Audience reviews
19 · Sample from the first available page, separate from the total number of ratings.
liutas
This is a strange anime. It is decent, but it never really fulfils the potential it started off with. Perhaps a longer timeline with a more complex plotline, more action, and more relevant interaction might suit it better.
It started with great potential. I hoped it would perhaps become a historico-political steampunk classic, albeit with slightly weaker art. Instead, the abstract mental struggles of the individual seemed to subsume all other themes with the loss of many key overarching elements that I would have liked to see this anime develop.
Don’t get me wrong, I am not against the telling of individual stories as part of greater struggles. The problem, however, arises in the vagueness of individual struggles and motivations of the characters. I appreciate that any historico-politi…
Read at the sourceBellejojojo
L'anime was very good with a plot of starting interesting and a characters quite endearing ( Mostly Ariel with his sentence of end.) The tenseness and the desire to discover the following was present during all the anime.
It was impossible for me to stop because i wanted to discover wat was going to happen after. The reaction of the characters too when they would know the verity. I think this anime it's not know in France because have somes episodes that i haven't found in vostfr and it's very pity because he would deserve it.
The drawings without being the best of all the time do well the work and i remember having found some scenes pretty nice.
Frankly, a very good anime that i advise to all those who like the love stories and planes. ( Well , i little don't give a fuck of the plans and…
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Summary: Toaru Hikuushi e no Koiuta is a romance-turned-war story with a conventional but effective story. The worldbuilding is well done and surprisingly detailed for a show of this length. The characters and drama are excellent. If historical fantasy tearjerkers are your thing, make sure to add this one to your watch list.
Positives:
+ Unique setting that takes advantage of the animated medium. The floating island of Isla and its heavy reliance on old timey airplanes is a well-realized and interesting stage for the story. It's a series that would require a massive amount of CGI to tell in live action, so it's the perfect usage of animation to tell a unique story that you otherwise couldn't.
+ Good romance drama story. It's predictable, but predictable doesn't always mean bad. It can a…
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HIGHLIGHTS: MC with tragic past, MC hides Identity, Revenge, Romance, War
This anime was refreshing in the sense that it had a unique plot that we haven't seen in recent seasons. Although the MC wants revenge, the anime itself isn't revenge-focused. It's more about MC's life in the present. The war genre also adds an emotional element, and in each episode, you feel a lump in your throat due to what the characters were experiencing. This is a good emotional anime which moves your heart. I didn't cry, but it's truly heart-gripping.
As for the art, I think it's pretty standard for a 2014 anime. Not too detailed, but detailed enough. There's no awkward body proportions or movements and you can watch it quite comfortably. I think the best way to describe it is that it's got a comfortable/cos…
Read at the sourceTwilight_rose
Nonsense, complete nonsense, disgust, filth, these are the words that'll come out of your mouth after finishing the series and after wasting 5:30 hours of your precious life on this nonsense, first it starts with a very good story, after watching episode 1 it seems masterpiece but then later it becomes some sad depressing shit. Some scenes are very painful to watch. The ending is also kinda cliffhanger and same drama like his step sis was in love with him but she never confessed as mc was too buzy about his love, this anime is military base, well nope its not at all related to military, this is just a sky warfare that involves arms of modern civilization, but no, not military, the end of their journey was also kinda supernatural drama and which dosent make any sense. The mc decided to forg…
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Look if you want something that will give you enjoyment for 5 hours this will do that, if you want to have the feels every couple episode this will do that, the world haven't seen anything like it that come to mind, you will see a couple thing coming but you will still have the feels when it happen
Story been done a few times
sound music was lovely and battle sound were battle sounds
character side character are mostly basic with some exception main is pretty good main
enjoyment was lot found my self actual fill something
overall 10/10
Read at the sourceISpyAGuitarist
It is in my opinion, one of the best tearjerkers after Clannad. Dont start that thing about other anime having better tearjerker moments than this one because this is purely in my personal opinion. A clear plot, a few twists and turns, but so far, a really good anime to watch and rewatch. This, however needs a season 2 simply because it lacks enough story to fill up all the details that it presented.
