Nobunaga Concerto

Gabu-sama★ 10

As said by many already, this anime was the hidden gem of the season. While, as it seems, the art style was a big reason for many to not watch it, I found it quite fresh and that was certainly one of the biggest selling points for me. In fact, I only started watching this anime because of how the cover seemed out of place amongst so many animes looking the same. That being enough deviation from the main subject, the take on the storytelling is brilliant - no cliches, no harems, no love triangles, it's all about Oda Nobunaga and his quest to unite allof Japan. The sound is absolutely amazing too (listening to the ED as I write this), making you cry at times - from sadness and happiness alike. Character development is subtle yet clear, you might even end up cheering for the once-disgusting guy. As I said already, the animation is exquisite, with even the minimal details being paid attention to. Unlike what I've seen in other reviews, I enjoyed the season finale the most. It's really emotional and a reflection of all the changes every character went through. In conclusion, it's something I can easily recommend to anyone, because I know anyone anywhere can enjoy it.

Arsone★ 9

-This review is free from spoilers- It is truly an underrated anime this year even though the story were told impressively and was written amazingly. The art, yes, it was the very reason of why people including me wanted to just drop the series or even delete it from our anime list. Anyhow, i gave it a try and i'm very glad to the core of my heart that i've decided to watch the anime. Okay, enough talking and let's go to the point on why you need to watch this anime! Story - 10 I can see that many people was so bored of this Nobunaga stuffbut please, make this exceptional. Yes, the synopsis speaks the truth but don't bother about it because i know you guys might gonna think that it was rather cliched when the fact that this is about time slip but just no, ignore it. Nevertheless, it shows no plot holes even though it skips some minor thing that happens throughout the Japanese history but meh. The ending though, might left you unsatisfied and wanted more, you'll see what i meant if you watch it. Anyway, the flow of the story is just really amazing. Art - 7 Guys, don't be mistake that it is not the animation that is poor, rather the character designs. Yeah, the character seemed stiff at certain angles and it might be the only flaw that appears in the whole series but else, how the background were drawn is simply beautiful but i won't say it was drawn with details. They colored everything in the anime harmonically that leaves you in awe for awhile. To put it simply, the character designs are just fair while the background is outstanding. Sound - 9 I have no trouble with the soundtrack as it really suit the best for the series. The soundtrack really manage to pull the mood really well to the point where i wanted to just cry at a certain event. Unfortunately, there's no opening for the anime and fortunately, the ending is so epic that you would want to repeat it over and over again. And little did we know that the narrator is the famous Oguri Shun from Crow Zero drama. As for the voice acting, well, it's great how all of the voice actress put their all for the series especially Saburo's, i don't know you guys but i have a feeling that it's the same voice actress as the blue haired french dude in TG... Character - 9 I find that all the character were loveable and some are carefree like Saburo and her sister, Oichi. Well, that is if you exclude a certain someone but other than that, nope, i really find it hard to hate the character throughout the series. There's not really much of character development for Saburo but at least he has the charm to make people don't care about it and of course it works on me too. There's not much character development in here because anyone who learned Japanese history will surely know what is what. So i have no complain for the characters. Enjoyment - 10 I don't know what the director do but miraculously they never did bored me, the series that is. Every single scene are worth watching because it is so, so, so amazing. I have mixed feelings and emotion watching it. Some episodes are carefree and some are serious and again, they never ever did bore the hell out of me and i really did enjoyed watching every episode of it. The series may lack of actions but that won't be an obstacle. All of it worth all the praises. Overall - 9 I so wanna put the whole score as 10 but if i were to reconsider it, the art, as i said was the only flaw of this series and for i who really is picky about art (character designs) can only say that, well, it's a so-so. But eventually, you'll get use to its arts and you won't see it as a bother anymore. So, to sum it all, watch and you'll enjoy it unmistakeably,undoubtedly and certainly. Actually this is my first review and i do appreciate that you've took your time to read it. I recommend this series to all and i hope that someday this series will get more attention because it should.