Audience reviews
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ghostofboredom
I loved it. Beautiful worldbuilding, art, sound and a solid bittersweet story with meaningful characters. It does feel cut short in some points and there are some minor flaws execution wise, otherwise I would rate this a 10 because what defines a “Masterpiece” in the end other than subjective taste and opinion anyway? The tale of them seeking humanity and solace is a very sad but timeless and hopeful one and it is executed in a simple, beautiful way. This mini series doesn’t try to be something it could never be, it just is what it is: A solid work of art, which makes it already stand out to me in the neverending sea of meaningless, target-audience pandering slop.
Read at the sourceKaterineR
“Vampire in the Garden” is an extremely emotional anime that tells a tragic but hopeful story of two people’s search for a peaceful world. This anime has a strong relationship between these two main characters and their desire to sacrifice everything for a world of peace. The tragic ending of this anime, where Fine dies in the end, is very sad but also hopeful. Seeing Momo stand up to her mother and do her own thing was a strong scene, showing that Fine’s dream would live on through her.
“Vampire in the Garden” is a very sad but emotional story, but it is also very meaningful. It is a very powerful story of the desire for peace in a world filled with hatred and war.
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A short series composing of five episode, taking place is a post apocalyptic, frigid cold environment it is surely an interesting plotline in a freezing area, where vampires, their vampirism is implemented in a rabid, uncontrollable, but superpower of fighting spirit which transforms them. The main goal of our main characters... was to reach a place out of warfare, because the setting and plotline takes place in an eternal war... For the survival of humanity
If there is any fanservice... It is the near/esquey-yuriness of the relation developed between our main characters fine and momo and it is mainly the fan service of the imagination but how their relation develops in stunning to the 2 main warring factions in this anime which are vampires and humans being and this a common trope of set…
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This is one of those series that I hope someday will get remade with a much bigger budget. You can see that all the right ingredients are there, it's just unfortunately undercooked. A la Wolf's Rain, it's a heartfelt story about hope in a world that seems all but hopeless, and about the enduring power of love and art. The world is full of tantalizing ideas, and the characters are relatable and likable in all the best ways. The design gorgeous and makes the most of an obviously thin animation budget. What it lacks is time to really explore the plot and the nuances in its own narrative. You see characters doing and feeling things, but you only get hints as to why and how. There's a whole world that begs to be explored but 5 episodes just wasn't enough. The idea of vampires as the stewards of…
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Vampire in the garden - the garden of eden where everyone happily coexist together. i overall enjoyed this small series for it's entire 5 episode run. Artwork : 9/10 the visuals were great from the design of the characters to the use of shadowing in the snowy world, in particular were the designs of viines castle, very well done giving it that gothic vampire aesthetic contrasting with the industrialized human civilization fighting to keep survive. Characters : 8/10 The bond that momo and viine shared was beautiful and sad at the same time, they looked out for eachother each hoping to find the place where they could live in peace together away from the threat that the two waring races posed. the supporting cast wasn't much to right home about, only two having a glimpse of a backstory but ex…
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My opinion on Vampire in the Garden:
Man, what can I say about this anime? The animation is excellent, the dubbing in my language is also very good, and I even like some of the characters. But without a doubt, what really hooked me was the relationship between the two protagonists — intense, tragic, agonizing. Actually, that's the best word to describe the anime: anguish. From beginning to end, it's a weight on your chest that never lifts.
When the anime came out, I saw people saying they could make a sequel focusing on other characters, but honestly? After that ending, all the appeal was gone. Any desire to watch anything related to it just died right there.
In the end, it was the relationship between the two that carried the whole work on its back. Without them, all that's left is a pre…
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i'd say i'm a very emotional person, and watching such a tragic yet beautiful take on the classic forbidden love troupe done so amazingly... i found myself sobbing at the end honestly. this series would be a 10/10 but i did find the animation and cgi to be a little choppy at time which would make more serious/ sad/ action packed scenes come off and a little goofy at times lol. for a 5 episode mini series, i would 100% recommend it to anyone looking for a beautiful story, well written characters, a wonderful soundtrack, and a deeply tragic love story. flippin epic 8)
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A beautiful sad story that's well worth watching. It has heart felt emotional moments, action, and a little bit of world building. It's also a bit of a tear-jerker. At five episodes, the series is quite brief, and very easy to binge.
