Audience reviews
20 · Sample from the first available page, separate from the total number of ratings.
SgtSalamander
Eve no Jikan is possibly one of the most difficult anime I've ever had to review. This is because, viewing the show in isolation as a piece of media, when you get right down to the essentials of it, Eve no Jikan is very good, and deserves a 7 or even an 8. It's by all accounts a good show, and that deserves recognition on that front before anything else. Though, when one reviews an anime, that review has to look at the whole picture, including the subtext and thematic messaging that comes with a given show, and it is for that reason that Eve no Jikan is brought down to a 6 from its otherwise deserved score. While this anime is a pleasure to watch, and a whole host of other anime should learn from its example, it cannot be ignored that its messaging about artificial intelligence is sloppy,…
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First of all this show seemed to me more like a propaganda than anything else, its premise is something like Toy Story or the Cogito Virus from Ergo Proxy but instead the androids keep following the laws of Asimov, so they develop their own personalities with their own desires that they only can manifest in certain areas but always attached to their owners good.
There are a few interesting moments in the show for example when 2 androids trick each other into making the other one believes they're humans instead but overall they are all portrayed as one sided good beings bearer of "hearts", it's just too cringe how the authors tried to make a androids cause of this, there are other latent conflicts that are just lost potential, they are there but never emerge to the surface, like the proble…
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Eve no Jikan reached it's goal of $18,000 after launching on Kickstarter.
In 2010 Eve no Jikan won the OVA category in Tokyo Anime Award.
Eve no Jikan is a gem that only appears a few times a year. Beautiful strong, everlasting, yet small. Personally I would have loved to see a season two or a continuation of the story in a book.
Story 8/10 - A strong story makes up the backbone of a good anime.
Art 6/10 - Nothing to special here, nothing crazy or amazing, or awful.
Sound 5/10 - Mediocre
Character 8/10 - If the story is the backbone then the characters are the arms and legs. The characters drive the story forward. Even the smaller side characters in Eve no Jikan are just as important and play key parts in story development.
Personal enjoyment and overall score: Good 7/10
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The best way to experience this show is by watching episode 4 and episode 4 only. It takes the premise of "humans and robots should be treated as equals" and uses it in a clever, unique and genuinely funny way. Had each episode been as good as that one, I'd probably be rating this show around an 8/10.
Sadly, episodes 2, 3 and 5 are unbearably boring and full of countless cliches to the extent that they completely ruin the show for me. The first and last episodes aren't much better but are at least watchable by comparison. The main things holding this series back are: dull visuals, uninteresting episode plots, horribly bland characters and half-assed ideas leaving you question believability of the show's universe.
I don't hate this show, so much as I wish it was a whole lot better. It has…
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Overview:
I've decided to treat myself and review something that doesn't suck! My coronary arteries requested me to take a break from reviewing anime that sends my blood pressure north of 200!
Today I look at Eve no Jikan, which is a very highly rated series here on MAL, although somewhat obscure.
Plot: 8/10
Eve no Jikan takes place in the near future, when humans are constantly being served by androids. These androids have not only developed complete artificial intelligence, but the ability to feel emotions just as complex as humans do. Despite the fact that these androids are fully human mentally with artificial bodies, they are treated like crap and dehumanized in order to justify using them as slaves. One place where androids can go to escape this discrimination is a small bar calle…
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Story - 7/10
When it comes to the story in Time of Eve, I felt like it was a pretty original take on an existing formula. That formula being the common "androids are people too" trope that has been present in many sci-fi productions. However, the way the show approaches this concept, having it set in a cafe that doesn't discriminate between humans and robots, works really well. It frames the characters and their interactions in every episode in much of the same way something like the classic sitcom Cheers does.
That might be a bit of an odd comparison, though, as Time of Eve is more focused on drama instead of comedy. The drama is done well, however there is a much larger dramatic story that starts to come into the spotlight in the back half of the series that doesn't have a proper resolu…
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Eve no Jikan is one of those animes you watch if you enjoy getting to know different realities from our own, like a peek into another dimension.
