Oh gosh I just finished watching this on Netflix. And I constantly had to rewind a couple parts to catch what they were saying. By ep. 4 I followed most of what they were saying about the story...and then the last two episodes happened. :c Confused as hell.
'Mnemosyne' (pronounced ne-mo-zi-nee) in Greek mythology is the river of memory, as opposed to 'Lethe' the river of forgetfulness. I haven't seen this anime, but the title is probably describes the 'memory', or immortality of these girls who stay young forever and cannot age. That is, the 'memory' of their youth.
Comment 3: Of course, since Rin only has 6 episodes it's plot can not be as deep as Higurashi's for example, which has more than 50 episodes. But like I said, if you watch it from a different POV, everything logically adds up and makes sense in the end. I do agree though that sometimes the sex scenes actually are a bit...random and annoying. I didn't get as pissed off as you about them, I mean hey! That's why Rin is rated as a hardcore Ecchi. Don't like, don't watch, simple as that ^_~
@BionicSlime Still, if you give a review on something you really shouldn't criticize traits that are simply part of the genre. Rin is classified as hard Ecchi, meaning it's almost a hentai, so there HAS to be naked skin and a few censored, short sex scenes. Criticizing Rin for having a lot of sexual referances is like criticizing Pokemon for having fantasy creatures in it ;-) It's okay if you simply don't like Rin, but you should still keep a review as objective as possible ;-)
@BionicSlime from the synopsis is there anyone who would want too? Granted it got a dub release sure but I can only imagine Funimation thought they had some in the can fans of this kind of stuff instead of just not dubbing and making it download from the site.
@masteroflag in other words it makes me weep more for anime fandom that it does exist in dub form at all- it does have a right to exist itself since it can sell and some can possibly see it as art, kinda like fans of School Days and Masters of Martial Hearts. But in mass just like MMH I have no idea why it was something considered for the US let alone dub it.
Comment 2: Higurashi no naku koro ni uses the same style of plotline for example. The anime bombards you with gore and a whole lot of small details that just don't add up to anything. You need to be quite smart to actually realize that, but once you figured it out and start to watch the anime from a different POV, you see that Higurashi has a very deep, intelligent and absolutely logic plot. It's the same with Rin. (to be continued in comment 3...god I hate the 500 characters limit! >_<)
The reason why you say Rin's plot doesn't make sense is because it is told in reversed fashion and you seem to not have understood that. Reversed plot means that the things that are usually small, meaningless details (in this show it would be the sex) are practically shoved into your face while you need to squint for what would be the actual storyline (in this case, Rins character development in relation to Mimi, Apos and the Guardian). Rin actually makes a lot of sense once you figured that out
The fruit isn't their soul. The fruit makes them immortal so it can absorb the memories and experiences they have over their life span. The person that eats them then gains those experiences... Like Highlander without the sword.
I admire Mnemosyne for daring to be different... Although it doesn’t always succeed. I would still highly recommend it. Sure the show has a lot of sexual content and disturbing scenes but it's nothing new. For example even in Roman mythology we see a high emphasis on sexual desire and immortality.
I just saw this anime on Netflix. While I agree with most of what the video said, I'd be kind and give it a 3 out of 5 stars. Rin Daughters of Mnemosyne looked good, sounded good and after each episode I wanted to see another.
This show reminds me of the concept of rape in Ninja Scroll the series. In the movie, it kind of just happens which is unfortunate. In the series, it becomes a recurring theme. Not to say the sex in here is a recurring theme, the fact that it's part of the plot line is unfortunate.
I bought this and Soul Eater part 3 on a splurge buy. And I've learned never to do that again. Soul Eater for the most part was worth it but you're right the sex in Rin was suffocating. Even for people who enjoy hentai related anime and fanservice. The beginning was enjoyable but all the angel sex and consuming fruit souls towards the end of the series just seemed really bizarre.
@MaZINGErDeSTro And another lame ass over used pun on my namesake, thank you for using the most unoriginal, repetitive insult/comment ever read on my comments.
@BionicSlime dude dude...it was a joke.You should laugh.Its not an insult.Is for shits and giggles.Wow for a guy that makes reviews that have jokes inside...you sir have no humor.Believe me a troll or a spam would say thank you in the end.
@orkkilla5589 She gets hurt more after each encounter, gaining cybernetic implants until she eventually has her brain digitized and is given a completely robotic body. All because the immortal guy who hired her thinks its amusing.
I just finished watching it and I think its amazing! They are intertwining real hardcore S&M and presenting it with the idea of immortality , angels....its very very twisted but its twisted very smartly with lots of thought of plot... and jumping ahead hella years , telling the whole story with 6 episodes? Super amazing. I honestly did not catch on to the Angels looking like S&M men until the 6th episode and you know they held out on that on purpose. I just think its cool different cool!
Which isn't to say that I think you meant to be biased, but it is clear that you weren't pleased with some of what you saw, and I feel that those things governed how you rated the rest of the show.
@TacoJim I gave this show a shot, what your hearing is frustration and regret doing so. Its not so much the sex itself alone but its also how they tried to make the sexual stuff be part of the rules, like they had a "scientific reason" for it being there and I found that utterly idiotic. Sex is the show, whether you have seen worse or not does not change the fact sex dominated this anime's logic/existence.
@TacoJim I don't think he rated it based on how offended he was by the sex. It's like watching Overfiend, It gave me the impression that they made sex part of a serious plot line like it had to there. For instance: How do demons get their powers in anime? Oh, they have to rape women with tentacles. yeah...
I strongly disagree with some points of the review; while I agree that the characters shift around way too much and a lot of their personalities don't get fleshed out a whole lot, I have to say I don't see where the fascination with sex ever came in. I've seen way worse than this. And you mispronounced a lot of words and strongly suggest finding the correct pronunciations. Overall though, I felt like you were watching with a biased view from the start, so you come off biased in the end anyway.
I really liked this review. I don't get why people are pissed off. It's just his review/opinion. He even added what was good about the anime instead of just bashing it nonstop. If you don't want an honest review then don't look up reviews. -_-
I totally agree with this review. -___- I saw the first episode and wished i didn't because of the sex, sex, sex, sex! It's okay to be suggestive, or have sex scenes sometimes but, this anime circles around sex. You can tell from the first episode. That's just my opinion, i'm not asking for anyone to agree with it!
