![]() ![]() All in all, Abenobashi is good for some laughs but doesn’t leave a lasting impression. That’s something Gainax can afford to add to its stable. It even gives the unforeseen pleasure of a tidy ending even if it is a little forced. Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi is unpretentious and silly, but not aimless. I especially enjoy the opening theme with it’s slightly hip hop vibe and silly lyrics. The colors are clean and bright and fit the tone of the story. The quality is the least I expect from Gainax in terms of technical merit and that’s high praise considering their reputation. I was not disappointed with the visuals, but neither was I awed. There are also small touches of humanity that help the viewer connect to the characters. ![]() Arumi’s father, a simple short order cook, who dreams of becoming a fancy pants French chef, is a stand out example. If you watch Abenobashi for anything do it for the funny characters. I just wanted the story to reach a conclusion. The comedy sketches became so mediocre I resented having to sit through them. As the gags become more predictable, they are an obstacle to the storytelling and seem like a pretense. Unfortunately, Abenobashi takes on a “world of the week” formula that dominates the series. The tale isn’t exceptional but it is mysterious and manged to peak my interest. I’d have given up by episode three if it weren’t for the emerging story. The first episodes are especially funny, but sadly, the series as a whole isn’t funny enough. It’s a straight forward coming of age story despite its magical surface.Ībenobashi aptly spoofs the things media lovers know: sim dating, gangster movies, video games, mahou shoujo and just about everything else. However, Abenobashi is not as deep or creative as FLCL. It’s all there adolescent angst complete with sexual tension, quests with symbolic meaning, goofball comedy and imaginative artwork. Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi is a Gainax offering along the lines of FLCL. A Deconstructive Parody of a dozen or more genres of film and anime, Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi (Abenobashi Mahou Shoutengai in the original Japanese) generously trowels thick layers of off-the-wall comedy on top of a surprisingly serious storyline, one youre likely to forget about until it pops back up at the last minute to smack you in the face. How will they get back to the real Abenobashi, or will they even want to? Now, their futures are even more uncertain, as they find themselves in a revolving set of goofy game and film inspired alternate Abenobashi realities. One day, in a harrowing accident, a mysterious “guardian” statue on the roof of Abenobashi is broken and Arumi and Sasshi unexpectedly find themselves transported to another dimension. Sasshi is particularly stricken, and is even more hurt by Arumi’s seeming indifference. ![]() With its scheduled demolition, Arumi and Sasshi, two best friends, face separation. However, due to neglect and the natural effects of time, it’s become rundown and trashy. A shopping district typical of post war Japan’s modernization efforts, it was once considered a marvel in its day the fruit of many people’s dreams. Time hasn’t been kind to Abenobashi Shopping Arcade. However, when the pair unravel a tale spanning generations, they begin to wonder if the cause of their situation is more personal than they thought.Japanese Title: Abenobashi Mahou Shotengai But there are two unfamiliar faces-the voluptuous Mune-mune and the elusive blue-haired Eutus-and they just might be the key to escaping their predicament.Ībenobashi Mahou☆Shoutengai follows Sasshi and Arumi's comedic exploits as they desperately attempt to return home. Soon, the two come to a realization: every world is just a reimagining of their hometown. The story starts serious not funny at all, continues as a parody and ends as a metaphysical mystery. Unlike the cheery atmosphere of the general plot, it’s gloomy and serious. Go back to Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi main page. ![]() Any attempt to escape only catapults them into another alien land. More than meets the eye - There is scenario present only in the first, the seventh and the last episode. 00:00 To Your Eternity Anime Series 2 Reveals More Cast Nov 3 Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Animes Dub Casts Alain Mesa as Chad. Suddenly, their issues are dashed aside for the surreal, and they find themselves transported away through bizarre worlds of science fiction, magic, and war. Having lost his card collection, his childish dilemmas worsen when he learns that his childhood friend, Arumi Asahina, will be moving away. Satoshi "Sasshi" Imamiya believes his life is in shambles, as only a 12-year-old can. ![]()
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