November 26, 2003
Chrono Crusade Episode 01
"Sister Rosette"
Yay a new sries. <-- Not a typo.
The thing is, anime heroes now, they can only have one vowel in their first name. (But don't worry, "Chrno" is still pronounced "Chrono", I figure it's just more stylish and sexy this way. We all know about anime and style, right?)
Well, there's no better way to sum up a show by trying to compare its various parts to popular shows that have come before. We've got something of Hellsing's style (and theme), with lots of cute silliness thrown in, with a main character that has a Vash the Stampede-like habit of leaving destruction in her wake. I think the show definitely has more fun with itself than Hellsing, not taking itself too seriously. The Hellsing similarity is probably due in part to the fact that this is a Gonzo show, so much of the usual Gonzo trappings exist (the best of which being the high production values).
Chrno Crusade takes place in the 1920's in New York City, a very unique setting for an anime series. It involves a semi-secret organization that hunts down demons (no breaking ground there). The character designs are very good, owing in large parts to the setting of the show. Much of the action in this first episode takes place at night, so the vibrant colors of the characters costumes is lost in the gloomy haze. I suspect this is something that will continue in further episodes, as demon hunting is generally a nighttime activity.
It's always hard to judge a first episode, but this one stands out from the pack just for its weird setting and appealing art. There's something immediately weird about a girl nun wielding a tommy gun that makes you curious for more.
Rating: B
Posted by Kei at November 26, 2003 11:46 PMHEY FAG, NO ONES GONNA READ UR RATINGS CUZ UR A FUKKEN FAG, EVERYBODY LOVES CHRNO CRUSADE, UR JUSTA NUB ANIME WATCHER. I GIVE CHRNO CRUSADE A++. I HAPPENED TO FIND THIS SHIT AND ACTUALLY READ IT U FUKKEN BASTARD! I SEARCHED FOR SCREENSHOTS THEN UR SHYT CAME UP! NO ONE GOES TO UR GAY RATINGS CUZ U CANT RATE ANIMES FOR SHYT! AND ALSO DONT CORRECT MY FUKKEN SPELLING U FUKKEN SKOO GIRL HIPPIE MUTHA FUKKA!
Posted by: sadf at March 1, 2004 10:19 PMI'd commend you on your comments, but I don't have a "fukken" clue as to what you are saying.
I take it you don't get out much.
Posted by: Deadman in SD at March 2, 2004 11:44 AMI like your rating, but isn't B a little cruel for such a great anime? With such cute characters ? (Chrno~ <3 <3 <3) ^^ Well... I shouldn't talk too much ^^; Some persons may HATE that anime :3 At least you seems to love it a little :3
I'd give it a A, thought. ^^
Posted by: Kura-chan at May 24, 2004 07:03 PMI wouldnt say weird. Its bordering on mildly disturbing. ^_^;;
When you study in a school run by nuns and you see Sister Rosette . . . ^_^;;
The B rating is wonderfully justified in my opinion.
Posted by: Lexer at May 29, 2004 11:19 PMOh! nuns..... ja well id still go with the A but now I understand ur pain. But ja the other oke needs sum help... maybe a gf... or a special sock
Posted by: gert at July 28, 2004 04:52 AMI like it......but what is wrong with rosette other than that she is preety much like one of my friends. Oh ya...Chrono rocks!!
Posted by: bored at October 4, 2004 06:20 PMChrono is hott....hehe! ^^ I would give this Anime an A!!
Posted by: Chaser at October 12, 2004 02:52 PMI really need to ask you where DO I DOWNLOAD THE EPISODES?? please email me back I been lookin for Chrono Crusade episodes and I can't find anything!! Please help me! Thank you for reading this!
Posted by: Lauren at January 20, 2005 07:51 PMi really wanna download the episodes tooooo T_T BUT WHERE?! XD do you know any sites that have these up for grabs?
Posted by: Rae at May 30, 2005 01:04 AMi thiNk dat this is the coolest anime!!!! i'd give it more than an A+ (if i could). I really wanna download da epidodes !>_<!
CHRNO is da COOLEST!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Melissa at August 12, 2005 06:57 PMCrono crusade is the cooolest i read the manga and i fell in love with it ive been looking everywere on the net can some one email me were to download the anime I WANNA SEE IT SOO BADLY >_<
Posted by: ismaly at October 16, 2005 04:47 PMI know!!I've been searching for Chrno Crusade episodes!!Please, can someone tell me where to download episodes?!The only place to not download Chrno Crusade episodes and watch them is at www.youtube.com, but my dad blocked that website and that's why I've been searching!!There is a website where I download it, but it only does the diolog and the voices and sound effects, but not the picture!!I NEED HELP!!>_<
Posted by: Lizy at February 5, 2006 09:34 AM