Supernatural The Animation

This is a creepy show. Having not seen the live-action show before, I don’t know if it does justice to the show or not but I have to say, I really like it any way and it does make me want to see the original show. The episodes all have to do with someone dying in a gruesome way, then the brothers’ end up being at the right place at the right time. Each show is its own storyline without many things to link them together. The story is slow, and not really action orientated. Many of the shows act more like detective shows wheresomething odd happens and they discover why only to have a small action scene at the end. There is a larger mystery that they have in this show about the brothers trying to find their Dad. The art style is rather interesting, almost a cross between anime and American comic book style. The characters are hard edged, and a lot of dark lines and heavy shadows that pretty much are black. Everything has a nice vintage feeling, sort of grimy in a good way. The characters look like the characters from the live-action as well which is what I would wish to see unlike some of them. Sadly, some of the images are pretty frozen, still images that feel like cop outs, especially when this was made in 2011. The English voices don’t feel up to par with the animation, and feels a bit forced and doesn’t match the lip sink most of the time. They talk when the mouths are closed and part of it might be to get information out since this is shorter then the actual show. Even then, it just feels rushed and makes it a little hard. I really love the ending song though. I never thought I would hear “Cary on my Wayward Son” by Naoki Takao fit so well. EDIT: I have now seen the live action show, I really like it as well. The show has the same creepy feeling and the same slowness that the animation has. The stories are altered slightly from the original but that’s partly because they were putting a 1 hour episode into a half a hour one.

As many of you are already well-aware, Supernatural is one hell of a series and for those who know it, seen it, love it I believe the animation is also worth seeing. But for the sake of a fair review, I'll try not to compare it (-much-I do compare it) with the original series. So, the story is definitely interesting. Two brothers hunting down all kinds of monsters thought to be just fictions of mythology and legends does sound appealing. The series includes remakes of the original episodes and anime-only episodes, too. As far as the latter is concerned, I believe they fitted with the originalseries. But the 22 episodes just wasn't enough to explain the plot thoroughly. Many questions arise and, honestly, I am not sure if I would understand the story so well if I was not familiar with the live-action series.. Lastly found the ending fair enough, I repeat for someone who is not familiar with the original. The art was a real fit. I mean the intense black in the frames fitted well with the mysterious style of the story. And, the characters were decent. But, I cannot restrain from commenting on Bobby's appearance. Man, what did they do to him???? (sorry about that). I haven't watched it in Japanese so I'll comment on the dubbed version. Okay, the voice actors have risen huge complaints. Why Jensen Ackles is not in the show? What's wrong with the voice actors? And bla bla bla... Really, the voice actors were not that bad. They could have been better and having the original cast would be sweet but we should try being just a little objective. Also, the music and the sound effects created the mysterious-creepy atmosphere the series needs. What I found a bit disappointing were the characters. I can't be objective here because I know the potential of the characters. They are not as flat as the anime portrays them. They are more deep than that. Also, many characters and monsters had to be there. What about the guys from the Harvelle's Roadhouse and the shape-shifters? However, we cannot expect that much from a 22-episode series while the original is 10 seasons! If you are new to the supernatural world I think you will like them as they are. They are not some kind of heroes, they have flaws and make mistakes. If you like this kind of stuff -demons, vampires, werewolves, etc.- you will definitely like Supernatural. Even if you don't have a particular interest in those, I believe you will still enjoy it. It is a great anime and leave us, grumpy fans, complaint. It should be treated with respect and it is a great anime for the mystery/ horror fans out there!

Before starting, we are very fans of the TV series. We recommend to see it 'cause is very amazing. When the first time we watched it. we've said "yeah,Looks amazing". Okay. Then, This animation is only the first season of the tv series. So, we felt like writing a review about it. for first thing, we are so happy that Supernatural to be an Animation serie. The story is about Dean and Sam, two brothers who hunts demons and evil spirits and here, there's a lot brotherly love. Sam and Dean are not perfect and flawless superheroes, they are normal persons.They can make mistakes, theycan be paranoid, confused or angry and they always argue with each other. Because of that, they are so realistic. the best of Supernatural The Animation are definitely the story full of unexpected situations and the bloody scenes. we was so thrilled by the last episodes.

