Comments on: Ga-Rei -Zero-: my favorite anime of 2008 so far

By: jenova

jenova — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:16:47 +0000

I was looking around for Ga Rei Zero’s reviews to see what other ppl thought about it (just finished watching the whole series recently), and your tsunami metaphor fits perfectly with the theme. Thank you for doing justice in reviewing this amazing series! Yomi’s story is a true tragedy and it left a deep impression on me even after the anime ended. Decided to have a look at the manga, and it’s pale in comparison with the anime *ugh* although apparently there’s been a few surprises on recent chapters. Anyhoo, it’s been a pleasure reading such a well thought out review!

By: Michael

Michael — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 08:05:17 +0000

It’s a great anime, at the very least. I absolutely loved it. I’m glad you did, too.

Ryan:

Oh man, I was devastated when I was watching that series.

By: Rankao

Rankao — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 06:35:19 +0000

I read your article. Decided to take a look into this series. I’m so glad I did without knowing the manga. I was actually quite shocked at the end of the first episode and even more in shock at the end of the 2nd episode. I didn’t truly appreciate it until I poked my nose into the manga right after finishing Ga-Rei -Zero-

By: Ryan A

Ryan A — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 16:19:01 +0000

YOMI!!!! The tragedy was her life, so sad.

By: Michael

Michael — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 13:10:40 +0000

Precious Roy:

Exactly. I also loved the Natsuki clone. Haha.

By: Precious Roy

Precious Roy — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 21:12:42 +0000

The first episode reminded me a great deal of Soukou no Strain, which I enjoyed for the same reason – when you’re outclassed in real life you tend to get the ever loving snot kicked out of you, where in fiction too often the hero/ines rise to the challenge and overcome all obstacles etc. etc. I was initially disappointed by the abrupt change in tone and pace, but like watching a coming storm, the anticipation and foreknowledge of the outcome make it more exciting every episode. Therefore, kudos.

And since I cannot tell a lie, the Natsuki clone did make me a little warm inside. Someone over there has good taste.

By: Michael

Michael — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 11:56:27 +0000

TheBigN:

The manga didn’t amaze me as much as well. It was significantly lighter and less well-plotted fare, but it was still quite entertaining.

Lehq:

The prequel was primarily awesome because it didn’t degrade itself into mere shounen fare, and instead told a beautiful tragedy.

By: Lehq

Lehq — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 03:20:15 +0000

One thing I like about Ga-Rei is the fact that they know how to get the best of the diff mediums. Ultimately, the manga was more of the “typical shounen” if, when made into anime just based on the manga, it’ll just be yet another long-running series. But decided to go for a prequel.

And yes, another thing about the prequel being a good adaptation is that, like you guys mentioned, people watch it precisely becoz they knew how it ended – like how Star Wars III’s selling point was to see Anakin become Vader.

By: TheBigN

TheBigN — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 21:34:39 +0000

“We care about the journey just as much as the destination (if not more).”

Exactly, and they did a good job of it. Too bad the Ga-Rei manga isn’t wowing me as much as the anime though as a continuation from where things left off.

By: Michael

Michael — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 11:28:23 +0000

Baka-Raptor has great taste. True story.