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Kageki Shojo!! Kageki Shoujo!! |
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Rose Faerie's Review Violence: None that I can remember. Sex and Nudity: Well, there are heavy implications that one characters' mother's boyfriend tries to molest her. (Fortunately, nothing happens.) One girl fantasizes about having a larger chest. Both of our leads are illegitimate children, and Ai's mother and uncle are said to sleep around. Theological Themes: None. Problematic Themes: I remember there being swearing. It wasn't frequent, but I don't remember any specifics. Kageki Shojo!! covers heavy topics such as child abuse, stalking, and eating disorders. Overall: This anime is extremely underrated. It is absolutely fantastic. Two girls with drastically different personalities and upbringings slowly form a friendship at an all girls theatre school. I was surprised that it tackled such heavy themes, such as child abuse and eating disorders. It's all about how these girls move away from their pasts and overcome their weaknesses all while navigating the harsh world of show business. Our two leads are as different as summer and winter. Sarasa is bubbly, bright and cheerful. She's optimistic and full of life, though she is a bit stubborn and doesn't believe in limitations. Ai is cold and quiet, mainly due to childhood trauma. She's intense, driven, and not there to make friends. The two of them grow on each other and balance each other out. Their friendship isn't immediate. It takes Ai quite a bit to accept Sarasa into her life. The two truly better eachother. Sarasa helps Ai to mellow out, while Ai helps Sarasa to tone herself down. The other characters were absolutely fantastic. I loved how all the characters grew to be a bit deeper than they seemed at first glance. Ayako's episode made me cry. This is the first time I have ever cried during an anime. Many of the characters struggles are either real insecurities that teenage girls have or things that everyone struggles with as they grow up and try to forge their own identities. The character designs were really fun. I love Sarasa's hair. It's really cute. The music was nice, too. I recommend Kageki Shojo!! to teenagers and up for the heavy themes and the stuff with the mom's boyfriend. |
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