Rainbow: Nisha Rokubou no Shichinin:
WHY IS NO ONE WATCHING THIS SHOW?!
No one talks about it, no one talked about it when it came out. No one hyped it up. I don't get it. This should be seen by more people. It tells probably the most refined story of perseverance ever told in not only anime,but in any type of visual media,What am I talking about?
Rainbow: Nisha Rokubou no Shichinin (Rainbow:The Seven Criminals of Compound Two, Cell Six) is a long term tail of these seven teenagers, in disciplinary Shounan Special Reform School which is kinda like Juvie in the US, but in this show, these kids are prettymuch treated like criminals. These delinquents go through SO MUCH SHIT, and this is only the first half, I thought these people were straight up adults but then someone said they were like sixteen or seventeen, HOW? This show takes place after WW2 in Japan, but no way they treat kids like this. They get beaten for the smallest reasons and they suffer not only pain but also humiliation.But after every punch, they heal and grow more with the help of their superior, Sakuragi. It is violent of course, but there is a reason why instead of showing craziness for the sake of it. Before each episode,there is a disclaimer explaining why it is violent.Cuz it was like that back then. This show's first half is pretty much Shawshank Redemption but the second half of the show is soooo much better. The adversity in the second half is more organic and similar to what real-life is like and it speaks out more. One thing that might be unreliable for some but a message i appreciate is how hard things get, a friend will help. It may sound cheesy, but whether it's a child's show or something more mature it is the case.It may not be like it now because this show takes place in the 50's, but if anyone asked of a show that really is a realistic example of overcoming hardship, this show would be my first recommendation(well at least the second half.)
Madhouse made and while watching this and Monster simultaneously is that madhouse doesn't focusing on having fluid animation when their main goal is capturing the tone of the time. From the lighting,setting, and character designs,Madhouse was portraying how depressing,but not depressing, time that was after WW2. The animation is not outstanding but it doesn't need to be cuz these people don't have magic powers. The best thing this show has visually is these still frames made with overpowering colors . This happens at least twice an episode and when it happens, that's when you know shit goes down .Sometimes when it happens, also I like how the show is colorful, but not.Sure the palette is depressing and soggy, but there are some very colorful scenes as well.
The opening in the show scared the crap out of me when I first saw it. It was made by coldrain,a band that is pretty much like"Fear and Loathing in LasVegas" except without the autotune and the techno piano. I like it because it's catchy as heck, but what is weird about the song, is that these singers are screaming at the camera but the lyrics are uplifting.The ending is beautiful, not only that but, its one of those songs that start of slow, but then it swells and is so harmonious. The OST is like a more refined version of all those motivational osts online but it is more refined and has a twist of western.It incorporates Whistling, harmonica and guitar. The main theme is not only the best part of the soundtrack, but one of my favorite pieces from anything. There is just so much passion put into it and then the fucking horns kick in and the entire scene becomes a pivotal moment. It is just pure genius
I'll try hard not to get into all of the characters because there are so many. Mario looks like he's the main character, but don't be fooled. Each episode focuses on each individual character and none of them get a good amount of screen time to be called a "main character".Sakuragi can be considered one, but he uhh....."takes a back seat" in the second half. Each character is given development and even more development to top it all off. The characters themselves are so wonderful together, they are a very good example of what Friendship is supposed to look like.There are seven characters: Mario, Joe, Cabbage,Turtle,Scam,Soldier, and Sakuragi(yes I remembered their nicknames and not their actual names).These guys are very down to earth human beings. Despite the crimes they were arrested for and the terrible things they go through, the are still just juvenile teens.They all have a motive and they stick to-- well not all of them at least:/ There will be at least one person that you will relate to.The people around them though, I feel like it kinda victimizes adults, because if one adult is not salty about the war, the other is in a bad condition and treats the boys like crap. There are some adults that aren't that bad and they help the boys, but they are not in the second half AT ALL.
People please, stop watching those depressiing shows and stop watching those slice of life anime that you hate because you know that your life will never be like that, this show is a great coming of age tale about redemption and the upsides to having friends, and heck, if you don't have friends, just get arrested and maybe you can......no.. actually don't get arrested, But still, I wish more people watched this show and praised it, The downside is that the show is not available anywhere legally, so you may have to pull some strings, but it's really worth people, I mean come on.
