Audience reviews
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50Fiftillididee
✒ ☔ Out of the Shade: Maid in the Sun ☀ °7.4° °VG° 💯%🔍 some minor spoilers
Right on the nose. That's where the door hit him when Emma opened it. Then the 🐈 started dragging his stovepipe 🎩 away.
William was paying a visit to his former governess, Kelly. That's when he first laid eyes on Emma. She's just a maid, but she made him bow to her excellence. He is smitten with Emma rather quickly. He frequently waits at a shop nearby, hoping for a “chance encounter” or a mere glimpse. He stresses out when his friend, a prince, visits from another 🇮🇳 country, because his friend likes Emma too. And Hakim is a PRINCE
These 2 leads get along splendidly, but when his parents find out, it's /trouble/. All the maids in his house say they will never respect a mistress who was a maid. William's…
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This is a very relaxing watch. It doesn't take a lot of brain power to understand the plot but it also numb the mind with how little plot there is. The story is a slow burn from start to finish and explores the characters dynamics and feelings. Each episode there's progress with the MCs relationship; it doesn't tease the viewers or make things feel unrealistic.
With the setting taking place outside of Japan, i expected the characters to have more of a caricature of English people and Indian people, yet we don't get it at all. Everyone is portrayed as "normal" if you will (unlike many other anime that are weirdly racially motivated).
It's a simple historical romance. It's a good watch after a long day.
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The visual section of this anime is very beautiful, very well set and detailed. My favorite places are the house of the lady where Emma works and the crystal palace.
I thought it was a nice romance between Emma and William, their meetings at Mrs. Sownar's house, the way they met, but as the story progresses it became repetitive and monotonous, it seems as if Emma was worried at all times about the social position between her and William, she barely lets herself be carried away by her love for him and that is very boring to me, I would have liked more displays of love between the two, plus the lady agreed on their relationship and even encouraged her. She felt paralyzed all the time, barely speaking with anyone, it was as if she had given up the battle from the beginning.
At first I thoug…
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Emma, A Victorian Romance is a series with a very simple yet classical romantic premise of lovers from different social classes. With a setting and characters more akin to a Jane Austen novel than to a typical shoujo manga, the first season of the Emma anime is a charming adaptation of the beginning of Kaoru Mori's beautiful manga.
Being very faithful to the manga, the anime follows the same beginnings. We are introduced to Emma, a beautiful and polite maid to the retired governess Kelly Stownar. Her introduction is slightly expanded upon in the anime, setting the mood and atmosphere of Emma's surroundings and lifestyle with Mrs. Stownar. Her first fated meeting with the enthusiastic yet naive William Jones is extremely charming and romantic, their subsequent interactions are also far bet…
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This anime is a relaxing historical, slice of life romance. It's historical because you'll see how gentry society worked in the old England. The plot is easy to follow. It's about two people from vastly different social classes fall in love with one another, but this kind of romance is forbidden in a wealthy society. What I liked the most is the slow pace of the story. In a slow paced romance, you'll see the how the characters develop, and this series invests you in every single one of the characters. It's great watching the characters change throughout the story while dealing with their feelings and society. Everything is just done right, it's not over the top or lacking at all. Overall its a very enjoyable anime.
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I thought, like many other anime, that the first few episodes were the only bland ones and it would pick up around episode 3 or 4. That was not the case. The entire anime was over all bland. A lot of that comes down to how quiet the show is. There really isn't a lot of background music to emphasize scenes so you have to use your best judgment on certain parts of the show. It also doesn't help that there is little to no inside thoughts happening from any of the characters, so as a watcher I felt very disconnected from the progression of this story as well as the characters. Furthermore, the development between Mr. Jones and Emma was really lacking. So much so that it left me confused as to how they got from acquaintances to in love. That could be in part to not getting the insight of their…
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There is a lot of love stories that are set in XIX century. Some of them are good, other not that good.Japan also has a lot of stories that are set in this period of time. This is one of my favorite anime and manga and I want to share my opinion to you.
Talking about the character development we can meet the main cast in this first season. What they do for the living and the environment they are: family, social status, etc. All characterrs are important and they are for something, no filler.
