Review Ai Yori Aoshi

YorZephyr · Jan-30-09, 10:56 AM

Ai Yori Aoshi

The feel!

I completely fell in love with the series from the first two episodes. Kaoru and Aoi are impossible not to fall in love with. The characters represent a true love impossible to deny and done in a way that doesn’t wave a flag over your head forcing you to believe it. Instead, it brings the sense of love through a comer demure. Creating a foundation with “The-Heart-Grown-Founder” situation in the very beginning and moving through the series with “I-Want-To-Know-All-About-You.” Strange, but unlike other romance series (except a few moments of doubt) the main characters love for each other isn’t really in question; only how and what they’ll have to go through to get there – and they go through quite a bit.

Why I liked it!

This is a love story (though with a throw you into the middle of it beginning) that doesn’t try to rush you through the series. It tries, to a certain success, to develop the world of Kaoru and Aoi by slowly developing the characters. By there actions, past actions, and depth of character we grow to see the obvious truth – these two belong together.

Grips!

Like most TV series you have to have a certain amount of FLUFF to fill in until the final dramatic episodes. So, the show does take a few side roads on the way to find out more about our main characters. This is not the biggest grip, but once you meet Kaoru and Aoi you really want to know more about what’s going to happen to them; and not what crazy things their friends are up to.

Music:

I added this part just to say I really liked the music in this particular anime. It is one of the few anime songs that I wouldn’t mind having on my Ipod (If I had an Ipod).

Last call!

I would have to recommend this anime. It is fun, dramatic, and really gives you a reason to watch the next episode; and, unlike other animes, you’ll be rewarded when you get to that final episode. I don’t think I’ve ever had an anime series end so well.

Special rewards!

This series gets the YorZephyr “Multi-Viewing Reward!” There are those anime series that you enjoy to the extent that we revisit them over and over again (so much so, that we run out and read the manga). This is one of those animes.

Wiitendo64 · Apr-5-09, 03:12 PM

I agree Ai Yori Aoshi is indeed a memorable RA, I loved it. Isn't there a second series?

Chafmere · Apr-5-09, 05:22 PM

Hmmm. I watched the first 5 or so episodes in both subs and dubs. Both of them I disliked the voice acting. And Secondly, what's up with that wierd eco the show has when some speeks? It's like they recorded the voices in a tunnel or something. I couldn't stand it. Ut probably would have been a good anime for me but some things I just can't tolerate.

Ray-Kun · Apr-5-09, 07:44 PM

Originally Posted by Wiitendo64

I agree Ai Yori Aoshi is indeed a memorable RA, I loved it. Isn't there a second series?

Ai Yori Aoshi: Enishi

Wiitendo64 · Apr-6-09, 07:41 PM

Originally Posted by Chafmere

Hmmm. I watched the first 5 or so episodes in both subs and dubs. Both of them I disliked the voice acting. And Secondly, what's up with that wierd eco the show has when some speeks? It's like they recorded the voices in a tunnel or something. I couldn't stand it. Ut probably would have been a good anime for me but some things I just can't tolerate.

Huh, so you could hear the echo too? Yeah it really messes it up but despite that I thought it was awesome, and I'll start on the second season soon.

Khandrak · Apr-10-09, 04:53 PM

What, there was an echo? I didn't even notice. Or maybe I did but I didn't really care and forgot about it.

leachan · Jul-28-09, 05:44 PM

I love this anime so much. Kaoru and Aoi are so good together.They are just so cute!

Nov-4-09, 05:54 AM

Very good review that covers the main points of the anime quite well. I too enjoyed the series and give it a 5/5!

Suominatua · Jul-23-10, 10:25 AM

Originally Posted by YorZephyr

Ai Yori Aoshi

The feel!
I completely fell in love with the series from the first two episodes.

Lol... This is identical to what happened to me. I'm on the 3rd ep and i LOVE It!

