Romeo X Juliet (TV) Reviews
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Title(s): |
Romeo X Juliet
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Creator: |
Tahiko Kimura
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Genres: |
Drama,
Fantasy,
Romance
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Age Group: |
Teenagers (May contain bloody violence, bad language, nudity) |
Vintage: |
March 18, 2007 |
Status: |
Completed |
Summary: |
This is a story of a young and tragic love, set in the aerial city of Neo Verona. Tyranny rules this island in the sky after the Montague family took control 14 years prior. The disparity among the wealthy and poor is apparent in the present state, the earth dries and water stagnates. The sky itself is wrapped in a deep dense fog. Both Romeo and Juliet's lineages are of present and past ruling families of Neo Verona. Romeo is the son of the current Montague dictator, Juliet (a beautiful woman) masquerades as a man (Odin), she's the last descendent of Capulet the previous rulers who were killed by an assasin's dagger 14 years ago. Her true background is not to be revealed to her until her 16th birthday. The cruel hands of fate introduces 2 people who will become "Star Crossed Lovers". |
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Reviews
Don't let the title keep you away
Written by enyo on October 29, 2010 at 4:07 PM
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Overall Rating
Excellent
Story: 5
Dialogue: 5
Animation: 5
Entertainment: 5
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I don’t believe Shakespere’s Romeo and Juliet is even close to being his best or most romantic work but this is the best adaptation of that story I’ve ever seen. I think girls and guys alike will like it. It’s a beautiful blend of action and romance although there isn’t much comedy if that’s your thing. The Seiyuu’s do an amazing job; everyone’s voice fit their character perfectly and the acting (emotions) really came through. I just wish there had been a bit more of Ryotaro Okiayu’s Tybalt. The animation is also top notch- especially at the beginning of the series.
I watched the first six episodes without even realizing it and when deciding to watch just one more I ended up on episode eleven. It’s that good. The only negative thing I can say is that I wasn’t too fond of the Escalus subplot BUT because it didn’t really have much importance until the last 3-4 episodes I can overlook it.
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