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"Akazukin Chacha", which was broadcast in Korea under the name of 'Red Hood Chacha' is a TV series that follows the following formula for a sometimes funny, but rather mediocre animation series:
1)The main protagonist is the girl Chacha, who, usually is a little girl wearing a red hood(Anazukin, of the title supposedly means this article of clothing in Japanese) who can transform into an attractively attired super heroine when the need arises(which is, in every single episode ) 2)She is the apprentice to a master of seemingly great talents. 3)She travels with 2 boys, also magic apprentices 4)An ultimate personifcation of evil seeks to deter this trio from achieving their goals - the banishment of said evil.
The series pan out the cliche ridden lessons of life in an animation style that aims to be cute but, however, once the main character transforms, our Chacha becomes a cross between a Valkyrie of nordic legends and a blond caucasian female of petite proportions.
The animation is most of the time, the above-average quality expected from Japanese animations. Now, mind you, average quality Japanese animations are a whole lot better drawn and directed than animations from other prominent TV animation-series producing nations such as Taiwan and Korea, so it will be fun to watch, but don't expect too much.
If you liked this series, that I guess you may also like the Sailor-moon series, SOS Nurse Lyrica(spelling?), and other similar animations featuring young females protagonists.
1)The main protagonist is the girl Chacha, who, usually is a little girl wearing a red hood(Anazukin, of the title supposedly means this article of clothing in Japanese) who can transform into an attractively attired super heroine when the need arises(which is, in every single episode ) 2)She is the apprentice to a master of seemingly great talents. 3)She travels with 2 boys, also magic apprentices 4)An ultimate personifcation of evil seeks to deter this trio from achieving their goals - the banishment of said evil.
The series pan out the cliche ridden lessons of life in an animation style that aims to be cute but, however, once the main character transforms, our Chacha becomes a cross between a Valkyrie of nordic legends and a blond caucasian female of petite proportions.
The animation is most of the time, the above-average quality expected from Japanese animations. Now, mind you, average quality Japanese animations are a whole lot better drawn and directed than animations from other prominent TV animation-series producing nations such as Taiwan and Korea, so it will be fun to watch, but don't expect too much.
If you liked this series, that I guess you may also like the Sailor-moon series, SOS Nurse Lyrica(spelling?), and other similar animations featuring young females protagonists.
"Fushigi no umi no Nadia", or "Nadia of the Strange Sea" is loosely based on Jules Verne's 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, however, I say 'loosely'. Anno Hideaki, who would later be recognized for his direction on 'Neo Genesis - Evangelion', directed this series in cooperation with NHK(Primary Japanese TV station), intended to be broadcast on TV.
The story centers on an intelligent(a nerd:), inventive boy named Jean(pronounced jAn-g) and a mysterious girl named Nadia. A close encounter with a trio of mercenaries led by a very attractive red-headed lady, Jean finds himself attracted to Nadia and a whole lot of adventures.
Of course, if you wanted to break down the series into recognizable formulas you could say: 1)The boy is nerdy but will stop at nothing to make the girl happy and rescue her, should the girl find herself in perilous situations 2)The girl kicks ass(and literally does too:) 3)The story is immensely complex 4)The action scenes are some of the most memorable in recent history, especially the detailed movements of machines left me breathless and in awe 5)Did I say the story is immensely complex?
Anno Hideaki, in later interviews, commented that the direction of the plot and character interactions for Nadia wasn't really what he wanted and he actually considers Nadia to be something of a failure.
Nadia was aimed at the primetime viewers of animation, namely, roughly anyone under the age of 14, I'd say. So, there are some dark overtones within the story that fans of Evangelion would easily identify with, however, the overall plot got 'serviced' to facilitate the wishes of NHK, so, I'd recommend this animation heartily to any one(even adults), however, with the intent of insuring future generations of literate human beings, how about guiding the kids to read the original '20,000 leagues under the sea' afterwards?