Jan-30-09, 10:56 AM	#1
YorZephyr Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: California Age: 37 Gender: Posts: 345 Rep Power: 22	Ai Yori Aoshi Ai Yori Aoshi The feel! I completely fell in love with the series from the first two episodes. Kaoru and Aoi are impossible not to fall in love with. The characters represent a true love impossible to deny and done in a way that doesn’t wave a flag over your head forcing you to believe it. Instead, it brings the sense of love through a comer demure. Creating a foundation with “The-Heart-Grown-Founder” situation in the very beginning and moving through the series with “I-Want-To-Know-All-About-You.” Strange, but unlike other romance series (except a few moments of doubt) the main characters love for each other isn’t really in question; only how and what they’ll have to go through to get there – and they go through quite a bit. Why I liked it! This is a love story (though with a throw you into the middle of it beginning) that doesn’t try to rush you through the series. It tries, to a certain success, to develop the world of Kaoru and Aoi by slowly developing the characters. By there actions, past actions, and depth of character we grow to see the obvious truth – these two belong together. Grips! Like most TV series you have to have a certain amount of FLUFF to fill in until the final dramatic episodes. So, the show does take a few side roads on the way to find out more about our main characters. This is not the biggest grip, but once you meet Kaoru and Aoi you really want to know more about what’s going to happen to them; and not what crazy things their friends are up to. Music: I added this part just to say I really liked the music in this particular anime. It is one of the few anime songs that I wouldn’t mind having on my Ipod (If I had an Ipod). Last call! I would have to recommend this anime. It is fun, dramatic, and really gives you a reason to watch the next episode; and, unlike other animes, you’ll be rewarded when you get to that final episode. I don’t think I’ve ever had an anime series end so well. Special rewards! This series gets the YorZephyr “Multi-Viewing Reward!” There are those anime series that you enjoy to the extent that we revisit them over and over again (so much so, that we run out and read the manga). This is one of those animes. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Last edited by YorZephyr; Jan-30-09 at 10:57 AM. Reason: grammer

Apr-5-09, 03:12 PM	#2
Wiitendo64 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Metairie, Louisiana Age: 19 Gender: Posts: 17 Rep Power: 0	Re: Ai Yori Aoshi I agree Ai Yori Aoshi is indeed a memorable RA, I loved it. Isn't there a second series?

Apr-5-09, 05:22 PM	#3
Chafmere Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Queensland, Australia Age: 20 Gender: Posts: 11 Rep Power: 0	Re: Ai Yori Aoshi Hmmm. I watched the first 5 or so episodes in both subs and dubs. Both of them I disliked the voice acting. And Secondly, what's up with that wierd eco the show has when some speeks? It's like they recorded the voices in a tunnel or something. I couldn't stand it. Ut probably would have been a good anime for me but some things I just can't tolerate. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

Apr-5-09, 07:44 PM	#4
Ray-Kun Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: California, USA Age: 21 Gender: Posts: 383 Rep Power: 24	Re: Ai Yori Aoshi Originally Posted by Wiitendo64 I agree Ai Yori Aoshi is indeed a memorable RA, I loved it. Isn't there a second series? Ai Yori Aoshi: Enishi

Apr-6-09, 07:41 PM	#5
Wiitendo64 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Metairie, Louisiana Age: 19 Gender: Posts: 17 Rep Power: 0	Re: Ai Yori Aoshi Originally Posted by Chafmere Hmmm. I watched the first 5 or so episodes in both subs and dubs. Both of them I disliked the voice acting. And Secondly, what's up with that wierd eco the show has when some speeks? It's like they recorded the voices in a tunnel or something. I couldn't stand it. Ut probably would have been a good anime for me but some things I just can't tolerate. Huh, so you could hear the echo too? Yeah it really messes it up but despite that I thought it was awesome, and I'll start on the second season soon.

Apr-10-09, 04:53 PM	#6
Khandrak Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Age: 21 Gender: Posts: 264 Rep Power: 13	Re: Ai Yori Aoshi What, there was an echo? I didn't even notice. Or maybe I did but I didn't really care and forgot about it. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Anime-Planet.com - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. \| To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. \| To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

Jul-28-09, 05:44 PM	#7
leachan Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Austin, tx Gender: Posts: 88 Rep Power: 5	Re: Ai Yori Aoshi I love this anime so much. Kaoru and Aoi are so good together.They are just so cute! __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. I don't wish to be everything to everyone, but I would like to be something to someone. Leachan

Nov-4-09, 05:54 AM	#8
VincentNight Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Ai Yori Aoshi Very good review that covers the main points of the anime quite well. I too enjoyed the series and give it a 5/5!

Jul-23-10, 10:25 AM	#9
Suominatua Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Indiana, US Age: 18 Gender: Posts: 543 Rep Power: 23	Re: Ai Yori Aoshi Originally Posted by YorZephyr Ai Yori Aoshi The feel! I completely fell in love with the series from the first two episodes. Lol... This is identical to what happened to me. I'm on the 3rd ep and i LOVE It! __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. The height of your socks is the measure of your power! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Dude, Lelouch. Worst. Joke. Ever.