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Blue Seed
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Violence: 5 / 10
Nudity: 3 / 10
Theo Theme: 2 / 10
Neg Theme: 3 / 10

Brief Description:
URL: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_seed
Release: 1994
Brief Description: Fujimiya Momiji is a descendant of the Kushinada clan whose women possess the power to defeat the Aragami, an alien plant-like race, by sacrifice. After centuries of slumber, the Aragami have awakened and are invading Tokyo en route to conquering the world. In their way are the hapless schoolgirl Momiji, who becomes infected with one of the "Blue Seeds" - magatama beads that are the heart and soul of the Aragami - the TAC, a government agency whose sole mission is to stop the Aragami, and Kusanagi Mamoru, a young man infused with Aragami blood who swears vengeance on those who took his family away from him. Like the heroes of the past, this ragtag band of misfits must work together to defeat an ancient menace from the past, and one far closer to home.

Recommended for ages 13+
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12/27/2011: rocklobster [ Already Rated ]

Genre
Sci-fi,Drama,Action,Horror,Comedy

Main Review
From Animenfo.com:
Fujimiya Momiji is a descendant of the Kushinada clan whose women possess the power to defeat the Aragami, an alien plant-like race, by sacrifice. After centuries of slumber, the Aragami have awakened and are invading Tokyo en route to conquering the world. In their way are the hapless schoolgirl Momiji, who becomes infected with one of the "Blue Seeds" - magatama beads that are the heart and soul of the Aragami - the TAC, a government agency whose sole mission is to stop the Aragami, and Kusanagi Mamoru, a young man infused with Aragami blood who swears vengeance on those who took his family away from him. Like the heroes of the past, this ragtag band of misfits must work together to defeat an ancient menace from the past, and one far closer to home.


Comments
I love this show! I got it at the library one time and watched the whole thing. The show's best feature is Momiji, a character you immediately sympathize with. At times she is willing to save the world, condemning it, and even suicidal. In short: she's human through and through. She's a great heroine. I should also point out that included with the series is a collection of shorts called "Omake Theatre." These shorts, a feature often included in both manga and anime, offer out-of-character moments with the cast such as Mamoru challenging one of the villains to a game of Mah Johngg or "outtake"-style scenes. At first, I was rather confused, but as the show progressed, I began to consider them a great escape from the mounting tension of the program. (Not a complaint) Some of them were pretty bad, though, and I suggest that you not watch them if you are not into sexual content as most of the sexuality is in them.

Music
The music was great. I loved the themes, both of them.

Sub vs Dub
I watched both versions on alternate viewings, and I must say the sub version is better. The dub isn't bad, per se, but I think the VA cast could've been better. Sakura, for example, got an annoying English VA.

Manga
There is a Blue Seed manga, but I'm unaware if it's been licensed yet.

Related Movies
A Blue Seed OVA called "Blue Seed Beyond" is also available from ADV and as the title suggests, it picks up where the original left off. I haven't seen it, though.

Violence Details
Lots of blood, but not in buckets. What I mean is that the violence level is far from gratutious.

Language Details
I did hear a few curse words, but nothing above a PG-13 rating.

Nudity Details
I think I saw a bathing scene. I'm not positive, as it's been a while since I've seen it.

Sexual Content Details
A few of the Omake theatre shorts have sexual content. In the first one, it implies that Mamoru is a Peeping Tom. This is implied again in the final one. In the 11th one, we see Momiji's grandma in a bikini (UGH!) at a night club. There's also a few panty shots.

Religious Material Details
The story is based on a Japanese folktale. Also, there are many references to Shintoism. But the story in no way promotes Shintoism and is actually compatible with Christianity: Momiji makes the ultimate sacrifice and wins not only the day, but the viewers' hearts as well.

Added: December, 2011