I would like for you to review the anime Claymore or Devil May Cry. I really like Claymore but i think Devil May Cry sucked. I want to see what you think about them
I just got done Watching this series, and I say after taking a few minutes to piece things together I found it decent but weird. I wanted to see if what review there were on it and found yours; I agree the whole "Sex" theme made this odd to watch but just like the endless amount of B&G I was like please I've seen enough animated boobs and blood to last me a life time so R:DOM was nothing. In reality after the first few episodes I was in it more for the plot and what would occur next.
i also want to say that rin and her former lover from 1000 years ago are a perfect couple. they both look handsomely and beautifully in their culture's outfit. rin is 1 of the hottest and cutest anime girl that i have ever seen besides chun-li, mai shiranui, kanu unchou, etc. this anime is 1 of my favoritre anime because i loved all the good ppl and the story in this anime.
although the anime was rated for M, i found that the anime should be for older teens+17 because.......okay there's sex, but the producers/creators never film the part where the needle injects the egg. instead, they only make noise and picture legs, arms, and face when there's sex for the most part. well, they did show boobs/panties/most parts of the body though, except dick/vagina. it's also very bloody. anyway, i can understand why funimation rate m for this anime.
regardless of all your negative arguments(everyone who was) towards the anime called, "rin", i just wanted to say that i love this anime. rin, the character itself had a very long history and to think about her having to wait for her love 1 from the ancient time is very lonely and heartbreaking. the story of maeno kouki to his descendants surrounding/involving with rin's life is very interesting. the anime doesn't have alot of attractive songs, but the story itself is very unique in my opinion.
A lot of good points are brought up in this review. I'd like to take the time to explain to everyone why this show was created: satire. It's not meant to be taken seriously. It was created to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the AT-X network, acting as a throwback to all the sex-and-gore filled anime of the 90s. However, they brought these elements out to such extremes that it can be viewed on the same level as Shakespeare; yeah, it sounds serious, but it's meant to be extreme.
@MrNarutard11 yeah. agree. there were many dark/bloody anime in the 80s and 90s. this anime somehow reminds me of the feelings i have for ninja scroll, street fighters, guyver, project a-ko, akira, darkstalkers, hokuto no ken, and many more when i 1st watched them in the 90s as a kid. this feels like something that refreshes my mind and something that reminds me of the past.
This is my first time seeing one of your reviews. I have to say, I'm glad to see a reviewer like you. I mean..at the end of it, it's obvious your feelings towards the show, but you still went through it trying to point out some good thing about it.
@lessermaster Thanks, that's what I try to do with all of my reviews. Even with shows I end up hating, I always try and point out whatever good points I can find to be as fair and unbiased as I can.
After seeing Lava Busters Review I though I would come check out yours. Now I have never seen this, nor do I plan to after watching Lava's and your Review. But just skimming throug the comemnts here man, good god. I hear what you were saying, it's not so much "The Sex" It's how it Sex was approached and the whole Men what to rape and Woman want it idea is just inappropriate. It kinda scares me when I think how a lot of people don't see anything wrong with these ideas used. Good Review man.
lol i always noticed this when i scrolled through the anime section on netflix and i never noticed till now that the background of the cover is a bunch of naked boddies. I love gore *cough cough major higurashi fan cough* lol, but i don't want to see imortal bisexual wemon have crap load of sex with big demon-angel things =.=
good review ;3
btw, nice to see a guy that is not obsessed with this kind of crap :D
@MultiBlasian I have a problem with any show that puts sex in through an absurd means and expects everyone to take it seriously or present it seriously. Sides. I doubt Spartacus has its warriors get aroused whenever they are near one of their enemies.
@BionicSlime but the thing is that sex is a common place for immortals the same reason it is for gladiators. Also the fruit itself symbolizes sex. After all, fruit is an ovary.
@MultiBlasian Uh...why? When did rules come out saying immortals need to have sex on a constant basis? Why is tit automatic for people who are immortal to have sex all the time? I've seen plenty of shows with immortals and I don't recall anyone of them having sex so much to the point its considered apart of immortal lore or something.
@SmellyWeenis Good for her, I found this anime to be an insulting piece of gut wrenching filth. I find it insulting, disgustingly degrading and and an abomination sized middle finger to both men and women.
@omg1895632 Oh that's right, I'm sorry, i forgot I'm a guy, I forgot that automatically means I'm a single minded sexual animal that is easily entertained by seeing gratuitous nudity and must therefore praise a show because it shows lots of boobies and butts.
It's nice to know that just because I'm a guy that's all I need in life.
@BionicSlime i totally agree with you. In my opinion this anime is stupid as shit. I'm also a guy. Bi-sexual immortals who get horny around angels...shemale angel/immortal tries to rape everyone. The end-.-
Seriously... Being dubbed such as a fellow male SUCKS! Yes, There ARE dudes out there wit MINDS who dont give a FUCK about that shit... I prefer to be in control and unlike the apes of my gender, Your review is awesome! I prefer a good plot, beautiful art and even humor that keeps my sides splitting. It doesnt make any sense and it lacks in plot because apparently all ya need to make a good show is SEX BOOBS AND BUTTOCKS!! =='
'this is probably one of the most sex loaded, gory-ass bloodfilled explodingly, sex-obsessed animes i have ever seen in my entire frikkin life.' and thats why i like it!
Otherwise, the plot is quite simple if paid attention to. Apos wants Rin's delicious, painful memories so Apos makes living hell for her while she goes on doing her own thing as being a detective. As for your reviews of the music, I do agree with you. :)
As for the male leads, most of them getting killed off was an emphasis of RIn and Mimi's immortality, that they shall stay living in earth forever while mortals, mostly men because obviously they turn into angels if they eat time fruits, will perish. And for the taking seriously part, it's give or take; it depends on how the viewers see it. This is a complicated anime series, if you make it.
@mmizer777 Funny, I found the plot to translate into 3 words: we hate men! Really? Women get to be immortal but men are turned into sex crazed, mindless, monster demons that have the lifespans of flies? This show took itself serious from episode 1, this was no Excel Saga, Sgt. Frog, or Needless where they always act silly and goofy. The fact anyone would take this sexual garbage serious is laughable in and of itself, utterly laughable. At least actual porno movies admit the plot is idiotic.
