Audience reviews
11 · Sample from the first available page, separate from the total number of ratings.
SgtSalamander
There's something about certain stories that manage to capture the true essence of a good adventure, and the ways in which that adventure reflects life more broadly. There are so many stories about journeys of all types, from the grand to the mundane, but there are far fewer which really reflect all of its aspects, like the quiet freedom of a warm breezy day, or the unexpected reunion with an old friend, or even the simple sense of purpose that comes with moving from one side of a long road to the other, even if you have no particular goal in mind. Guided by the Wind: Tsukikage Ran is one such story which fully appreciates the true nature of a good adventure, and gives that adventure room to breathe and develop in ways which feel whimsical, exciting, centering, and directly impactful. The…
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Recommendation: A samurai adventure slice of life series. Enjoyable if you like period pieces set in feudal Japan, but otherwise skippable.
Positives:
+ The wandering samurai structure lends itself well to the episodic format. There is no overarching story, and each episode is self contained, so it can even be watched out of order after episode 1 with no loss of comprehension.
+ Grounded in a way that anime usually isn't. There are no pink haired lolis with magical swords or anything of the sort here, it's relatively realistic and restrained.
+ Artwork, music, costuming and character design are all very evocative of the setting and time period. It makes it feel like you're there. The OP is excellent and fits well thematically too.
+ Ran is a really fun character and makes for a great…
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It was a good show more or less, but it had so much more potential that wasn't realized. No backstory on where Ran came from, no real underlying message or conflict either. It's like an unfinished version of Samurai Champloo when it comes to wandering, penniless ronin and chance encounters while walking across the countryside.
Then again, the lack of blood and more adult themes in this show probably indicates it wasn't meant for a mature audience and so the sophistication of the plot likely wasn't a priority.
The art, sound, and character development all felt like it came straight of Rurouni Kenshin given the time it was made, so it's at least pretty decent. I'd only watch it when I have nothing else to watch though.
Read at the sourceSesshomaru
風まかせ月影蘭 - Kazemakase Tsukikage Ran is a light-hearted samurai series in the style of a Jidai-geki, whose main objective, besides the depiction of a beautiful historical setting, is entertainment. The comedy is refreshingly simple or better, not exaggerated and therefore convincing. A series that, despite its low popularity, is worth a sneak peek.
Story: simple, but on the other hand it doesn't try to be more than it actually is (7/10)
The simple main story revolves around the two main characters Ran and Meow, their random encounter and how a really good friendship develops through the shared adventures. One could argue that a day by day slice of life plot is not the most exciting, aside the missing of originality as well an sophisticated storytelling. Even though this isn't entirely wrong…
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I've heard Kazemakase Tsukikage Ran described as "fluff", and I'd say that's accurate. It's a very light-hearted, relaxing anime, despite being about martial arts and action. Kazemakase is the kind of thing I'd put on while I fold some laundry or something. That being said, Kazemakase Tsukikage Ran has no illusions about what it is and it does it very well. It doesn't try to be anything more and doesn't need to be.
One thing that stood out for me was Ran's character. If you watch a lot of anime, you might have noticed that a lot of series really seem to struggle with realistic female characters. Ran, I felt, is believable. She's got more than one side to her personality, but isn't so convoluted or simple that she's unbelievable as a character. She's probably my favorite female character…
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Perhaps it's because I grew up during a time when the formulaic western was popular, but half hour stand alone episodes of our heroines going into a town and (in most episodes) doing something to put things right, appeal to me.
When so many anime have an opening pop theme this opens with a more traditional sounding enka. It may be the only anime where I never skipped the opening song.
Some of the fight scenes were done quite well, being moderately realistic sword work. (Save for the lack of blood and, as seen in the opening scenes, the common trope of bad guys lining up to be killed, rather than attacking two or three at a time.) The characters were likable, though sometimes Ran reminds me of an Eastwood in the Man with No Name films, if he suddenly become like a little boy when offere…
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YOU WILL NEVER GET BORD WATCHING THIS ANIME,WISHED THERE WHERE MORE EPISODES OR ANOTHER SEASON OR A REMAKE BUT WITH THE SAME MUSIC STYLE,SAME AWESOME ENGLISH DUB ACTORS OMG THEY WHERE TERRIFIC,brought the characters to life and portrayed there personalities and emotions correctly and had the comic timing perfectly"you haven't watch this anime yet then it is "UTTERLY INEXCUSABLE" what kind of a ignoramus are you????"sorry that was the character RAN talking not me :3 to say the truth this anime is very special to me and very close to my heart after all this was one of those animes that got me in to anime loving and become a devoted fan of it.its like i grew up with this anime.this is what i felt...so it was the year 2005 (i was 15 years old)that i watched anime for the first time and it was…
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Tsukikage Ran is about a female samurai and her fellow female martial artist travelling companion in pre-industrial era Japan (Edo period? I'm terrible with the exact dates of these period pieces). It's a very goofy take on the genre, with everyone acting all cartoony and pulling exaggerated facial expressions and cartoon dust clouds, and the animation plays it suitably free and loose during those areas. However when a fight is going down, suddenly the animation takes this huge jump in quality and every punch and jump and sword swing is meticulously detailed, which makes these scenes far more exhilarating and exciting than the goofy set ups should really allow them to be. I have a sneaking suspicion that they animated the same moves for each fight, but I like the illusion so I never bother…
Read at the sourceRasco
This anime Aired in the year 2000 So its a little old, people tend to watch airing anime thats understandable, As I was relaxing I Stumbled and found this anime, Being a Huge samurai Fan I knew that i was Going to Enjoy Kazemakase Tsukikage Ran...
Kazemakase Tsukikage Ran is More a Comedy relief I found myself laughing.
Ok so the Characters are sooo freakin Hilarious Ran the Main character has some habits that i find amusing( as you start watching the anime you'll know what i mean) Hint: SAKE!!!!
Just so you know i Thought Ran was A guy just like some random characters in the anime.
There is a Huge thing that you should Know, Do not watch this anime for its story line. The Whole series Episodes are very random and some dont even connect.Maybe one or two episode but theres only like 13 e…
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Leaving life to the wind perfectly describes Kazemakase Tsukikage Ran. The series follows the traveling swordswoman, Ran, and her partner Meow (or more likely, Miao) as they move from town to town, stumbling upon troubles and fortunes at the whims of fate and coincidence.
Story & Characters:
There isn't a semblance of a central plot, it's not particularly dramatic and its episodes are a bit formulaic. Perhaps it is this simple, and gentle approach to story telling which forgoes the dramatic and melodramatic that makes this series so easy to enjoy. It's safe; you know what to expect, and no pretentious philosophy lessons or painful corny moments pop up to ruin the action-comedy in its simplest form. Of course the trade off is that the episodes become quite predictable, but the characters a…
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As years pass, things change. So do anime. Once, most anime series that people watched were lighthearted series that for the most part concentrated on the fun. Now, many series are trying their hardest to be ambitious and be the next big thing. It is no way a bad thing, and from it spawns many wonderful titles, but sometimes one can get tired of it all.
So people look for things that are just plain fun to watch, like those Jackie-Chan movies. Kazemakase Tsukikage Ran delivers just that, in its short glory.
--Grade: 7, + 1 extra point for great characters and enjoyment: 8--
The show greets its viewers with a traditional Japanese styled song, instead of what the viewers usually expect. Even the presentation of the opening is a reminiscence of old Japanese TV series, and it goes together w…
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