Some have compared it to a long movie, honestly it reminds me of an OVA. Each episode tells a relatively self-contained story that fluidly bridges into the next one. A lot of the reviews criticize the series for being short, which I think is actually one of its strengths. The series quickly makes you invested in the characters, particularly the leads Momo and Fine. Their struggles and relationship are the core of the story the show is trying to tell, and I think it does a good job of organically fleshing out both over its runtime. If it was significantly long…
Read at the sourceKiunax3
Vampire in the Garden is an absolute gem of an anime that has captured my heart with its enchanting tale of love, courage, and unity. From the very first episode, I was hooked by the captivating story of Fine, the sweet vampire girl, and Momo, the brave human girl, who defy the odds to protect and love each other in a world on the brink of war.
What sets this anime apart is the genuine and heartfelt connection between Fine and Momo. Their love is beautifully portrayed and is the driving force behind their quest to find a haven where vampires and humans can coexist in harmony. It's a message of hope and unity that resonates deeply.
The animation and art style are nothing short of breathtaking. The character designs are expressive, and the landscapes are richly detailed, adding to the over…
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I don't write a lot of reviews but I was randomly scrolling through Netflix animes to see what to watch and I watched the little trailer/clip of the show and I was actually intrigued enough to watch which doesn't really happen often. I didn't double check or anything but it's fairly obvious it was done by the same animators who made Boruto which also turned me onto it to be fair.
When I originally looked at the reviews before watching it to see what I was getting into, I was a little nervous because of all the mixed reviews. In reality, this is way better than a lot of things in the similar genre that I've seen. I enjoy it for the short 5 episode story that it is, and I feel like others are looking over that. Vampire in the Garden reminds me a LOT of the anime No. 6 which has a slightly h…
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Have you ever seen a story involving star crossed lovers? Vampires? An authoritarian regime? If so, you can skip this, because it was likely executed far better there. A bowl of oatmeal has more personality than this show. The production value is fine, the backgrounds are nice, but I can't bear to give it a 4 because for me I might still recommend a 4 to someone if it's in their wheelhouse. But this show has nothing, its the most formulaic waste of time that make your 2D waifu look like a three dimensional character. There's hardly anything else to insult because so little actually happens, a girl and a vampire run around for a bit, and the world makes no sense except as set dressing.
This is more of a vent than a review, spare yourself the trouble and find something else to watch.
Read at the sourceKing_Dedede
While there are some decent upsides to this miniseries, it's ultimately brought down by core issues.
First, the positive. The art in the show is very beautiful! While it's all winter-themed, I never got tired of looking at the snowy mountains and landscapes, nor the bright lights of civilization contrasting with the cold, stormy night. The music is also a treat to listen to! Both the soulful, melancholy tunes and the jovial European-inspired ones are quite enchanting to the ears! The world itself is quite unique and interesting as well. It had a lot of potential that was, unfortunately, not quite met.
The story and writing itself is sadly the weak point of this work. There were engaging concepts that could've been explored, but never came to be. The pacing is also a mess. Everything happ…
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Reviewer’s Rating: 7,5
Spoiler-free review
The series follows a pair of outcasts: a human and a vampire. The couple resides in a version of Earth where most of humanity is forced to live in a fortress. It is evident from the first few minutes that humans have been engaged in a decades-long conflict with the vampire race, which surpasses them both in strength and numbers. If it weren't for the use of a large spotlight in the center of the human fortress, and those that surround it, that center would have been destroyed years ago.
The war has led humans to prohibit all their "noisy" culture (music, movies, etc.) because "vampires have superior hearing," and therefore a hidden fear of music, especially, arises. Humanity is a closed, cold, and repressed society whose main goal is survival.
