AlterGenesis-X
08-06-2005, 12:25 AM
Title: Marmalade Boy
Genre: Romance/Humor
Company: Toei Animation
Format: 76 Episodes
Related: Marmalade Boy: The Movie (Prequel)
Vintage: 1994-03-13 to 1995-09-03
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"I LOVE Marmalade!"
Miki Koshikawa is a normal 16 year-old girl, until one day her parents decide to get…divorced, with a catch. They’re planning to switch spouses with another couple. Miki who is against the outrageous idea finds out that she will be living with 4 parents and a handsome young boy, named Yuu Matsuura, who just happens to be the son of the other couple. While living under the same household…what sort of attractions will occur? – Summary by AlterGenesis-X
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Grade: 72%
Pros:
+ Fantastic Cast of Characters
+ Has good humor
+ Fascinating Relationships
Cons:
- Overused Themes
- Predictable at times
- Unlikable Lead Character
- A season too long
This one was quite the adventure. It took me a significant amount of time to complete this anime and for the most part I was fairly pleased. Spanning 76 Episodes, Marmalade Boy is your standard high school romance, with a twist. Our two main characters have two parents who switch spouses that force them to live together. This alone was an interesting concept.
There are many other strengths in this anime. For one is the wonderful cast in Marmalade Boy. Almost each and every one of the characters is memorable and have marvelous, fleshed out personalities. The cast is truly what makes Marmalade Boy special. Of course, with great characters, come the intricate relationships. Sprinkle the great character interaction, with an icing of great characters and a dash of humor; you’ve got yourself the recipe for success.
Although, as the series progressed the story seemed to run out of fuel, as Marmalade Boy is clearly a season too long, as the same themes keep bring revived…only with different characters. The “I love you, you have a lover” theme is played out so much, it’s almost ridiculous. This sort of repetitiveness also leads to another flaw, Marmalade Boy’s occasional predictability. If you pay enough attention, you can basically build the conclusion for yourself and find that you were mostly correct, if not completely correct...which is not a good thing. The last season could’ve easily been written out and still have left a strong anime behind.
Nevertheless, Marmalade Boy is a good entry in the Romantic Humor category. With it’s exceptional cast of characters, it’ll be sure to catch your attention, just don’t be surprised if you figure out the ending before you even watch it.
- Copyright AlterGenesis-X 2005
Cannot be used in any form without the consent of AlterGenesis-X.
Genre: Romance/Humor
Company: Toei Animation
Format: 76 Episodes
Related: Marmalade Boy: The Movie (Prequel)
Vintage: 1994-03-13 to 1995-09-03
http://photobucket.com/albums/v230/AlterGenesis-X/th_ss-08.jpg
"I LOVE Marmalade!"
Miki Koshikawa is a normal 16 year-old girl, until one day her parents decide to get…divorced, with a catch. They’re planning to switch spouses with another couple. Miki who is against the outrageous idea finds out that she will be living with 4 parents and a handsome young boy, named Yuu Matsuura, who just happens to be the son of the other couple. While living under the same household…what sort of attractions will occur? – Summary by AlterGenesis-X
http://photobucket.com/albums/v230/AlterGenesis-X/th_ss-01.jpg
Grade: 72%
Pros:
+ Fantastic Cast of Characters
+ Has good humor
+ Fascinating Relationships
Cons:
- Overused Themes
- Predictable at times
- Unlikable Lead Character
- A season too long
This one was quite the adventure. It took me a significant amount of time to complete this anime and for the most part I was fairly pleased. Spanning 76 Episodes, Marmalade Boy is your standard high school romance, with a twist. Our two main characters have two parents who switch spouses that force them to live together. This alone was an interesting concept.
There are many other strengths in this anime. For one is the wonderful cast in Marmalade Boy. Almost each and every one of the characters is memorable and have marvelous, fleshed out personalities. The cast is truly what makes Marmalade Boy special. Of course, with great characters, come the intricate relationships. Sprinkle the great character interaction, with an icing of great characters and a dash of humor; you’ve got yourself the recipe for success.
Although, as the series progressed the story seemed to run out of fuel, as Marmalade Boy is clearly a season too long, as the same themes keep bring revived…only with different characters. The “I love you, you have a lover” theme is played out so much, it’s almost ridiculous. This sort of repetitiveness also leads to another flaw, Marmalade Boy’s occasional predictability. If you pay enough attention, you can basically build the conclusion for yourself and find that you were mostly correct, if not completely correct...which is not a good thing. The last season could’ve easily been written out and still have left a strong anime behind.
Nevertheless, Marmalade Boy is a good entry in the Romantic Humor category. With it’s exceptional cast of characters, it’ll be sure to catch your attention, just don’t be surprised if you figure out the ending before you even watch it.
- Copyright AlterGenesis-X 2005
Cannot be used in any form without the consent of AlterGenesis-X.