Daphne in the Brilliant Blue

Drizzt★ 9

Daphne in the Brilliant Blue is really a hidden treasure amongst anime. This series was a pure enjoyment, from beginning to end. So on to the review... Story! Like the title suggests everything in this anime revolves around the sea. In (not so) distant future people are living in mega-hi-tech cities that resurfaced from the ocean floor when Earth recuperated from pollution and could once more sustain life on the surface. In one of this cities live our main protagonist Maia Mizuki who has a case of amnesia and as story unfolds begins a quest for discovering her past. She and her female friends trough seriesof adventures finally come to the conclusion of the main plot which also as of near everything in the series has to do with the sea. It's not by any means revolutionary plot but it grows on you and is spiced with great humor and funny situations like those deja vu gags that always make you smile! Characters! Main characters are females, the part of the organisation called "The Nereids" (nymphs of the sea from Greek mythology-name suits them well indeed) which are somewhat rather stereotypical in characterization but all for the better! E. g. Maia is a sweet and nice girl next door type who doesn't really enjoy bullets flying over hear, on the other hand Gloria is that Revy type: shoot first and ask questions later type and also case of pathological materialist... It is that different characters of our female heroines and their contrasts that produce those great comedy moments and plot twists! Maybe it's overdone sometimes but it's never like that it becomes a nuisance! Art! I could easily call it an eye candy! Everything is done very well with fluid animations and what's easily a "trademark" of the series are beautiful paysages: palms, vast skylines, cities, sunsets and of course brilliant sea and its depths! It gives that nice Seychelles/Balearic touch to it! I must make notice of outfits that our heroins wear which are rather hmmm "provocative" showing curves and are in my opinion to please more a male audience:) Also there are nice little details throughout the series which sometimes serve as a tribute. Gloria is e. g. wielding a PSG1 sniper rifle and a SOCOM gun which is tribute to MGS I believe-really nice to see those and other well implemented remarks and details! And in the end the whole title of the series is symbolical and has connection to the plot (meaning of Daphne). Music/Sound! Koh Otani! Need I say more! Those who are acquainted and love his work shouldn't miss this one! Beautiful soundtrack all round with truly excellent main theme! This has my highest recommendations! Conclusion/Enjoyment! Daphne in the Brilliant blue was a great show! Beautiful presentation, funny moments, emotive and climatic ending, nice details, exceptional music score... It's a shame, I could say, that this one is still not uncovered by many because it has has to offer so much! ps: There are two Bonus episodes which are hilarious and if you liked the series be sure not to miss them also! Thank you for reading!

warniefn★ 9

If there ever was a case of not judging a book by its cover, it would be this anmie. what looks on the outside as just a mere "fan service ' T@A with guns affair" in truth something much more substantial and meaningful.There is a depth to this anmie ,( you wouldn't normally associate with this type of anmie and) that makes for a satisfying watch both intellectually and emotionally as well. Story- Quite well developed , with many twists and turns and comingto a proper conclusion.I also love how the side characters would pop up later in a place or time , that was consistent with the plot. The sign of really well organized and thoughtful writing. Art- OK let me start of by saying , I like ecchi and fan service( a lot) as much as any guy , but I think they went slightly over board there , with the uniforms.That's only a minor complaint on an otherwise pretty impressive art work. The cites were well designed as were the vessels.the scenery was also great. Sound. just heard the subbed version but it was spot on as were all the sound effects. characters-- I cant give spoilers , but if could ,I would wax lyrically in trenchant detail how each character is developed and expounded upon.How the layers are stripped and what we though was just a 2d character , really have more depth and background , that we thought. Its very easy to pass them off as the ditz , clumsy girl , silent killer type but this anmie shows that all is not as it seems, which by anmies end , makes you look at them in a different light.I would be very surprised if you didn't have any empathy for our heroine/s by the end of episode 24 Enjoyment- 100% yes. lots of action , pretty girls , decent story , twists and turns , humor , slap stick and otherwise as well.A few teary eyed moments too slight spoiler - I personally loved that episode with Yu and the baby , which reminded me of Washu Hakubi in Tenchi Muyo. same feeling .Both quite touching in their own ways. The title will make sense by the anmies end.