Tsundere for Tsukihime?
This purchase is no coincidence. Bought 2 days after Zyl put up my ancient review of Tsukihime, I'm certain my good comrade-in-anime revived something more insidious than just a forgotten relic of the past. Flooded by memories of the bishoujos of Tsukihime (especially the meido-twins), I found myself drawn to the R3 boxset in my favourite DVD store this afternoon, despite having seen the item countless times. It is right to say that Kohaku and Hisui compelled me.
Marathoning the series that evening, I was surprised how much I enjoy an second seating. Casting aside issue of untapped potential of the epic Tsukihime legend, I was able to immerse into the bare-bones Arcueid tale so lovingly crafted by J.C.Staff. Viewing the series as a tragic tale about love lost and found expanded my appreciation of the anime. In addition, the art direction, animation quality and music are top notched for a 2003 production. This could have helped by the excellent quality of the R3 DVDs. The 2003 production looked a lot cleaner and more crisp and my recent haul of Funimation DVDs - Soukou no Strain and SHUFFLE! Not sure if it's the ep-to-disc ratio. After all my 12 ep Tsukihime was encoded on 6 discs while Funimation's SHUFFLE!'s 24 eps came packed in 4 discs.
While I still stand by my review, it needs to be said that every word is only true in light of the source material. So, it surprises me greatly to claim now Shingetsutan Tsukihime CAN be enjoyed as a standalone entity, separated from the game source - if we only took time to appreciate the other aspects of the production besides the lean tale. But of course, a Tsukihime anime focusing on the 'Far side of the moon' would still be a dream come true since I have new-found love for Akiha. Oh how blessed is the household of Tohno with worthy bishoujos!
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April 25th, 2009 - 13:04
the anime was not as good as the game story wise but it had its points. The highlight was of course Shiki on a date with all the girls in the amusement park :p
However Satchan was simply not sad enough.
April 27th, 2009 - 03:28
YOU AND ZYL.
GO PLAY TSUKIHIME NOW.
AS IN. RIGHT. NOW.
April 27th, 2009 - 15:22
“So, it surprises me greatly to claim now Shingetsutan Tsukihime CAN be enjoyed as a standalone entity, separated from the game source”
I’ve believed this from the get go. Course it helps that I watched the anime before I played the game. What I’m surprised at is how many people don’t watch the anime as a standalone piece, because comparing it to the game hurts it as it will always be in the source’s shadow that way.
April 28th, 2009 - 18:25
May 9th, 2009 - 23:51
Xellos-_^: I actually supported Sat-chan during my first sitting. I always thought ‘humans’ should have their advantages since they lose in every other department. The amusement cat-fight was one of the most sophisticated I’ve seen in harem series.
Vin-nii : And that is one of the beauty of Tsukihime, that haunting, dark ambience that permeates even the haremesque amusement episode.
DrmChsr0 : Am waiting for the PS3 version ala FF7.
TheBigN : It’s interesting how I, who champions viewing anime as a separate entity from its source, should have a double standard for Tsukihime. I blame my love for the Tsukihime bishoujos for obscuring my beliefs XD
Zyl: Ah… that’s what’ missing for Tsukihime.. a worthy loli chara….,
May 11th, 2009 - 09:21
While Tsukihime was a bit rough, it had a great atmosphere and dramatic focus.
The director went on to handle Asatte no Houkou and much of Shigofumi, and you can see the same strengths in those shows.
May 14th, 2009 - 08:27
Ahhh thanks for connecting the dots there. I haven’t seen Shigofumi but LURRVE Asatte no Houkou. The director is then not only superb but also versatile at crafting atmosphere. After all AnH and Tsukihime have both excellent but opposing tones on the ambience spectrum.
April 29th, 2009 - 20:24
No, I thought even that episode was very depressing to watch. The anime is covered with that kinda gloomy atmosphere from episode 1 till the very end.
What they should do is animate Kagetsu Tohya