This story develops in some point in XIX century, where customs, social labels and even religion are very strict. If you weren’t born with money, at an early age you have to work, and if you are a woman… well, you know. Emma was very lucky to escape to this fate. Thanks to her guardian, Kelly, Emma…
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I love this show, it really does it in for a complete romantic like me. I can agree with some that say that the show is VERY slow, but that was sort of the point in my opinion. Love is rarely a fast affair, it takes time to blossom. I agree that with the ending it left a little to be desired, but for a two season series it couldn't have ended better.
One thing I loved about the show was it captured Industrial Revolution Era London so well. The landscapes were great, the culture and population were diverse. It really put you in the time period.
The music was pretty solid in my opinion, I liked the opening. The animation looks a little dated for over 10 years old, but I was not bothered by this.
All in all, a great romance anime and a true hidden gem. Recommended to all romance lovers.
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Emma: A Victorian Romance. The title of the anime speaks for itself. This anime is in fact an anime about romance blossoming in the Victorian age. Or the reign of Queen Victoria to be more specific.
As said already, this anime's title is literally the summary of everything this anime has to offer. If you do not understand then allow me to explain :
In the reign of Queen Victoria. Rich people are only allowed to marry with rich people. And poor people are only allowed to marry with poor people. All British people unite under one country, England. However, England is separated into two sub-countries. The rich and the poor.
^ So following that. The story is about a rich man falling in love with a maid. Will their love ever bloom so much that it'll overcome the cruel laws & obstructions…
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✦Story
What can I say. Victorian era London lovestory of clash between social classes. Workers and aristocrats. It was a sweet but tragic story, mainly as usual, because of a stupid cultural growth where Aristocrats think of themselves so much that worker class are disgrace. And thus the whole drama of this series. An aristocrat and maid fall in love with each other, but because of how world is built and how different classes relationships are frowned upon, their love story becomes challenged.
This season felt somewhat of a introduction and growth for characters. We learned about various characters, world and as well a little bit of their love story. It was a very sweet and…
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Sigh, Now, that's how you make a romance anime, I'm sick and tired of the crappy cliché high school romance stories, this one is gold, It was painful to see them part ways, I literally loved the show, I don't know what took me so much to start watching this, It was on my 'To watch list' for ages now that it collected dirt,
-Story 9/10
As simple as it sounds, a love story between two people from totally different social classes in a world where states matter the most, the story stayed true to itself all the way long, the comedy was on point and not too forced, and that's where most of the romance anime fail.
-Art 8/10
The art style was weird at the beginning, but now I don't know if it was changed in these last episodes or I just got used to it,
-Characters 9/10
So many good characters,…
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*This review includes both seasons. Spoilers shall be avoided! English is not my native language - mistakes in grammar shall be made!*
I love history - especially the European, and Victorian history! I love romance - presumed it's done with passion, care and interest! That being said, Monogatari Emma should've been almost perfect watch for me, but sadly... the ever-so short twelve-episodes seasons are just the tip of the iceberg, in what this anime seemingly refused to do right for me!
Story (4)
The story is... well, it's not good! It is actually so bland, unimaginative and uninspired, that I could easily call it the Twilight-level of horribleness, and wouldn't blink an eye, while saying so! If I would give some random 15-year-old girl a book about Victorian era, told her to read it, th…
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*Review is for both seasons of 'Emma'*
Stop me if you've heard this one before: a boy and a girl from different social classes fall in love, but find the path to happiness will not be easy. OK, not the most original premise, but combine Mori-sensei's lovely artwork, a good sense of atmosphere, a thorough lack of pretentiousness, and general lack of melodrama and we just might have an anime thats worth a watch.
'Emma' is licensed by Nozomi Entertainment and can be watched for free on their YouTube channel. Nozomi also produced a 2-part US DVD release.
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It's 1890's Victorian Britain. Class divisions are so rigid that the various levels of the social order are practically different worlds. So when the son of a prosperous merchant falls in love with a maid the road is bound to be ro…
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Romance, yes it is. Emma, clearly says, what is love? How to confess and show affection? I'm wandering, where to start and how to describe! Before moving to the core, I want to convey this, "Emma - Victorian Romance is not for those who love action or comedy. The story moves like a gentle breeze but it have enough stuff to bring to the edge of your seat while watching". Let me describe one by one.
