Audience reviews
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_Bubassotto_
"Baki's great rival," which in practice, Kengan Ashura ends up being more of a "close relative" than a direct rival.
For me, this work has a special weight because it was literally the gateway to this type of combat-focused anime. It was because of it that I ended up watching Baki, and it's fair to say that the two share the same DNA: intense fights, eccentric characters, and a constant quest to overcome physical and mental limits.
The premise is simple and functional, and that's a compliment. Large corporations resolve their disputes through underground fights known as Kengan battles. Instead of legal proceedings or negotiations, everything is decided based on brute force. We then follow the journey of Ohma Tokita, an extremely skilled fighter, and his manager, Kazuo Yamashita, who serv…
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You come into this kinda show expecting pretty crazy matches and fighters. It delivers on that front for sure, but it falters on other fronts. While I found the matches entertaining for the most part, it's pretty bogged down with fighting tropes and fight filler/flashbacks. I'm reviewing both parts in one review BTW.
Starting with the characters, I enjoyed them for the most part. You've got a lot of tropes. Stoic protagonist with a troubled past, obsessed rival, mad doctor, and cop obsessed with "justice". There's some interesting stand outs as well though. I'd say for the most part, the characters are interesting enough, and meet the quota for this type of show.
Plot wise it's a ridiculous tournament to facilitate the fighting. They have some side plots going on, but I would say the ove…
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Cute girls doing cute things? NAH NAH! This is BIG MEN DOING MAN SHIT! Come on over and put some hair on your chest. If you thirst for a return for the bygone era of manly battle anime, this is one series for you. Punchfighting, martial arts and ridiculous techniques galore, Kengan Ashura is a must see.
(P.S. This review is for the whole season, not just this half. I refuse to conform to Netflix' stupid release schedule)
Right, have you seen or read Baki? Well, if you have, this is basically the guy that copied his homework from there. The overlap is significant and if you enjoyed one, there's no reason not to experience the other too. Thankfully though, Kengan Ashura is more than different enough to stand on its own muscular legs. Because you never skip legday, ya pansies! Here, the rid…
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First the stuff i didn't like-This has to have some of the worst writing and characters. It was really damn cringe .In episode 4 some creeper comes out and says something like " I can't wait to get over beating you so i can spill my seed". And the characters just all said generic tropy shit like they all knew they were trying out for a movie. The fighting was actually pretty good. I just don't like 3-d. it doesn't look aesthetically pleasing to me. EVERY damn thing has to be explained to you like you are an idiot. It was as bad as in Inuyasha when every one saw the 1000th wind scar. Except here they explain about breathing, why you need to do it to stay up, pro wrestling superiority, and the basics of human movement.
As for how the characters looked. For a 3-d animation i thought they ac…
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The animation of Kengan Ashura has something peculiar about it. The creators opted to switch between 2D animation and CG during fight scenes. However, this description is misleading because in most dialogue scenes, they still use the CG animation. I would have preferred if they had chosen one or the other. Nevertheless, the CG animation during fight scenes made them appear more realistic, and for the crazy moves they wanted to showcase, it was the best option. Not only due to the budget but also for the viewer, as it made the movement of the fight more visible. In 2D animation, the action is usually too fast, and the frames can look distorted. This can result in less impact on each hit. While I still prefer 2D animation if done correctly, I appreciated the style chosen for Kengan Ashura. I…
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This series hasn't taken any big swings yet, but it's a fun ride complimented by some excellent CGI animation to really make its fight scenes pop. I don't think the visuals work as well when they're not in motion, and some of the character designs look better in 2D, but I can't argue with their choice to go this way for the anime. It just makes it stronger. That being said, there's not a whole lot of buy-in to the characters yet, and though the tournament is moving by quickly (an improvement over many of similar anime like Baki, IMO, as is the wide diversity of fighters and styles on display), the gravity of the whole thing still feels light beyond the basic "who will survive?" element, since we're not very clear on what leadership of the Kengan Association actually entails or why it's so…
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*This review is for Parts 1 & 2
Kengan Ashura is a very interesting show. Often overshadowed by its fellow Netflix ONA, Baki, it is not given nearly the amount of recognition it deserves. I've also always felt like a lot of people are on the fence about watching this show, so to those of you wondering whether or not to watch it, I come with a review to sate your curiosity!!
