Legend of Basara

If you'd like to take a break from all the new shiny mainstream anime and don't mind dipping back into an older era of anime, Legend of Basara can be a hidden gem. I have the bias of reading the entire manga and I will forewarn you the anime is only a taste of the beginning of what is a very epic story. The end WILL leave you wanting more because there IS so much more. The manga is 27 volumes. The creator likes to break out of the shoujo mold, though clearly with such aesthetics and a romance interest, there is also the horror ofwar and no punches pulled. Characters will die, they will struggle emotionally, and there's no simple good vs evil. Everyone has weaknesses and something they believe in. The anime will end shortly after the plot arc introducing the Blue King, though I believe they condensed it quite a bit. Even with having the manga I still bemoan it did not go longer but there really is no "satisfactory" spot they could have ended it aside from the end itself. The story is built around a prophecy, a war, and two star crossed lovers who are usually apart. But you can enjoy and appreciate the anime for what it is.

Story: 7 The anime in itself was very interesting and had a lot of potential to be a good anime however, be it only thirteen episodes it clearly displayed that it was unfinished.With that being said it was only okay, could have been better if the plot had finished with answers answered and goals were achieved. Art : 7 The art was pretty basic for me. I didn't find it spectacular but it also is a anime from the early 90's, so in that aspect I found it just okay. Characters: 9 Each character that was present and brought forth were unique and really thought about. Sarasa andShuri are by far the most complex characters that are brought forth, due to each of their unique backgrounds and their psychological battles they face by falling in love with the 'enemy'. Although these two are the main focus, the other characters also reveal interesting pasts/experiences/backgrounds that make them appealing as well. Enjoyment: 7 I did enjoy this anime, however I really would have enjoyed it even more had the story been completed and the goal that was portrayed was brought to light. The fact that those two things were not satisfied made this only an okay anime for me.

This is my first review ever and it had to be on this anime. If you're into historical romance and old art this is anime for you. I have never seen an anime with such originality honestly, it's also very unique because it's from a time when anime wasn't cliquè and had differnt storylines. Story 9/10: it's sort of like Romeo and Juliet, the girl (Sarasa) is from a village with a twin brother who is the chosen one who gets the privilege of holding a swords and whatnot, the usual "manly" tasks. Anyway, so Japan is under control by different kings ruling dividedparts who are all brothers. Our main male protagonist is the Red King who is Sarasa's enemy for destroying her village, and killing her family. Now Sarasa takes her brothers place (Tatara) as the chosen one who will bring peace to the world and goes after The Red King, tricking his nation that it was the twin sister that was killed. She goes to get revenge and meets a man whom both fall in love not knowing what their true indenties are. Oh and there's a lot of killing since a war starts between Tatara and The Red King. When they aren't doing their duties it's interesting to see how much their tones change when talking to another without knowing each others identities. They help their enemies without realizing each time they meet and I loved watching that friction between them. Art 10/10: The art is simply beautiful and very detailed. It has a very different setting than what's usually shown in anime today with the your average highschool setting or modern Japan. You just have to watch it to see how lovely it is as on old art fan. Characters 8/10: There are some holes in the story when it come to character development but it's bearable or how one thing lead to another for characters during the plot. Enjoyment 10/10: I loved this anime too much. I wish anime could be like anime from the 90s and early 2000s because of the art and each anime had its own touch to it. Also they're very underrated. I was literally so excited while I was watching this anime because I couldn't predict was gonna happen next which is a great feeling for me. Storyline and everything kept me very into it. (**SPOLIER ALERT***) Overall 9/10: I do think it could have had more episodes since it did leave some plot holes here and there especially in the end when it came to the main female and male finding out their true identities but there's always the manga to get more deep. Overall I enjoyed it very much. I highly recommend this if you're wanting to take a break from today's anime and for all my old art lovers that are looking for what to watch next.

They don't make animes or mangas like this anymore. This is what Yona of the Dawn wishes it could be. This is an underrated masterpiece. It's almost Shakespearean with the amount of foreshadowing and the way the romance is constructed. "Your loyalty to the Red King will kill you." There are tons of foreshadowing early on that are reiterated. Nothing is accidental. Basara follows sets up similarly with Avatar The Last Airbender. Sarasa and Tatara are two siblings who grow up in a small village. Tatara is the chosen one, meant to unite Japan and defeat the Red King. Japan has turned into a desert. Sarasa oneday ventures forth to see the ocean but sees a sea of red, the Fire King's army. They attack their village and kill Ma-kun, a village boy who disguises himself as Tatara. Three years later, the Red King's army comes again and kills not only her father, but also her brother. Without a leader, without the chosen one, Sarasa decides to cut her hair and assume her brother's role and live out her life as Tatara. Her village is destroyed and from there she starts her journey as she forms alliances and comrade to take down the Red King. The Red King seeks to turn Japan into a dictatorship. You find out as you continue that the goals of the Red King and Sarasa are similar. They dream of turning Japan into a lush green land where cherry trees and vegetation can prosper once again . Even their means of getting there aren't that different. It made me question what does it mean to be a hero. Is it being on the side that's considered right? What shines is the story telling and the dichotomy and contradictions within the characters. Sarasa meets Shuri throughout her journey and bumps into him time and time again. She doesn't realize Shuri is The Red King. Their tones change when they are with each other. They can be theirselves without playing their respective roles. Sarasa can just be a normal girl and Shuri can just be a guy. It woulda been a near masterpiece had it fully adapted the manga. I stopped around volume 5. Animation is as limited as the current animes but I found the animation fluid for the most part. It looked natural, the animation. This gave forth Avatar The Last Airbender.

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