Audience reviews
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Yardhouse12
Michiko to Hatchin is really good show. I've heard that the show was inspired by a trip Yamamoto and her girlfriends took to Brazil after she went through a breakup, and it's very obvious. Most of the men in this universe are shitty people, but the most meaningful and special relationships the characters form are those between women and girls. And as a 20-something year old woman, I watch my pals bounce around from crappy boyfriend to crappy boyfriend only to ultimately come back to the support network of their female friends. That's not to say that all romantic relationships are bad or that everyone in them is unhappy, but I think there's a very specific time in a lot of women's lives that this show plays off of. And I know that in my own life I've really come to cherish and love the wome…
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After watching the trailer, I was excited to watch this series as it reminded me a lot of Cowboy Bebop and the likes. It isn't, so I was quite disappointed. I know it is not fair to compare it to such a household name and that one should evaluate an anime on its own merits, but this is also where the main problems lie.
The story itself is quite interesting, but you get the feeling that the plot gets forgotten about on multiple occasions throughout the episodes. Especially in the middle, it got hard to keep on watching since it just felt like random occurences one after another without any relevance to their search of Hiroshi or them getting caught up with gangs. This would be fine if it at least helped to develop Michiko and Hatchin's relationship or their characters, but it didn't. Whic…
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I have watched this anime three times already, yet I can't stop being in disbelief that it simply exists. It seems too good to be true, really.
In a world where I expect every anime to reuse the same tropes and the same settings over and over again, in a world where I expect every anime I watch to be a little bit disappointing, because anime's gotta be...
Michiko to Hatchin really is unlike any other anime I've ever seen, and probably will ever see.
It's set in Brazil ! But it really is ! It's not just a "they say it's Brazil but it still looks like Japan", it really is Brazil ! And the characters feel like real people, not like anime cookie-cutter characters, and some of them are thugs and manipulators like there are in real life, and they act as you think they really would. The action…
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The plot is inconsistent, like there was a subplot where Hatchin was chasing after a thief who took her shoes in episode 3 but by midway episode 4, that subplot is completely thrown out the window. Though, the main plot is a buddy road trip show about two young girls who clash a lot, the writer did put a fresh twist on it but it ended up being executed pathetically.
Michiko and Hatchin’s relationship is cliched, starting off not really liking each other but then growing to genuinely care for each other. None of the characters are particularly likeable, Michiko, while a refreshingly cool, badass black lady is really hot-headed, immature, and irresponsible and Hatchin is aloof, dense, and bratty. They tend to fight a lot like young sisters, though that’s toned down by the middle of the seri…
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_M&H_ is an adventure anime featuring a young orphaned girl Hatchin who is kidnapped from her foster parents by an escaped felon to look for her father, Hiroshi McGuffin. They travel from town to town in a quasi Mexico-Brazil, searching for him while evading the police; invariably, they discover the princess is in another castle and must leave town under hot pursuit. Every episode, someone beats Hatchin, scams her, tries to sell her, kill her, abduct her, or lie to her, while no plot happens. This goes on for 22 episodes.
To be blunt, _M&H_ is an astonishingly mediocre anime. The plot is astoundingly boring as Michiko and Hatchin kill time in random cities until something bad happens and they have to leave. The initial plot, finding Hiroshi, seems like it will be resolved within a few epi…
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Have you ever felt the need to watch an anime that butchers the Bechdel test in every episide, centered around two incredibly strong and well-rounded female characters? Then look no further.
Michiko e Hatchin follows the two unlikely comanions on their journey to find a man from their pasts, and in the course of the show we see wonderfully written characters going through beautiful character development.
The two main characters - as well as many of the recurring characters - go through important character development, and it's so fabulously excecuted you don't really notice it until it hits you hard.
As well as being full of female characters, the cast is diverse, showing a wast collection of characters from different races and backgrounds.
Of course, the characters aren't everythi…
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This anime was a breath of fresh air. In anime there's so many things you can do with a story and characters buy sometimes it's good to see a realistic setting (other than Japan) with (semi) realistic action and adventure. The dub really gave a feel to this anime the sub didn't.
Michiko and hatchin starts off with them on a quest to find hatchins father Hiroshi, sound familiar? It's more so about the ride and how the characters develop than an actual plot. Most episodes can standalone and still make sense of the story. Maybe 2 episodes kind of felt dragged but they were need for character development so its not a big deal.
