Ai Yori Aoshi 1 – Fate (Animé TV)

 

Picture: C+     Sound: B-     Extras: C     Episodes: B-

 

 

Another acceptable entry in the “Animé for young ladies” department is Ai Yori Aoshi, in what seems to be a second series surrounded by characters that are most young and female, with the occasional male love interest.  Whether the previous show was good or not, and all seem to be available on DVD, this is not bad.  IT deals with their loves, dislikes, and discomforts, though the storyline eventually turns to their living space being haunted.

 

That is the humorous last of the fo9llowing four shows:

 

1)     Spring Blossom

2)     Friends

3)     Tennis

4)     Phantom

 

The third show is particularly amusing.  The show is supposed to be for ages 13 and up, but a few passing sexual references that seem to be placed as to be ignored are still a bit too racy for those in the know, so an older age group for starters (maybe 18ish) is more like it.  Though aimed at a female audience, it is not intolerable for males, but young boys would get very bored.

 

The full frame, color image is purposely soft in parts and is color consistent, but there is still softness throughout.  The Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo has Pro Logic-type surrounds in both English and slightly clearer Japanese.  Extras include the bonus Miyuki episode and previews for three Geneon Animé DVDs.  The extra show has all the same specs as the regular shows and is a sort of Christmas episode, more or less.  Together, that is five shows that have their moments for one of the lighter entertainments in Animé.

 

 

-   Nicholas Sheffo