WHY IS NO ONE WATCHING THIS SHOW?!
No one talks about it, no one talked about it when it came out. No one hyped it up. I don't get it. This should be seen by more people. It tells probably the most refined story of perseverance ever told in not only anime,but in any type of visual media,What am I talking about?
Rainbow: Nisha Rokubou no Shichinin (Rainbow:The Seven Criminals of Compound Two, Cell Six) is a long term tail of these seven teenagers, in disciplinary Shounan Special Reform School which is kinda like Juvie in the US, but in this show, these kids are prettymuch treated like criminals. These delinquents go through SO MUCH SHIT, and this is only the first half, I thought these people were straight up adults but then someone said they were like sixteen or seventeen, HOW? This show takes place after WW2 in Japan, but no way they treat kids like this. They get beaten for the smallest reasons and they suffer not only pain but also humiliation.But after every punch, they heal and grow more with the help of their superior, Sakuragi. It is violent of course, but there is a reason why instead of showing craziness for the sake of it. Before each episode,there is a disclaimer explaining why it is violent.Cuz it was like that back then. This show's first half is pretty much Shawshank Redemption but the second half of the show is soooo much better. The adversity in the second half is more organic and similar to what real-life is like and it speaks out more. One thing that might be unreliable for some but a message i appreciate is how hard things get, a friend will help. It may sound cheesy, but whether it's a child's show or something more mature it is the case.It may not be like it now because this show takes place in the 50's, but if anyone asked of a show that really is a realistic example of overcoming hardship, this show would be my first recommendation(well at least the second half.)
Madhouse made and while watching this and Monster simultaneously is that madhouse doesn't focusing on having fluid animation when their main goal is capturing the tone of the time. From the lighting,setting, and character designs,Madhouse was portraying how depressing,but not depressing, time that was after WW2. The animation is not outstanding but it doesn't need to be cuz these people don't have magic powers. The best thing this show has visually is these still frames made with overpowering colors . This happens at least twice an episode and when it happens, that's when you know shit goes down .Sometimes when it happens, also I like how the show is colorful, but not.Sure the palette is depressing and soggy, but there are some very colorful scenes as well.
The opening in the show scared the crap out of me when I first saw it. It was made by coldrain,a band that is pretty much like"Fear and Loathing in LasVegas" except without the autotune and the techno piano. I like it because it's catchy as heck, but what is weird about the song, is that these singers are screaming at the camera but the lyrics are uplifting.The ending is beautiful, not only that but, its one of those songs that start of slow, but then it swells and is so harmonious. The OST is like a more refined version of all those motivational osts online but it is more refined and has a twist of western.It incorporates Whistling, harmonica and guitar. The main theme is not only the best part of the soundtrack, but one of my favorite pieces from anything. There is just so much passion put into it and then the fucking horns kick in and the entire scene becomes a pivotal moment. It is just pure genius
I'll try hard not to get into all of the characters because there are so many. Mario looks like he's the main character, but don't be fooled. Each episode focuses on each individual character and none of them get a good amount of screen time to be called a "main character".Sakuragi can be considered one, but he uhh....."takes a back seat" in the second half. Each character is given development and even more development to top it all off. The characters themselves are so wonderful together, they are a very good example of what Friendship is supposed to look like.There are seven characters: Mario, Joe, Cabbage,Turtle,Scam,Soldier, and Sakuragi(yes I remembered their nicknames and not their actual names).These guys are very down to earth human beings. Despite the crimes they were arrested for and the terrible things they go through, the are still just juvenile teens.They all have a motive and they stick to-- well not all of them at least:/ There will be at least one person that you will relate to.The people around them though, I feel like it kinda victimizes adults, because if one adult is not salty about the war, the other is in a bad condition and treats the boys like crap. There are some adults that aren't that bad and they help the boys, but they are not in the second half AT ALL.
People please, stop watching those depressiing shows and stop watching those slice of life anime that you hate because you know that your life will never be like that, this show is a great coming of age tale about redemption and the upsides to having friends, and heck, if you don't have friends, just get arrested and maybe you can......no.. actually don't get arrested, But still, I wish more people watched this show and praised it, The downside is that the show is not available anywhere legally, so you may have to pull some strings, but it's really worth people, I mean come on.
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