You contradict yourself, @BionicSlime. If this show was supposedly put in a channel (ATX) where it's equivalent to cinemax, then of course it's going to have some softcore aspects. As far as the characters and plot, Rin was a great lead female character, strong but at the same time burdened with immortality and loss of mortal companions and/or lovers. I do agree with you about Mimi, she was more or less a side character.
Hm. I'm into the Bondage, but not the mutilation...I suppose that's the only reason my Fiance and I can make it through watching this show is becuase the sick mutilation just takes it too far. But it seems like a decent show. I kind of agree with this review though. I have no clue where they were going with this one.
I agree but don't agree. I really really like the show. The art was amazing and the music was phenomenal of course. Yeah some of the sex scenes were absurd. But it was way hot! I think it at least deserved 2 1/2 to 3 1/2. Btw have you ever done a review over The (GITZs) Ghost in the Shell series and movies?
@AstralWolvine I'm not here to review "hot" porno like stuff and I don't count something being "hot" as a good quality in an anime unless its used properly or the show doesn't take itself seriously and has fun with it (like in Agent Aika). This show tried to make something utterly idiotic and porno-esque and have it taken seriously and that;s why it sucked. It was FAR beyond absurd, it was puke inducing. For your question, no, I've never reviewed a single property of Ghost in the Shell.
@BionicSlime You should try Ghost in the Shell sometime. Its a very "Pull you in and hook you" if you can understand and keep up with the plot. But they have 2 movies the seasons are based off of. But it all goes back to people becoming so advanced they have better prosthetic bodies and how people are so immersed in the "net" of the world that people with prosthetic bodies now have a being or soul called a Ghost. its kinda like a NCIS so you don't even care for the small glimpses or nudity.
@AstralWolvine I've been watching the stand alone complex and frankly....its insufferably boring so far. At least Rin attempted to give characters personalities, Ghost's characters are about as lively as the name implies. They are empty, dull, bland, hollow, uninteresting characters. How could a futuristic NCIS end up being so boring and lifeless?
In my opinion, I really don't think it's that bad... Maybe it's because I was expecting the gore to be far worse than Gantz. I guess this isn't for everyone >_>
@osniel2010 I gave negative points because its trying to hand deliver borderline hentai material as legitimate "well thought out" story material and expect audiences to swallow it. Lots of things are different, different doesn't always mean its good. I've reviewed plenty of simple, uncomplicated anime before so trust me, its not because of its lack of complication.
@BionicSlime You're kind of right, I think the episodes that made this "anime" go a little bit too far was episodes 5 and 6, where they made up this reason all of this was happening, but I can say episodes 1-4 are pretty entertaining.
@BionicSlime You honestly prefer the limitations of a pg13 horror movie? it being M makes it almost limitless. What a dumb question -_-.. Less limits obviously der.
@BionicSlime its labled MA to be more accurate and well i dont see why you would give it neg points for that but w/e.. I am not into anime at all but netflix recommended that i try this because i liked kick ass. And i gotta say i loved it and I always had a negative view on Anime.
From what you said, if it's porn, it's good porn, lol. Back in 90 I threw out all my porn, not because it was bad, but because I didn't want to be bad (stupid, I know), anyway, you sure that's not kinda why you gave this one 11/2 stars?
@ignominni I gave this a low rating because it tried to take itself way too seriously with things that were so stupidly ludicrous and absurd to even be remotely considered plausible. I hate anime that try to be something they are not. Agent Aika for exampled embraced its own silliness and never hid it for a moment, no one expected that show to be taken seriously. Rin does and I'm sorry but it was just laughable to watch this show try and pass its porno like material off and expect me to buy it.
It's pronounced "Nem-ma-Sen-ee" Taking a Greek Mythology Class is so fun :D
Anyway, thanks so much for the review, I find myself agreeing along with you with many points. I always thought sexual elements and gore are somewhat acceptable if they play an important and significant part, but I found myself really disturbed by the amount of it in this OVA... D: Scarred...? Maybe...
@RisuchanX4 It's really fun to watch! But it's hard to pick a favourite out of all the characters. But if I were to pick a couple I would pick America x Britain =) I'm on episode 48 right now lol
First off, GREAT review! But, why did you rate the anime so low towards the end? 1 1/2? whats wrong with you man? After all the good things you said about the show.... reguardless of the flaws it was pretty entertaining.
@ChibiVampie Honestly, I try to make an even balance with my highs and lows but at the end, I have to make a judgment call and this one didn't work. Agent Aika for example was more of a gag anime, it had similar outrageous sexual concepts but didn't take itself seriously which made it fun. Rin took itself WAY too seriously and seemed more like a well crafted porno then something amusing.
Being silly is one thing, but being silly & acting like its serious (like the movie Machete') doesn't work.
i greatly enjoyed this anime. i thought it was EXTREMELY well done in almost all ways. yes it could have been cut down a lot on the sex but still very enjoyable to me.
I'm pretty sure anyone who bought this knew what they were getting into... At least, you should have, because the DVD cover speaks for itself.
Anyways, I liked the characters, but the plotline itself was pretty dumb. Immortals and 'angels' have to bang eachother everytime they come within close proximity? That's juvenile writing at its finest.
@batista777 Actually, I saw this online so I never really saw the cover until after I finished watching it. But I completely and totally agree on the last part of your comment, the angel/sex thing was pretty stupid even from a pornographic standing point it sounds idiotic.
Call me sick and twisted if you want but your review made me want to see it even more. This went straight to the top of my 'anime to watch' list. Can't wait to watch it!
@BrokenFWD Yeah I know what you mean I meant more it was a waste of a good storyline for being turned into porn. Trust me after personally watching the series, its quite porno like so I know what you mean.
@michaeljacksonyall I intend to review Baccano having seen it and own it personally, keep checking back to my page to when all my reviews are done and I'll take your request. Thanks for your interest and comment and yes it is a very...strange show.
Lol. Gentlemen, and any ladies around. If your going to devle into the darker animes. Leave your inhibitions behind. The culture in Japan where most these are made. Is a lot different, and not so prudish as our own in the West. =D Found only the early episodes really delved into the torture/rampant sex. Later episodes tended to gloss of the scenes mostly. Still violant, but not in the same vein.
