"Tokyo ESP" is an anime that downgrades espers, turning them into whiny teenagers who feel the need to gripe about their unfortunate past.
This anime first captured my heart at the word 'ESP.' Unfortunately, I was to have many not-so-heart-capturing moments throughout watching the series.
"Tokyo ESP" is a sci-fi staring Rinka, an extremely poor high school girl who lives with just her father in modern Tokyo. One day, on the way home from school, she chases a "flying penguin" to the top of New Tokyo Tower—only to have "fish swimming in the air" suddenly appear before her. One of the fish goes through Rinka and gives her an extraordinary power beyond those of normal humans; the ability to slip through solid objects. She then meets Azuma, a boy wanting her to become a hero?
Rinka, a girl who's personality is constantly developing and yet getting no real development at all, is voiced by Ibuki Kido (Yume [Pupa]). Kido captures her stubborn, and annoying personality, do a wonderful job with an insecure girl who'd like to play the part of 'hero.' Azuma, the rowdy and determined boy, is voiced by Keisuke Koumoto (Raul Chaser [Yuushibu]). He has a deep voice, and make it sound like he really does want to become a hero to save the planet from evil foes.
I will flat out say I did not like this series. As soon as the first episode finished, I was left with many questions. Who are espers? Where did these bad guys come from? White Girl? What's that? And as soon as the second episode came out, my questions were dismissed, and thrown in the trash. It turns out the series started, jumping ahead to the climax, and later on went to introduce the characters. I have to say, I hate when series do this. It leaves a bad taste in my mouth. Other than that, the music was average, as well as the voice acting. The characters were bland as well as the storyline, and it basically turned into a kid's flic about 'justice.'
If you like simple story formats, despite being confusing through all twelve episodes, then this is the anime for you! However, if you are of a discerning mind and wouldn't want to bother yourself with a anime that is just going to make you regret your life decisions, turn back now! I repeat. Turn back now! That is all.
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Story - 5
The story and overall message of the anime was fine, but it would have been nice to get a little more detail in there, a better plot line, better antagonists -- can the storyline just change all together?
Art - 7
The art was good. The animators certainly put more details out towards the end, but it was a fresh art style.
Music - 7
The music was alright, but there was nothing that really stood out to me.
Character - 5
The characters had average personalities with average development. I could hardly differentiate the teenagers from the adults. They all acted like immature teenagers to me.
Enjoyment - 5
My hype for this anime was high, but after the first episode, everything just went downhill from there. On some days, I even tried to avoid watching it, even putting it off till the last minute.
Overall - 5.8
The anime would have been good if it had developed more, and gotten its priorities straight. I just felt that the pacing was off the entire time, and couldn't really get attached to the characters.
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Favorite Ship: None
Favorite Character: None
Favorite Song: None
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