Audience reviews
20 · Sample from the first available page, separate from the total number of ratings.
AlexFernandez03
Spoiler filled review to the one person that cares about this show: Plot: This show is horrible. One of the major complaints I have is what decisions the characters make. In the second half on the show, The main character's hiding place becomes compromised and he STILL decides to go back there even after knowing that it is a huge risk. Not only does it result in his friend being kidnapped, but him and his friend both become depressed as a result of this. My other major complain is that a fucking 7 year old girl kisses a high school boy on the lips. This is just absolutely repulsive and I have never cringed or been more disgusted at a screen in my entire life. If you enjoyed this scene, I think it is safe to say you are a peodphile.
Now on to my minor complaints. The animation. The animat…
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To preface, I shop by reading both the negative reviews, the ones where you can feel the animosity emanating off the screen, you know, really taste the salt, and the good, the ones that get you real excited like. That being said, I feel like I was tricked into watching this.
Pros: The show tackles some pretty heavy material including how to tackle problems in the family, finding yourself, child captivity, overcoming your past, and many others
-The music in the series
-The art (for it's time)
-A lot of strong female character roles
Cons: It's really hit and miss with characters (poor development and such)
-The inability to tackle the said heavy material
-Nothing but female characters (the genres for the show are comedy, drama, martial arts, but the genres for the manga are much more telli…
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This anime essentially has two core storylines. The first is the one involving Shinkarou exposing Murasaki to the outside world, her experiencing many things for the first time, and slowly growing up along side it. This also involves the many side characters in the series, though they weren't developed that much. On the other hand, there was some very strong character development in Murasaki as can be expected, but there is also some noticeable development in Shinkarou as well. Watching Murasaki was the best part of the anime as she was presented in a very interesting way, where she looked through the world with a lot of curiosity and innocence, but had some level of wisdom and was caring and kind at heart, all of which came through very well. Strangely enough however, despite that, the re…
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This is gonnna be a very short review... the overall show is pretty good but the last few episodes really where just bad if you ask me. The problem that this show had was first of the mc kinda beein a pussy (doesn't help that he was voiced by a woman) and then that it tried to be a good action and slice of life show at the same time but well the slice of life parts are just great and really adorable seein Murasaki get used to living in normal society but the last few ep's that are just action are just not enjoyable due to just not having satisfying action and the story beein rushed... so basically the last few episodes ruined it's score for me otherwise I recommend it though I would advise to stop watching when the slice of life stops
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Story is between okay and good in the first half, but become literal crap in the later portion of the show. The battle system is broken. You could not tell who is stronger than who. Someone can suddenly become weaker or stronger for the convenience of the plot. Also, it can really cause some frustration with the "I don't want to use my full power"-stereotype.
The art is really unique for a light novel adaption and is pleasant to look at. It is similar to many late-90s anime with its toned down color scheme.
There is not much to say about the music. It gives the show an unique vibe, but can be underwhelming during emotionally intense scene.
The heroine deserved a better a story to be in. She is lovable and realistic up until the last 2 episodes where she became an uninteresting typical…
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Meh i don't really have a straight opinion of this anime. The entire show aside from the ending was for me a solid 10. The comedy and deep story mix really well and provide a binge worthy combo for the viewer. However i can tell you this now the ending for me was over the top unsatisfying.
I liked all the characters and they all worked well for the type on anime it was. There was also a good mix of action involved.
I guess if you can put up with a half baked ending then give it a go, i just really wish the ending was as good as the main show.
Read at the sourceBango-1999
As many have already said, kurenai wasn't a show I was expecting to fall in love with. It looked like fairly standard anime fare from the mid-2000s, but it turned out to be much more than that.
STORY: The plot of kurenai is good, but that's pretty much all you can say about it. It's dark, but also a little outlandish and goofy ( meek highschool boy has large blade in his right arm, and works for the Yakuza.) And it is very vague in the beginning. But it serves as a fine setting to hang the characters, which are the main draw of this series.
CHARACTER: The characters in kurenai are excellent. They are all 3 dimensional and complex, and seeing them interact makes this show a joy to watch. Murasaki is addorably stubborn, shinkurou is a quiet badass, yamie and tamaki are a riot, and it's al…
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For my first ever review, I wanted to give it to the show that showed me the joys of low expectations.
