Audience reviews
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katsup
Ashita no Nadja is one of the most unique shoujo anime shows I've watched, with so many Magical Girl vibes for not being a Magical Girl show at all.
Story & Characters
The overarching story is following Nadja on her journey to finding her mother. It's simple, and there are many smaller arcs along the way, but thankfully the show does consistently progress the main plot throughout the show. The show takes place in Europe during an older period, which gives it a unique storytelling aspect and I can see the effort that was put in to bring a bit of each country's culture into the show. The pacing for the most part is well done, and many minor characters get reappearances and some development. The writing of the characters is really what kept the show interesting and entertaining for me. Howev…
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It's good, but...
That's how you can sum up my review. But let's write some more.
Graphics is good and they also used 3D and cell shading in some moments, which I have not seen as much in anime of the time... But I did not like how sloppy some of it is made. Not terrible, but the first dance is a bit...rough
Music and songs are good. But...I mean they used a lot of classical compositions, so it is a bit of cheating. I don't mind tho
Characters are well done and have development though the story. But some of them just stopped at some point and were left as is till the very end. Some obvious lessons were not learned or ignored entirely. Some characters did not get enough of spotlight, while some get too much.
Story is good. From the start it gets slow but steady development...but in the…
Read at the sourceEzekiel_01
(Introduction)
Nadja was one of my early childhood anime back in the early ’00s but I don’t seem to remember how it ended or how the story progresses. What I remember is the main plot itself when it aired on my local television network. It's been more than a decade since I watch it, so I decided to finally pick it up and make a full series rewatch on it last year. I was happy that I did. Because I am surprised the anime gave me a sort of diamond of the ruff impression about it. A good TV series for what it is from start to finish. This review will discuss further why this show is a hidden gem of its time and what makes Nadja a good show.
(Story/Plot/Writing) (7/10: Good) (Spoiler Free)
Starting off the Review Ashita no Nadja or commonly known as Tomorrow's Nadja for international audie…
Read at the sourceNotshane
Oh, Nadja. Where do I begin?
Set in a story that takes place "a hundred years ago" which is basically the twentieth century, and they do tell you this a lot if you do not skip the opening and closing parts of the anime, this story tells of a spirited blond filled with brimming light, and nothing less, simply known as Nadja. And, something that will also be incredibly muttered throughout the entire anime, she is on a mission. What is it? To seek her dear mother, of course.
Ashita no Nadja is one of the very few anime I have seen where I can not say it feels like an anime. Heck, I could compare it to the Dragon Ball franchise in that regard. I know very well what I am watching is anime, but it looks like it takes a style of its very own.
Humorously enough, Toei Animation did indeed animat…
Read at the sourceElisium
Ashita no Nadja....oh my god this anime! Before I go on with my review let me tell a short little story. A couple of years back, my brother and I started watching this anime not knowing what to expect. But before you know it we got so hooked that we saw that last 8 episodes in Spanish not understanding a word they were saying and with no subtitles just to see what will happen. This anime becomes an emotional roller-coaster maybe unlike anything you've ever seen before. It's a masterpiece and it's sad that most people don't know about it giving it's from 2004 and the fact that it was so rare to find anywhere. But maybe now if more people see it they will spread the word because anime fans need to see this!
Now on with the review!
Story 10/10: Not spoiling anything, the story revolves arou…
Read at the sourceUmiHoshi
A true masterpiece and one of my all time favorites.
Nadja is not just some cute 'ow no, my footsie is stuck' damsel in distress.
she's cheeky and feisty and takes her destiny in her own hands.
The art is so beautiful and detailed and it's always a joy to see a traveling anime appreciate beautiful landscapes and cultures.
The characters are all lovable and grow as the story progresses.
Though the badguys are practically old men forms of jessie and james, the story is not without dangers.
The tears and laughter are completely maxed out!
A young girl full of life, a charming prince, a dashing thief, a warm homey circus group
If you're searching for a fairy tale story similar to Nobody's boy Remi, Anastasia and Town Musicians of Bremen, don't search any further!
Read at the sourcegknight
A modern television masterpiece is what this show is. Very few television shows, let alone longer than 13 episodes, are so well built, thought out and whole as this one and to top it all even the animation and sound production values are on a par with today's standards.
A very recommended show to everyone, and a must watch for lovers of epic dramas, romances and adventure.
Nadja is a young orphan girl who sets out of her orphanage to seek her family origins around europe of the early 20th century, armed only with her mother's party gown, journal and heart shaped brooch. She joins a traveling performance group and mutually falls in love with a young nobleman whom she meets along the way.
Nadja's personal and private journey is about to end up as an affair to fascinate all of europe, roya…
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Ashita no Nadja feels like a collaboration of the general foundations from the stories Anastasia the Russian Princess and Robin Hood, set about 100 years ago, with the occasional dances and trolling over Europe amongst other things. This anime is a rough diamond and it’s a shame not as many people have seen it as one may like.
The story involves the backdrop of Nadja trying to find her mother. As she travels with a troupe of entertainers she encounters many different personalities, stories, dances and gains clues on who her mother maybe. The story is also comprised of many testing factors for Nadja such as friendships, betrayals, love triangles, greed, noblesse oblige and loss- all of which keep the episodes interesting and entertaining until the very end. The story really develops and g…
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