While it’s somewhat interesting that I might actually decide to take a look at the other episodes, I doubt I’d take the time to put in a detailed blog post about it. The first episode, anyway.

It does have an interesting environment premise, namely the abandoned city of Kyoto, so called to be “After the Great Fall”. But some parts were totally over-the-top, namely the cherubic glow-effect on Mayuki in a couple scenes, as well as the eyecatch pictures (A pair of creepy teddies and a school uniform swimsuit? Errr… Sounds like something straight out of 4chan.)

Also, the ED was decent.

…Was there an OP? I didn’t really notice for sure. =/

1. Gyakuten Saiban - Court Begins Blue Note Scale
2. Naruhodou Ryuuichi - Objection!
3. Great Edo’s Warrior Tonosaman
4. Gyakuten Saiban 2 - Court Begins Blue Note Scale
5. Mitsurugi Reiji - Great Revival
6. Shibakuzou Toranosuke - Swinging Zenitora
7. Gyakuten Saiban 3 - Court Begins Blue Note Scale
8. Godot - Fragrance of Dark Coffee
9. Yomigaeru Gyakuten - End
10. Minuki’s Theme - Child of Magic

This is certainly an interesting remix album in the sense that it’s jazz. Most of the time, popular game music is remixed into techno or orchetral forms. In the case of Gyakuten Saiban (Phoenix Wright), those albums exist as well. Before I diverge more than I usually do, here’s the review coming right at ya.

It’s refreshing to hear this kind of remix. Most of the recognizable character and court themes are here. The songs are very heavy on saxophone, trumpet, piano, and double bass. If I wasn’t familiar with this music, it could probably pass in a real lounge without a second thought. I think all of the songs are good, but the best one is Godot’s theme which was already a jazzy piece to begin with. Now you didn’t hear this from me, but you can obtain the album here.

Rating: I know jazz isn’t for everyone but give it a try. You just might like it. It’s a very well done compilation. 8/10

I’ve got quite a few tests looming in the distance that need to be taken care of. That means my next few overviews and in-depth anime synopses may be a bit late. I’ll give you another filler post or two in the meantime.

First anime post, and it’s full of pics, too. Knock yourselves out.

Edit: Now comes with mouse-over captions!

OP: “Prism” by Ikeda Ayako

A pretty good song for this particular show, if I’ll say so myself. It starts off with a mysterious feel, with a direct change into a more melancholically happy, somewhat hopeful tune. The visuals themselves are fairly simple, yet give us a great feel about how the world is supposed to be like, from the main characters literally grasping at shadows and shots of their school life. I don’t really get why they decided to end the OP with shots of the characters climbing stairs though, but there’s probably some sort of significance to that bit later.

Episode One:

“According to rumours among the other kids, many cases of pets going missing have been occurring in Daikoku City recently.”

Title: “The Kid With Glasses.”

Train rides. Best way to start off an episode ever.

Well, anyway, we’re introduced to our main protagonist, Yuko Okonogi, and her ever boisterous little sister, Kyoko, observing a fog phenomenon in the town. They’ve just moved into Daikoku City, and we’re given a first-hand impression of the exact nature world when Kyoko drops a bag on their cyberdog Densuke, and the bag just drops right through. Densuke isn’t too thrilled about this, though, and he jolts away, his textures still flickering from the bag falling on him.

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