Audience reviews
20 · Sample from the first available page, separate from the total number of ratings.
SplendorofSouls
This will not be a systematic review, but rather I would like to share with you my experience of the anime and a story that is an experiential journey matches wonderfully well with the roadless journey Nadie and Ellis set out on.
The Storyboard:
Whoever made the storyboard for this series deserves a ***damn award - I dare say it's on level with what you'd expect from Paul Verhoeven. Forget Dutch angles, these guys push it to the limit for intensity. Besides being great at building tension and letting intensity rise (through shots, shot sequences and -development, together with the music), they also have a wonderful sense for the calmth and poetry of life, expressed in various ways, which involves storyboard and animation jointly reaching that experiential wavelength of the aesthetic of l…
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I don't really hate this anime, the first 24 episodes are between fine and good, the two protagonists are nice, and the music is great. It can be a little bit slow in some parts, and the development of some episodes is senseless (specially when trying to involve romance).
My bigger problem is with the 25th episode (which basically is the resolution of the main plot) is extremely bad, the quantity of bad decisions the characters make in this chapter is maddening, and the way things are solved does not fit with the rest of the story.
I loved the 26th episode though, I do can consider it a good ending.
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This is a stellar example of anime mediocrity. It isn't particularly good, but it isn't blatantly terrible either. There's several obvious flaws and imperfections here that keep it from being anything beyond the middling, forgettable anime that it is.
Starting on a positive note, the biggest strength of this anime has to be its soundtrack. Some of the songs certainly get a bit overused, and it's exasperated by the bloatedness and pacing issues I'll be discussing later, but the soundtrack is definitely better than the anime itself.
I'd also praise the main character designs of the two leads. They don't remind me of characters from other anime and the creative team managed to make two appealing and likeable female characters without making a point to sexualize them. Neither one has huge bo…
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NO spoilers - underrated gem of an anime.
PROS:
- Incredible chemistry between Nadie and Ellis
- Great supporting cast of characters too
- Amazing world building, this anime has a different vibe and is basically set in a fictional Latin America. You get to really enjoy the whole atmosphere of it.
- Story is a slow start but definitely gets better over time.
- Decent fight scenes, nothing too specular but enough to keep you entertained.
- Amazing music, the opening, ending, and OST are all great. - Underrated dubbed version
- Funny scenes
CONS:
- Slow start and has an episodic vibe to it. I personally don't mind it being somewhat episodic though.
- Art is obviously out dated, it's not not that bad but isn't particularly good either.
- The antagonist / enemies are bland characters in m…
Read at the sourceGaia_Riot
Not to spoil anything but this is an unexpected lovestory- wont tell you how.
I'll just say this series presents a strange mixture of homo/transphobia and lesbianism. It's almost as if lesbians are exempt from the ignorant mocking and dehumanization because of the ways they can be sexualized, but, oh well, apparently we can't have it all.🙄
So, the one stand out character makes my heart flutter, she's really the pinnacle of butch godesses to pining enby lesbians such as myself. It makes so much sense that men in the series are mostly uninterested when she's obviously even less interested.
So if you're a trans woman or gay man... maybe sit this one out, the creators of this series seem to think you're the same... I mean I'm afab trans and I made it out alive but there's so many better seri…
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(updated 9/19/18 for format and slight content revision)
Hi! Welcome to another Robert's Too Late Reviews! As always, if you don't read the synopsis, then this will make even less sense than normal. I am always mindful of SPOILERS though a minor one or two might slip through. I am working from the dub version. (I promise I do watch subs, I really do!) The experience with this show is somewhat interesting, but sadly fails to fully live up to its full potential. There is enough to like, but not necessarily enough to break out of the predictability rut it quickly falls in. Will it make the RTLR wall of awesomeness? Read of for the answer!
Story: 5
First let's talk about a few things I liked. The setting is interesting to me for the setting, being in Mexico. I've found it somewhat rare to s…
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Taco taco tacos, delicious tacos, the coolest tacos are, Amigo Taco !!! - Nadie , El Cazador De La Bruja
~~SPOILERS~~
This was a surprise for me. I had never heard of this show before that i can recall. Yet i found myself really in love with the two MC's . They both have an amazing chemistry and just go together so much.
