Sorry , it s a bit late. I just couldn t seem find time to record the damn thing this week. And now I m behind for next week... sigh It ll be Paradise Kiss, by the way. Script:This is What s New in Anime Fansubs show number ten.Starting this October, Blood+ may or may not be a sequal to the movie and manga that are both called Blood. It uses the same characters but it is not yet clear if it shares any continuity. It takes place on Okinawa, near the American military bases. The version that I watched was subtitled by Live-eviL.This is a beautifully produced show with wonderful visuals, vibrant colors and subtle sound design. For instance, in an early scene bombers fly overhead (presumably set to land at the military base). The sky is an incredible shade of blue with an accent of clouds. The dull gray of the bombers passing over it is appropriately jarring. The sound design for this scene is similarly effective. There s a subtle everyday background of birds and cars and people talking that s very consciously interrupted by the sound of the bomber.If I had to classify the style of this show I d have to say "film". It feels like a very well produced movie. Beyond the excellent sound design and visuals, it s use of its "camera" is effective and engaging. It has lazy, floating point-of-view camera shots with things out of focus due to their brightness.I actually prefer the visual style of the TV show to the movie. Perhaps because the TV show has more of a "traditionally animated" feel to it (though I make no statements as to wether or not that s the case).It was produced by Production IG, so it s really no surprise that it s so high quality. Still, I m impressed. I should mention though: I didn t actually notice the quality on my first viewing. I highly recommend that you make your viewing conditions as good as you can. Laptop speakers and windowed video don t cut it.The show is about the same Saya as from the Blood movie and manga. You don t need to be acquainted with those to understand or appreciate this show though. Saya s character design is pleasing (unchanged from prior incarnations). The other characters are distinctly not in the same style and lack the flair that she has.The show opens with black-and-white war footage of monsters attacking a village and ultimately a group of soldiers. Saya is among the attackers.Opening credits roll and we learn that Saya has been attending high school for a year, ever since she lost her memory. She s staying with a foster family who is being paid by the military to take care of her. Mysterious men appear, monsters make a showing and the episode ends just as Saya begins to vamp-out.Various sites classify it as horror, vampires, mystery and shounen.This was What s New in Anime Fansubs show number ten. If you want to comment on the show or read the show notes visit podcast.anime.mikomi.org. Blood+ @ AnimeSuki.com AnimeNfo.Com : Anime : BLOOD+ Anime News Network - Blood+ (TV) ::ANIDB.net:: Anime - Blood+ :: Okazu: Blood+, the Anime anime.mikomi.org - Blood Plus