@Justicar333 I'm not one to dabble or delve into darker, disturbingly overtly sexual anime or regular movies for that matter outside of horror movies and even then I have my limits. I merely did this as a request someone made to me and reviewed it with my most honest and sincere opinion.
@BionicSlime I understand that. Simply feel, the final score was overshadowed. And overly low, due to concern about sexual content. Which is perfectly within your right as reviewer. Still, I personally disagree with the scoring. :) Just because the reviewer might be uncomfortable, a very good anime shouldn't be given such a terrialbe score. =D It might turn off others who would have enjoyed it, thinking more substantive things wrong. Which didn't seem the case from your review.
@Justicar333 I measured the good and the bad and I just felt the bad overshadowed the good to the point where it didn't seem worth it. If one finds the sexual content enjoyable then that's all well and good but as a reviewer and as someone who is trying to review this thing properly, i didn't see how any of the sexual content worked and as professional as I try to be, every reviewer will have his or her own biases.
sex and gore aside, i still enjoyed the hell out of rin: daughters of mnemosyne regardless. even though it was fucked up, that will be straight about the show.
Everything u said was completely true. I actually enjoyed the first couple episodes, but then it started to go down hill, and what Aposs became at the end just left me sick
Oh gosh I just finished watching this on Netflix. And I constantly had to rewind a couple parts to catch what they were saying. By ep. 4 I followed most of what they were saying about the story...and then the last two episodes happened. :c Confused as hell.
amoxilpink 2 days ago
'Mnemosyne' (pronounced ne-mo-zi-nee) in Greek mythology is the river of memory, as opposed to 'Lethe' the river of forgetfulness. I haven't seen this anime, but the title is probably describes the 'memory', or immortality of these girls who stay young forever and cannot age. That is, the 'memory' of their youth.
thegrapefruit33 1 week ago
Boobys to much
MMPXD 1 week ago
Comment 3: Of course, since Rin only has 6 episodes it's plot can not be as deep as Higurashi's for example, which has more than 50 episodes. But like I said, if you watch it from a different POV, everything logically adds up and makes sense in the end. I do agree though that sometimes the sex scenes actually are a bit...random and annoying. I didn't get as pissed off as you about them, I mean hey! That's why Rin is rated as a hardcore Ecchi. Don't like, don't watch, simple as that ^_~
Headshock0111 1 week ago
@Headshock0111 I was requested to review it, I assure you that is the ONLY reason I watched this show.
BionicSlime 1 week ago
@BionicSlime Still, if you give a review on something you really shouldn't criticize traits that are simply part of the genre. Rin is classified as hard Ecchi, meaning it's almost a hentai, so there HAS to be naked skin and a few censored, short sex scenes. Criticizing Rin for having a lot of sexual referances is like criticizing Pokemon for having fantasy creatures in it ;-) It's okay if you simply don't like Rin, but you should still keep a review as objective as possible ;-)
Headshock0111 1 week ago
@BionicSlime from the synopsis is there anyone who would want too? Granted it got a dub release sure but I can only imagine Funimation thought they had some in the can fans of this kind of stuff instead of just not dubbing and making it download from the site.
masteroflag 1 week ago
@masteroflag in other words it makes me weep more for anime fandom that it does exist in dub form at all- it does have a right to exist itself since it can sell and some can possibly see it as art, kinda like fans of School Days and Masters of Martial Hearts. But in mass just like MMH I have no idea why it was something considered for the US let alone dub it.
masteroflag 1 week ago
Comment 2: Higurashi no naku koro ni uses the same style of plotline for example. The anime bombards you with gore and a whole lot of small details that just don't add up to anything. You need to be quite smart to actually realize that, but once you figured it out and start to watch the anime from a different POV, you see that Higurashi has a very deep, intelligent and absolutely logic plot. It's the same with Rin. (to be continued in comment 3...god I hate the 500 characters limit! >_<)
Headshock0111 1 week ago
The reason why you say Rin's plot doesn't make sense is because it is told in reversed fashion and you seem to not have understood that. Reversed plot means that the things that are usually small, meaningless details (in this show it would be the sex) are practically shoved into your face while you need to squint for what would be the actual storyline (in this case, Rins character development in relation to Mimi, Apos and the Guardian). Rin actually makes a lot of sense once you figured that out
Headshock0111 1 week ago
I like how you did this whole rating. Good job. But don't you think it deserves at LEAST 1 more star? I think it does.
OuterspaceTitanium 2 weeks ago
The fruit isn't their soul. The fruit makes them immortal so it can absorb the memories and experiences they have over their life span. The person that eats them then gains those experiences... Like Highlander without the sword.
TheSpurian 2 weeks ago
I call that angel/immortal dynamic the Black Widow effect.
TheSpurian 2 weeks ago
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I admire Mnemosyne for daring to be different... Although it doesn’t always succeed. I would still highly recommend it. Sure the show has a lot of sexual content and disturbing scenes but it's nothing new. For example even in Roman mythology we see a high emphasis on sexual desire and immortality.
MrSammyBoy7 2 weeks ago
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MrSammyBoy7 2 weeks ago
I just saw this anime on Netflix. While I agree with most of what the video said, I'd be kind and give it a 3 out of 5 stars. Rin Daughters of Mnemosyne looked good, sounded good and after each episode I wanted to see another.
bazookajulez 1 month ago
This show reminds me of the concept of rape in Ninja Scroll the series. In the movie, it kind of just happens which is unfortunate. In the series, it becomes a recurring theme. Not to say the sex in here is a recurring theme, the fact that it's part of the plot line is unfortunate.
necronomicon009 1 month ago
I bought this and Soul Eater part 3 on a splurge buy. And I've learned never to do that again. Soul Eater for the most part was worth it but you're right the sex in Rin was suffocating. Even for people who enjoy hentai related anime and fanservice. The beginning was enjoyable but all the angel sex and consuming fruit souls towards the end of the series just seemed really bizarre.
necronomicon009 1 month ago
You're right, morbid curriosity is getting the better of me. Thank God the show is short if I see it.
QuatermassMan 1 month ago
Another bullshit review.Thank you!!!
MaZINGErDeSTro 1 month ago
@MaZINGErDeSTro And another lame ass over used pun on my namesake, thank you for using the most unoriginal, repetitive insult/comment ever read on my comments.
