Summary: Oracularly designed sci-fi follows a newfangled coalition in an attempt to rid a callow metropolis of biological antagonists. Though stylistically ambitious and superlatively rendered, it's often elusive premise, frequently sequestered characters throws off anime fans seeking less muddled storylines. Lethargic action/animation.
Title Aka:	N/A
Company/Distributors:	NAS;T.V. Tokyo;Movic;Star Child;XING Entertainment;A.D.V. Films
Year:	1995
Length:	26 Episode T.V. Series
Rating:
Genres:	Science Fiction, Fantasy, Action, Comedy
Format:	T.V. Series
Content Level:	Violence: Moderate Sex: Mild Nudity: Mild Profanity: Mild
Comments:	N/A

Synopsis: Fujimiya Momiji is a heroine in a sense like many seen in anime. This particular plot is one plagued by the presence of nasty creatres called Aragamis, they flurish in the heart of Tokyo destroying anything in their paths. Momiji bears the presence of the power of these mystical creatures, which she carried with her when she was a young child. Raised in a land where the heart of Japanese mythology flourishes, and where she must accept her soon-to-be 'destiny' (Though she is not aware of that just yet). She bears the blood of the Aragami, it is known throughout that the only possible way to kill the Aragami is for Momiji (Who bears the Kushinada bloodline) to be sacrificed. The world of blue seed is one which grows from the vastness of technological advancements. The various government organizations and special forces throughout Tokyo, continue to devise ways to rid the world of the creatures. One of these organizations, the "TAC" is one dedicated in destroying the Aragami. The group consists of an array of characters, including a powerful warrior named Kusanagi; whom contains Aragami blood and the skill to fight them. Momiji realizes that Kusanagi is the only one who can stand up to the Aragamis (Since he is one himself), but she must soon realize that the fate of everyone may lie in her own power; though she may not feel she is up to the task. Review: Blue Seed is a story seen in many anime to date, and would have perhaps been an even better one if the director and animators had put a bit more thought into it. Blue Seed is a show with a huge amount of potential, it contains your seemingly elements of a great show. The series contains a unique and original atmosphere, some rather interesting characters, stylish production as well as a good blend of anime goodness here and there. Despite these qualities, there is only one problem which keeps this series from being one in the high ranks. Blue Seed is nearly exclusively, and most entirely poorly executed. Perhaps the most dissapointing aspect of the series is that Blue Seed doesn't end up being something great like it should be, but instead ends up being second-rate; simply put. I feel that these are some of the main reasons why so many fans like Blue Seed, it truly contains some potentially good aspects. The main problem of the series is that it doesn't really do anything new, the techniques are worn, the premise scattered and the characters downright annoying at times. However, this problem has hardly anything to do with the other aspect of the series I feel it has. What's even worse about the show is that it hurts just to think that so much creativity and time were wasted on making good ideas go to waste by putting them in a bad production. The plot of Blue Seed wastes no time in presenting the audience with a much worn usage of cluttered storyline and character development in the beginning, while at the same time placing situations on a certain level to obtain no desired effect for the script or the direction. In other words, it's as if there were good actors in a bad movie; the animators know it will sell because the techniques have been used before and they don't really need substance in order for it to succeed. But don't get me entirely wrong here, Blue Seed is not by any means a terrible show, but is one that perhaps doesn't deserve the status and praise it's been given. I recall several occasions when many reviewers referenced 'Neon Genisis Evangelion' claiming that Blue Seed was highly superior to Evangelion. The main difference between Blue Seed and NGE was that Evangelion actually had characters who contained motives and perposes within the on-going story; the characters in Blue Seed don't seem to be there for any reason except to please the eye and fill in the 30-min time slot. Of course, these are the main aspects which separates anime from typical stuff you saw on "saturday-morning-cartoon" shows. Thought provoking drama, epic plots and originality are all things which make anime shows great, while other animes are just here to serve comic relieve and to entertain. At least series like Evangelion contain smart dialouge and script, shows like "Cowboy Bebop", "Dragonball" as well as many others know how to blend humor and drama in order to be effective. The characters in Blue Seed take way to long to surface, and the show spends most of it's first half with pointless action. The relatively meaningless plot twists and uninterresting subplots. Even the perpetually funny "Omake" theatres make the characters risible, rather than serve as a good addition to the series. The result is sadly, something very mediocre and often boring to watch. Technically, Blue Seed is nothing to get excited about. Often lackluster animation, along with effects which would have been impressive 10 years ago. The soundtrack is too random and languorous to be impressive. All these aspects give the series a bad aftertaste, making Blue Seed nothing short of second-rate. Click Here To See Overview!

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