Comments on: Manga Review: Eternal Alice Rondo V. 1

By: Otakuism » Manga Review: Key Princess Story Eternal Alice Rondo V.2-4

Otakuism » Manga Review: Key Princess Story Eternal Alice Rondo V.2-4 — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 21:23:35 +0000

[...] I reviewed the first volume of Eternal Alice Rondo last January and have finally read all of it now. Looking at the whole thing, I have to conclude that this is a very surprising and messed-up story. The moe-archetypes and mahou shoujo cliches that fill the work on first glance are completely turned on their heads in later volumes, exposing dark jealousies and sick personalities. Broken dreams and sexual fantasies dominate the characters till you realize there’s more insane people here than even Evangelion. One could even see the story as a criticism of moe ideals with its portrayal of the harsh real world vs. fantasy and pleasure. Fantasy and the role of a creator are also big themes in the story, taking up a big chunk of the fourth volume as the characters discuss writing and its implications. It’s hardly academically ground-breaking, but interesting in its own way and the way its applied to the story. [...]

By: Hinano

Hinano — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 05:15:20 +0000

I saw that show hahah but like after 2 episodes I dropped it. The manga art is very pretty but like many other series, “prettyness” just doesnt cut it for the lack of sensible plot.

By: Demian

Demian — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 03:59:03 +0000

I watched it for three episodes before dropping. I think it speaks more for my weird interests that I even decided to look the manga up.

By: Danny

Danny — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 03:53:44 +0000

i remember that show, i watched one episode of it before dropping it lol