Lost Memories of one Good Anime

by Samara Fae on 10:29 PM

07 Ghost, another anticipated anime for Spring 2009 which just started this month had made me pledge to continue to watch out for the new episodes that should come.

The setting of the story reminded me of Code Geass, and as well as the art which made me think that this might be one of CLAMP's new works. Turned out I was wrong, for this manga adaptation was created by Yuki Amemiya and Yukino Ichihara and character designed by Maki Fuuji.

The first episode triggered my curiousity eventually. I was looking forward for something dark or intriguing within the anime that'll surely keep me puzzled. I haven't read the plot synopsis so I totally had nary an idea what the anime is all about.

As the episode progresses, I couldn't help but think about Code Geass and notice the similarities of both. With their setting almost the same, military and a touch of monarchy, it kept my mind also busy contemplating whether the plot would also end up the same. Two friends-turn-out enemies by the inevitability of their positions.


I couldn't still guess by the way the first episode went. I am quite hopeful that the two friends wouldn't have to draw at each others swords eventually after they are separated. And also, that is, if any of them uses swords. They somehow had this unique magical power that has encryptions which circle around them, of a typical electric field. The circling codes made their powers unique. It's a first seeing that kind of power, in my case.



It impressed me, that my intuition did not coincide with what is to happen in the story. The main character had lost his memory ever since he went into the military academy. He was a sklave (slave) but he had managed to get into the academy by reasons I don't know yet. He was favored and also, he seems intelligent and talented with the arts. He had vivid dreams which he couldn't understand. There was just this necklace which gave the clue as to the meaning of his dream
.

I tell you, better watch this anime so you'll understand why this student
is showing *porn* to the whole class.
Don't worry, this anime is neat~

It surprised me, that he did remember about his forgotten past when he saw the necklace again. His father was murdered by the Ayanami, the man that seemed to be a high-ranking official, or might be, he's the President or King of their empire. With Teito's dream, I then guessed that he might be of royalty. His father must be the King. Which then ties up to what Ayanami's role is.

This fantasy shounen/shoujo anime will be rooted with revenge, as well.

The whole set of characters was flooded with bishounen. I'm pretty sure the otakus were heavily nosebleeding for the span of Episode 1. It quite disappointed me and made me fear that this could fall to those overrated animes which don't even make sense. Vampire Knight for example, no offense fans, but I just can't seem to find the depth within the plot after I watched the whole of 1st and 2nd season.

But then again, this might just be like Code Geass, full of beautiful boys -- and packed with an intense plot. I do hope it's not Yaoi. But if it's as tolerable as Kyou Kara Maouh, then, I wouldn't mind. Surely, this is a new anime to look forward to.


Synopsis: Set in a gothic fantasy world, this is the story of Teito Klein, an orphaned slave who became the top military academy student. However, an unexpected turn of events left him pursued by the forces of the Barsburg Empire. Now an escaping convict, Teito’s sheltered by the church and it’s law of sanctuary. Here, he discovered many mysteries surrounding himself, the church, and the Empire itself. The fact that he might be connected to a dethroned king and the mystical stone of god, ‘The Eye of Mikhael’ made him the target of the empire more than ever. Fortunately the church is under the mythical 7 Ghost protection. But who are the Ghosts really. Will Teito be free from the military’s clutch, And what of his said mission to uncover the history. And who is the military’s Chief-of-Staff Ayanami exactly. Teito’s future seems to have spiraled into an unexpectedly perilous path. (from: ANN)



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5 Response to 'Lost Memories of one Good Anime'
  1. Anonymous
    http://eye-screams.blogspot.com/2009/04/lost-memories-of-one-good-anime.html?showComment=1240645440000#c2310982320615482606'> April 25, 2009 at 3:44 PM

    i haven't watched 'code geass' yet and i'm quite interested in watching it.. i might as well watch 'the seven ghost'..

    nice preview by the way..

     

  2. Samara Fae
    http://eye-screams.blogspot.com/2009/04/lost-memories-of-one-good-anime.html?showComment=1240647300000#c8805769864717811440'> April 25, 2009 at 4:15 PM

    Yeah~ you'd better watch it too. I say, Code Geass is one great anime next to death note. so you shouldn't miss it. Next to the List is Black Butler and Hell Girl. Goodluck :D

     

  3. richard chua
    http://eye-screams.blogspot.com/2009/04/lost-memories-of-one-good-anime.html?showComment=1241103060000#c3282685914767846098'> April 30, 2009 at 10:51 PM

    as i began to watch the anime. I can feel a part of final fantasy in it. the songs, the plot, and the story. The anime have a twist in it. kind of PABITIN effect. :))

     

  4. Samara Fae
    http://eye-screams.blogspot.com/2009/04/lost-memories-of-one-good-anime.html?showComment=1241185560000#c7560848031337799198'> May 1, 2009 at 9:46 PM

    @Richard: I can see you're an anime enthusiast too. I like animes with deep plot too. If you liked Death Note, I also recommend you Code Geass and Kuroshitsuji. The pace of the plot gets you hooked and then gives those 'pabitin' effect too.

    I also recommend you one site where you could catalog all your anime and manga reads. Just so you won't Get lost. :) MyAnimeList

     

  5. Limferdi
    http://eye-screams.blogspot.com/2009/04/lost-memories-of-one-good-anime.html?showComment=1263898163885#c785193068133606583'> January 19, 2010 at 6:49 PM

    This one seems to be good, and you're right, it looks like Code Geas

     

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