The Great Bear
07-03-2009, 07:55 AM
http://cdn-www.mania.com/content_pics/000005/00/51/108aaf088b266f15_thumb.jpgReview by Greg Smith (http://www.mania.com/aoihana-sweet-blue-flowers-episode-01_article_116020.html)
Mania Grade: C+
* Audio Rating: NA
* Video Rating: NA
* Packaging Rating: NA
* Menus Rating: NA
* Extras Rating: NA
* Age Rating: 13 and Up
* Region: All Region
* Released By: Crunchyroll
* Running time: 25
* Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Widescreen
* Resolution: 480p (720p also available)
* Series: Aoihana
In Summary:
Relationship dramas have their usual conventions that must be followed: the strong and weak partners in the pair; the "obstacles" that stand in the way of their love; the rivals for their affections; the little misunderstandings that temporarily part them; the cruel hand of fate; yeah, whatever. Since this is only the first episode we have not gotten to all of these things yet, but from the initial set up, I feel fairly confident we will. As far as relationship dramas go, this is merely average so far, with nothing to distinguish it from any other. Paint by numbers in its predictability. Even the fact that the couple in question are both girls does little to make this any different. At best, I can recommend this for free viewing, if you do not really have anything too much better to do at the time. Otherwise, it will not make much difference if you miss it. If you are a yuri fan, however, I am sure that you will make this a regular Wednesday afternoon appointment.
Mania Grade: C+
* Audio Rating: NA
* Video Rating: NA
* Packaging Rating: NA
* Menus Rating: NA
* Extras Rating: NA
* Age Rating: 13 and Up
* Region: All Region
* Released By: Crunchyroll
* Running time: 25
* Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Widescreen
* Resolution: 480p (720p also available)
* Series: Aoihana
In Summary:
Relationship dramas have their usual conventions that must be followed: the strong and weak partners in the pair; the "obstacles" that stand in the way of their love; the rivals for their affections; the little misunderstandings that temporarily part them; the cruel hand of fate; yeah, whatever. Since this is only the first episode we have not gotten to all of these things yet, but from the initial set up, I feel fairly confident we will. As far as relationship dramas go, this is merely average so far, with nothing to distinguish it from any other. Paint by numbers in its predictability. Even the fact that the couple in question are both girls does little to make this any different. At best, I can recommend this for free viewing, if you do not really have anything too much better to do at the time. Otherwise, it will not make much difference if you miss it. If you are a yuri fan, however, I am sure that you will make this a regular Wednesday afternoon appointment.