Unfortunately, there's not a whole lot to be discovered about Time of Eve's world. There will be no explanations on how the androids are built, or how they came to be; not even the underlining subject of theirdiscrimination is approached. The show instead focuses solely on the characters, the patrons of this cafe that gives the anime its' name, and each episode tries to surprise you with the background of each person. Although there will be no mindfucks to be had for the most part, it's still enjoyable getting to know how humans relate to androids through the characters' individual stories. I can't help but wish they went into bigger detail even…
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A series about androids in the human society. However, different from the normal "man vs machine" movies, it's more like "machine becomes man". A very touching story that tells about how social stigma forms against androids and how to overcome them.
The animation is smooth and different from other animes that their proportions are more real-like, instead of the normal big eyes or long arms. What set Time of Eve apart is the camera angles however. The camera moves around alot, depending on the mood. For example, when tension builds, the camera shakes and shifts between characters at a fast rate. Although the show has an older format of video, it doesn't disturb the sense of details.
The music is absolutely splendid, both musically and its performance. The bgms sets the atmosphere right, b…
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Review out of 100. 35 for Story, 35 for Characters, and 30 for Production Values.
Story: (27/35) Great Setting, and had a lot of potential, but not enough time to answer all the question you might have. Very good for the time it did have though. (27/35)
Characters: (26/35) Like the story, they were good, just underdeveloped. Again, this is because of the time it had, but it did good for a show with a run time of 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Production Values: (24/35) Good, but nothing that will knock your socks off. It was an independent production, which makes it all the more impressive. Overall: (77/100) I feel bad for giving it this score, because if it were average length it probably would have scored much higher (so long as it kept doing what it was doing here). Honestly if I was judgin…
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Eve no Jikan is another request that I'm going into without any idea of what to expect. All I know is that it involves androids and it was created by Yoshiura Yasuhiro, the critically acclaimed director of Pale Cocoon, which... I also haven't seen. Well, let's take a look at Eve no Jikan and see if it gives me an interest in his other works.
Eve no Jikan has a very basic story. Androids and robots have been integrated into society. One day young Rikuo is going through his house android's activity log and finds a strange message about the "Time of Eve." This leads him and his friend, Masaki, to a cafe where the rule is to treat humans and robots the same. Really, it's more of a character study dealing with questions of sentience and whether or not artificial intelligence can lead to both s…
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Eve no Jikan is the story of a cafe. In a world where Androids are commonplace, this is one spot where they are to be treated no differently than humans. As a matter of fact you will get in trouble if you treat them differently.
One can't watch this OVA without thinking of Asimov. Even the three laws were included and were done reasonably well. The story line itself was the opposite of Asimov however, focusing on character development over plot line.
Eve no Jikan does it's characters very well, each episode focusing on a different party who comes to the cafe. Where this show was lacking was on a plot basis, though towards the end they started and hinted at a plot it was left unfinished. Also, the character's relationships were just starting to come together, making it very easy to do a…
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Androids don't have souls or feelings, or do they.
I always thought that low episode shows are not that great, but watching this changed it all. Eve no Jikan is one of the most exciting science fiction animes ever.
Story 9/10
Set in the modern world were androids are so advanced that they look exactly like us the only difference is The Ring and of course the robot kind of behavior. And in this time there is a group of people who treat the androids like human claiming they have feelings like us otherwise called Android-holic and of course there is the opposite group who hates that kind of thinking the Ethics Committee. Rikuo the main character who owns a house-working android named Sammy doesn't knew how he feels regarding that issue. One day Rikuo and his friend Masaki find out that Sammy…
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"Since robots don't have a soul, how could they comprehend music?"
[Story: 8.5] Naturally, Time of Eve is far from being the first series influenced by Isaac Asimov's works. However, unlike most of the science fictions about Robotics (and Asimov's eponymous Three Laws of Robotics), Eve is done in a more slice-of-life style, rather than having the common action-focused plot. Nevertheless, as with its genre, the themes within the show can be easily surmised to revolve around the blurring of the boundary between machines and humans. While Eve doesn't really put a new spin to the genre, the characterization is more than enough and is done very well. Moreover, despite it being such a short series, it contained with it the right amount of drama and development that nicely ends off with what see…
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Imagine a world where artificial intelligence exists in the form of robots, and, eventually, androids. They obey their master's every whim; helping out with chores at home, storing status of household members; everything dutifully and without hesitation. They are totally soulless; mere machines in the shape of humans.
