Senki Zessho Symphogear

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Welcome to the new Anime review corner! Today I will be reviewing the series 'Senki Zessho Symphogear'. It's literally translation is 'Swan song of the Valkyries: Symphogear! And of-course its a Japanese anime television series which released about a year ago with a sequel announced on the way!

(Karaoke...anyone?)

A little summary of 'Senki Zessho Symphogear' as follows: Two years ago, a pair of idols, Tsubasa Kazanari and Kanade Amo, collectively known as Zwei Wing, fought against an alien race known as 'Noise' using an Armour known as Symphogear. To the protect a girl name 'Hibiki Tachibana', who got severely wounded by the 'Noise', Kanade sacrificed herself. Two years later, as Tsubasa has fought the 'Noise' alone, Hibiki ends up gaining the same power as Kanade.

WARNING: I will try to keep this as spoiler free as possible! Readers! Be warned!

The story was kind intriguing to say the least. From the very beginning to end, the action was next to non-stop! Just the way I like it! The idea of singing in combat awoke a primal urge in me, its something I've personally never seen in most anime genres but nevertheless, Senki Zessho Symphogear delivers in all aspects!

Without revealing too many spoilers, this anime series is wonderful! The pace of the plot goes at a nice steady pace and it isn't too confusing to understand what's going on! With the first series only limited to 13 episodes I guess it has to be quick and to the point! In saying that, the characters, in their own little way, are all quite enjoyable! From the cheerful Hibiki Tachibana all the way to initially-cold-but-grows-on-you-cause-shes-cool Tsubasa Kazanari! All character and their seiyuu are all matched perfectly! Something that definitely contributes to the enjoy-ability of this series and has definitely rocketed to one of my most favorite animations of all time!

Now, did I mention that singing is an integral part to this series! So before you write it off as I initially thought a singing anime would be disastrous, look no further, as this series will change your mind! The music has a incredibly catchy futuristic beat! And as always, the lyrics are often meaningful, each song tailored to the personality of each character! Yes! Singing for all!

The colour scheme to this anime....is AMAZING! TANTALIZING to the eye-socket-balls! This series has proved a real treat! Every scene is bursting with a great contrast of warm colors! Every fight scene is smoothly rendered! I really can't emphasize watching this anime enough!

This first season has left me with a great sense of nostalgia! Ah~! Yes! Those were the good ol days! For those of you considering yourself a anime buff, you may find ideas reminiscent of other series, but rest assured, Senki Zessho Symphogear doesn't disappoint! I find it refreshingly new, and very adventurous mixture of mecha/singing/awesomeness!

Video - 9/10
Audio - 10/10
Star Rating - 4/5 stars

If you ever considered watching this anime, doubt no longer! Get into it!

This has been really enjoyable! Hope you all enjoyed my review!
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