Audience reviews
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Kreskon
I never make reviews. But this anime is so shitty that I couldn't help it. This is just horrible.
First of all it is boring. It took me MONTH to watch all episodes when previous anime I chose, I watched in one day.
Characters are just pathetic, retarded, stupid etc. (I can write here whole vocabulary of negative adjectives). I don't want to write spoilers here but I will say that mainly it has to do with the so-called loyalty to their king. Come'on, who would be loyal to such pathetic retarded trash? Louis XV was shown here as the biggest trash ever. It is no longer called loyalty but stupidity (to know why watch it to the end by I advise you don't even try - I admire myself that I managed to finish such a shit and I started suspected if I am not masochist, the only reason I didn't drop…
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Well here we have an one of a kind anime. First of all i'd like to say that it's not an ordinary anime in terms of storyline and art style which gives it a some good headstart points in my opinion. So let's see my rates per section,
Story: 7
As i said Chevalier D'eon storyline can't be easily compered to any other anime's storyline. As a historical anime it takes place in France in the time of Loui's XV reign some time before the French Revolution. It includes a variety of historical figures such as the King Loui XV, Madame de Pompadour, Marie Antoinette and even Chevalier D'eon himself (even if he's not faithfully portraited). It also takes a wonderful advantage of historical events as well, something which can be as good as it is bad since many people are unfamiliar with France's hist…
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Historical Fiction? Supernatural? Mystery Thriller? HECK YES! Execution of the premise... ah well... (inhales sharply). 'Rose of Versailles' has 21st century successor with a Gothic (in the old literary sense) twist that gets it started with a bang, but a muddled middle act that's only partially counterbalanced by an emotional but not entirely coherent ending. Like 'Psycho-Pass', this leaves me wondering what could have been.
-Story-
'D'Eon' begins with the best first episode I have ever seen, hands down. It's fast-paced, exciting, and establishes the setting clearly without resorting to infodumps. I was completely hooked and expecting the ride of my life. And it's a very good ride for the first arc, but when the second arc starts things begin to go off the rails. While 'D'Eon' establish…
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All the world's a stage, all the world's a stage! Comedy and Tragedy cycle endlessly! And to be or not to be---that is the question! We live in a world that has walls, and those walls have to be guarded by men with weapons. Who's gonna do it? You weep for those that are your allies, and you curse those that are your enemies. You have that luxury. You have the luxury of not knowing the truth. Death, while tragic, probably saves lives. And the existence of love and hatred, while grotesque and incomprehensible to most, is the core of life itself. You don't want the truth because deep down the truth hurts. We use sugar-coated words like honor, code, and loyalty. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent defending something. You use them as a punchline. But what does it all really mean…
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Style - The animation is pretty good, although it did use 3D REALLY badly at some points and faces are often stiff and/or badly drawn. 2 out of 3.
Character - The characters seemed to serve little purpose other than to advance the plot by doing unexpected things. There are very few moments of character development (D'Eon writing a letter to his lover does not count as character development) where we learn about a character's past and his motivations. As a result, the actions of characters such as Durand and Teillagory are completely unintelligible to us, simply because nothing has been revealed about their past or their motivations. 0 out of 4.
Story - Anything but historical. You might do well to know that not only did D'Eon not have a sister called Lia, but that Lia did not even exist…
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Story - Dreadful. Most pathetic story I have come across for a while. The ending wasn't so much depressing as it was just extremely disappointing. It just got worse as it went on. From the beginning, I noticed something was off because the narrator sounded very old and very depressed. Having someone narrate the story to you in the past tense from the get go takes you out of the real-time immersion of watching an anime, besides the fact that the old man's voice gives an ominous foreboding, which I hate. The most jarring thing about this anime (a hard thing to pinpoint, since there were so many) is probably the whole magical Psalms of the King idea. Somehow, reading the Bible gives you magical powers such as controlling other people's bodies and body parts and killing them in a painful way.…
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Le Chevalier D'Eon made for a solid historical title mixed in magical elements as it explores the hostile tensions between royal figures in the monarchies of the world's powerful countries in the 18th century mixed in with D'Eon's search for answers in discovering the cause surrounding the death of his sister Lia, whom possesses his body in vengeance of those who murdered her and conspire against those among royalty that she supports. Three big things that stick out with this series are how complex it is, its historical accuracy of the final days of monarchy rule being the norm in 18th century Europe and having a large number of characters that it focuses on. D'Eon's quest to recover a stolen item for King Louis XV and find answers about Lia's death lead him to also journey into Russia and…
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Often considered the 'spiritual' successor to the classic shojo anime Rose of Versailles, Le Chevalier is much more fantastical, a little less historical, but still a kick ass series. When I say 'kick ass' though, that does not mean that this is an action heavy series. While there is action, the plot does not revolve around powering up and beating the badguys to a pulp. However, can you say attack of the mercury-zombie-parisian-prostitutes? Oh yeah, they went there.
