First Impression Kinda Thing: Machine Doll wa Kizutsukanai (Ep1-Ep3)

Once again we are back with another installment of my First Impressions. Today, will be the last of my tri-combo of Winter 2013 Anime. 



Synopsis:

During the early 20th century, along with technological advancements, scientists were able to develop sophisticated magic. The combination of science and sorcery was Makinot, circuits made from spells that were put into objects to bring them to life and even gain a personality. It was developed as a military weapon and has now spread throughout the world.

Akabane Raishin is now attending the Royal Academy to become the best in the world. Accompanied by the lovely teenage girl Yaya, who is actually Raishin’s puppet weapon, he plans on rocketing to the top of the class. However, his test scores come nearly dead last although his combat skills and determination are second to none. Raishin has to compete with the deadliest of classmates if he wants to come out as the king.

(Source: myanimelist.net: Moetron)

Plot:

• The plot doesn't seem to be too difficult at all. A teenager is trying to become the best in world. He's seeking out an enemy that scarred him for life. The only way to do this, is to fight through many other enemies in order to finally get his revenge. So, far this plot line, with all the clichés, is coming true. The plot will probably be split into a monster-of-the-week style show. Also, there isn't really too much original when it comes to the puppets, so the show won't be winning any points here. What's interesting here isn't the puppets, but Raishin's puppet, Yaya. I'll explain this sexual woman later in the Characters section.

Overall: The plot doesn't seem to be too original of different, but you shouldn't fix anything that isn't broke, I guess.
Score: 6.5-8

Animation:

• The animation of this series is very good, but I'm not too sure about the brightness. The animation is good; the motions are smooth; the characters are well defined. My only problem is the brightness. The colours are actually very solid and diverse, it's just that the whole show is kind of bright. It's as if the brightness on a computer is turned up pretty high; sometimes it's hard to see some things and the colours aren't as expressed.

Overall: As with many new anime, the new standard is a well animated, with fluent action scenes. The only problem is that the brightness, takes a little a away, from an otherwise very solid animation job.
Score:7-8.5

Sound:

• As with my other "First Impressions", Sound is usually the section that suffers the most. There just isn't enough time for the show to express what it wants. So, I will just focus on the opening and ending.
• The opening is actually very cool. The animation with all the gears, is really good. The song itself is also very well done and fits the show pretty well. The action and characters are highlighted, and we really know what's going on. As for the ending...
• It's very good and I even like it more than the opening, but, really? IT's a very upbeat and crazy, wacky style of song. Though, it's very catchy and I like it a whole lot, it really doesn't fit the show. The good news is that the show can still recover. If the show turns out to be more character oriented it could still fit. It will  have to focus on a sort of harem-romcom-esque plot, that molds into the story. Personally, I don't think this is possible, due to the length of just 12-episodes. Though, I have a feeling it may be extended to next season. Anyways, I still highly enjoy the ending and whether it fits or not is a question for another day.

Overall: Excellent opening and ending.
Score: 7.5-9

Characters:

• The main character, Raishin, is just you're average male lead. He's courageous, tenacious, and want's revenge on a bad guy, who did him wrong. 
• Next. Charlotte isn't really that interesting of a character either. She is the typical tsundere character that likes Raishin, but is too scared to admit it. 
• Next. Yaya is a Raishin-obsessed-brat, that wants nothing but to do it with him. Wait, what? Yes, Yaya is a really weird character. I don't know what she is supposed to be, but I feel like she's supposed to be the cute-fanservice that attracts regular anime fans to drool and want more. Seriously, though every chance she gets, she tries to get it on with Raishin. Honestly, some of the parts can get pretty revealing. I guess that's why it is rated as an ecchi. I just don't know what to think. Anyways, if anybody else does watch it, I would love to here their opinion about her. Her sexuality is like so extreme at every turn. Anyways, that's it for the more main characters so far.
• Character design, like always falls into this category. I think that the designs are actually very well done. They all have a certain feel to them that is just really good. One weird thing that has to do with the brightness, is that sometimes the character's mouths look really small or sometimes non-existent. This makes the person's face look really big and really weird. Anyways, the character design was well done.

Overall: So far the characters aren't too complicated or too original, but they are definitely decent. Also I'm currently not sure how I like Yaya. I will give my final thoughts at the time of the review for the show.
Score: 6-9

Enjoyment:

• This show can only be watched and tolerated if the viewer can withstand arduous amounts of fanservice and Yaya. If you can look past these parts, or if you enjoy these parts, you will find an enjoyable show with some very nice action. The action scenes are very well animated and everything about the show is fun to watch. I feel that this show will be an above average action, ecchi series that should be watched be everyone who is into this genre. 

Overall: Once again a high enjoyable series.
Score: 7.5-9

Conclusion: 
The show doesn't do anything bad. The only issue I can see is the brightness can potentially be annoying, but that could just be me. The show has a lot of average/standard showings, but a lot of the show is also very well. I hoping, that this show continues to next season, because so far  I don't think it'll finish. Cheers, to another 9 (8) episodes of Unbreakable Machine Doll.


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