Kino no tabi

A remake / follow up of the original 2003 series I recently reviewed, again we follow Kino, a talking motorbike riding traveler heading from country to country exploring different cultures and civilizations in a vast world. I had actually accidentally started this series thinking it was the original, until realizing a few episodes in. Now going back to finish it after the original, this series has many of the flaws of modern anime remakes, in that they use a very generic styling that's quite muted compared to the original's flare, and awkward looking 3D CGI renders of many scenes. In this series 12 episodes 3 of them are near identical remakes, but the rest take us to new countries. I frankly found many of the twists a bit lame or eye rolling, and was not particularly fond of the finale, it was perhaps my least favourite episode. Again, the whole thing felt a bit monotone and emotionless, especially after having watched the original it was based on so recently, and finishing left a bit of a sour taste in my mouth. I would highly recommend the original, but I guess this is content if you must.

I've been a fan of Kino No Tabi since I first saw the 2003 mini- series in 2013. It was a coincidence, with the passing of Ryūtarō Nakamura that same year.

Nakamura is also known for directing Serial Experiments Lain, so his style is easily recognizable. The reason I bring up Nakamura is that he set a high standard for Kino, even with his limited use of animation.

Kino No Tabi: The Animated Series tries to adapt some of his techniques from the 2003 series (something I've noticed). I am impressed to say that even with the different art style and voice actors, it still feels distinctly "Kino," as if Nakamura were involved in this production.

My hope is that this series will stay on the path of philosophical discussion. My favorite episodes from the mini-series are "A Tale of Feeding Off Others," and "A Kind Land," some stories that got me hooked on Kino for the depth of stories they present.

Regarding the art style of the 2017 series, it's a tad moe, and that can be off-putting for some people. But I feel it's in the line of art that Kuroboshi provided for the recent light novels. I also think their use of colors, especially for the op, is beautiful!

Some people complain about the excessive use of guns, but I don't have any complaints about that. It's a prominent theme throughout the light novels.

My only complaint as an avid Kino fan is that they didn't put Mikuni Shimokawa in the singing spot, or Ai Maeda (the original Kino) on the cast.

I personally quite enjoyed watching this show and found it somewhat not too uhhh what's the words it's like not too eh. It's just fun to watch and it's good what else can I say.

You hit the ball, but yet you missed. This is Kino no Tabi, the re master.

I enjoyed it more than the original, but yet people still manage to love the original a lot more.

This one is superior in many ways.

The story brings forth many constant philosophical and psychological themes. It was amazing. However, the last few episodes did not keep this up. I loved the story, and I won't ever be able to forget it.

The art was a masterpiece. This is one of the most beautiful animes I have seen. I have seen a ton of anime, but this is different. This is an amazing and beautiful trip across this land.

The sound was on point. I don't have any complaints or any comments.

The characters were great. Majority of them were only there for an episode to help show the philosophical or psychological theme, but despite that, they were really good at serving their purpose. Motor rad and kino were a duo while feeling like one.

The enjoyment of this anime is high. It was a journey across this world which is beautiful, but yet disgusting, a world full of laws, that is great, but yet terrible. It was so enjoyable and memorable.

This anime stood out for me. It wasn't just another anime that was a clone of another one, but rather it was itself.

Majority of the animes that are put out may reach the top charts, you see the anime one day, but you forget it in a few years. It does nothing unique, it just may do it better.

This did, what it did, like nothing else. it had a substance and it was really good

8/10

Definitely worth a watch. Although some episodes are hit and miss on storytelling. (Episode 4 Ship Country - On the Beach)