This series gives off a very bebop/champloo feel in the atmosphere. Action is present but is not the main focus of the anime. You'll appreciate it when it comes with h…
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Well well well here goes my first MAL short and sweet (SS) review! Let's hope I'm not rambling anything so here is how I'll go...
If you are an action addict like me and only came here to see whether this is a great action anime look somewhere else but if you somewhat happen to want to delve yourself into an adventure that has some outstanding characterisation, art and sound set in Brazil (it's Brazil! What a change of setting for once!) then this might be that hidden gem you're looking for.
Story 7/10
As the summary by MAL suggests this anime tells us of the adventure of two characters Michiko and Hatchin on a quest to find Hiroshi, a runaway. Now, this mediocre story sounds common right? Much like Samurai Champloo if you ask me but nonetheless everything is different in this anime...…
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Story:7
The story is it's weakest point. There is a main storyline, like the description says, where Michiko and Hatichin are looking for the man they are seeking. But in actuality, that is the background storyline, the main story, or I should say stories, are about their adventures together. Each story is episodic, with the storyline of the search for the man they are seeking the one thing that ties each story together. So while it's an on a running time lime, the events that unfold are more like miniature stories in each episode. This makes the story a wee bit fragmented, with what feels like filler. However, each individual story is pretty interesting, but ultimately it drags the plot somewhat.
However, it is richly riddled with metaphors and subtle insinuations about philosophical top…
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Michiko to Hatchin was a pleasant surprise. After reading a few short reviews I was intrigued by the fact that a lot of people pointed out how the series turned out to be a much deeper drama rather than a simple action-driven anime that they were expecting.
I was not disappointed. If you are looking for a series with interesting, complex characters, do not miss this. In fact, I will be go further and say that you should watch Michiko to Hatchin.
This series features some of the most deep and complex character portrayals I have ever seen in an anime. Be warned - the directors don't go to great lengths to explain characters' thoughts or motivations behind their actions and I see this is a huge plus. This ambiguity is what makes this story come alive and seem so believable - it is how we see…
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Anime that are set out of Japan whilst not as uncommon as many may think are still few and far between but what is even more rare is an anime that takes place in Latin America. Michiko to Hatchin is representative of everything that is uncommon but amazing about the anime industry: it has style, nice characters, a unique setting and a vast array of themes, and whilst at times it is harsh it never forgets to be light-hearted in its ingenuity.
Michiko to hatchin's story is rather unusually executed; my original impressions was that the series was episodic but upon completion that statement was a fairly inaccurate description, but in saying that I still find that each episode is 'episodic' in its own way. Each episode does contribute to the story being told, but interestingly enough they als…
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Since its release in 2008, Michiko to Hatchin seems to have somewhat flown under the radar of many anime fans. This is a real shame, because MtH is a great show.
The setting will draw you in right away for being really unique. It takes place in an unnamed pseudo-Brazilian country, complete with favelas, tropics, and an enormous desert (that last part isn't in Brazil). The setting is really well realized and feels like it could be an actual country in South America, but the fact that it isn't allows them much more artistic license with the setting.
The premise of the story is simple, you can read it up at the top of the page: Hana Morenos lives with an abusive foster family before escaped con Michiko Malandro shows up and saves her. Together they set off to find Hiroshi: Hana's father and…
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Michiko to Hatchin, taking place somewhere in an eccentric, sandy, and unpredictable South American setting closely resembling Brazil, follows Michiko Malandro, a sexy and aggressive convict on the run, and 10 year old Hana Morenos, a shy, pale, mild mannered young girl living under the wing of a cruel foster family which has made her life a constant struggle for as long as she can remember. In a meandering and heart pumping trek across various South American cities filled with adventure, tragedy, and bloodshed, the unlikely duo stick together led by one common goal; the hope of finding Hiroshi Morenos, the man who Michiko fell hopelessly in love with before being sent off to prison many years ago, and the father who Hana had the chance to meet. Along the way, the two deal with a wide vari…
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This show came out in October 2008……..and yet I just found out about it or know its existence 4-5 years later. I did a little research about the show and wonder a few things about it, such as it was made by Manglobe, the same production studio who brought another favorite anime of mine, Samurai Champloo, and also it was the first anime directed by a newcomer by the name of Sayo Yamamoto, who later on went to direct Lupin the Third: The Woman Called Fujiko Mine (which I heard good things about, although I don’t keep track on the franchise) and I can see it as a spiritual cousin to both Champloo & Cowboy Bebop with a Latin / Jazz flavor mixed in.
