Review of Katanagatari
When you take a glance at this anime, you're met by unconventional artwork off the bat, as it's the conventional that pretty much headlines anime these days, thus unusual is something some people may be attracted to or repelled by; if you're of the latter - reconcider. Story... Katanagatari is an action adventure anime that spans across a certian period of time whilst maintaining a fast pace. We are met with a streetwise, serious yet not-too-competent female who is soon joined on her quest by a fairly clueless male who has a lot to learn. The two form an unconventional relationship and set off on the female leads quest- encountering new friends and opponents along the way.
Art...
Quite creative - the character design isn't consistant; some characters are a lot more human looking then others, yet only slightly, which somehow works.
The scenery is very pleasant; in brightness and in darkness, there is always plenty of detail within the strong colours which always stand out.
Characters...
Unusual characters in comparrison to many other anime characters, especially compared to those who are ususally appointed the 'lead' - we have a male who doesn't play butmonkey dispite being genuien 'clueless' and a strong willed female lead who isn't a high level tsundere or moe; these characters have something to say, as do the minors we encounter during the series.
If you're familiar with this authors; 'monogatari series's, then you may recognise a some of the authors approach to wit threw the headlining characters, such as mocking anime cliche's.
Enjoyment...
I really enjoyed this. I have watched many upon many anime's and frankly, it can be hard to find something that really qualifies as different, yet this is one of those that could entertain an anime veteran - someone who has watched a lot of anime will pick up on the blatent use of cliche's that otherwise, may or may not annoy people, aswell as the regular breaking of conventions many anime's would avoid doing in order to keep the audience happy.
Overall...
A must see, especially for all of you who feel you have pretty much seen it all.