Xenosaga
Not another video game transformed into a movie or anime again.
Seems to be the statement these days. After watching Doom and Van Hellsing, most would agree the movie industry just needs to leave video games alone. However, as long as games are around, movies will come out. However, the anime industry might have found something in the right game for once.
A little background before I start into it. Xenosaga was a game that was first released on the PS2, and two sequels have followed it. The game was not known for its game-play but rather its ideal of religion and VERY long cut-scenes. Some of the longest cut scenes known in the video game industry.
The anime seems to make sense at times, but other times you are missing the what is happening in the middle. The anime is in the future, sci-fi with a mix of religion into it. IF you are very religious person, please do not watch this anime, it will offend you. I would love to say it has a lot of action, but at times, it is lacking. The series does not fully approach all the characters like the game does, but it makes a pretty decent attempt. The whole thing is off the first and second video game cut scenes, so explaining any bit to you would truly give it away since I play and watch the anime too much.
Now, the anime is the game. The cut scenes are what the anime is. This is what the game makers should have done instead of releasing games. The anime is really good, but does not fully complete the saga. I would like to see the second season if there is one, since I never got around to beating the games. So, if you too are lazy and don't feel like beating the games, then go ahead and watch this anime, it will do you wonders.
I give this anime a 7.1/10.
Cheers,
MitserYoda (first and more and likely last review of any anime)
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