First, the character designs are exceptionally well. Particularly, Emma, Eleanor, Vivi, William and Hakim and their expressions. Apart from that, the designers perfectly re-created the Victorian era.
Second, the narration and dialogue are simply awesome. The dialogues like "He didn't ask simple yes-no questions like others, but just seems to enjoy talking" and "I'll be waiting. Even if it isn't…
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Emma - A Victorian Romance is not your typical anime about maids. There's no ecchi, no randomness, no sweat drops, and no high school shenanigans. It is a serious romance-drama, which is a welcome change from the usual anime subject matter. It is set in a realistic interpretation of Victorian Britain, with many historical allusions that only add to the depth of the world. Overall it feels like a bit of a mash-up of Romeo and Juliet, Cinderella and Pride and Prejudice: typical forbidden love plot between members of opposite social classes. Yet, while the story might be often told, the characters are lovable enough to make the story seem fresh and enjoyable!
For anyone who loves a period-romance (or costume-drama) I'd highly recommend Emma - A Victorian Romance!
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i was kinda hesistant about watching it cause in my mind i was like this is gonna break my heart, but the more i watched it the less i cared about that and more for them. its a classic love story (like romeo and juliet) you sometimes wonder about some of the characters cause you dont find out too much about them , the story dreally focuses on their difficult romance but i still found it very heart wrenching.
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At the beginning, I was very much fascinated by it. It seemed to get directly to the point and have the plot going right away. However, that didn't last long. The romance seemed a little dragged out, and although I did enjoy it, I think it moved to slow to keep the interests of the majority of the anime-watching population.
The art, I actually became fond of it after a couple episodes. The faces seemed a bit too round for my tastes, and sometimes looked a bit big, but after a while it seems perfectly fine. I do have to say, I've never seen so many blonds in a show before.
The beginning theme was very intriguing. It was soothing, almost like a lullaby, but something that lifted your spirits rather than making you drowsy. I think it was very well composed.
Once again, it moved slowly, eve…
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I don't watch romance animes too much. Usually only when I get tired of animes with too much testosterone (shounen animes). But I can safely say of the few romance animes I've watched so far, Victorian Romance Emma is my favorite of them all.
Story: 9
The story is really simple it reminded me of Cinderella with just some alterations. Rich young man meets beautiful maid, falls in love with her and goes after her. Due to the difference in their statuses, various problems arise. One thing I liked about the story is that it didn't feel like your typical japanese anime. I felt that it had a more western feel to it which was refreshing. The situations in the story are not far-fetched and are believable that it can happen.
Art: 9
Since I'm fascinated with culture, this anime impressed me beca…
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Story: VRE's story is very simple and easy to follow, two people from vastly different social classes fall in love with one another and throughout the series we get to see their trials and tribulations while dealing with it. Forbidden love is nothing new, but that doesn't mean this series is bland in any respect, there are plenty of dealings to keep the story lively. The nice thing, too, is that there is a lot of historical accuracy in the details, it keeps true to the time and doesn't pull any weirdo stuff for gimmick appeal. The story neither drags nor goes by too fast, it's paced perfectly.
Art: The character designs are cute and some of the scenery is nice, but this is definitely one of the drawbacks. The animation wasn't done that great, it's kind of grainy and basic. It's not somet…
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Title: Victorian Romance Emma
Manga/Novels: Victorian Romance Emma began as a manga by self-professed Anglophile Kaori Mori, and ran in Monthly Comic Beam from August 30th, 2002 to April 12th, 2006. The manga won an Excellence Prize at the Japan Media Arts Festival in 2005. CMX has licensed the manga Stateside, and the fourth of eight volumes was released June 20th of this year. The manga has ended its run in Japan, but Kaoru Mori continues to publish side stories (known as Emma Bangaihen), and is set at eleven side stories, the ninth of which was released recently. The manga is known to have something of a cult following and apparently has an Emma-inspired/themed café in Shibuya to it's name.
Saori Kumi has also done novel adaptations of the manga, and two volumes were rele…
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