"If there's something strange, in the neighborhood, who you gonna call?" Bad news everyone, your parents lied to you (it's OK, mine did too). The Boogeyman does exist, there are things that go bump in the night, and yes, there probably was a monster living in your closet when you were a kid. No worries though, for when the bumps in the night start to get a little louder (don't get out of the car you fool!), you've got somebody watching your back to send the creatures of the night back to their holes in the ground. Sam and Dean Winchester, brothers whohave faced it all: ghosts and vampires, werewolves and shapeshifters, witches and demons, even cannibalistic killers clowns (better watch you back IT). Based on the (fairly) popular American television series, Supernatural: The Animation isn't the most exceptional anime out there, but it is a faithful adaptation and a solid addition to the genre of horror anime. Story: Traveling from town to town in their '67 Chevy Impala, the brothers hunt what lives in the shadows while searching for their missing father and the yellow-eyed demon who killed their mother years before. The anime takes plot points and even whole episodes from the television series' first two seasons and arranges them into a 22 episode format. While the story may be somewhat confusing at first for newer viewers, it does start to get stronger and more focused as the series goes on, eventually tying up the story where the second season of the TV series ends. Anime-original episodes are also present and help to keep things fresh for older fans, even if they don't bring much new substance to the table. Unfortunately, with half as many episodes as the seasons it is based off of, the anime is forced to lose or change around a lot of details, which, while not affecting a newer viewer's experience, may peeve fans of the show. Overall however, Supernatural: The Animation does a good job of getting it's foot in the door with newer viewers looking to see what the show is about, but for those looking for a richer experience in the world of Supernatural, I recommend watching the television series instead. Character: Our two main characters of course are Sam and Dean, who viewers follow throughout the entirety of the brothers' hunt for both their father and the yellow-eyed demon. Strong emphasis is placed on the relationship between the two and their development over the course of their journey. Ultimately, although it may sound cliche', the series ends up being less about killing monsters and the hunt for revenge, and more about how the bonds of family can get one through any sort of Hell they might face. Side characters like Bobby, the boy's father, and of course the yellow-eyed demon also make the transition to 2-D, but don't get too much fleshing out. Aside from that, characters are pretty much limited to one episode without much significance to the overall story. Art: Madhouse really delivers with this one. The art style used with S:TA is unlike any other series I have seen, alternating between darker color palettes and bright, vibrant backgrounds with ease. The animation is pretty clean and never really seems to drop off in quality. Additionally, the character designs match the characters from the series well (although for some reason they decided to make Bobby look like a bloated frog) and have a certain feel of realism about them in spite of the fact that it is animated. The creatures look just plain freaky and there is actually a surprising amount of well-done blood and gore in the series as well. Sound: While the anime unfortunately lacks the classic rock that really serves as the soul of the TV series, it does manage to snag the vocal talents of Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles who play Sam and Dean in the television series (the Japanese version also features the voice actors of Sam and Dean in the Japanese dub of Supernatural). I watched the English dub and, while it certainly was by no means bad, it never really stood out either. The best part of the sound section for this anime though is that the producers managed to snag Carry On Wayward Son, the series unofficial theme song, as the ending (Kansas haters will just have to deal with that). In that aspect, it shows how big of fans the Japanese are of Supernatural, and for that much, I am thankful. Enjoyment: Despite having already seen the TV series, I still managed to enjoy the anime. The change in format allowed for things not possible in a television series to come to life through art, and it also reminded me how much I loved the first two seasons of the series. In the end, despite the fact that my bias may be showing, Supernatural: The Animation gets an 7/10 from me. Although it does lack the depth and length of the television series, older viewers still are met with a fairly fresh viewing experience while newer viewers can get a taste of what the television series is all about. S:TA is a solid addition to the disappointingly small genre of horror anime, and in spite of not being perhaps "jump in your seat" scary, it does have some pulse-pounding moments and will please fans of well-done (not over-the-top) gore. Knowing that Sam and Dean are out there on the lookout, all I have left to say is this: "I ain't afraid of no ghosts!"

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