I was watching a bunch of Top 10 Anime videos with a couple of friends just for kicks when one of them recommended this show to me. The guy reviewing the shows was downright embarrassing to listen to, I think it was probably the weird accent, but I guess he must've been pretty good if he got me to watch the show. So with pretty low expectations, I decided to give the show a try.
Story: 8/10
So to begin, the story was pretty original from what I've usually seen and you may even learn something about the history of some of the darker parts of Japanese culture. You have the protagonist, Shinkurou Kurenai, a high schooler, who takes on odd-jobs for his employer, Benika Juuzawa. One day Beni…
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This is one of those anime where you just find it randomly, but let me say that this was a fantastic find. The story itself is a bit different than any anime you would watch today. At the beginning of this I wasn't to sure but as I got 2 episodes in I realized that this was easily one of the best anime I have ever watched in my life. One of my problems though (though it wasn't a big one) was that the story didn't give you a lot about the main characters past, but that was about it for me personally speaking. I think that everyone should give this a try I believe that most people would enjoy this.
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I personally enjoyed it greatly. It gets you thinking about what it would be like to live like Murasaki as well as being able to relate to what was going in terms to what society (family, tradition Etc) views as right compared to what is actually right. Its a very heartwarming story that gets you thinking. If you want something which really makes your heart tingle then this anime is for you. The fact that the two main characters are so similar yet so different makes it all the more enjoyable. This anime is highly under rated and deserves to be higher on both the popular and top rated anime list. It has everything someone would want if they don't know what to watch. Something that isn't long and is extemely enjoyable. I highly sugest you watch this anime even if my review may make it look b…
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There are fantastic anime that focus on slice of life such as Usagi Drop or the Aria series, and there are action based anime such as Black Lagoon or Hellsing Ultimate; then there is Kure-nai, which mixes both genres. This is a difficult task, and if handled improperly, it can tear down the whole story, which in fact happened in this anime. While it executed the slice of life part well, blending in the action was poorly done to say at least, resulting in major plot holes, as well as an unnatural story progression. This anime would have been much better off by focusing on the slice of life aspect, yet sadly didn't.
~Story~
The premise of Kure-nai is simple: 16-year-old Kurenai Shinkorou, a master martial artist and professional mediator, yearning for better paid jobs, receives a request f…
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One of the hardest things I have to do as “reviewer” is try and justify why I thought a show was good. Sometimes it’s easy as hell because there’s so many things I can easily point to and say, “This. This is the reason I like this show.” Other times the things that make a show good are a lot less evident and normally lead to me having to say something like, “It’s just good because.” Kure-nai is definitely one of those anime that belong in the latter category, and as hard as it may be I’ll try to justify my point.
The Short Version:
(+)The characters are well rounded.
(+)The art is splendid (Except the OP, I don’t even know what that was).
(-)There’s not exactly much of a story.
(-)The sound isn’t anything special.
The Story (6/10): The set up for the story is simple, the MC is a peacekee…
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Lets get to this;
Kure-nail is a series that i hesitated to watch tbh, it was something that didn't quite appeal to me after reading the synopsis but i dove in anyway. And let me say that I don't regret it.
I think the premise was fantastic, the writing and subtlety of the story was very realistic even though some of the elements are clearly not. And that's not a bad thing. I was hooked pretty quick, i ran through this show savoring the potential, it becomes obvious that its one of those shows that lead you in a certain, straight forward direction and climaxes.
I thought it had all the right elements as well, blended well above average. There's mystery, fantasy, slice of life, drama, good and interesting characters and their relationships, intrigue and the art was above average as well…
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Kurenai is a show that blends several different story elements together. It's an action thriller, complete with secret organizations and trained teenage operatives. It's a story of personal growth, with the two main characters learning what is most important to them and how to fight for it. It's a slice-of-life with quirky characters and hints of romance. This all adds up to a 12 episode show that gives you a good taste of each, while managing to tug on your heartstrings from time to time. Yet, unfortunately, for all the juicy morsels it offers up, Kurenai is oddly un-filling. There is a feeling Kurenai could be better had it developed some of its ideas further, and cut off some parts that were needless. The result is uneven, yet ultimately rewarding enough to warrant a watch.