BionicSlime 1 month ago
@BionicSlime dude dude...it was a joke.You should laugh.Its not an insult.Is for shits and giggles.Wow for a guy that makes reviews that have jokes inside...you sir have no humor.Believe me a troll or a spam would say thank you in the end.
MaZINGErDeSTro 1 month ago
@MaZINGErDeSTro Kinda hard to tell when it's just text and no subtext or tone is detectable online.
BionicSlime 1 month ago
I don't feel like watching it for the reasons you stated, but why does the red head attempt to kill the immortal girl constantly?
orkkilla5589 1 month ago
@orkkilla5589 She was hired to hunt down Rin, that along with her immense grudge holding issues made her hate/hunt Rin down for all time.
BionicSlime 1 month ago
@BionicSlime For ALL TIME? What does she just get some immortal powers from the blue that is anime logic?
orkkilla5589 1 month ago
@orkkilla5589 She gets hurt more after each encounter, gaining cybernetic implants until she eventually has her brain digitized and is given a completely robotic body. All because the immortal guy who hired her thinks its amusing.
TheSpurian 2 weeks ago
this show makes no fucking sense!!!!!!!!!!
TheChocolatechip95 1 month ago
I just finished watching it and I think its amazing! They are intertwining real hardcore S&M and presenting it with the idea of immortality , angels....its very very twisted but its twisted very smartly with lots of thought of plot... and jumping ahead hella years , telling the whole story with 6 episodes? Super amazing. I honestly did not catch on to the Angels looking like S&M men until the 6th episode and you know they held out on that on purpose. I just think its cool different cool!
echosaisis 2 months ago 2
Which isn't to say that I think you meant to be biased, but it is clear that you weren't pleased with some of what you saw, and I feel that those things governed how you rated the rest of the show.
TacoJim 2 months ago
@TacoJim I gave this show a shot, what your hearing is frustration and regret doing so. Its not so much the sex itself alone but its also how they tried to make the sexual stuff be part of the rules, like they had a "scientific reason" for it being there and I found that utterly idiotic. Sex is the show, whether you have seen worse or not does not change the fact sex dominated this anime's logic/existence.
BionicSlime 2 months ago
@TacoJim I don't think he rated it based on how offended he was by the sex. It's like watching Overfiend, It gave me the impression that they made sex part of a serious plot line like it had to there. For instance: How do demons get their powers in anime? Oh, they have to rape women with tentacles. yeah...
necronomicon009 1 month ago
I strongly disagree with some points of the review; while I agree that the characters shift around way too much and a lot of their personalities don't get fleshed out a whole lot, I have to say I don't see where the fascination with sex ever came in. I've seen way worse than this. And you mispronounced a lot of words and strongly suggest finding the correct pronunciations. Overall though, I felt like you were watching with a biased view from the start, so you come off biased in the end anyway.
TacoJim 2 months ago
I really liked this review. I don't get why people are pissed off. It's just his review/opinion. He even added what was good about the anime instead of just bashing it nonstop. If you don't want an honest review then don't look up reviews. -_-
MissOwnYou 2 months ago
I totally agree with this review. -___- I saw the first episode and wished i didn't because of the sex, sex, sex, sex! It's okay to be suggestive, or have sex scenes sometimes but, this anime circles around sex. You can tell from the first episode. That's just my opinion, i'm not asking for anyone to agree with it!
lolchicka151 2 months ago
Seriously dude, take a bros advice, if you look at the dislike bar on almost all of your videos, they're horrendous.
Take it as a sign, and stop making shitty reviews.
Oh, and FLCL fucking sucked.
bluhammer 2 months ago
I would like for you to review the anime Claymore or Devil May Cry. I really like Claymore but i think Devil May Cry sucked. I want to see what you think about them
becskts 3 months ago
Yea the opening song was good and the action too, but overall, i didn't like the show. Especially at the end. I hated that half man half woman freak
becskts 3 months ago
sounds like youre just raging in the end
GianMightEatYou 3 months ago
@GianMightEatYou When you're pissed at something...
BionicSlime 3 months ago
I just got done Watching this series, and I say after taking a few minutes to piece things together I found it decent but weird. I wanted to see if what review there were on it and found yours; I agree the whole "Sex" theme made this odd to watch but just like the endless amount of B&G I was like please I've seen enough animated boobs and blood to last me a life time so R:DOM was nothing. In reality after the first few episodes I was in it more for the plot and what would occur next.
00DemonSword 3 months ago
i also want to say that rin and her former lover from 1000 years ago are a perfect couple. they both look handsomely and beautifully in their culture's outfit. rin is 1 of the hottest and cutest anime girl that i have ever seen besides chun-li, mai shiranui, kanu unchou, etc. this anime is 1 of my favoritre anime because i loved all the good ppl and the story in this anime.
CX222666 3 months ago
although the anime was rated for M, i found that the anime should be for older teens+17 because.......okay there's sex, but the producers/creators never film the part where the needle injects the egg. instead, they only make noise and picture legs, arms, and face when there's sex for the most part. well, they did show boobs/panties/most parts of the body though, except dick/vagina. it's also very bloody. anyway, i can understand why funimation rate m for this anime.
CX222666 3 months ago
regardless of all your negative arguments(everyone who was) towards the anime called, "rin", i just wanted to say that i love this anime. rin, the character itself had a very long history and to think about her having to wait for her love 1 from the ancient time is very lonely and heartbreaking. the story of maeno kouki to his descendants surrounding/involving with rin's life is very interesting. the anime doesn't have alot of attractive songs, but the story itself is very unique in my opinion.
CX222666 3 months ago
A lot of good points are brought up in this review. I'd like to take the time to explain to everyone why this show was created: satire. It's not meant to be taken seriously. It was created to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the AT-X network, acting as a throwback to all the sex-and-gore filled anime of the 90s. However, they brought these elements out to such extremes that it can be viewed on the same level as Shakespeare; yeah, it sounds serious, but it's meant to be extreme.
MrNarutard11 4 months ago
@MrNarutard11 yeah. agree. there were many dark/bloody anime in the 80s and 90s. this anime somehow reminds me of the feelings i have for ninja scroll, street fighters, guyver, project a-ko, akira, darkstalkers, hokuto no ken, and many more when i 1st watched them in the 90s as a kid. this feels like something that refreshes my mind and something that reminds me of the past.