There is even hints at a Romance between them and to be honest it's very believable and i fully support that. In fact i think there is a romance happening.
But it isn't just the two MC's that are lovable, There is Ricardo and Lirio. An old gruff dude and an adorable little kid. Also Blue Eye's, I am glad that she didn't remain a bad guy cause she was really likable for me.
The only thing that i didn't really like is the cliche of Evil businesses and secret organization…
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You know it has been a good one when it leaves you behind with a confused feeling after the finish.
El Cazador de la Bruja, it has been a blast. (The name itself is very catchy)
Here I was sitting, resentful and sad that it´s already over. Let me tell you why:
# # # PRO # # #
# A story about traveling and the people that you meet along the way
# Authentic, impressive and bad ass characters # Great and fitting episodic narrative
# Love and friendship factor
# Soundscape + OST
# The whole vibe of this series is just amazing and pretty damn cool
# # # CON # # #
# Designwise good, but art looks very outdated
# Parts of the frame story and characters not well concluded
# Episodic storytelling isn´t for everyone
# Some people find there is a lack of plot and/or slow plot progression…
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El cazador de la Bruja is an anime a little difficult to see. To me the first half of the anime is a little slow and somewhat boring. They could have do a better job developing the story. The art is very good, nothing too amazing but good considering the time it was released.
The soundtracks, opening and ending themes are awesome, not all of them were of my tastes but I do recognize they were good. The main and supporting characters are really good developed and are likable. Some of them could have been explored more making some of the content feel less like filler. Even some of the "villains" can get some empathy at some point of the anime.
The story is funny, there are a couple of humor here and there. It is nothing too hilarious but it may get you to giggle a little. Overall I give th…
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Here we are on the final review of girls with guns month. Two weeks ago I discussed Noir, a really well done anime from Bee Train. I also briefly mentioned that it has two spiritual successors. The latter one ran in '07. Six years after Noir. This is El Cazador de la Bruja, written by Kanemaki Kenichi. Does it live up to its predecessor?
Story:
Nadie is a bounty hunter on a mission. She has to find and protect Ellis, a girl with a bounty on her head. With some help from the elderly fortune teller looking after Ellis, Nadie is able to convince her that they should travel together. Thus they begin their journey to the eternal city, Wiňay Marka. Presumably because it's holding the year's girl on girl tea party and Overwatch tournament. Actually, it's because Wiňay Marka may hold the key to…
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I would like to begin this review with a shout-out to Trina Nishimura, who, in my opinion, is one of the best voice actors in the business. I have yet to hear her give a bad performance, from FMA: Brotherhood to Attack on Titan, and of course, El Cazador De La Bruja. Also, side-props to Maxey Whitehead. Oddly enough, this is the first anime I have seen where she plays a girl.
It's odd to see and anime that is also a western, but they nailed it. I love the look of this show. I got a little bit of western from Black Cat, but this show goes all out to awesome effect. Never have I seen guns be used in such an artistic way. The core of this show is the bond that forms between the two main characters, and that is the best part about it. For a western style anime with Latino themes, it is surpri…
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This anime is obscure to the point that I wasn't able to track down a high res version of it. I was able to get a decent one, though, so I believe I was able to embrace the experience in its fullest. Was it worth the search?
Yes, at least for me personally. First thing you notice when you start watching is that, yet again, the synopsis is deceiving to say the least. It promises an action-packed adventure full of chases, shooting and all that cool stuff. Well, it isn't. Don't get me wrong, this big chase is the main plot and does set up the situation but it's not really the focus. The events move at an extremely slow pace most of the time, heck, most of the show fells like a normal TV series with each one having a separate plot. But despite that, the anime manages to make it interesting t…
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El Cazador is the third installment of the Girls With Guns Trilogy from studio Bee Train and it's surprisingly refreshing. Those expecting Noir II probably won't be pleased but those expecting something creative and highly inventive will be most happy. Going into El Cazador my self I really wasn't expecting much. The series didn't look like it had the same kick as MADLAX my personal favorite of the genre or the simplicity yet style of Noir. However when I started watching it, I simply couldn't put it down.
