Kyoukai Senjou no Horizon Review

 境界線上のホライゾン
Kyoukai Senjou no Horizon
Horizon on the Middle of Nowhere

This show aired in the Winter 2011-2012 season
It's adapted from a Light Novel of the Same name (Not so light actually)


So this show, from the start appears to be your typical fanservice-y anime. Watching it, it's still has a lot of fanservice, but it is anything but typical and generic.

CHARACTERS (4/5)

In the begining we are introduced to a large and rather eccentric but likable cast

 

Not forgetting the Main Character Aoi Tori, who is a shameless pervert

Also the leading lady, P01-S

Throughout the course of the show, some characters develop. Some don't, but this is a very long series, so I feel like this will be like Monster, where every character will get their part at some point.

SETTING/ANIMATION (3/5)

The setting is also very unique, it is a feudal style setting, but with a futuristic twist. It reminds me of a game. It can get a little confusing at times. But is very interesting to view nevertheless. It's also very original, and I have yet to see another like it. The animation is fine for the TV series, but it is touched up a lot in the BD's.

                                         STORY (3/5)


Though  lighthearted, humorous, and somewhat slow in the beginning, it takes more of a serious tone in the middle, when the story is given direction. Here, we also learn the backstories of several of the characters, adding a sense of depth to the storyline. We also get to see some very nice fight scenes, one in the first episode, and the last few episodes are basically a small war on their own. The ending wraps up nicely, and makes me want to watch season 2.



私が王！


                                          MUSIC (5/5)
A diverse and killer score is definitely one of the high points of this show

OVERALL (3.75/5)

The fanservice may put it off a little, and it is a little slow.

I get the feeling that this is going to take a while (hint multiple seasons) to fully develop, but that is the nature of Light Novel adaptations. With a surprisingly deep storyline, a likable cast, as well as a unique setting, this is a show I would recommend watching. Season 2 to air Summer 2012

Honda Futayo = Best girl of show
Slowpoke.