Movie REVIEW: Kamen Rider x Kamen Rider Gaim & Wiz.Toybox REVIEW: 66 Action Kamen Riders Wave 2.Anime REVIEW: Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi.Movie REVIEW: Shin Kamen Rider: Prologue.There are moments when the art shift feels unnecessary, but then not sticking to one style is exactly what Abenobashi is remembered for. ![]() In general it isn't anything outstanding, but the shifts between styles complement the genre shifts nicely. On the animation side of things, Madhouse do an excellent job of keeping things in line with Gainax's erratic sense of humour. While the other residents of Abenobashi aren't really developed at all (even Arumi's grandfather just feels 'there' and he's part of the main story), they're colourful enough to keep you entertained and excited to see just how they'll turn out in the next world. Sasshi may be on the receiving end of Arumi's blows on a regular basis - but you really do feel for the kid that he's losing his only friend. Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi (TV Series 2002 ) - Movies, TV, Celebs, and more. Meanwhile Arumi is almost the complete opposite of Sasshi in personality, but isn't beyond her own bouts of stupidity and naivety. Sasshi may be perverted, childish and rather stupid, but as far as Arumi goes his heart is in the right place and never once do you question their friendship even when they argue. The two work incredibly well together, backing up each other's strengths/flaws and feeling believable as best friends. The true highlight though is a full-blown Evangelion-style episode preview, complete with signature music.īut as much as Gainax want their audience to take an interest in Abe no Seimei, Sasshi and Arumi are the stars of the show and this is for good reason. Mune Mune bears a rather striking resemblance to Gurren Lagann's Yoko (complete with what's blatantly a prototype Boota in one episode), and the design for Evangelion's Asuka even pops up elsewhere. Gainax aficionados will also notice a fair few self-references and potential nods to the studio's later years. From Bruce Lee and Back to the Future all the way up to Super Saiyans and Snake Plissken, the writers really go out of their way to show off as much of their nerd cred as possible. ![]() Anime newcomers may be left scratching their heads at some of the references and homages Abenobashi throws at them, but rest assured there'll be something in here for you. With almost every episode showcasing a brand new world with its own tropes to be exploited, very few areas of nerdom are left untouched as the show blitzes its way through the likes of swords and sorcery, science fiction, detective noir, dating sims and more. Parody is the name of the game when it comes to Abenobashi and in true Gainax style no half measures are taken with it.
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