Good, well rounded anime, it is a personal favorite and a must watch.
Read at the sourcezacho3to
Okay, if you are looking at my "enjoyment" score (10) and wondering why I gave the show a 5, you'll understand soon. This is a show that sells itself as a romantic story about a pilot and a girl in the midst of a gruesome war. About the compassionate love between a soldier and a lady. I was expecting tragedy that tugs at my heartstrings and the realities of war's effect on people. This would have been great if the show was written with heart, but, sadly, it wasn't...
I would not have enjoyed watching this show at all if it wasn't for my friend that watched with me. Because of the incredibly simple plot and terrible pacing, we were able to spend most of our time making fun of the terrible characters, making predictions on the "plot twists", and making really funny nicknames for each charac…
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Just finished watching the show and it left me with a bitter taste in my mouth and I just have to get this off my chest.
Regret is one of the most powerful emotions there is.
I hate writing long essays of review so expect this one to be short. (ironically didn't turn out to be quite short)
So, simply put, the show is kind of divided into several events where they basically transition from one genre to another. 1-6 there's mostly adventure with a bit of comedy, 7-11 action, drama and some romance, and finally the last two focus mainly on romance with a bit of drama.
Overall they pulled switching the atmosphere of the series quite well although I personally was offset by a sudden shift after the sixth episode, but I got used to it.
They deliver the story not in the first episode, but la…
Read at the sourceBlastHell
(Spoiler free!)
Toaru Hikuushi e no Koiuta is set in a pre WW2 era where in essence, a bunch of explorers go on an expedition called the Isla project. flying to find the "End of the Sky" much like an expedition to find the edge of the world. From there, romance blooms among the pilots of the Isla project's trainee school through the hardships of battle and loss of friends along the journey. The story follows the main protagonist, Kal-El Albus, a former crown prince of an overthrown empire, and his journey through hatred and revenge, to eventually, forgiveness and romance.
Sounds like quite a lot to take in right? Yeah, that's kinda what I felt watching this anime. But despite being disoriented for quite a while, it slowly became quite an enjoyable ride for me after a few episodes
Story:…
Read at the sourceDreamingLily
Toaru Hikuushi e no Koiuta (The Pilot's Love Song) is a story that primarily focuses on the growth of the main character Kal-el, the adventure that he goes on, and his love story. Set in a fantasy-esque setting, the show tries to produce images like the "holy spring" or the "end of the sky". The story starts out with a day-to-day pilot school setting but later shifts to a battlefront setting.
Almost immediately, the show attempts to dive into the romantic zone. It tries to go for the classic "love at first sight" complete with romantic scenery and music instead of a gradual development between the two main love interests. If you're into romanticized scenes such as a "couple moment" where the girl is "flying" through the air with her arms spread wide from the backseat of a bike in a titani…
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**No spoilers** The Pilot's Love Song is a mix of drama, romance and action, though I would say it leans toward primarily being a drama. The show starts with a relatively easygoing feeling, but gets much more serious by the halfway point and remains so until the end.
The main theme that this series focuses on is the reality of war, which includes the concepts of overcoming fear, accepting loss and the importance of forgiveness through love. There is a fairly decent-sized cast of side characters without being too overwhelming, and there are several romantic interests among them which helps to keep your interest even if you're not super into the main relationship. Though their primary purpose is generally to further the drama, the action scenes are quite well-done and do a good job of makin…
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This is a review of the series. Or it's supposed to be one, but I almost never write reviews, and I see no reason to bore people with things many others have written, so I'll offer some other perspectives (just don't read if you're under 20). Simply said, it's a story about war, love and adventure. Undoubtedly it is very ambitious, with moods going from girly giddy to PTSD then back to boyhood wonder in a brisk pace, but 13 episodes are just that, only 13 episodes. You don't feel like you've tasted enough of the world and its people. And I could see all the cliches coming from 9 episodes away, so don't expect originality either. The technical aspects are passable.
