I'd like to dedicate a blog review to the battle scenes of the anime - Date A Live.
Much like most viewers, my favorite battle scene is Itsuka Kotori vs. Tokisaki Kurumi in Episode 10. I'd also like to give a thumbs up for the battle scenes - Tohka Yatogami vs. Tobiichi Origami in Episode 1, and Itsuka Kotori vs. Tobiichi Origami in Episode 12.
As discussed in the previous post, the animation, voice acting and character design were very well-planned and wonderfully executed.
The character animations were very well-drawn and character movements were smoothly fluid. If you watched the battle scene between Tohka Yatogami and Tobiichi Origami in the first episode, you will notice both characters' poses and stances throughout the battle. It is like watching Tohka performing a graceful blade dance and Origami dancing in a stream of fireworks. It is very beautiful to watch.
The voice acting was superb. The actors / actresses were well-expressive and were precise to express the right emotions that fit their characters' personality.
If you watched the battle scene between Itsuka Kotori and Tokisaki Kurumi in Episode 10, you will notice how both actresses were able to effectively project the right personalities on their respective characters. Initially, Kurumi outwardly displayed a tender, polite and morally polished personality, but later it is revealed that she had psychotic and murderous tendencies. On the other hand, Kotori was originally shown to have a 'cute little sister' personality, and then she displayed authoritative and leader-like traits as the episodes progress. During the battle, as Kotori loses control of her powers, she expressed a murderous rage, where she had the urge to kill and destroy.
The expressions of the characters were wonderful to watch.
Then, there is the character designs. The designs of the Spirits were thoroughly and creatively thought through. Personally, I liked Kurumi's character design. She wielded two World War II firearms - a rifle and a short pistol. As she summoned her powers, a clock appears behind her and she hoist her weapons as if they were the long hand and short hand of the clock. Also, she had a clock for a left eye. And for some reason, I noticed that her left pony-tail is longer than her right. Also, what a lovely and gorgeous dress.
Of course, there is Itsuka Kotori with her traditional Japanese warrior outfit and Tohka Yatogami with her crusader-like armor and a large sword. I liked them both for their uniqueness. Although, I would personally liked more character development for Tohka.
Click on this link to watch the battle scene from Episode 10:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sT4GvB1Y7ag
Anyway, thank you guys for reading. And I will see you next time. :)
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