Hatchin is a girl raised by strict foster parents who has long given up her dreams of freedom. Michiko is a sexy criminal who escapes from a suppo…
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In a world plunged into an immoral wasteland, it is often difficult to find friends and comrades that you can believe in. The cold brutality of the situation may be that you simply can’t. But sometimes a slight glimmer of hope remains amid the tumult and chaos, that maybe perhaps you really do have a partner out there, a comrade that will stick with you and care for you to the very end.
The world depicted in “Michiko to Hatchin” is this wasteland, a setting fraught with greed and death amid the indigent and the impoverished. This is South America (Brazil), or rather a variation of it. From the gritty alleys, to the squalid shanties and the lush and viridescent landscapes, Manglobe doesn’t disappoint. The setting is not only a beauty to look at but is also something unique and rare that al…
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The story for this series is fantastic. What I seem to be noticing is that anime sort of has a niched appeal, which is okay. However, the problem is that those who are responsible for creating the anime are more responsible for putting in the stylistic elements in anime that anime fans enjoy than creating a piece of literature that can benefit humanity. This series, however, transcends that and truly is a piece of artwork that pays no loyalty to the traditional standards of what makes anime entertaining, but rather is loyal to getting the creator's message across in the most effective way possible. In this case his message is made quite well and movingly with this episodic story of a young girl and her hot, recently discovered biological mother search for the young girl's father.…
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In a small Latin American town, a young girl dreams to be freed from her abusive foster parents. Her wishes come true when an escaped convict leaps through the dinner room window on a teal motorbike and asks her to help her find her mysterious father. Together, they travel the distance to find a man they thought they knew while experiencing the barren but lively existence shared by their fellow countrymen.
It's been a few seasons since the last promising title in this genre popped up--and Michiko to Hatchin certainly lives up to expectations. With deep Latin American vibes and subtle storytelling, the series manages to pull the audience in for a look at several storylines loosely tied together through Michiko's (the vixen convict) past. While their search for Hatchin's father--Michiko's f…
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We often see in anime the same location, Japan or an alternate apocalyptic distant future setting. As a long time fan of anime I often ask myself: "When are we going to see the setting of a story, crossing the sea and reaching a different shore?" Well Michiko to Hatchin is the answer. This series delivers in a single episode more of what you can see in anime these days, imagine all 22 episodes? The breathtaking locations, landscapes and scenarios are perfect; you will actually be transported into this amazing country that has cultural traces from Brazil. I got to hand it to Sayo Yamamoto, this is her first directional debut, and what a job she has done, creating pure art. I am looking forward to see more of her work in the future. Studio Manglobe has done it again, form being highly involv…
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What would you get if you crossed Thelma & Louise with City of God? You may get complete drivel, or you may, if you're very lucky, get something like Michiko to Hatchin.
Manglobe, the production company (and the brains behind), Michiko to Hatchin, have really pushed the boat out with this anime. But then again, they're no strangers to success or quality, especially as they are the company responsible for Ergo Proxy and Samurai Champloo. The series was directed by Yamamoto Sayo and is effectively her first full time at the helm of a production, and whilst this may have been a gamble on the part of Manglobe, it's one that certainly paid off as Michiko to Hatchin has a certain "fresh" quality that I haven't seen in anime in a long time (not since Cowboy Bebop in fact).
The tale is about an…
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"Michiko e Hatchin" is a hybrid between Brazilian and Japanese culture that is best compared at first as a "Cinderella"/"Prisoner 701 Scorpion" mix, however the episodes that follow seem more like a Thelma and Louise story arch accept it's a mother daughter combo. "City of God" was also mentioned by another reviewer and it's hard not to compare the Braziling like gang violence that occurs throughout this series. These comparisons are really loose references though, considering Michiko and Hana's relationship became much more dynamic as the series progressed. The artwork is very vibrant and fun, and the music has a spicy Brazilian edge and keeps the tempo of this fast paced action drama melodically interesting.
Background Info:
Sayo Yamamoto's debut as a head director is full of promise.…
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