Visuals:
One big turn off for a lot of people is the CGI used in this show, but if I'm being honest... It was actually kind of good??? Now, don't get me wrong, I will always prefer hand-drawn animation to CGI when it comes to animation, but the CGI used in this show, in my opinion, is leagues better than the absolute crap that is used in shows like Berserk (2016). Plus, a lot of the times the CGI actually made the fig…
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Kengan Ashura featuring intense combat sequences and a diverse cast of fighters. The anime captures the essence of the manga's fight-
till-you-drop ethos, with attention to detail in depicting martial arts techniques. The anime's strength lies in its character development,
with protagonist "Tokita Ashura" Ohma's journey from a mysterious fighter to a deeper character. However, the anime's major flaw is the
omission of several manga chapters, leaving fans wanting more. This omission is crucial to understanding the full scope of Kengan
matches and the complex relationships between characters. Despite this, Kengan Ashura remains an exciting and visceral journey into the
brutal world of underground fighting, making it a must-watch for fans of martial arts and combat sports.
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Have you read the manga? read it before reading this review. Have you read Berserk? do you know about Berserk (2016)? Search about it before reading this review.
I have created an account here on MyAnimeList just because of this abomination that is sorely called an "anime", imagine reading the most epic history in the world with artistic choices worthy of an award, getting hooked on it and then discovering there is an anime for you to watch, all those scenes come back to you as you imagine the thrill of seeing everything unfold with top-notch animation making justice to the beautifully drawn pages of the manga, then you see it is only available on Netflix, it is the most gut wrenching feeling you have ever had, you let that aside because you really like the manga, it couldn't possibly be d…
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Watching Kengan Ashura right after having watched Baki was definitely a mistake. I thought both shows were in the same vein, turned out I was wrong.
Kengan Ashura approaches the world of underground fights in a very different manner and hearing people comparing the two shows at this point does nothing but cringe my brains out my nostrils, very graphic yes, but not as surprisingly graphic as Kengan Ashura was.
We first get introduced to Ohma, a very silent and unfriendly dude, fueled with excitement over every opportunity to throw hands he gets, as we get more familiar with his strange attitude, we slowly unravel more about his past, un-cohesive fragments that let us peek closely at what sort of man he really is. On the other side of the coin, there is Yamashita Kazou, an old Japanese sal…
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After discovering the anime through it's opening "KING AND ASHLEY" by My First Story, I gave it a shot and it did not disappoint.
The story simplistic, yet great takes a unique stance on Japan and its societal aspects as well as doing a great job on maintaining realism while adding some elements of fiction such as implementing realistic scenarios in their fights while hyperbolizing a few techniques, fighting styles, and adding unique abilities to a handful of characters.
The art is pretty bad as it utilizes cgi, but not to the extent of berserk 2018 is palpable, shifting between 2d to cgi.
The soundtrack is great, using music from various artists with a variety of rock music and pop though I only liked a few songs.
The characters are great as each of them gets their backstory and gives…
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I don't know why I enjoy this anime so much but I just do. The 3D is weird at first but when you get into the action it really shines and makes it just feel better. I have no idea why but I actually care about each side character and the fights are exciting between the different characters. So far, it seems like the story is lacking but the fights make it worth it. I also like that they don't have powers but instead have been honing their bodies for years for a certain "power" kinda hard to explain but you'll see. If you want an anime to occasionally watch I think you should give kengan ashura a shot.
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This is a fighting anime so there isn't much to expect story wise, except the fights of course. As always there is a use of a lot of bs during the fights. For example, making up, in the middle of the match, a new technique that nobody knew about before, was ever hinted, so the chosen party can win. But this isn't uncommon in the shonen genre, but having to use this everytime isn't a good display of writing skills from the author.
But, if it was only that, this could have been a 6. The reason for this low score another: stupid nationalism shoved from the author. Caricature of african american people. Caricature of international nations, except Japan, which is perfect. Especially jarring how they ridcule everything of value of other nations while simple stuff of Japan gets spotlighted. Inca…
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Story-
7/10
The story is simple and interesting Kengan Ashura provides an interesting tale of bloodsport to fix business disputes among busiess tycoons. It's your usual high stakes fighting anime, but the animation is flawless and they do a decent job of fleshing out the characters. They aren't the mindless meat puppets that just fight to spill blood. The pacing is on par with the story that is being told. We see a number of matches being fought and also a decent exposition of the plot, without it feeling rushed.
