Kita ze Inbou! - キタぜ陰謀!

Feeling my curiosity spurn out of control, I’ve finally started to watch Rozen Maiden. I wouldn’t really call it an old series as it aired in 2004 but it’s been almost three years since then so it’s definitely on my Rewind. “Rewind” speaks for itself I think but I’ll still explain it: It’s basically a category/feature featuring old anime that I’ve either started, half completed, or completed. Some of the titles I’ve chosen for Rewind are ones that I’ve personally never gotten the chance to watch until now because of hectic schedules but now I hope to get at least 4-5 of them out. So, without further delay here’s my first Rewind on Rozen Maiden!

One of the first things that gripped me was the outstanding opening theme performed by ALI PROJECT. I’m very much a big fan of their songs and it delighted me to listen to it fully at the beginning of each episode. This series shines when each episode is stringed together to make up the whole. That is further strengthened when the goddess herself is introduced into the series. Yes, I’m talking about none other than Suigintou. Shinku is a great character, definitely the most mature of the group; Hina Ichigo is adorable but can be very annoying at times (well in her debut anyways); Suisei Seki is just plain awesome and has a certain level of adorable that makes me want to hold her tight (DESU, DESU! and heterochromia for the win!); Sousei Seki is more down to earth than the others; and the humans, namely Jun, Nori, and Tomoe are good characters as well but the Rozen Maidens own this series. However, Suigintou quickly became my favorite character in the series. She’s just too irresistible. It also doesn’t help my obsession with her knowing that Rie Tanaka is her seiyuu. Suisei Seki would be my second favorite.

When all of the cast is assembled they carry the plot in all its seriousness but doesn’t forget about the comedy that really made me laugh out loud a few times. This was especially the case for when Suisei Seki appeared. I liked the drama and action scenes that were littered throughout the series (which I’ve seen some people state that they dislike them). While I did enjoy the slice-of-life episodes, I also enjoyed the bits of action very much so. Especially when Suigintou was behind it all! I loved the ending episodes and the music (which is splendid by the way) accommodated the mood perfectly right up to the very last second of the series. But I have to say…I cried when Suigintou was burned and ‘died’. The ending was funny and uplifting but I still couldn’t forget about Suigintou. After all, she is my favorite character. Here’s to hoping I see her again in Träumend.

Here’s to hoping I can finish Träumend in time to watch and blog Ouvertüre!

Rating: 8.5/10