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4 out of 4 people found the following review useful:
A nice anime series, but nothing so exceptional, 16 June 2006
Author:
Lady Targaryen from Brazil
*** This review may contain spoilers ***
I am surprised to see here in IMDb ''Ayashi no Ceres'' with such a high
number in the user rating. I mean, this anime is nice, but nothing so
outstanding to have 10 stars. The manga is very beautiful, and Watase
Yuu is one of my favorite Japanese anime authors of all! (But of her
creations, I really prefer Fushigi Yuugi!)
Aya is a teenager girl who is a member of the wealthy and influent
family of the Mikage's, as well as her twin brother Aki that she is
very close to. In her and Aki's birthday, Aya failed in a bizarre test,
and she proves to be the reincarnation of a tennyo, that in a prophecy,
will bring many problems and eventually the ruin of the Mikage's
family. Aya has success to scape, but now she will be always hunted by
her own family.She meets Suzumi Aogiri,Yuugi,Suzumi's brother-in-law
and Tooya, people who helped her to not be killed. As usual in Japanese
series, Aya falls for Tooya. Many things then start to happen and be
explained after Aya's rescue.
Ps: Tooya remembers me Tamahome very much!
4 out of 4 people found the following review useful:
Beautiful and Surreal, 16 September 2001
Author:
Auryn-4 from Sweden
An old legend tells of how a fisherman stole the wings of an angel, so that
she could not return to heaven. Instead she stayed on the earth became the
fisherman's wife.
Ayashi no Ceres is based upon this legend. The souls of the angel (or
tennyo
"heavenly maid") and the fisherman have been reborn in the bodies of the
twins Aya and Aki. Aya carries the Tennyo named Ceres, who seeks her wings
so that she can return to heaven, and Aki carries the evil soul of the
fisherman, who stole Ceres' wings and forced her to become his
wife.
Aya flees from the people who wish to kill her and Ceres, and she flees
from
her brother Aki, who now carries a darkness inside him. She meets Touya, a
mysterious amnesia-stuck hitman sent to observe her, and slowly they fall
in
love.
I got lost in the plot a couple of times, since the anime covers a very
large manga series in relatively few eps, but it was still a wonderful show
with movie quality animation. As could be expected coming from the crew
behind Fushigi Yuugi, there was a lot of romance, but it seemed more true
and more beautiful than anything shown in Fushigi Yuugi, mainly because the
heroine, Aya, is much more sympathetic than that annyoing brat Miaka with
the ugly Princess Leia-style hairdo. We get to follow Aya from the first
attempt on her life, through a great adventure of love, sadness, laughter,
tears, life and death. There is a love triangle, very skillfully handled,
and many subplots that brings a great depth.
This show is NOT for children! It is very realistic in its style, and
includes some really nasty scenes where people get hurt in very cruel ways.
It's also confusing, as it tries to tell a very long story with very few
episodes, but overall it's beautiful and amazing with an almost surreal
fairy-tale color.
Highly recommended!
It is beautiful! ya know!!! okei!, 25 June 2008
Author:
leahmargaritadivina from Philippines
*** This review may contain spoilers ***
Actually i never imagined it as a legend, for me it's just a love
story. That can actually touch you or make you feel love or this anime
can also be the same as what is happening in your life. For some reason
i become addicted to mangga's because of this anime... From the very
first time i opened the first page i knew there's something different
in it the lines, the words, the features, and specially those who are
in the drawings of Yuu Watase. Like his previous story which i also
love "Fushigi yuugi"... For instance the chapter 40 above you will see
how aya strongly loves toya... Evey single changes... she still doesn't
care she still fights for what she believe
I'm not really fond of anything under the net but those who say Yuu
Watase's work of art through literature or in form of art... let's
argue i'm just a mere 3rd year but i'm ready to argue with some of
those people who dares... K!!
Don't even think about it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Very good anime!, 1 June 2007
Author:
Oceanion from Estonia
I watched this anime recently and was pleasantly surprised. First thing
noticed was the animation quality itself, which was a LOT better than
in some of the animes I've seen (10/10). The music was also really nice
(especially the opening theme, "Scarlet")-- well, maybe except "Cross
My Heart" (8/10).
The characters were mostly well developed - from lonely Toya to
ruthless Kagami to compassionate Yuhi. The only slightly annoying thing
was Aya's tendency to go over-emotional... Overall I'd give character
design a 9/10.
But the best thing was, of course, the storyline itself, which was
impressively well developed. Although tragic and cruel, it shows how
important it is to love and be loved, to feel compassion and to have a
family. Perhaps the only drawback to it was that in the first few
series, Toya and Aya's relationship got sort of rushed. Although after
watching the anime "X", which pretty much had no storyline at all to
it, I feel obliged to rate the story of "Ayashi no Ceres" as 10/10.
Beware! "Ayashi no Ceres" contains many very cruel and nasty scenes
which are NOT suitable for children.
A Must See Favorite!, 24 October 2006
Author:
LegolasLover2003Ashley from NM, United States
*** This review may contain spoilers ***
Ayashi no Ceres is perhaps one of my favorite animes.