If you felt compelled to root for the bad guys in Nadia and loved their attire, and had previous experiences of warm and fuzzy feelings whenever you saw a red, double bladed light saber, why not watch 'Evangelion', a true master piece from the same Anno Hideaki, or perhaps 'Memories', an omnibus of animations that are best watched than explained.
If, on the other hand, you wanted a child just like Jean or wanted to build a time machine that sent you into the same era, I suggest 'Future Boy Conan' from the master of Japanese animation, Hayao Miyazaki.
The story centers on an intelligent(a nerd:), inventive boy named Jean(pronounced jAn-g) and a mysterious girl named Nadia. A close encounter with a trio of mercenaries led by a very attractive red-headed lady, Jean finds himself attracted to Nadia and a whole lot of adventures.
Of course, if you wanted to break down the series into recognizable formulas you could say: 1)The boy is nerdy but will stop at nothing to make the girl happy and rescue her, should the girl find herself in perilous situations 2)The girl kicks ass(and literally does too:) 3)The story is immensely complex 4)The action scenes are some of the most memorable in recent history, especially the detailed movements of machines left me breathless and in awe 5)Did I say the story is immensely complex?
Anno Hideaki, in later interviews, commented that the direction of the plot and character interactions for Nadia wasn't really what he wanted and he actually considers Nadia to be something of a failure.
Nadia was aimed at the primetime viewers of animation, namely, roughly anyone under the age of 14, I'd say. So, there are some dark overtones within the story that fans of Evangelion would easily identify with, however, the overall plot got 'serviced' to facilitate the wishes of NHK, so, I'd recommend this animation heartily to any one(even adults), however, with the intent of insuring future generations of literate human beings, how about guiding the kids to read the original '20,000 leagues under the sea' afterwards?
If you felt compelled to root for the bad guys in Nadia and loved their attire, and had previous experiences of warm and fuzzy feelings whenever you saw a red, double bladed light saber, why not watch 'Evangelion', a true master piece from the same Anno Hideaki, or perhaps 'Memories', an omnibus of animations that are best watched than explained.
If, on the other hand, you wanted a child just like Jean or wanted to build a time machine that sent you into the same era, I suggest 'Future Boy Conan' from the master of Japanese animation, Hayao Miyazaki.
Osamu Dezaki was one of the most prominent Japanese animationist, recognized for a visual style that aims to give the viewers a sense of 'static movement'.
Considered to be one of his best works, "The Rose of Versailles" features a young heroine, Oscar, seeking to find her role in a world that falls apart around her in the most violent way possible - the French Revolution. She commands a battery of soldiers, protecting the King of France and his wife, with the help of her faithful attache.
This series doesn't focus on her alone, as backstabbing politics that occur inside the confines of the Versailles give the viewers compelling reasons to watch. Without wanting to give away anything, I advise anyone wishing to see this series that Osamu Dezaki represented a phase in the history of Japanese animation in which his works reflected the social psyche of a tumultuous Japan before its meteoric rise in the 80's.
Even with a female lead, it's best that kids under the age of 12 understand first what the French Revolution was like.
If you liked this series, perhaps you may find other works of Osamu Dezaki also appealing, such as the boxing series 'Hurricane Joe' and 'Treasure Island'.
Considered to be one of his best works, "The Rose of Versailles" features a young heroine, Oscar, seeking to find her role in a world that falls apart around her in the most violent way possible - the French Revolution. She commands a battery of soldiers, protecting the King of France and his wife, with the help of her faithful attache.
This series doesn't focus on her alone, as backstabbing politics that occur inside the confines of the Versailles give the viewers compelling reasons to watch. Without wanting to give away anything, I advise anyone wishing to see this series that Osamu Dezaki represented a phase in the history of Japanese animation in which his works reflected the social psyche of a tumultuous Japan before its meteoric rise in the 80's.
Even with a female lead, it's best that kids under the age of 12 understand first what the French Revolution was like.
If you liked this series, perhaps you may find other works of Osamu Dezaki also appealing, such as the boxing series 'Hurricane Joe' and 'Treasure Island'.