Or are they?
What if these androids had a soul of their own? A feeling, curious mind capable of receiving sensations, learning them, recognizing them, adapting to them? That is the thought Eve no Jikan tries to bring forth, and boy, is it a provoking one! While not really permeating the series in a very visible manner, it does raise the question of what it means to be conscious, and why we humans possess the ability of awareness and freedom do do what we choose. And what ma…
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I've been kicking this around for who knows how long, and I'm pleasantly surprised to say that Eve no Jikan is probably one of the most engaging, expressive shows I've seen to date. And that's no small feat, given it's extremely quick runtime. The atmosphere is unique and brilliantly well crafted, and I'd say it's safe to say that I will eagerly be anticipating any future works from Studio RIKKA even more now that I've seen this.
Story; 10. The questions presented through Eve no Jikan are nothing particularly new, yet nothing entirely exhausted either. Humanity, discrimination, acceptance; the cast of Eve is used to portray these themes, and they do so in spades. While the issues at hand have been seen before, they are rarely integrated into the story so eloquently. The conversations betw…
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When does a robot become more man than machine, when does a soul inhabit its shell? It is the fundamental question explored throughout Eve No Jikan
In modern times it is easy to distinguish between a machine made for humans to use, and living things which should be treasured and not taken advantage of. During the era of Eve no Jikan however, there are very few distinguishing characteristics between the two, so few that either can be mistaken for the other.
During such an age there are robots which take care of everything from housework to taking the children to school. As more and more robots enter the average home, people begin to integrate them into their daily lives, and as technology advances the robots are created more and more in man's image. It is this integration which sets up th…
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Science fiction is a genre that often pushes the boundary of believability. Few have opted for a more grounded approach and even fewer have succeeded. In fact, not since Planetes has there been an anime that successfully integrates science fiction into its plot without testing one’s suspension of disbelief too much. Not till Eve no Jikan at least. With a seamless blend of futuristic and slice-of-life elements, Eve no Jikan is relevant, realistic and innovative.
On an ocular level, it is nothing short of spectacular. Director Yoshiura Yasuhiro pushes the envelope of aesthetics by combining 2D characters and 3D backgrounds to produce a polished product that accurately reflects the modernity of near-future Japan. It is not far-fetched to say that its animation almost rivals that of Byousoku…
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Eve no Jikan is quite a gem...It boasts superior animation and CGI and a very intriguing story. Although the plot tells the tired tale of a futuristic city with androids, and the concept of androids wanting to be human, Eve no Jikan still brings something interesting to the table. The story, admittedly, is a bit slow at first. It's a subtle story based off of character interactions that are supposed to make you think, so this pacing is not for the impatient.
However, the story really comes alive after episode 2. I found myself just flying through the episodes, eager to find out what would happen next. The characters are very natural and likeable, although they're not the most memorable of casts. This is really a show about character interactions, acceptance and understanding those around…
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Time of Eve is a rather peculiar show to review. For one thing, it is only six episodes long, clocking in at around 15 to 20 minutes each, but the finale extends for about 30 minutes. Usually, short anime are not able to properly convey the right combination of character development, plot, and conflict.
Time of Eve, however, does all that and more. I must say that it is probably the best science fiction anime since Planetes, and definitely worth your time.
Let's start with the art animation. Those familiar with Yasuhiro Yoshiura's previous works, such as Pale Cocoon and Aquatic Language, will find themselves quite at home with the animation style. Striving for an elegant sense of simplicity, Yoshiura's character designs are pretty and easy on the eyes. Every character has their own disti…
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This is indeed a great show. After three episodes, I think it to be one of the 2008’s highlights. Eve no jikan is beautifully and atmospherically animated, with nice voices, interesting characters and relationships, and a developing plot. The story, which involved humans living with androids, wasn’t the most original in the world,but it didn’t make this anime any less attractive.
Eve no Jikan is directed by Yasuhiro Yoshiura, who is often compared to Makoto Shinkai in terms of how well his short animations look. This time in his latest work Eve no jikan, Yasuhiro Yoshiura once again proved his artistic talent. The anime certainly did look amazing. The digital painting in this anime has always fascinated me, and the backgrounds done were astonishing to look at. The compositions of the sto…
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