 | Buso Renkin (2006) Genres: Action, Comedy, Drama, Supernatural Episodes: 26 Description: The story begins when high school student Mutou Kazuki is killed one night saving a mysterious girl from a monster, only to wake up and find it was only a dream. However, he soon finds out how real that dream was when a giant serpentine monster attacks him and his sister. Tsumura Tokiko, the girl from his dream, explains that the monster is a homunculus. Kazuki had been attacked and killed by it when rescuing Tokiko, however the girl revived him by placing a kakugane medal in his chest. The kakugane, Tokiko explains, is an alchemical device that when activated can give him the power to fight homunculi. Using this, Kazuki creates his own Arms Alchemy (busou renkin), an alchemic weapon in the form of a huge lance. Along with Tokiko and her own Arms Alchemy, Kazuki joins the fight against the homunculi and their master. Thoughts: Buso Renkin centers around kakugane, which is a really cool idea. There is an object which creates the whole story. The busou renkin (weapons) are a really cool idea too, as each is made by the kakugane's reaction to the person, rather than each kakugane carrying a specific busou renkin. The show is pretty good, and worthwhile to watch. Ranking: Story: 4/5 It kept me interested and was fairly creative, occasionally a bit predictable though. Animation: 4/5 The animation was smooth and worked well. Action: 4/5 The action was well done and fun to watch. Comedy: 3/5 Its definitely got a comedy element, but it isn't super imposed. |
