Romeo x Juliet
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I noticed that there was no entry in the master list for this one so I decided to add it here. It's kinda old and, obviously, they aren't any new episodes coming up but still it'd be good to have it listed for those that seek to watch older shows.
To sum it up,
Romeo x Juliet takes the age-old tale of star-crossed lovers and transposes it into a fantasy-type setting, complete with pegasi and a floating continent in the sky. In this telling, in the city of Neo-Verona the Capulet family has been decimated in a coup, and the tyrannical Lord Montague has taken over. Fourteen years later, a bewildered Juliet is suddenly informed of her royal origin, having lived obliviously in drag as a boy named Odin for the intervening years. She is told at this time that those loyal to her family have been waiting ever since the collapse of the Capulet dynasty for her †˜re-awakening’, and that it is her duty to lead them in revolt to recapture control of the government. But Juliet has met a young man and fallen in love… and that young man is Romeo Montague, son of the cruel Lord Montague. Can she fulfill her duties to the Capulet retainers, and still follow her heart?
It's 24 episodes long, with what would seem like 3 or 4 not that distinguishable arcs. Naturaly, the main idea is taken from the play but there are also many changes and original adds. Characters that weren't there are added, characters from Shakespeare's other plays decide to move in and there are also characters from the original story that change their affiliation/role. What is more, the story gets completely out of the excepted (at least for those that know the play) path, offering a funny series of events in a "what if they'd managed to live together" environment, while still retaining a few notable scenes (like the ball that the heroes meet and the balcony scene) albeit somewhat changed.
It's not quite the masterpiece and the outcome is, more or less, expected (or is it?) yet, personally, I truly enjoyed the whole ordeal. Those that like the romance/adventure genre should give it a try. And for the impatient ones I suggest skipping the Romeo exclusive arc since it doesn't exactly add anything to the main story.
Opening is here
There is also a manga adaptation (not sure which one came first but it doesn't really matter, right?) and here's the cover.
EDIT: Added a pic from the anime.
To sum it up,
Romeo x Juliet takes the age-old tale of star-crossed lovers and transposes it into a fantasy-type setting, complete with pegasi and a floating continent in the sky. In this telling, in the city of Neo-Verona the Capulet family has been decimated in a coup, and the tyrannical Lord Montague has taken over. Fourteen years later, a bewildered Juliet is suddenly informed of her royal origin, having lived obliviously in drag as a boy named Odin for the intervening years. She is told at this time that those loyal to her family have been waiting ever since the collapse of the Capulet dynasty for her †˜re-awakening’, and that it is her duty to lead them in revolt to recapture control of the government. But Juliet has met a young man and fallen in love… and that young man is Romeo Montague, son of the cruel Lord Montague. Can she fulfill her duties to the Capulet retainers, and still follow her heart?
It's 24 episodes long, with what would seem like 3 or 4 not that distinguishable arcs. Naturaly, the main idea is taken from the play but there are also many changes and original adds. Characters that weren't there are added, characters from Shakespeare's other plays decide to move in and there are also characters from the original story that change their affiliation/role. What is more, the story gets completely out of the excepted (at least for those that know the play) path, offering a funny series of events in a "what if they'd managed to live together" environment, while still retaining a few notable scenes (like the ball that the heroes meet and the balcony scene) albeit somewhat changed.
It's not quite the masterpiece and the outcome is, more or less, expected (or is it?) yet, personally, I truly enjoyed the whole ordeal. Those that like the romance/adventure genre should give it a try. And for the impatient ones I suggest skipping the Romeo exclusive arc since it doesn't exactly add anything to the main story.
Opening is here
There is also a manga adaptation (not sure which one came first but it doesn't really matter, right?) and here's the cover.
EDIT: Added a pic from the anime.
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I think the ending, as magical as it was, was great! >.> it would sit right if the ending where to be any other way. And if I know myself, I probably cried too. Lol [/h]
I think the ending, as magical as it was, was great! >.> it would sit right if the ending where to be any other way. And if I know myself, I probably cried too. Lol [/h]
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SimplyBasic wrote...
[size=11]I think the ending, as magical as it was, was great! >.> it would sit right if the ending where to be any other way. And if I know myself, I probably cried too. Lol [/h]
I too cried. I thought it was the pollens from the anime that turned my allergies haywire.
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I, too, was moved to a few tears in the end. I believe anyone would react the same, especially if they manage to finish it within a small amount of time.
As for the fantasy part, it's definitely a big, noticeable part of the anime and might seem weird to the more close-minded people (or the Shakespeare's fan club, if there's one). But, it could be worse. It wouldn't be impossible to imagine the story in a DnD environment. I think the pegasi and a life-giving tree are within the tolerable amount of spiking up the scenario.
As for the fantasy part, it's definitely a big, noticeable part of the anime and might seem weird to the more close-minded people (or the Shakespeare's fan club, if there's one). But, it could be worse. It wouldn't be impossible to imagine the story in a DnD environment. I think the pegasi and a life-giving tree are within the tolerable amount of spiking up the scenario.
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I haven't finished watching it yet but I bet that it has a sad ending again. Well it is to be expected because it is a tragedy.
