Review of Katanagatari

Honestly? Katanagatari is a beautiful show. Because the show was done in hour-long increments, it truly allows the storyline to be flushed out successfully. The art is a little different from what one might have become accustomed to in 'mainstream' anime, in that it looks vibrant, and daresay whimsical, but it absolutely gorgeous. Every moment of animation in Katanagatari is brilliantly drawn and fluid. The soundtrack, composed by Iwasaki Taku (Soul Eater, Gurren Lagann) is matched to the actions in wonderful form, and his work is as excellent as ever. The pacing is fun, with a good balance of humor, drama, and tragedy. From beginning toend, the journey featuring the two main characters is something enjoyable. The art may be a hurdle, to begin with, but the show is definitely worth your while! Let's also not forget that this is brought to you by Nisio Isin, author of Bakemonogatari and Medaka Box, and while this piece certainly isn't as ridiculous as either of those, it's a brilliant display of his work in animated form.