Chris Beveridge
03-08-2011, 05:48 AM
http://cdn-www.mania.com/content_pics/000006/07/64/e334a35d89c006de_thumb.jpgReview by Chris Beveridge (http://www.mania.com/akane-iro-ni-somaru-saka-complete-collection_article_126861.html)
Mania Grade: C
In Summary:
Akasaka is a show that definitely shows its gaming roots, but what its biggest problem turns out to be is that it doesn't exactly have all that interesting of a story to tell. None of the characters are all that interesting and the situations are fairly well forced throughout. It's the kind of show where even at twelve episodes, each one is largely forgettable after you see it. What isn't forgettable is the OVA that's included which actually calls itself a hardcore OVA as it puts all of the characters on a beach resort and proceeds to really raunch it up. It's actually pretty impressive the level of dirtiness that's used here, but it also shows just how bland the main show is. Akasaka is one of those rather disposable shows that doesn't have a lot gong for it beyond being competent at best. It's a show that's a hard sell in general and the lengthy title doesn't help it either, even if it doesn't translate well into English.
Mania Grade: C
In Summary:
Akasaka is a show that definitely shows its gaming roots, but what its biggest problem turns out to be is that it doesn't exactly have all that interesting of a story to tell. None of the characters are all that interesting and the situations are fairly well forced throughout. It's the kind of show where even at twelve episodes, each one is largely forgettable after you see it. What isn't forgettable is the OVA that's included which actually calls itself a hardcore OVA as it puts all of the characters on a beach resort and proceeds to really raunch it up. It's actually pretty impressive the level of dirtiness that's used here, but it also shows just how bland the main show is. Akasaka is one of those rather disposable shows that doesn't have a lot gong for it beyond being competent at best. It's a show that's a hard sell in general and the lengthy title doesn't help it either, even if it doesn't translate well into English.