Audience reviews
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fastghosthunter
(warning:This is going to be one of the most unstructured reviews I have made but just wanted to post something so bare with me.)
Zegapain is a 2006 anime made by Sunrise, brainchild of the infamous Hajime Yatate, a pseudonymn for a collection of Sunrise creative staff. Zegapain is a mecha, that was ahead of its time but behind at the same time. All art, especially media reflects the period of time it was made while also remaining wholly unique. When I think of the 2000's, this was the rise of the slice-of-life genre with works like Haruhi, Aria, Azumanga Daioh, and various other, non plot heavy anime coming out around this time. Zegapain was pretty much a commercial and critical flop largely because it did not fit into those existing trends and I think that was largely it. The production…
Read at the sourceStefan_Stefanov
This show is unfortunately very average.
It was not easy to watch all 26 episodes.
There could be mild spoilers below by way of inferring from the context of my review, but nothing will be revealed/spoiled directly in the text below.
Interesting plot, mysterious mysteries. When all is revealed in the end, it makes perfect sense, there are no plot holes that I could find in the plot itself. If you have experienced a lot sci-fi works however, you are likely to guess very early on what is actually happening.
This can be either good or bad, depending on viewer perspective - things are foreshadowed in a good way, I guess, but for me it was very obvious what was actually happening a few episodes before the reveal (it happens in episode 6).
I'm not sure if I liked or disliked that I was able to…
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Zegapain is definitely a hidden gem. If you enjoyed The Matrix then I believe this anime can offer you an experience as deep if not deeper than that trilogy, personally I'm leaning towards Zegapain.
The episodes do a great job of plunging you from slice-of-life happiness into despair, and every single episode has unpredictable plot twists that will push the symbolic knife deeper into your heart, inch by inch. Usually, I don't appreciate how nihilism is portrayed in anime and manga, but Zegapain portrayed hopelessness beautifully and dealt with it in the only proper way it could've been dealt with in the context of the world of this anime: not through fancy theories and flowery words, but through the protection of the person loved by the protagonist. Sometimes simple works best. In the opp…
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Zegapain stands the test of time as an anime that leaves an indelible mark long after the screen fades. Even a decade after watching it, memories of this masterpiece continue to evoke goosebumps, solidifying its place among the must-watch anime of a lifetime.
At its core, Zegapain isn't just a series; it's an experience that transcends the realms of mere entertainment. Its thought-provoking and poignant narrative resonates deeply, weaving a storyline that's as beautiful as it is captivating. The perfect balance between tension, character development, and a meticulously crafted plot contributes to its allure.
This anime possesses an enchanting quality to provoke introspection and linger in the mind. Its ability to stir emotions and leave a lasting impression makes it more than just a view…
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Anime like Zegapain proves there should be a dedicated Critically approved section for preserving anime. Evangelion bought a revolution which was followed by plethora of original anime that had incredible ideas but not as good as direction or cinematography or execution. Sadly, most of them will be forgotten with time. I myself had forgotten about it. I downloaded the anime after watching a "Anime Everyday" recommendation video or was it Digibro? Well both of those channels are dead anyways. So, it was basically from my pretentious elitist phase of 2017/18. I plan on catching upto all these shows that are downloaded on my old harddrive. An anime like Zegapain deserves atleast some level of recognition. It might not be on the level of something like Evangelion or Gurren Lagann but it is a s…
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Note: I find it impossible to review the show without some spoilers, but I think there’s nothing here to ruin the experience, I still leave a fair warning here.
Zegapain is one of those series that I’m glad they exist and keep thinking that I should’ve watched sooner, I only found out about it more than a decade after it came out, and only watched it almost 15 years after it aired. But it’s because I never heard about it before that, it didn’t even have the luck to become more known some years after it ran like Shinsekai Yori, I still rarely read or hear someone mentioning it.
It is not hard to see why, the show was clearly a side project in 2006, when Sunrise had their hands full with Code Geass and Gintama at the same time (and perhaps a Gundam project, cause, you know, they never stop…
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Wow is the beginning of this show terrible. I considered dropping this show so many times for the first ten episodes. The only thing that kept me going was all of the great reviews about this show. After sticking it out, it did get significantly better.
At first it appears to be just a dumb mecha/high school anime, but it dives into deep questions of reality and perception. The concept is honestly pretty cool after you get into it.
