Review of Black Rock Shooter

This is a spoiler free review: This is one of the most visually appealing anime I have ever seen. It is a very artistic show that rivals the Monogatari series. Brilliant pastel colors and varying shades of scenery are portrayed throughout and the entire show is rich with symbolism. The different "worlds" have their own color and personality and set the stage well for the theme of this show. You'll also not find a more awesome-looking set of characters than the 5 main alter egos. The theme of this show is a young middle school girl and multiple others who attend school, live out the drama intheir lives, and heal from said drama. Meanwhile in a dreamworld of sorts, their alter egos do battle in a symbolic reflection of the drama in the real world. The show is focused on pain and suffering, pure brutal battle, dreams, symbolism and art, and endurance.

The cosplay possibilities are remarkable and I've seen pictures of many excellent reproductions. The outfits and weaponry are quite excellent and the violence is top notch. The girls of the series are very attractive and are among some of my favorite characters.

If you like artistic animes with teenage drama and grinding, bashing, slamming, shooting battle as well as mystery and symbolism, this is the show for you. The show has minimal romance and is not a romance anime by any means but definitely one of friendship. This show also has a pretty excellent and addictive opening song that is somewhat reminiscent of the vocaloid-style singing.

Categories: Art, symbolism, mystery, mech, action, battle, pain and suffering, friendship.