Story:
The story is loosely (read VERY loosely) based on the life of the real life Charles D'Eon De Beaumont. D'Eon, considered the patron saint of transexuals in some circles was a courtier, spy and professional fencer. She also requested to be acknowledged as a woman during her life, so that is how I will refer to her. Th…
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I was disappointed with Chevalier. I usually enjoy shows with a historical backdrop, and this is the reason why I first approached the series. Actually, that might have been the only saving point of this show, how it utilized actual historical events and fit them into the fictional existence of the Psalms and D'Eon's sister Lia.
I rated the story as mediocre because it starts out in a promising way, the first couple episodes carefully setting up the plot points and characters that will eventually develop, these few first episodes are crafted well enough to hook your interest in the series, and they made me genuinely curious as to where it would all develop, yet as the story progressed, while some enigmas were answered (which honestly you eventually suspect on your own), the use of the Psa…
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I am acutely aware that reviews that do not praise an anime are often flagged as "not helpful," so We expect some backlash here but onward We press, as Louis XV might say.
Le Chevalier D'Eon is an anime that tries to draw off a lot of people who existed in European History, including the main character and several other characters with large roles in the show. The main hero is based on a cross-dressing French spy from the 18th century, given an original backstory to explain his gender confusion. Other, more recognizable characters, include Maximilien Robespierre, Catherine the Great, King Louis XV of France, and King George III of England, among others. Being something of a history enthusiast, this new take on real historical figures was the main thing that kept me watching for most of th…
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Le Chevalier D'eon will always be an anime I will always adore. It's fun, it's thought-provoking, it's educational and it makes you think a little more about life.
I was drawn into the story the minute I saw it on television and I just HAD to watch it all and again! I love how well the characters are shaped and the mystery that unravel slowly with every episode.
I also love how suspenseful and fun they've made learning history. The dialog is smart and the overall sotry, in my opinion, is beautifully done!
If you like good dose of mystery and of history--the fun way, them Le Chevalier is definitely something you definitely SHOULD watch!
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Let me begin by being perfectly honest. I hold a deep disdain for historical fiction titles that take themselves too seriously to hold any relevance or entertainment. I am also intensely confused by the Francophile tendencies of the anime industry. Le Chevalier D'eon is based loosely on the story of Chevalier D'eon who was a French spy who once donned women's clothing to carry out the King's will in Russia. Naturally, Production I.G. could not resist adapting this EPIC story of a cross dressing, French spy from the 1800's into a TV series.
But enough of that, despite a satisfactory and complete ending, Le Chevalier D'eon suffers from miserable pacing issues which damage any sliver of suspense it tries to build with a convoluted plot and arrogantly-written, flowery language. While the anim…
Read at the sourceZaky-Zura
For me, it was impossible to take this anime seriously. The overall storyline was so out there that I struggled to focus on the smaller details.
The backround art is fantastic, but the characters themselves look as though they were simply doodled out on paper. Their personalities are awkward, and everyone's strange fascination with the protagonist's dead sister is more than a little creepy.
If you're a yaoi fan, you're likely to get more enjoyment out of watching this series, but on the whole this is an anime to mock; Those searching for a genuinely entertaining anime should look elsewhere. If you simply want something to make fun of and laugh at with your friends, then I say give Le Chevalier D'Eon a try.
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Le Chevalier D'Eon is the best anime I've seen and is the only one that I consider to be perfect in every aspect.