I gave this anime a six mostly because of the concepts and ideas. The deployment of them was so-so. This mixed with the slow beginning almost made me give this show a five. The action is also pretty lame. I wouldn't say not to watch it, but I would never give it as a recommendation. I don't ever plan on watching it again.
Read at the sourceGonomon
Zegapain, namely how do you waste a grand potential the anime.
It's one of those shows that you will not be really liking, but watch until the end wishing that it will get better and you will see something that will make you amazed. Well in this case you will be only mildly amazed since even if story is really good the way its told just sucks.
Story: 3/10
In a Science fiction show/anime/novel/etc. i really value if the things can really happen in the world and if they have any value over fantasy because if they do not it wont be a science fiction for me its genre will be fantasy for me and i don't really like fantasy since i m into more realistic stuff. Well i am glad to say this anime is really realistic in terms of its scientific things. And the main point i watch this anime was becaus…
Read at the sourceChouEritto
Zegapain is a mecha series created by Sunrise that aired around the time of it's financial success Code Geass. It just shows the priorities of the target audience when the series relying on random plot twists with no semblance of logic is the one the masses love and hype up as a masterpiece, whilst the one with actually interesting ideas is otherwise ignored.
On the subject of popularity, this series becoming niche is surprising given how it's content could appeal to a specific but large audience. The story of Zegapain can be most easily described as the first Matrix film with mechas, that alone should be enough to hook someone. However, it can be seen why this premise isn't quite enough. The interesting ideas the series has are made to hide behind the blandness of a good deal of the stor…
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There are thousands of anime and movies dedicated to the philosophical questioning of reality and most famous in them are Ghost in the Shell and Matrix, those two are the ones who bought this genre into the mainstream and made it popular. Zegapain follows the same principle as them and yet it is more appealing in the philosophical and storytelling sense. In its core, Zegapain is a philosophical anime.
Pacing is what sells the show for me, it is much more practical storytelling than exposition which is spread throughout the series runtime. Story structure Zegapain is like a philosophical lesson, never in its entire runtime, we know everything about the world. The World slowly reveals itself through questioning by the main character and answers following an action or an enlightenment. This…
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Zegapain is a strange show to watch and a stranger one to recommend. The delicate opening ballad, the goofy mecha action, the character designs which are not only derivative but swing between plain and tacky, the disappointing backgrounds which are especially frustrating in a show which frequently attempts to set mood and even communicate information via landscapes and the weather, the generic bits of fanservice amid truly compelling dramatic scenes... To be perfectly honest, it's a bit of a mess. Luckily, said mess is greater than the sum of its parts, and it has something that a lot of prettier, sleeker shows don't: a story strong enough to draw you in, and if you have any interest at all in concepts such as artificial intelligence, transhumanism, and the ghost in the machine, to make yo…
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English review made by French speaker !
Zegapain. It's really hard for me to describe this anime. I will try to make my review by criteria :
Stroy:
The story talk about a group of young poeple, who is battling against "evil" robot. We don't know what are these robots. I can't say much without spoiling. It's, in fact, a cliché mecha story. All of it is very predictable, and all the characters and the death too. It's really sad. The ending is good, but not really awesome in it's utilisation. But why did I put an 8 to the story ? Because of it's philosophy and it's universe. Zegapain, even if it has a really annoying shonen universe (hero caracter always yelling...), it has a beautifull, unique and captivating philosophy about why are we human, want to leave. The question are really intere…
Read at the sourceMekronid
Romeo and Juliet IN SPACE!!!
But seriously, that's what it is. Expect a lot of heart-wrenching twists and unexpected subplots.
Story: 10/10
The story is excellent and lacks any obvious plot holes. More importantly, the anime studio actually saw it through to the end, which means the ending is proper and finished. None of that "Come back next season!" crap. We get a real resolution with a few thematically unimportant questions left unanswered. Perfect for a sequel if they decide to make one.
What really impressed me was the anime's lack of attempts to "make sense" of the use of quantum physics. Aptly quoted at one point: "What's that magic circle-looking thing?" "It's a quantum barrier, and it might as well BE magic." This is a novel use of real concepts which keeps the story in the fore…
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Warning this review may contain spoilers.
