Review of Katanagatari

Katanagatari Katanagatari is an adventure anime with some action and touches of comedy. This would be rated PG-13 for the blood spill. I recommend if you don't like the pace of the first two episodes I suggest you watch something else because it might be to slow for you. Story: 9.5/10 First episode got me interested in the plot and after that the rest of the episodes tend to keep me interested. The plot is quite simple but it works. They introduce the main characters and after that it's an opponent for each episode. In the episodes of fighting the opponents it represents one month in which theydevelop the opponents background of the main character. It ended very well, the last episode surprised me then left me satisfied until the very last moment. (Hint: Watch the whole episode through just don't cut it off when you see credits.) My only complaint is the second episode and they were trying to explain to give some background and it was quite boring. Other than that they used the time to their advantage. I also liked the pace. I don't have to have action all the time and I like dialogue when executed right.

Art:
10/10
Since the artwork is so different it puts the story in a different view. At first I thought the artwork was odd but it got me interested into watching it.This anime utilizes very bold and rich colors. I love the textures, the lines and the backgrounds. It looks quite simple (the character designs) but it's complex(the background and it's details) at the same time because of all the different textures used.

Sound:
9.5/10
There are no horrible voice actors with too soft voices or creepy deep voices for females. I enjoyed the narration as well that gave it a different feel to the story. I love the background music. Along with the art and story the background music sets the anime to be really enjoyable. The beginning and end song was okay for me considering how much I liked the artwork and story. I felt it could have been better. There are very few animes that get me interested in their theme songs so I'm not going to count Katanagatari theme songs too hard against it just because I wouldn't buy the soundtrack,lol.

Character:
10/10
All the characters that are introduced are utilized in the story. I also liked how the opponents that Yasuri Shichika fought were developed in their own episode as well. You see the main character grow as well which is a treat.

Enjoyment:
9/10
I was really turned off by the second episode and that chunk of dialogue that I felt was a waste. They could have found better ways to lay it out but I enjoyed it nonetheless. I looked forward to it every month and finished it so that says something for itself.

Overall: 9/10
I would give it a 9/10 being the least. I really enjoyed this anime and I would watch again. I would recommend this anime to someone who likes action but can handle a story at a moderate place not filled with slapstick comedy when there is no fighting.