It was a good start to the series, and the ending was quite good also, a little more wouldn’t have gone a miss though! I wish that there was more anime for this series. I enjoyed the story, some good twists in it, and it was good ’slice of life’, in my opinion.
I’ll split this into 5 secions, rating each section, then give an overall x/10 rating! Well, I watched REC, and I think that it was quite a good storyline, for a short series! 9 episodes, spanning 12 minutes each. I would not have complained had it been longer, but it's shortness may also be a strength it never got even close to boring, even though I watched it all in one sitting.Ī highly recommended anime to all romance fans. To summarize, REC isn't the most innovative romance anime around, but it's realistic approach to the genre makes it refreshing and the chemistry between the characters (who are the series' greatest strength) is wonderful and Aka and Matsumaru's feelings toward each other feel genuine. The opening wasn't my cup of tea, but, then again, I couldn't care less. Music was always fitting though far from memorable. The seiyuu (voice actors) did a great job with all the characters, including the minor ones, enhancing the warm atmosphere of the anime greatly. Backgrounds and the like are good as well. REC's visuals don't impress at all, but they suffice Aka is heart-wrenchingly cute and Matsumaru is.
#REC 1 2 FULL#
Because REC is, unlike most other anime belonging in this genre, not full of unnecessary melodrama or supernatural elements - it is realistic, and that makes it so much more engaging.Īnimation studio SHAFT, of Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei and ef - a tale of memories fame, is responsible for the animation. The focal point of the story is, not surprisingly, the development of the two main characters' relationship and how it is affected by Aka's rise in popularity is it right for her to prioritize her career even though it leads to her not being able to spend time with Matsumaru? Though the story is far from original, I still really cared about Aka and Matsumaru. Aka is - of course - voicing the product's mascot, Neko-ki - a tree with a cat's head. Incidentally, they end up working together with the marketing of Matsumaru's latest invention: a leaf-shaped crisp. Romantic events ensue, but when waking up the next day, neither of them regards themselves as a real couple. night, Aka's apartment catches fire and she is taken in by Matsumaru.
#REC 1 2 MOVIE#
Long story short, Aka makes Matsumaru watch the movie together with her and the flames of love are ignited. Onda Aka is a rookie voice actress who one day encounters the salary man Matsumaru Fumihiko, who's been stood up by his date, in front of the cinema. It isn't groundbreaking at all, but if you don't hate predictable romance anime, it is a perfect way to cheer you up when you're feeling a little down. REC only spans ten episodes (counting the DVD special) and those episodes aren't even full-length, yet it manages to be more heartwarming and entertaining than many longer series. While trying to keep their live-in relationship under wraps for fear of scrutiny, the two begin to support each other throughout the difficulties in their respective careers. Not only do they begin living together platonically despite their one-night stand, they also discover that Aka will be voicing the mascot Fumihiko designed for his company's newest product.
#REC 1 2 PROFESSIONAL#
In the aftermath of that fateful night, their personal and professional lives become inextricably intertwined. Fumihiko invites the distressed Aka to stay at his place, leading to them sleeping together. Going outside to check the situation, he sees that Aka's apartment has burned down, along with all her possessions.
Mere hours later, Fumihiko wakes up from a nightmare and hears sirens outside his window. While walking home together, they find out that they live in the same neighborhood. Thanks to his upbeat and eccentric companion Aka Onda, an aspiring voice actress, Fumihiko enjoys his evening. After being stood up for a movie date, marketing employee Fumihiko Matsumaru is about to throw away his tickets when he is stopped by a girl who implores him to let her accompany him instead.
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