First impressions, so zegapain when I first heard about this show I was kind of hesitate to check it out because it looked really boring.
But eventually my interest got the the best of the me and I decide to check it out.
Story, 7/10
So the story of zegapain starts off with are Main character kyo who is a highschool student and wants to try and keep the swimming club that he enjoys still going so it doesn't close down because he the only member at this time.
One day while on his way to the pool as usual. He comes across a mysterious girl named misaki.
who after he tries to talk to her and try's to invite her to the swimming club she disappears in mid air leaving are main character mind fucked as all hell.
And to make a long story short. Missaki…
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An anime filled with a mysterious feel to it and a neverending feeling of sadness. Those are the words i use when thinking about this anime and why is that well now i will tell.
So why do i feel that a sadness filled anime is great well because of it more of less i feel like it. The story is well made in my opinion getting a step away from much of the mainstream but also introducing a new consept to the entire anime world. What is real what is fake what are we might be something even those who watch this anime think about as they start delving into the story and if thats so then its great. The opening and ending to the anime is also something i dont think i can get enough of due to how it captures much of the anime in it. Well it should i guess considering all but the music just couldnt…
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Zegapain is a show that contains all the elements of a show that should have met massive critical and commercial success both inside and outside of Japan. The latter is true, but the former isn't, which comes as a surprise of sorts if someone has actually finished the show. The show is complex, philosophical, very tightly written and has an amazing setting which is fleshed out in a spectacular amount of detail and has a lot of depth.
And yet, this show stands as one of the most underrated anime series of all time. This is in part to the show's seemingly weak beginning where a lot of elements that the show has are foreshadowed but never directly told to the audience, which leaves viewers with the misleading impression that it's just another generic mech anime and that the characters are si…
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Giant robot anime where the only really bad part is the giant robots. First five episodes couldn't hook a worm. If you watch episode 6 and 7 and still don't care, then this isn't for you.
Overview:
Hard not to spoil anything, What can I tell you that isn't a lie?
I'll say the English voice actors thought they were doing an Animatrix series until episode six. You can hear the boredom in their voices go away at that point.
I'll tell you the robots and the organization wielding them are fighting a pointless war. A lot of Sogoru's struggle is to find a point and not get drawn in by the desire for revenge or simply to protect those he loves. I call him cyber-Buddha sometimes.
Premise:
Guy, Sogoru Kyo, is high school student. Girl appears in his apartment. Takes him to the future where gian…
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Zegapain is a not so well-known sci-fi mecha show that is sci-fi first and mecha second. So if you're looking for some bombastic action-oriented anime and just want to see cool looking robots blowing each other up then steer clear, Zegapain isn't for you. However, if you're looking for a heavy sci-fi show strong in thought-provoking themes and a complex story and narrative then continue reading and maybe I can convince you to watch this.
Jumping into the first episode Zegapain seems like a generic Mecha show with high-school flavor but that's exactly what the show wants you to think as everything isn't as it seems. Our protagonist, Kyo, is living his normal life and starts noticing some weird occurrences and through a course of events finds himself piloting a robot and in an alternate gam…
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In the early stages of the series, it is extremely easy to dismiss it as not only derivative with how the main character is dumped in the pilot seat of a mecha without any preparation or warning, but also grotty with the off-coloured, sparsely detailed visuals. However, deception is a major theme in the story and as the plot unfolds at a confidently steady pace, it truly becomes a staggering quest for survival for a human race that was at a crossroads with their evolution. (And the artwork is arguably justified. I’m sure from watching the series it’ll eventually make sense that it could be down to ‘system limitations’.)
The series is actually rather elegant in its delivery: The focus is kept firmly on the protagonists’ earnest defiance for free will. This is signified by the notably small…
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I started this series without really expecting anything and I was completely taken off guard. The first few episodes are a little confusing, but not enough to deter you from continuing, in fact it's the opposite. I had to know what was going on. The story is about a kid, Kyou, who realizes things aren't what they seem to be in his world. He then follows a beautiful girl, Shizuno, to another world where the earth is seemingly destroyed and the leftover's of mankind fight against some alien race with mech's called Zega's. There is some good love story throughout this anime, and that's usually a staple for me. Along with that though, the character development between even friends is entertaining to say the least. Along with a crazy sci fi story-line that is unique and colorful, and art that i…
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