Oct 25, 2020
(Now before I share upon my developing takes, I will need to do an introduction of how I am as a watcher. Howdy, I have a weak spot for overlooked shows/shows rated very neutrally. Though it may be a bias at times, I use this softness to see the optimistic sides of what these shows do well and pointing out some details for these shows to be brought upon without being ignored. Thanks if you've read up to here, now commencing this review..)
[Gun Frontier Review]
Like for the name itself, Gun Frontier's setting takes place around a time for when the Wild West was still at
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it's peak, before the advancement of a modern society and incoming new technology, however that won't always be the case once the story progresses. Which wouldn't be long to take notice if you're an avid watcher ;^)
As for it's story, it's a prequel.. though a separate story of a different continuity if you will, because we're given the vague introduction of 2 characters.. ones a samurai named Tochiro Oyama, and the other one was a former pirate under the name of F.Harlock. These characters are returning characters from another series, though mostly these 2 characters are in the same stories whenever they're introduced in said stories. It's all in the impression that these 2 characters have traveled a lot together, and this show already presents it well in episode 1.. moving on. The 3rd main character introduced is a female named Shinunora. This tale's exclusive character, as she joins along the trip with Tochiro and Harlock for whatever adventure awaits them. Forming a strong bond with them as we progress within the story.
The chemistry of these 3 characters are debatable, though I believe it's done very well (especially in this adaptation) The 3 often save one another from a troubling predicament, whenever it's natural survival or the threat of someone(s) presented in the episode. With Tochiro's pride & curiosity, Harlock's stoic & sternness, and Shinunora's feminine & maturity. These 3 just work as a team, even if Tochiro's the most developed of the group.
Though as you can guess, the story focuses more on the characters rather than the animation (with comedy jabs here and there). Which is a good excuse for why it's different compared to most present day better looking shows. It's not always about the story without it's characters afterall, which is what I've enjoyed most out of some of Leiji's great works. Surprisingly Gun Frontier as an exception of having a different setting than most of it's predecessors. Which is what I'm gonna discuss more about..
It's not that often that you'll find an anime taking inspiration of the wild west era, which is what I would like to see more in the future. Whenever a time like that could exist. Though for whatever western anime inspired that you may have found, Gun Frontier is still a solid choice of that genre (well in anime terms) It may be a comedy, but it still has action. It may be another Leiji story with his style of character designs but it's still an incredible attempt of taking a different inspiration rather than his space operas.. and of course, it's still a gem of early 2000s anime, midst of cell animation yet the show still holds up well today. For better of my opinion or worst, I recommend a watch if you're a fan of these 2 main characters or just like the wild west implemented in an anime (or you just wanna watch some random short shows out of your own enjoyment, such as myself). -wrote by yours truly. SS
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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