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39 of 40 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This anime will doubtless divide opinion. Some will find its violence and nudity excessive while others will find them in keeping with the plot. I'm of the latter opinion, and the erotic content (mostly of a lesbian orientation) and the sadistic violence are key elements of the story and therefore never gratuitous. The story draws on Greek myth for its inspiration, though is set in modern Japan over the course of 60 or so years. Rin, the heroine, is an immortal detective who gradually uncovers the secrets and mysteries of her immortality across the 6 episodes. She is a quirky blend of the nerdy and the voluptuous, depending on the circumstances, and a very likeable character. Her sidekick, Mimi, another immortal detective is also likeable and the banter between the ladies is witty and entertaining. Some of the playful humour and the sudden shifts in narrative tone, from cute stuff to violent stuff, remind me of Elfen Lied. Stylistically, Rin Daughters of Mnemosyne is not state of the art CG animation, but its design has an unfussy beauty with impressively bold coloration. This edition is anamorphic widescreen. The extras (interviews with voice cast) are absolutely useless and an interview with the director would have been a lot more helpful. But, of course, the film is the thing, and if you're looking for an engrossing anime that is eccentric and different from the herd, then this is well worth investigating.
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This two disc set includes all six episodes of the `Rin ~Daughters of Mnemosyne~' anime. The series follows Rin Asôgi, an immortal private detective, and her partner Mimi over a period of more than fifty years. Opposing Rin is the mysterious Apos who has plans for Rin and the immortals.
`Mnemosyne' is an entertaining series that defiantly deserves its 18 certificate for its violence and sexual content. The plot of the series is interesting as although each episode is relatively self-contained, they do link together to form a very involving story. As the series takes place over such a long period of time we get to see the mortal characters age and have children who also appear later in the story, which is something I did like. The animation and the voice action on the English dub are both good as well.
One of the downsides the series has is that it can be a bit difficult to follow sometimes and it does take a couple of viewings to get the most out of the series. This is only a minor annoyance however and I would say that the series is well worth around four and a half stars.
`Mnemosyne' is an entertaining series that defiantly deserves its 18 certificate for its violence and sexual content. The plot of the series is interesting as although each episode is relatively self-contained, they do link together to form a very involving story. As the series takes place over such a long period of time we get to see the mortal characters age and have children who also appear later in the story, which is something I did like. The animation and the voice action on the English dub are both good as well.
One of the downsides the series has is that it can be a bit difficult to follow sometimes and it does take a couple of viewings to get the most out of the series. This is only a minor annoyance however and I would say that the series is well worth around four and a half stars.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I have an extensive anime dvd collection but I have to say this is one of my favourites. Theres only 2 disks, and 6 episodes, but thats all thats needed. Follow Rin through the journey of years as she remains immortal, around ever changing time and technological eras. Ultimately quite mysterious, i watched it twice to absorb the true meaning and emotion of this series. A MUST for any serious anime fan, or even if your not, i guarantee it will be liked. Amongst the deep storyline there is hints of violence and survival, often the main central story of other anime series. Buy this and dont hesitate!
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