being 2 or 3 it makes no different . Its horrible . The art is so horrible that makes me wanna drop the anime but luckily i survived :)
Sound - 5
Nothing much so say . Just that the voice actors seems not experienced ....
Character - 3
One of the most horrible thing in this anime . Firstly the MC shuichi , his actions sometimes are very exaggerating . For example his is running faster than a train ... and drop from sky above doesn't di…
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My review goes for both the manga and anime
Gravitation...for me was the story that introduced shounen ai/yaoi to a huge fan base, sky rocketing it to a higher level. There were other anime/manga of the same genre that came out first, but Gravitation is different, you'll love the story, the characters, and the music!!!
The story is one of a kind, our couple protagonists, are both successful, one being a vocalist of a famous rock band, and the other, as an award winning writer ( so none of them are poor, who needs to sell his body for money).
Everything is not yaoi, Shuichi and Yuki are the only yaoi couples, the supporting characters have lovers of their own, but not of the same gender, which is actually great, rather than a story wherein all the hot guys are making out with the other…
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Ok, I MAY be overrating this anime, but to be honest, I LOVED Gravitation.
It was my very first anime.
At first I was a bit surprised by the shounen-ai, because I hadn't really had any prior experience with the genre, but I fell in love with the genre. And anime.
Because I wasn't a fangirl before I watched it, I didn't base the entire show on the yaoi factor.
Characters- Shuichi was a really cute and funny protagonist. He was definitely my favorite. I liked all the characters for different reasons, though somehow, I never really liked Tohma (or Ayaka, but who did?). I might have to take another look since my character tastes have changed since then.
Sound- The whole show is about music, and the music was great! I was used to American pop radio, so the lyrics (translated) were something n…
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