CX222666 3 months ago
This is my first time seeing one of your reviews. I have to say, I'm glad to see a reviewer like you. I mean..at the end of it, it's obvious your feelings towards the show, but you still went through it trying to point out some good thing about it.
lessermaster 4 months ago
@lessermaster Thanks, that's what I try to do with all of my reviews. Even with shows I end up hating, I always try and point out whatever good points I can find to be as fair and unbiased as I can.
BionicSlime 4 months ago
After seeing Lava Busters Review I though I would come check out yours. Now I have never seen this, nor do I plan to after watching Lava's and your Review. But just skimming throug the comemnts here man, good god. I hear what you were saying, it's not so much "The Sex" It's how it Sex was approached and the whole Men what to rape and Woman want it idea is just inappropriate. It kinda scares me when I think how a lot of people don't see anything wrong with these ideas used. Good Review man.
DeantaySharlon 4 months ago
@949musicpro Call it what you want, I can't see porn being too far off from this mess.
BionicSlime 4 months ago
love this anime ;)
EhmbheRtreze 5 months ago
I GOT A LOT OF ENJOYMENT OUT OF THIS SHOW
biscutbuu69 5 months ago
lol i always noticed this when i scrolled through the anime section on netflix and i never noticed till now that the background of the cover is a bunch of naked boddies. I love gore *cough cough major higurashi fan cough* lol, but i don't want to see imortal bisexual wemon have crap load of sex with big demon-angel things =.=
good review ;3
btw, nice to see a guy that is not obsessed with this kind of crap :D
flipflop10150 5 months ago
ig-dra-sill.
IzumisChild 5 months ago
I wonder what you think of spartacus if you have this big of a problem with sex.
MultiBlasian 6 months ago
@MultiBlasian I have a problem with any show that puts sex in through an absurd means and expects everyone to take it seriously or present it seriously. Sides. I doubt Spartacus has its warriors get aroused whenever they are near one of their enemies.
BionicSlime 6 months ago
@BionicSlime but the thing is that sex is a common place for immortals the same reason it is for gladiators. Also the fruit itself symbolizes sex. After all, fruit is an ovary.
MultiBlasian 6 months ago
@MultiBlasian Uh...why? When did rules come out saying immortals need to have sex on a constant basis? Why is tit automatic for people who are immortal to have sex all the time? I've seen plenty of shows with immortals and I don't recall anyone of them having sex so much to the point its considered apart of immortal lore or something.
BionicSlime 6 months ago
It looks like a lot of people would definitely agree this is a bs review. And I only say this for the joke. It sounds like an anime I'd hate to see.
spinalglacier 6 months ago
It's pronounced nem - oh - sign.
jinfiesto 6 months ago
this guy needs to do something with his life.
gearsofwar131 6 months ago
Did you forget to mention Coline is a lesbian.
12GAshotgunnersrain 6 months ago
You got some true and intellegent points, BUT FUCK, your a guy too, Don't you like the boobies and butts and shit?
omg1895632 6 months ago
@omg1895632 lol Look up Kitsuki from D2 Brigade. shes a woman and completely loved the series :P
SmellyWeenis 6 months ago
@SmellyWeenis Good for her, I found this anime to be an insulting piece of gut wrenching filth. I find it insulting, disgustingly degrading and and an abomination sized middle finger to both men and women.
BionicSlime 4 months ago
@BionicSlime well you gotta lighten up a bit. for real.
SmellyWeenis 4 months ago
@SmellyWeenis Tell the anime that, it could stand to lighten up a lot.
BionicSlime 4 months ago
@omg1895632 Oh that's right, I'm sorry, i forgot I'm a guy, I forgot that automatically means I'm a single minded sexual animal that is easily entertained by seeing gratuitous nudity and must therefore praise a show because it shows lots of boobies and butts.
It's nice to know that just because I'm a guy that's all I need in life.
BionicSlime 6 months ago 11
@BionicSlime HELL YEAH!!! HORAY FOR SIMPLEMINDEDNESS!!!
qwertsrt 6 months ago
@BionicSlime i totally agree with you. In my opinion this anime is stupid as shit. I'm also a guy. Bi-sexual immortals who get horny around angels...shemale angel/immortal tries to rape everyone. The end-.-
Mawwrc 5 months ago
@BionicSlime Thank you! Amen!
Seriously... Being dubbed such as a fellow male SUCKS! Yes, There ARE dudes out there wit MINDS who dont give a FUCK about that shit... I prefer to be in control and unlike the apes of my gender, Your review is awesome! I prefer a good plot, beautiful art and even humor that keeps my sides splitting. It doesnt make any sense and it lacks in plot because apparently all ya need to make a good show is SEX BOOBS AND BUTTOCKS!! =='
x0x0xUsAx0x0x 1 month ago
nice review
omarsotelo58 7 months ago
3/5 bad story
DarkKing009 8 months ago
'this is probably one of the most sex loaded, gory-ass bloodfilled explodingly, sex-obsessed animes i have ever seen in my entire frikkin life.' and thats why i like it!
MegaSnow52 8 months ago
APOS RULES
MegaSnow52 8 months ago
@MegaSnow52 Hell Yeah he rules!!
512lilirose 8 months ago
Otherwise, the plot is quite simple if paid attention to. Apos wants Rin's delicious, painful memories so Apos makes living hell for her while she goes on doing her own thing as being a detective. As for your reviews of the music, I do agree with you. :)
mmizer777 8 months ago
As for the male leads, most of them getting killed off was an emphasis of RIn and Mimi's immortality, that they shall stay living in earth forever while mortals, mostly men because obviously they turn into angels if they eat time fruits, will perish. And for the taking seriously part, it's give or take; it depends on how the viewers see it. This is a complicated anime series, if you make it.
mmizer777 8 months ago
@mmizer777 Funny, I found the plot to translate into 3 words: we hate men! Really? Women get to be immortal but men are turned into sex crazed, mindless, monster demons that have the lifespans of flies? This show took itself serious from episode 1, this was no Excel Saga, Sgt. Frog, or Needless where they always act silly and goofy. The fact anyone would take this sexual garbage serious is laughable in and of itself, utterly laughable. At least actual porno movies admit the plot is idiotic.
