Mar 10, 2020
If anyone is wondering if it would be fine to jump into Anemone if they have only seen the original TV series, I wouldn't recommend it and would very much recommend everyone to go through the movie (Pocketful of Rainbows), the TV sequel (Eureka Seven AO), and the short manga retelling first to fully enjoy the franchise's very well-written narrative that the Hi-Evolution trilogy expands upon.
I can only describe my experience of having seen the movie on theaters the first time as an absolutely breathtaking roller coaster with how it completely went far above my expectations that I had established ever since we got the
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first proper PV for the movie.
The movie incorporates different "forms" of animation that switches around depending on the context of the show. It majorly consists of new footage in beautiful 2D animation and switches to remastered 4:3 resolution of old footage from the TV series whenever Anemone goes into her "diving" sessions. And lastly, we have beautifully rendered CGI animation which is used when showing the main characters as when they were young. All of these "forms" of animation, that the movie shifts between in a very unique and cleverly put-together way, coupled with an equally powerful and moving soundtrack that the franchise has always boasted, results in definitely some of the most engaging and best looking animated mecha show we've had in the past decade.
For the characters, we have Anemone as the protagonist and Eureka as the deuteragonist. A very welcome and interesting spin given their roles on the original TV show and will definitely be a treat for long-time Anemone fans to see her take the spotlight. The supporting cast mostly consists of returning characters from the original TV series along with a few new ones, mainly Anemone's dad.
All of these elements come together to depict what is probably the best story Eureka 7 has had so far. And by the end of the movie, realizing that it's only a prelude to what will probably be the best culmination of one of the most passionate franchises ever, lord knows I cannot contain my excitement for Hi-Evolution 3 for even another second. But I will wait and put my trust on the whole staff that's done nothing but treat the franchise with the most care and love that they have for the past decade and more.
Finally, I can only describe the Hi-Evolution movie trilogy so far, and especially Hi-Evolution 2 Anemone, as a masterful and deeply heartwarming love letter to every fan of the franchise that took the time to enjoy all the entries and supported it til now. And the whole Eureka 7 series as something thats definitely worth everyone's time, patience, and understanding.
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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