Review of She, The Ultimate Weapon
Wow after seeing so many blogs out there writing that this is one of the most depressing anime of all times I gave it a shot. However after finishing all 13 episode the thing in my mind is not despeair nor sadness. Its a question; "why!". Really I wonder why did they produce this anime. This is not filled with action , Its not solely drama, ıts not discussing war only, love is just a sub topic eventhough tried to be the main one. This anime is different, nothing cliche but nothing brand new at the same time. Its just weird.Only thing that leads you to watch all eps despite of bad drawings is good harmony of ALL affairs! Its clever and stupid at the same time. Its just unique. That light novel image at the beginning of first episode vanishes quickly at the end of it and leaves you with an interesting near apocalyptic love struggle. Struggle of loving a weapon.
The story takes place in an unknown future while an unexplained international(!) war goes on. Its like giving a glimpse to the cont of series; important thing that they want us to look is not the how things come this way. The things we would do if it has become like this. We dont see many flashbacks during the series which also ignores the future. Its about accepting your reality. On this issue series is succesful because we dont see disaffirming little brats around.
Relations seems realistic however exaggerated time to time. Nudity or love affairs are giving taste to the series unlike many other anime. They are appropriately put in to the series. Giving an unexpected storyline which also attracts you.
It has no deep thoughts in it or analytic analysis but its not that light at the same time. More childish as you expect from highschool students. For example giving too much meaning to love. But they also see that its not the only thing out there. Struggle is not about love and duty but about love and acceptance of what you love.
Lastly the drawing are bad. Really bad actually. Chise's design is fine but others lack. Scenes and backgrounds are drawn poorly. But watchable.
So ıts an interesting sci-fi_ love_war anime. Its not too naive about live and has good discussions in it. Has tragic deaths and suicides in it, (it didnt effect me but) many people found that sad so beware (maybe its the thing you want). Its not an action anime so you wont see awesome battle scenes and deep thought battle fields. It deserves to be tried at least so give it a shot.