BionicSlime 4 months ago
You contradict yourself, @BionicSlime. If this show was supposedly put in a channel (ATX) where it's equivalent to cinemax, then of course it's going to have some softcore aspects. As far as the characters and plot, Rin was a great lead female character, strong but at the same time burdened with immortality and loss of mortal companions and/or lovers. I do agree with you about Mimi, she was more or less a side character.
mmizer777 8 months ago
Hm. I'm into the Bondage, but not the mutilation...I suppose that's the only reason my Fiance and I can make it through watching this show is becuase the sick mutilation just takes it too far. But it seems like a decent show. I kind of agree with this review though. I have no clue where they were going with this one.
AnjuSaitenKurada 9 months ago
I agree but don't agree. I really really like the show. The art was amazing and the music was phenomenal of course. Yeah some of the sex scenes were absurd. But it was way hot! I think it at least deserved 2 1/2 to 3 1/2. Btw have you ever done a review over The (GITZs) Ghost in the Shell series and movies?
AstralWolvine 10 months ago 2
@AstralWolvine I'm not here to review "hot" porno like stuff and I don't count something being "hot" as a good quality in an anime unless its used properly or the show doesn't take itself seriously and has fun with it (like in Agent Aika). This show tried to make something utterly idiotic and porno-esque and have it taken seriously and that;s why it sucked. It was FAR beyond absurd, it was puke inducing. For your question, no, I've never reviewed a single property of Ghost in the Shell.
BionicSlime 10 months ago
@BionicSlime You should try Ghost in the Shell sometime. Its a very "Pull you in and hook you" if you can understand and keep up with the plot. But they have 2 movies the seasons are based off of. But it all goes back to people becoming so advanced they have better prosthetic bodies and how people are so immersed in the "net" of the world that people with prosthetic bodies now have a being or soul called a Ghost. its kinda like a NCIS so you don't even care for the small glimpses or nudity.
AstralWolvine 10 months ago
@AstralWolvine I've been watching the stand alone complex and frankly....its insufferably boring so far. At least Rin attempted to give characters personalities, Ghost's characters are about as lively as the name implies. They are empty, dull, bland, hollow, uninteresting characters. How could a futuristic NCIS end up being so boring and lifeless?
BionicSlime 4 months ago
You should review:
Watchmen: it's bullshit
Ghostbusters: they're awesome, n I want ur opinion
You, Me and Dupree: HILARIOUS!
Nancy Drew: it's a classic, and awesome
Mr. and Mrs. Smith: thriller=awesomeness
Matilda: it's super pretty!
Movida En El Roxbury: even though it's in Spanish, it's funny
That's it.
LPSLuvTetu99 10 months ago
@LPSLuvTetu99 Watchmen: already reviewed it, was my first review ever actually and I loved it.
Ghostbusters: My love for this film goes without saying or question.
You Me and Dupree: Never seen it.
Nancy drew: Not seen it and don't plan on seeing it.
Mr. and Mrs. Smith: Saw it, really enjoyed it, a lot more then I thought I would actually.
Matilda: Saw it many many years ago.
Movida En El Roxbury: Never heard of it.
BionicSlime 10 months ago
@BionicSlime I don't know man the watchmen comic was good the movie was BS though even for movies that's with its genre.
wirelessjt 8 months ago
In my opinion, I really don't think it's that bad... Maybe it's because I was expecting the gore to be far worse than Gantz. I guess this isn't for everyone >_>
iHitLowest 10 months ago
Hey good review man, I don't care how great the plot, acting or art can be; this stuff makes me sick to my stomach, definitely avoiding this one.
Valor06 11 months ago
So you give negative points because its different, not all anime has to be very complicated =/
osniel2010 11 months ago
@osniel2010 I gave negative points because its trying to hand deliver borderline hentai material as legitimate "well thought out" story material and expect audiences to swallow it. Lots of things are different, different doesn't always mean its good. I've reviewed plenty of simple, uncomplicated anime before so trust me, its not because of its lack of complication.
BionicSlime 11 months ago 3
@BionicSlime You're kind of right, I think the episodes that made this "anime" go a little bit too far was episodes 5 and 6, where they made up this reason all of this was happening, but I can say episodes 1-4 are pretty entertaining.
osniel2010 11 months ago
@BionicSlime oh dude come on, its labeled 17+..
XXThrashtera88XX 11 months ago
@XXThrashtera88XX And that makes the content enjoyable because?
BionicSlime 4 months ago
@BionicSlime You honestly prefer the limitations of a pg13 horror movie? it being M makes it almost limitless. What a dumb question -_-.. Less limits obviously der.
XXThrashtera88XX 4 months ago
You prolly would not like elfen lied then.. I say there are a lot of sex haters out there.
XXThrashtera88XX 4 months ago
@BionicSlime its labled MA to be more accurate and well i dont see why you would give it neg points for that but w/e.. I am not into anime at all but netflix recommended that i try this because i liked kick ass. And i gotta say i loved it and I always had a negative view on Anime.
XXThrashtera88XX 11 months ago
@BionicSlime Still, I really enjoyed the way the villain was defeated in this series.
lukegreen37 6 months ago
....this guy giving the review sounds like such a tool, the kind of guy who isn't interesting ever, and whom nobody ever finds funny.
KingNuada86 11 months ago
@KingNuada86 Then don't watch my stuff then.
BionicSlime 11 months ago
@BionicSlime good advice, I won't.
KingNuada86 11 months ago
From what you said, if it's porn, it's good porn, lol. Back in 90 I threw out all my porn, not because it was bad, but because I didn't want to be bad (stupid, I know), anyway, you sure that's not kinda why you gave this one 11/2 stars?
ignominni 11 months ago
@ignominni I gave this a low rating because it tried to take itself way too seriously with things that were so stupidly ludicrous and absurd to even be remotely considered plausible. I hate anime that try to be something they are not. Agent Aika for exampled embraced its own silliness and never hid it for a moment, no one expected that show to be taken seriously. Rin does and I'm sorry but it was just laughable to watch this show try and pass its porno like material off and expect me to buy it.
