Newly airing Kugyu anime Aria the Scarlet Ammo (or Hidan no Aria) has been panned for a total lack of originality and a story which “feels as though a middle schooler slapped it together,” with the presence of ample service, heavily armed schoolgirls and Rie Kugimiya seemingly unable to save it – although similar criticisms were levelled at Infinite Stratos, an anime which went on to enjoy blockbuster sales…
The bulletproof vaulting horse at least appears set to enjoy some popularity.
you guys on sancom never cease to amaze me by making such brilliant debates.
while all i can say for my arguement is potato.
potato.
Bah a simple l♥♥i copy pasta of Phamton and Gunslinger Girl. Now the stupid tsunderes ruin the good name of that style of anime.
please shoot me 😛
okaaay,…
shoot you in your ass?
shoot you in your head?
or shoot you in your foot?
[size=1][color=f52887]efffing retardo, next time don’t bother to post a comment fer christ sakes![/color][/size]
Follow-up Post: (possible spoiler)
Holy s♥♥t! Just watched it, and this is one COOL ASS ANIME! I love the main character’s narration of events, and the concept of all Bukei High School students having to carry guns and knives is fantastic. Nice positive pro-gun message, which I would have never believed possible in Japan.
Speaking of guns, the firearm details are nicely rendered and the action shows a John Woo influence. It was also nice seeing an Uzi. I have a fully-automatic Uzi (legally) but haven’t fired it in ages.
Aria’s voice, which annoying to a degree, provides an sharp counterpoint to the voice of the main character.
I give this a KICK ASS for the first episode.
Of course it will sell. The quality doesn’t matter. As long as it satisfies many otaku, they will buy anything and everything they can to get more.