In traditional Watase Yuu stlye (following the hit anime Fushigi
Yuugi), Ayashi no Ceres is, in essence, a fairy tale. Also keeping with
Watase Yuu style, this anime is a Shounen (girl's anime), though it is
recommended for ages above 14 (at least) due to graphic violence,
sexuality, and nudity.
It's about a girl named Mikage Aya who suddenly discovers that she is
the reincarnation of an ancient Maiden, an Angel.
Other such characters as Yuuhi, Suzumi, Q-san, and Chidori help Aya
along her way to learning how to control this new found power, and to
stop the Mikage family from using the DNA (the C-genome) of the Angel
for their own personal and selfish gains.
Characters like Alex, Kagami, Miyori, and Wei seek to harness the power
of the Angel.
However, one character remains a mystery... the strange Touya. Just who
is Touya and how is he connected with Aya? It's a series with a few
good plot twists, and it plays off of the Hagoromo legend which is very
well known and popular in Japan. For those who don't know the legend, I
suggest a bit of looking up. Depending on where you are in Japan, the
legend differs. Each however, deals with an Angel and her Robe
(Hagoromo).
I recommend this anime (and it's manga as well) to anyone who enjoys a
good anime, Watase Yuu, or Japanese Folklore.
This story might not appeal to everyone, 24 March 2006
Author:
bloodredx
*** This review may contain spoilers ***
I originally started this series by reading the manga (japanese graphic
novels), which were written by he very talented Yuu Watase. Now, as I
said before, this story might not appeal to everyone, but I throughly
enjoyed it. When I first watched it, I have to admit that I was a
little disappointed at how they seemed to skip around in the story.
Most of the beginning is the same, but it order to shorten it, they
combined a few scenes. Even so, most of the details are covered.
As a music fan, I must comment on the soundtrack, which is fantastic,
to say the least. Each song is different, and none are better than the
rest. The music is also something that really brings the story to life.
I can't speak on the voices, since I haven't watched the dubbed
version.
Animation: I have seen much better animation than this, but I have also
seen worse. There are times when characters will become deformed, which
I feel that they do not only to lighten the mood but also to make
drawing it easier, but I was upset at the lack of super-deformed
chibis, which were abundent in the comics.
Even so, I have to give this series a 4.5 out of 5 rating. Because it
was a good anime all things considered.
Celestial Legend, 2 January 2006
Author:
maya_bloodrose from United States
Ceres is an amazing story! With lovely images and high emotions. It is
not a show for children because of some of its content. But its one of
Yuu Watases best creations! It has interesting characters and a deep
plot line that make you keep guessing what will happen next! Toya is by
far the most interesting character because his past is a mystery that
is slowly uncovered with the help of Aya who suffers from a family
curse! To save her brother she must find the celestial robes for the
raging spirit within her known as Ceres.
Its an anime that will take your breath away and will leave you in awe
as the story goes on.
Beautiful and Enlightening. Light-Hearted and Emotional., 28 July 2005
Author:
Raspberryperi17 from United States
I absolutely adored this movie. The graphics are beautiful and contain true emotion, even as you watch. The storyline, although extensive, has enough curves and turns to remain entertaining. After reading the manga, i found the animation on T.V to be thrilling and enriching. Ayashi no Ceres is most definitely a great watch, especially after reading the series. Even though there are several violent moments that quite gory and disgusting, the drama just adds to the plot and you find yourself intertwined with the characters. Even friends of mine who despise Japanese Animation have loved Ayashi No Ceres, it is addicting and thrilling, while maintaining a youthful and light feeling.
A great followup to Fushigi Yuugi, 27 December 2003
Author:
xshadowmoonx from Virginia
The series, by Ms. Yuu Watase, is a rather gory and romantic tale about a
celestial being (an angel for you slow ones) whose robe (hagaromo) was
stolen. This robe allowed her back into heaven. The man who stole her
robe,
then lied he didn't know where it was, 'forced her to be his wife' (as
Ceres, the angel, put it) and the main storyline follows the fate of her
decendents.
In modern day Tokyo (I'm guessing, they never really do say), we have Aya
and Aki Mikage on the eve of their 16th birthday. Aya decides to go get
her
fortune told, and doesn't realize how real and true it is. The next day,
she
and Aki go to their grandfather's only to be shown a mummified hand, which
does have a great signifigance in the story. Well, much blood, kisses, and
floating occurs, and we meet the Aogiri's, who also have some of the
celestial blood in them. This goes to that, and it ends up being a very
good
series. Along the lines of being a very good celestial followup to Ms.
Watase's first major series, Fushigi Yuugi.
This is the best anime ever, 7 October 2003
Author:
Echo-the-Nymph
This is my favorite show/anime/anything ever.. I love the manga and the
anime and everything Yuu Watase does. The depth in this and the classic
beauty meshed with drama and action is something I have not seen in shoujo
anime for a while now.
And Lia.. this isn't just about nudity and hot guys. Also, if a woman
character cries that does not make her weak. If everything happened to me
that happened to Aya, hell, I'd do a lot more than just
cry.
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