Art-
6/10
The art style in the anime is truly is something that many hate as they use 3D models which a lot of people don't like, but it's good enough as far as I'm concerned. It isn't the smoothest thing, but it gets the job done just fine. What I really liked about the animati…
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Big guys and awesome fights. What more can you want.
The fight scenes are interesting, not always fast and not always slow. This anime does a good job at pacing itself. The back stories of each fighter can be a bit much but it does draw out more of a understanding of why they are here. This can give us as viewers more reason to invest in some of the fighters even if they lose. The multiple and unique styles so many characters have is a wonderful addition. This really gives this martial art/action anime its flare.
The story is interesting, brings the reason why the fighters gather even if its feels a bit forced.
This anime receives a thumbs up for me. And on to S2 I go.
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Story: 5
Leaving aside what was the synopsis and the introduction of the same, the outline of the program is quite basic and does not basically concern itself with anything more than providing good fights.
The first and second chapters are quite consistent regarding what the general plot would do and it shows some letters from the anime, which is gratifying. However, from here the problems began with the later chapters until at least 8, which except for some scene that was truly preponderant for the story, otherwise was lackluster in the narration of the same. The high pace that the story provides and recreates moments not as entertaining as they had to be. Luckily entering the final stretch, things begin to focus on what seems to be the true main event of the Anime that was the "Kengan T…
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Kengan Ashura is an original netflix anime based off the manga of the same name by Yabako Sandrovich. It tells the story of Yamashita Kazuo an ordinary japanese corporate worker who one day meets Tokita Ohma a man that wants to prove that he's the world's strongest in a alleyway after a fight Ohma had with a random man. He is frightened and disturbed by him. The next day Kazuo is called in by his superiors and he meets Tokita Ohma in there as well, together the two will soon embark on a journey in the world of the Kengan Association where corrupt businessman pit their own respective fighters against each other in order to gain power. The primary reason that I started watching Kengan Ashura is because I was looking for another anime just like Baki, and this one is quite similar to it, they…
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i rarely write any reviews , but if im writing now that means this show was awesome . tbh i was actually not sure if this was good . oh boy was i wrong . whoever is complaining about the show just because of the cgi then they need to see this from a different perspective . infact i thought the cgi went really well with the fight scenes .
art style - 10/10
the art style was amazing in this show , the detail-ness even for a scene that was less important was amazing to watch . infact the art style contributes majorly to the fights .
animation - 8/10
now this is where many people bash the show for using cgi . i thought as many were complaining about the cgi this would be a total letdown but expect for the first episode i dont feel like i was letdown by any scenes in the anime . infact i ca…
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Caprico Honest Mediocre Review.
Specimen:
Kangan Ashura
Studio: Larx Entertainment
(Anime Only)
The series relies on the use of computer-generated animation the majority of the time while still using some of the traditional hand-drawn animation although on a less frequent scale and for art. At first, it starts choppy not to mention reuse of the same animation. However, as you continue to watch the series you see improvement in the company animation so.
As for the general series, it's a show with some flaws which can be improved. One is not the biggest flaw of the series is the use of exposition. In every episode, there is always a major abundance of exposition either used by the characters themselves for other characters or the story to help the audience better understand what's going…
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When I first came across Kengan Ashura on Netflix, I saw the trailer and wasn't interested in watching it due to the CGI. After watching Baki on Netflix which I hated (you can find my review on MAL). I didn't feel like wasting more time on a senseless and violent action anime. It was later recommended by an anime YouTuber that I feel has good recommendations and I have mutual interests with, so I decided to give it a shot.
The CGI was a bit of a downfall but not as low as I thought it would be. The CGI rigs seemed to help the animators with the action sequences. The white powder puff of smoke with each hit seemed and the exaggerated reaction of the fighters for attacks was cheesy in 3D. Would I rather prefer it to be in traditional anime style? Absolutely, the reaction shots of the side c…
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