Some suspen…
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Preface: The Kure-nai anime is a truly underrated gem of the medium; it is a shonen that transcends the limitations and trappings of its demographic into something adult and intelligent, and into what I find to be one of the best shonen anime of all time and it also happens to fall into that 1% of "anime adaptations that are better than the manga/light novel/visual novel they are based off of."
*I would go into length about the differences between the anime and manga, but it would be too extensive for this review, so I'll have it on file if anyone wants clarification later*
When I heard about Kure-nai back in '08 and read up on the premise, my tastes were too underdeveloped at the time and I dismissed it as some dull slice of life (in a laymen sense) story that wouldn't satisfy my adole…
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Well I saw this series last night hoping to watch something that was fun to watch and a bit different than other anime in its listed genres I must say I was not disappointed.
The characters were vivid but I gave character rating 7 because I think they could have done more, but the overall enjoyment rating is 10 because it is that much good I began with the 1st episode and was gripped to my seat till I finished the last episode and I loved every bit of it.
The plot is well kinda over the top, but hey this an anime. The characters are vivid, the setting is good. There are things that are enjoyable. In Shinkurou's character we can see how twisted his dual life is as a student ad who does odd jobs (couldn't find any other way to put it), Murasaki's character is just lovable although you may…
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08 Season, Remember patiently waiting for the V1 of the season list to see all the new shows, At the bottom with No image and a very short description was Kure Nai, It intrigued me as it had little to on i made a bold move to watch this series, From Episode 1 i was hooked, and look back to this series with fondness, From one i took a punt on with nothing to go on it turned out to be one of my favorite Anime series.
Kure-Nai centres around Kurenai Shinkurou, a 16 year old who is already both a master of an arcane martial art and an experienced professional mediator with a long track record of resolving disputes, His new mission is to "Protect" young Murasaki Kuhoin and the story follows this mission + his bonding with Murasaki and other people involved in Kurenai's life.
The progression i…
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First, I want to clear that the only reason why I watched this was because I thought Murasaki was so cute and the story behind her might be interesting so I thought “Let’s give it a try”. However, along the way I was extremely pissed.
I am very much aware that there are lots of custom like this one since ancient times and unfortunately until now. I know very well that we should respect others’ opinions and beliefs and what they do with their lives but I really can’t understand such customs. Sometimes I genuinely can’t comprehend what’s on rich people’s mind or any other people for that matter. This was beyond abnormal but absolutely insane. While poor people struggle to have money, rich people struggle to keep their lives so damn complicated. This is the problem with rich and powerful peo…
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Once in a while you come across anime from which you expect pretty much nothing to begin with but you see a couple of episodes and find yourself having the urge to continue watching until the very end. ‘Kurenai’ was one of them for me.
The story revolves around Kurenai Shinkurou, a high school student who works as a dispute mediator. He possesses abundant martial arts skills and accepts requests from his employer Juuzawa Benika to resolve trifling conflicts and the like. When he demands for something more challenging, Benika consigns him the job of protecting a seven year old kid, Kuohouin Murasaki who belongs to a highly influential and plutocratic household- the Kuohouin family. Having no clue about the young girl’s background, he accepts the job after a bit of hesitation. How Murasaki…
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For me a good anime is one that stays with you after you have seen it. Kure-nai does this.
Kure-nai follows the brooding 16 year old orphan and martial arts expert Shinkuro Kure-nai, by day a 2nd year high school student and by night a dispute mediator. Being a dispute mediator means working for an organisation where if you have a problem and no one else can help maybe you can hire Kure-nai.
Shinkuro mainly deals with low level disputes and low level criminals. After begging his boss Benika for a bigger job he his given the task of protecting Murasaki Kuhoin, the 7 year old daughter of a minor aristocratic family who was destined to be kept as a prisoner in a guilded cage and give birth to her brothers children to keep the Kuhoin bloodline pure.
Despite some some initial problems Shinku…
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