Most of the torrents I found for Darker than Black were of a massively-sized Matroska video format, which made my beloved The KMPlayer slow down and destroyed the spartan VLC player. So I suppose I will have to abandon that one until someone releases an avi version of it, or at least one with a smaller resolution.
Meanwhile, I took to Wolf’s Rain, one episode of which I had watched on Animax. I was very impressed with what I saw then, and I still am – excellent screenplay, perfect editing, conceptual art and so on. I’d go on to say that it is definitely the second best anime I’ve seen, second only to Cowboy Bebop. (I’m probably saying a bit more than I should here, but what the hell)
I especially like how the wolves and animals behave realistically, as opposed to having them being extra humanish or something. The story in itself is pretty mysterious still, alluding to the “wolves” who are supposed to be extinct, knowing where “paradise” is. Kiba, the protagonist, a proud wolf arrives at a city, where he meets wolves masquerading as men (which he utterly despises).
I’ll say this that the story isn’t dashingly original or brain-meltingly awesome, but it does have its charm, and that’s what is important. Every scene was enjoyable and left you wanting for more – not for the story, but because of the depth established by the fine work on the series.
The only thing that didn’t impress me, I’d say are the visuals. Even there, the locations, backgrounds, concept art, all of it is fantastic, and I noted the various designs and elements with interest here. But the characters feel to be drawn from a rather old anime. Perhaps that’s nitpicking.
um- wow. where did you get such a good pic?
I love this show. This pic is amazing.
Wow. I’m starting to realize just how similar our taste in anime is.
I loved Wolfs Rain and how it was able to capture all the things i find fascinating about wolves. The story line was great too. U don’t find anime like this often.
are you really so naive that you would not belive that a wolf could take on the most implicit form of camoflauge?
Wolf’s Rain is best! <3
wolf’srain is ome of my favorite anime internet shows because i have a passion for wolfs and there amazing attitudes and way of life i draw some wolfs myself and i post them on youtube i learned how by watching and studying the arts of anime and now i am a profesianal at it but you know what realy ticks me off is cruel people making wolfs suffer and cry because of the people who kill them and somtimes hunt them and sell there fur or hunt them keep them and then just whip them and cut them and that is why i am extremly mad at the people who abuse wolves!!!!
take a chill pill wolf cub.so many of us would love to hunt the hunters and poachers yet how many of us really can?none of us can physically change into our soul animal and go get revenge.but i assure you,if there was any possible way,we’d all be out there.when people are as attuned to anothers emotions like i am and you write something like this?even this has the ability to claw my heart.never think you are alone in feeling this. there are others out there.
i do not expect a response.only to soothe your anger.but if you do respond,tell me,do you have a pack?
kiba is a b**ch
i love wolf’s rain !!!!!!!! marry me kiba
i’ve never seen the show but it seems as if you’ve got something going on here and it rocks.keep it up wolf pack.