However, don't rule out this series, because watching this anime can be good. I will be frank: anime has mostly become an excl…
Read at the sourceRazorRamona200
Very Good: 8.
Story- It's plot was totally unique, in the sense that it revolves around a moral lesson, where forgiving is divine, no other anime (that I know of) that does that kind of plot where a moral lesson take over as to what the situation is. Ok, so the plot specs was a bit too cheesy of sorts and often wasn't very clear as to why certain country of sort put a group of people in a flying island that seems to defy the laws of physics only to have it sacrifice to the so called "End Of the Sky."
Fair 6.
Art- I'd probably fine the way it is since there isn't any fanservice for the pirreos to howl about which is one reason why I give this category a 6. But, the planes....oh the planes, the setting was suppose to be in the late 19th century so why would planes of 20th century design…
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***spoiler free***
Story 5/10
The story is told in a linear fashion with interesting backstories in between. There are nice slice of life and funny moments in preparation for what's to come. However, there are parts with rushed/cheesy romances, utter predictability (especially episode titles), and a few things left unexplained that can leave a sour feel throughout the series.
Art 5/10
It isn't as crisp, clean and sharp as the other 2014 anime but the aircraft battles that take place look/feel intense as well as the detail of the aircraft itself. The art could've been a little darker since there were themes of hate and revenge.
Sound 7/10
The show has lovely orchestral music to fit nicely with each scene from the happy and playful moments to the sad and depressing ones. The same can be s…
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When I first watched this anime, the story immediately got my attention. Well, romance genres always gets my eyes. The ending was quite the hanger so I'm really expecting for a second season.
But I really think that they will make another season for this anime coz, it was really a hanger, and the scenes of the lovers was just not enough!
Read at the sourcekaboomneverscrub
Just by looking at the title (Love Song of a Pilot), the description, and a preview, most people will get the impression that this is a heavy-hitting drama with a beautiful romance augmented by plenty of flying through the skies. I’m pretty sure that description up there also suggests Toaru Hikuushi no Koiuta will cover touching themes as well, such as how hate can be conquered by finding love. The setup is fairly enticing. You’re probably thinking this is a story that will hit your heart.
Lower your expectations, NOW. Trash the images my first paragraph produced. Reduce the dramatic impact you are expecting by about 50% and lower the charm of the romance you are picturing by about 80%. And were you expecting quirky, vibrant, enjoyable, and interesting characters that you could feel attac…
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Toaru Hikuushi e no Koiuta it is then! Well before i get in depth with the review , i would like first o make a general comment about the anime(as i always do on my reviews)
Taking into account its popularity and score I consider Toaru Hikuushi e no Koiuta by far the most underrated anime of the early 2014 releases and i will explain myself.
Story 8:The whole story takes place in an actuall fantasy world where war between 3 factions is quite active.Kal el is a young prince who has been hiding his identity in order to get revenge, to the cause of his parent's death meaning Nina Viento(aka Claire Kruz), that led a revolution a few years ago, a girl with who he will get in love with during his staying on isla. Though the story is just above average the way that this anime captivates u its i…
Read at the sourceStark700
The skies is a vast and mysterious place. It’s unlimited and holds infinite potential for sky pirates and aviators of war. For a young pilot named Kal-el Albus, he’s looking for more than just flying the skies. He’s looking for revenge for the harsh life that he’s endured during a time period known as the ‘Wind Revolution’. But now as a young man, he embarks on a journey along with his sister Ariel to discover more than just riding the winds.
Taking place in the same world as the movie Toaru Hikushi E No Tsuioku, this show holds little similarity besides its initial setting. In other words, it’s not a necessity to watch the film to understand or gain pleasure from this series. Yet, they do hold a similarity based on a concept – the reality of war. Because with war, there’s countless casua…
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