I…
Read at the sourceViolet-Eien
I did my skincare and yet I couldn't help but cry. This is sad yet beautiful. Depressing, even. Fine x Momo.
Yes, this is such a very unique concept about vampire and humans. The artstyle is both dull and beautiful which make it suitable for the story. I'm a person who believes that everything has a reason so every story that I know, read and watch is perfect in an imperfect way. The feelings it brought me were intensely realistic, I wept and sobbed and evn punched the bed several times because I could relate the most by the ending. That was unexpected. I'm still sad actually. I love this.
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Up to episode 2 and half of episode 3 this was a solid 7. Xanthe's and Larissa's voice acting was out of this world, easily on par with the japanese cast. It may have even been an 8 had there not been so many plot holes.
But after that the whole thing fell apart. They kept using the same plot gimmicks to pull at your emotions, and when Fine's about to die by the 5th time it gets old real fast. So that's why this wound up as a 4.
I'll rewatch up to episode 3 to get the bond between them, but other than that don't watch past episode 3.
Read at the sourceKNOTMENOT
Just finished this one, and It is been a while for something to give me such mixed feelings. I want to call it great, it had all the themes you'd need for it, it even had fine music and art. But it was executed quite poorly storywise and it feels fake. Sure, all anime is "fake" as in fiction, but this had unbelievable characters and no internal consistency. Each character is like "I m max and i only shout NO" one dimensional af.
The only character that ends up anywhere close to believable is side character that is|| your average cool guy with katana||
I'd recommend it for it is short watch (less than 2 hours) but gosh
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GAWD IM i recommend this of course, like you sometimes don't know where the characters are but ITS an amazing show honestly if you're into some vampire battle stuff with two women main charecters
JUST WATCH IT VERY NICE VAMPIRE SAD STORY WITH 2 LOVING ppl
I wasnt trying to predict anything i just sat and enjoyed it, so i have no idea if you should watch it iffff you're the type to just nitpick it.
i liked the main female characters, no battling love interests. Purely sci fi fun, doesn't bait you into thinking they're gonna kiss or start something, they're so platonic and loving, it really gets you on their side and actually is realistic with how she acted in the beginning of them meeting so i liked that too, you'll see.
Read at the sourceSgtSalamander
Vampire in the Garden is a solid anime, featuring a synthesis of horror and drama, and some incredible surface-level worldbuilding. To begin with the story, the premise is ironclad; A world where Mankind is on the verge of extinction due to the advent of vampires, and the Humans have built a soviet-style megastructure in an attempt to keep them at bay. The story itself which uses this foundation to build upon is actually pretty standard, and while it's still quite enjoyable it's mostly carried by aesthetic pull, and due to the rather typical nature of the story arc the chances of a rewatch are low, but even then wouldn't be because of the story. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, as it is indeed an enjoyable watch regardless, just not very remarkable in terms of its story. The strengths o…
Read at the sourceKingEthanXIV
Vampire in the Garden is a very OK anime to say the least.
In a post apocalyptic world of vampires, humanity has resorted to surviving by any means necessary in the form of violence and warring against the vampires. Of course, however, there are going to be certain humans and vampires who don't conform to the common beliefs of their respective factions. Our protagonist Momo just so happens to be one of these certain humans, and so decides to run away with a vampire named Fine to find a human-vampire paradise.
Story: It's nothing to write home about. The concept has been done time and time against whether it's about vampires or demons or between humans (Romeo and Juliet, etc.) Not to say it's necessarily bad, it's just not unique in this day and age.
Art: Very good. Wit Studio once again…
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I really liked it, except for the lack of character development and the rushed feeling. I think despite the lack of time to develop characters they were good enough where it made up for it a little. It's a shame because I feel like if it had gotten even just 10 episodes instead of 5 they could have been really really good, the music, animation, sound design, and artwork were all very good, the story did a good job conveying emotion and even without proper character development I was still pretty invested. Just wish there would have been more meat to it. It's definitely worth a watch.
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