Theme
The theme is just great. It basically tries to discuss what is considered to be true loyalty: should you only be loyal to your king, or should you also be loyal to your country, or maybe even to your own conscience? The best part is how they delivered this great theme. The writers didn't give out their interpretation right away. Instead, using almost every character, even the king himself, the show offers a variety of different interpretations of loyalty, and let the viewers decide which one is the true loyalty. It really shows that the writers do have a deep understanding of what they are trying to deliver.
Plot
The plot rivals that of A Prayer for Owen Meanie which i…
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The reason that I enjoyed this anime more than others might have is the stellar exploration and explanation for (mostly) genuine political occurrences, including what others did talk about, which was the real Le Chevalier d'Eon. What is brilliant about the Le Chevalier d'Eon character is that it takes the real life singular, makes it two characters here, and then brings them back together again. It explains the real life fall and ascension of monarchs, but with these made up characters and 'Psalms' playing a huge influence that was not there in real life.
Now, the reason I only gave the story an 8 despite this is that they never explore the concept of the Psalms fully enough. All we find it is about how the situation developed, but it does not focus on the actual nature of the Psalms as p…
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Le Chevalier d'Eon is the 24-episode latest offering from the venerable Production I.G. Studios, the creator of such anime as Ghost in the Shell and Blood+. As such, it perfectly continues this legendary studio's penchant for superb anime. Let's take a look in this review, at this series.
Adapted from a manga, this series tells the story of a young nobleman, Deon de Beaumont, who in the stormy age of Pre-Revolutionary France, battles a sinister evil which threatens his country and kills his sister, Lia. At first, he is appointed by the king, that great iconoclast of history, Louis XV, to bring back the fabled Royal Psalms (a book believed to possess great alchemic power), a journey which takes the young knight and his companions as far away as Russia and England. Faced with death and dest…
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Well, this isn't the worst anime I've seen...but it certainly wasn't one of the best ones either. I dunno, I just didn't like this show, and as much as I am trying to search for something positive to say...I can't. I just didn't like it. It was too weird, the story was sloppy and convoluted. I'm left wondering “What did I just watch?” No really, someone needs to tell me what was it I just watched!!
ART/ANIMATION
The animation style was not bad, however, personally it wasn't my cup of tea. Not a lot of seamless movement tho I guess the sword fights were impressive enough, it just wasn't constant throughout the show. Overall artwise everything just seemed so somber looking.
MUSIC/SOUND
Mediocre music both OP and ED were not unpleasant but not memorable, just dreary sounding.…
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Watching Le Chevalier De’on ended up being quite a saga for me. Back when it when it was initially airing, I was really enthusiastic about the series and was watching it as fast as possible - until AnimeYuki’s “as fast as possible” became slow enough to hamper my interest with signs of limping plot development. So I put the show on hold and recently decided to watch through it with a friend from the start again. At first, beyond the stunning first episode, I thought the show had some significant flaws. From the start it was immensely pretty, Production IG going all-out on the production, and the plot was original, well-researched and envisioned in amazing depth and complexity - however, this all seemed wasted by languid pacing and tepid characterisation. In short, d…
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Title: Le Chevalier d'Eon
Novel, Manga, Anime: Le Chevalier d'Eon was conceived as a project that would launch in multiple formats around the same time.
The first incarnation, and the core of the work, was a novel written by Tow Ubukata (who did work on all three versions of the project, and also did scriptwork on the second half of Fafner, and did series composition for Heroic Age), which took the route of a detective story.
The second incarnation was a manga series with artwork done by Kiriko Yumeji, takes the route of a flamboyantly gothic monster-slaying manga and began being run in Kodansha's Magazine Z on October 21st, 2005. It has been licensed Stateside by Del Ray, and is up to three volumes Stateside, and six volumes in Japan.
The anime itself was directed by Kazuhiro Furuha…
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Since this is from Production I.G., a studio which I like a lot, I had no doubt in collecting this. It is definitely a good quality anime but of course, its not perfect
Art/ Animation:
Seriously, can you go wrong with a studio that produced something like Ghost In the Shell? The building designs, settings are marvelous, although I admit I\'m not familiar with the French architechture, it still managed to capture the western feel. Characters were designed to look realistic and thus, would not appeal to audiences who want either \'moe\' or extreme cuteness. The swordfights were perfect, they were swift and clean, wasting no time in trying to bring down the opponent, without any extreme visual moves or \'powering up\' like in shounen animes. It is what you\'d expect real fencing to be like…
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