The surface plot and magical intrigues seemed to pale in comparison – that has all been done so many times before, and Blue Reflection Ray didn’t add anything new or interesting to the mix. Watching their everyday interactions was sweet and heartwarming. The anime shone brightly whenever it delved deeper into the characters’ backstories and the bonds they were forming with each other. It took about six episodes for it to get interesting, but once it did, I found it both charming and entertaining. While the studio might have suffered from the pandemic in some areas, the art style itself seems to be more of a stylistic choice rather than a lack of resources, considering what the original character designer, Mel Kishida, has worked on previously ( 22/7, So-Ra-No-Wo-To).īeing a big fan of both magical girls and yuri, I was really curious about Blue Reflection Ray. The occasional 3D effects clashed with the overly sparse 2D line art and flat colors used in the rest of the show. My first impression of the art style and animation was that it looked terribly cheap. As the victim is about to fall off a roof-top, Hiori leaps forward to help – and suddenly transforms. They encounter two magical girls engaged in a sword fight, with an unconscious girl being held hostage. One day, as they are casually walking down the street, they get caught in a distorted reality, and Hiori senses a girl in danger. Hiori is friendly and easy-going, and Ruka finds herself drawn in. Along comes her new roommate, Hiori Hirahara, a girl who seems able to do everything Ruka can’t. She is scarred by an event in her past, and finds herself unable to reach out to others. Since I haven’t played it, I won’t be making any comparisons.* *Note: Blue Reflection Ray is based on the game Blue Reflection.
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As you know, I love having guest reviews. Aurakin will be taking us through the recent anime Blue Reflection Ray, based on the game, streaming now on Funimation. Very excited to welcome you back today to Guest Review Wednesday on Okazu! Today we welcome a new reviewr to our family.
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