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She, the Ultimate Weapon

Original title: Saishû heiki kanojo
  • TV Series
  • 20022002
  • TV-MATV-MA
  • 25m
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6.9/10
705
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Fumiko Orikasa and Shirô Ishimoda in She, the Ultimate Weapon (2002)
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A teenage boy and girl struggle to stay in love when the girl's body is transformed into Japan's ultimate weapon.A teenage boy and girl struggle to stay in love when the girl's body is transformed into Japan's ultimate weapon.A teenage boy and girl struggle to stay in love when the girl's body is transformed into Japan's ultimate weapon.
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
705
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  • Stars
    • Nick Shakoour
    • Melissa Hutchison
    • Mark Atherlay
  • Stars
    • Nick Shakoour
    • Melissa Hutchison
    • Mark Atherlay
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    • 12User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
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  • Episodes13

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    2002

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    Saikano: The Last Love Song on This Little Planet
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    Fumiko Orikasa and Shirô Ishimoda in She, the Ultimate Weapon (2002)
    Taiki Matsuno, Shin'ichirô Miki, Fumiko Orikasa, and Kishô Taniyama in She, the Ultimate Weapon (2002)
    Fumiko Orikasa and Shirô Ishimoda in She, the Ultimate Weapon (2002)
    Shin'ichirô Miki and Fumiko Orikasa in She, the Ultimate Weapon (2002)

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    Nick Shakoour
    Nick Shakoour
    • Kazu
    Melissa Hutchison
    Melissa Hutchison
    • Chise
    Mark Atherlay
    Mark Atherlay
    • Shuji
    Amy Provenzano
    • Akemi
    Elaine A. Clark
    Elaine A. Clark
    • Shuji's Mother
    Jesse Spencer
    Jesse Spencer
    • Shuji's Father
    Abie Hadjitarkhani
    Abie Hadjitarkhani
    • Tetsu
    Dave Arendash
    • Mr. Kawahara
    M.J. Reynolds
    • Nori
    Nicole Emi
    • Yukari
    Joe Wyka
    • Atsushi
    Shirô Ishimoda
    • Shûji
    Fumiko Orikasa
    Fumiko Orikasa
    • Chise
    Shin'ichirô Miki
    Shin'ichirô Miki
    • Tetsu
    Miki Itô
    Miki Itô
    • Fuyumi
    Tetsu Shiratori
    Tetsu Shiratori
    • Atsushi
    Jesse Spencer
    • Various, Shuji's father
    Aaron Dismuke
    Aaron Dismuke
    • Chise's brother
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      Remade as Saishû heiki kanojo (2005)

    User reviews12

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    9/10
    Saikano
    Saikano was plainly put: astounding. At first when it starts out it feels like it could go along a generic storyline but it doesn't. Instead it becomes a depressing and emotionally impacting tour-de-force.

    To put it in a brief non-spoiler summary, Saikano takes place amidst a huge war. Our main characters are Chise and Shuji who lived in a peaceful small town that is not affected by this war...yet. However, Japan needs a weapon to turn the tide of the war and Chise becomes this weapon

    This anime successfully depicted the true site of war: not all-the-time glorious gung-ho fighting seen in some movies or video games. But the cold long days of war, filled with death and fear. While going through the series, its just character after character dying in what appears to be a World War going on.

    Much character development was present as the characters grow up and move on. All the changes happening around our main character Shuji creates another depressing aspect added to the anime. Yet such things happen in real life, these parts make anime even more realistic and human.

    The interaction and relationships between characters is beautifully orchestrated and human. The uncertainty and fear that troubles are main couple Shuji and Chise are those that occur in many normal relationships, and not just those that have a weaponized girl.

    As characters die, the way their friends try to move on and coupe is completely natural. Again it is no surprise that this anime has been adapted to a live-action movie (released earlier this year in 2006). I have not yet seen it but definitely looks good, rather than such flops like the live action Sailor Moon.

    Voice acting in both English and Japanese was well-done and full of emotions. One of the better English dubs I've watched among anime I've seen.

    The pacing of each episode was great just like of IGPX which was one of the aspects that made that anime enjoyable. Episodes all feel fulfilling and keep on with the story. No filler episodes with this 13 episode anime at all. With the story never stopping with the episodes, can be a plus or a minus. Some may not get as attached to the characters as much and thats a plus to filler eps in such series like Inuyasha or Full Moon. Yet by never side stepping from the story, it makes it makes its impact just more powerful.

    This is definitely a more mature-titled anime with many deep themes of violence, some sex & gore, and scenes of massive destruction. Again, this isn't a happy-go-lucky love story but about, as the tagline says, the last love song on this little planet. Beautifully animation and story is executed into the downward-spiraling waltz that is Saikano.

    I give Saishu Heiki Kanojo (Saikano) a 8.5 out of 10. ~ NekoTakuto

    Few minor complaints: - It's short...Maybe too short? - No explanations of how Chise works as a weapon
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    • Aug 31, 2006

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      • May 2, 2002 (Japan)
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      • Chubu-nippon Broadcasting Company (CBC)
      • Shogakukan
      • Toei Video Company
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    • 25 minutes
      • Color
      • Dolby

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