Shangri-la was the wild card pick on my list of interesting anime premiering in spring 2009 that I will be watching. After only the first episode I am fan of this anime because of how unique the characters are so far, excellent animation and a good first episode that does well to introduce viewers to the Shangri-la universe.
Shangri-la starts with the main character Kuniko Hojo being released from prison and being met by her foster mother and her friends, interestingly enough her foster mother is a transvestite and as disturbing as it was initially it was the first indication that this anime was going to be a different kind-of experience.
Momoko – Kuniko’s transvestite foster “mother”
Pretty soon all the major characters are introduced including what seems like the villains and a battle scene featuring a killer boomerang and a rampaging transvestite conclude an episode that is enough to spark my interests, barring any unforeseen disappointment, I will be watching the entire Shangri-la season.
Kuniko with her futuristic boomerang like weapon
She’s cute, she has 2 eyes of different colours, but I wonder why she fears sunlight?
No matter what you do don’t scratch her leg
Shangi-la official website
More stills of the first episode of Shangr-la in the anime and manga section of the Jamaipanese.com gallery.
I am downloading this right now [jamaica] . I will let you know what I think of the first episode. I also took a look at your list of spring animes. I think I will check out Basara and Queen Blade. [angel]
I am a huge FMA fan, but it seems like the new one is set in an alternate universe… [eek]
Queen’s Blade my get my next first impressions post. I also checked out the FMA, not bad but i need to catch up on the older episodes. Nice use of the smilies 😀
Ok, just finished watching it now. The story seems kind of complicated, but it is interesting at the same time. There are some interesting characters and a few subplots going on at the same time. Your comment about the leg scratching made me laugh when it actually happened in the episode hehe.
The first ep did a good job and I will make sure to watch ep 2. I think it has good potential.
so far I have watched the first three episodes and the plot seems complicated but I am interested in watching more [smile]
has anyboby watch naruto?,just curious thats all ^_^ [angel] no offence [love]
I actually just started to watch this anime and have finished Epsode5. I am truly enjoying this series so far and find Kuniko an interesting heroine along with Momoko her transexual adopted mother figure. I was attracted to this bacause I had just finished the “Last Exile” by Gonzo as well. I like his stories and characters along with the fact the he usually teams up with Range Murata who’s art work is outstanding.