BionicSlime 11 months ago
It's pronounced "Nem-ma-Sen-ee" Taking a Greek Mythology Class is so fun :D
Anyway, thanks so much for the review, I find myself agreeing along with you with many points. I always thought sexual elements and gore are somewhat acceptable if they play an important and significant part, but I found myself really disturbed by the amount of it in this OVA... D: Scarred...? Maybe...
Sanriko 1 year ago
dude watch hetalia axis powers ur NOT going to be disappointed!!! its the best series ive ever seen and its not anyother anime out there.
RisuchanX4 1 year ago
dude watch hetalia axis powers ur NOT going to be disappointed!!! its the best series ive ever seen and its not anyother anime out there.
RisuchanX4 1 year ago
@RisuchanX4 I'm watching that right now! I'm on Episode 26 :)
HORSEZOX 11 months ago
@HORSEZOX you are! :D what do u think so far? :3
RisuchanX4 11 months ago
@RisuchanX4 It's really fun to watch! But it's hard to pick a favourite out of all the characters. But if I were to pick a couple I would pick America x Britain =) I'm on episode 48 right now lol
HORSEZOX 11 months ago
@HORSEZOX awesome!!! xDDD i like usuk too but i luv japan x greece the most! x) lol
RisuchanX4 10 months ago
@RisuchanX4 Hetalia? I can only say "Paaaaaaaaaaaastaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!"
iHitLowest 10 months ago
@iHitLowest VOOOODKAAA xDDD lol
RisuchanX4 10 months ago
@RisuchanX4 "Vodka means water in Russia" as Mimi would say XD
iHitLowest 10 months ago 11
hentai stuff have plots some times and it isn't the plot that makes it not porn it is not showing the genitals that makes it not porn
Hakelous 1 year ago
Cool review, I agree with u also
XBloodAngelX10 1 year ago
First off, GREAT review! But, why did you rate the anime so low towards the end? 1 1/2? whats wrong with you man? After all the good things you said about the show.... reguardless of the flaws it was pretty entertaining.
ChibiVampie 1 year ago
@ChibiVampie Honestly, I try to make an even balance with my highs and lows but at the end, I have to make a judgment call and this one didn't work. Agent Aika for example was more of a gag anime, it had similar outrageous sexual concepts but didn't take itself seriously which made it fun. Rin took itself WAY too seriously and seemed more like a well crafted porno then something amusing.
Being silly is one thing, but being silly & acting like its serious (like the movie Machete') doesn't work.
BionicSlime 1 year ago
i greatly enjoyed this anime. i thought it was EXTREMELY well done in almost all ways. yes it could have been cut down a lot on the sex but still very enjoyable to me.
adv512 1 year ago 3
I'm pretty sure anyone who bought this knew what they were getting into... At least, you should have, because the DVD cover speaks for itself.
Anyways, I liked the characters, but the plotline itself was pretty dumb. Immortals and 'angels' have to bang eachother everytime they come within close proximity? That's juvenile writing at its finest.
batista777 1 year ago
@batista777 Actually, I saw this online so I never really saw the cover until after I finished watching it. But I completely and totally agree on the last part of your comment, the angel/sex thing was pretty stupid even from a pornographic standing point it sounds idiotic.
BionicSlime 1 year ago
bad ass intro
narutoninetails12 1 year ago
sex and violence are okay in my book! :)
AirMan928 1 year ago 19
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AirMan928 1 year ago
Call me sick and twisted if you want but your review made me want to see it even more. This went straight to the top of my 'anime to watch' list. Can't wait to watch it!
Arynn333 1 year ago
Wow, not a good review at all, I would have given it atleast a 3/5.
rockman202 1 year ago
@BrokenFWD Yeah I know what you mean I meant more it was a waste of a good storyline for being turned into porn. Trust me after personally watching the series, its quite porno like so I know what you mean.
BionicSlime 1 year ago
Can you review soul eater. It's awesome in my opinion. Good review now I know what to stay away from
BiggestATLAfan 1 year ago
Good review. I believe they call this kind of genre "Gore-nography". Not my kind of thing so I am just gonna skip it.
whoisyouranime 1 year ago
@michaeljacksonyall I intend to review Baccano having seen it and own it personally, keep checking back to my page to when all my reviews are done and I'll take your request. Thanks for your interest and comment and yes it is a very...strange show.
BionicSlime 1 year ago
Lol. Gentlemen, and any ladies around. If your going to devle into the darker animes. Leave your inhibitions behind. The culture in Japan where most these are made. Is a lot different, and not so prudish as our own in the West. =D Found only the early episodes really delved into the torture/rampant sex. Later episodes tended to gloss of the scenes mostly. Still violant, but not in the same vein.
Justicar333 1 year ago
@Justicar333 I'm not one to dabble or delve into darker, disturbingly overtly sexual anime or regular movies for that matter outside of horror movies and even then I have my limits. I merely did this as a request someone made to me and reviewed it with my most honest and sincere opinion.
BionicSlime 1 year ago
@BionicSlime I understand that. Simply feel, the final score was overshadowed. And overly low, due to concern about sexual content. Which is perfectly within your right as reviewer. Still, I personally disagree with the scoring. :) Just because the reviewer might be uncomfortable, a very good anime shouldn't be given such a terrialbe score. =D It might turn off others who would have enjoyed it, thinking more substantive things wrong. Which didn't seem the case from your review.
Justicar333 1 year ago
@Justicar333 I measured the good and the bad and I just felt the bad overshadowed the good to the point where it didn't seem worth it. If one finds the sexual content enjoyable then that's all well and good but as a reviewer and as someone who is trying to review this thing properly, i didn't see how any of the sexual content worked and as professional as I try to be, every reviewer will have his or her own biases.
BionicSlime 1 year ago
another fan-service anime... except... more disgusting...
Fransinn3 1 year ago
please try to review s-cry-ed next.
captainscryed 1 year ago
you think this is crazy, seikon no qwaser is even more out of its mind
IloveOtherPplsMsry 1 year ago
sex and gore aside, i still enjoyed the hell out of rin: daughters of mnemosyne regardless. even though it was fucked up, that will be straight about the show.
lordcrab86 1 year ago
Everything u said was completely true. I actually enjoyed the first couple episodes, but then it started to go down hill, and what Aposs became at the end just left me sick
Megafowll 1 year ago