Synopsis
Salaryman Kintaro Part 1 deals with former biker gang leader, Kintaro joining the Yamato Construction Corporation and introduces the characters as well as looking back to his days of leaving a biker gang. It also shows him beginning to be accepted as a gang leader within the corporation despite his unorthodox methods and takes time to suggest romantic involvements.
Review
Salaryman Kintaro has a feel of Great Teacher Onizuka. It is laid out so well. I liked the continuous growth that this show contains. Yajima Kintaro, a biker gang leader decides to go clean after he marries his wife. But things were not all that bright when she dies after giving birth you their son, Ryuta. Kintaro, whom is a righteous person, keeps his promise to his wife and at the same time lives up to his dream to be a white collar salaryman. Right off the bat, we get to see what Kintaro is all about; assisting others while not caring for what happens to himself.
The GTO comparison draws near as you watch Salaryman Kintaro. It is a hyping experience. Kind of like how Ray Lewis gets his team all ready to play on Sundays. I mean, this series gets you to a point where you wish you were as cool as Kintaro. The comedy in this show is great. The atmosphere is very clear. The moment you watch it you know you are in for some good anime.
The thing about Salaryman Kintaro is that it is a smooth transition from your eyes to your mind. It is like one of those things that you get familiar with as soon as you come in contact with it. The story is very attractive. If you are a fan of GTO, then this is as close to that genre as it gets. Ex-biker gang leader, goes straight and tries to make a difference around his surroundings. Man, I am impressed with this anime and will continue to look forward to it. You should definitely too!
The Breakdown
Most fans who see this title would probably just continue to look on. But that is the biggest mistake anyone can commit. Salaryman Kintaro is very entertaining. Two thumbs up!
» The Pros
This anime series is just so straight forward. I love that approach. It gives off a feeling where you do not have to dig in and out to know what is going on. All in all, this is a great piece.
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» The Cons
I was enjoying Salaryman Kintaro so much, I did not had an opportunity to locate a con :).
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» Animation
8 |
It is nothing new or whatever, but Salaryman Kintaro works mainly with the things other than animation, which makes it so enjoyable. |
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» Sound
8 |
Japanese dialogue with English subtitles only. The sound department is fairly normal, the opening and closing themes did not jump out at you like some other anime would. |
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» Story
9 |
The story is exciting. You will get so pumped up after just watching it for the first episode! |
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» Recommend
9 |
If you want something like GTO, then this is the best way to go. I had so much fun with this series and I believe you will too. So check it out! |
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» Other Information
Language: Japanese Dialogue With English Subtitles
Extras: Extensive Bio/Filmographies, Interview with Director, Tomohara Katsumata, and Interview with Producer, Toru Nakano.
Package: Nothing special. Kintaro in the front cover when he was in his biker gang days. |
Monday, February 8, 2010