El Cazador is different from it's two previous predecessors in so many ways, it gives it the striking originality to make it a stand alone series not requiring the viewer to see the previous two and not making it feel like a carbon copy to make you wonder, "what's the point?" With a mor…
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I loved this series. The story was interesting and as far as I can tell, fairly original compared to other series I've seen, the characters are all intriguing in their own special ways (I still favor little Ellis, though). The music, of course, was incredible due to the fact that it was done by the amazing Kajiura Yuki. The art was really well-done, too. I love the way the eyes are drawn, and the animation is pretty good too.
I didn't understand that fire scene, though. It felt like the series was trying to add some sort of odd sexual aspect to it, when it already had a good subtle thing going between the main girls.
Read at the sourceNeverKnowsBest26
Have you ever watched a show that drags out its plot through marginally entertaining but ultimately wasted episodic stories? Haven't we all. Well, here is another one for you, El Cazador de la Bruja. It is a fun "Girls with Guns" anime, with a likable duo at its core, but it certainly eats up more time than it is worth.
Nadie is a bounty-hunter, and she has just come across her next paycheck. A young girl named Ellis, who is wanted for the murder of her former caretaker, Dr. Heinz Schneider. Ellis is a mystery even to herself, with only vague memories of her past (she does not even know if she had killed the doctor or not), and strange powers she does not know how to control. After spending some time with the peculiar girl, Nadie decides to help Ellis find the truth about herself, though…
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Having seen both of the previous entries in the Girls with Guns Trilogy, I was looking forward to El Cazador de la Bruja, I found Noir to be very slow and at times had trouble catching my attention, I found it to be the weakest of the three. Madlax I found much better, I felt that the pacing moved faster, however the story line was convoluted. On the Third Try of BeeTrain, I can say that they passed with flying colors on El Cazador de la Bruja. The Show moves along at a pretty good pace and it keeps me interested and the story is actually easy to follow. So lets start the Review
Story/Character: Once again the formula that appeared in the last two of the trilogy rears its head. We once again meet the Tough Chick, this role is taken by Nadie (Madlax and Mirielle were the previous two), fol…
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This anime was very interesting from the start to the end. Graphics are good, characters were nice and simple, sound and music were great especially the near the ending of the anime. Enjoyment is overall normal and the amount of episodes were worth it.
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El Cazador is a good action adventure that follows the trials and tribulations of two unlikely partners. Starting off as a normal snatch and grab job quickly takes a turn for the surreal as Nadie starts uncovering the truth. The truth of what? Only time will tell...
Story (Very Good)
Although it follows the same plot formula as the creators previous two anime series (Madlax and Noir), this show feels really refreshing and different from the norm. First off you will notice that it's set in Mexico, not a typical setting for ANY Japanese anime. But it is definitely a needed change of pace from the norm. As I stated before it follows the same plot formula as Madlax and Noir: Sexy gunslinger + mysterious girl + mysterious past + path to truth = success. You've seen it before but what will h…
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To understand my attitude toward El Cazador de la Bruja you have to know a few things. One, El Cazador is the last instalment of Bee Train's "girls with guns" trilogy. Two, I've watched a previous instalment in this trilogy. Three, I got into El Cazador because I heard it had some f/f in it.
Well, if you don't know from those three points already, I had some relatively high expectations of it. I was quite sceptical about this series after I finished watching the first episode because I found the premise ridiculously similar to the prior instalment that I just mentioned. I decided to stick around for a bit, and I'm really glad I did because my first impression was quite off the mark.
The story isn't exceptional-- it's neither remarkably good nor remarkably bad-- but I think it serves its…
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El Cazador de la Bruja or "the witch hunter" has been completed some time ago, yet I noticed there wasn't a review yet. Sorry that it isn’t perfect English.
Story:
The young (and cute) girl Ellis is on the run because she is suspected of murdering a prominent physicist Heinrich Schneider. She encounters Nadie a female Bounty hunter who is after the price on Ellis head. However Nadie decides to help Ellis and the two embark on a journey south where they hope to find clues about Ellis' past. Soon they found out Nadie wasn’t the only bounty hunter after Ellis. Furthermore its not just bounty hunters that is after Ellis, because she appears to have "strange powers"
The story evolves pretty quick which was the main reason I decided to watch this anime. It’s a light story plo…
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