Sirius

Once in a while, I tend to enjoy a vampire theme show that is packed with action heroes and drama. Unfortunately, I can’t remember any series of similar nature that intrigued me from these past few years. Many of them run with recycled concepts that includes Beauty and the Beast romance tales or the same survival themes over and over again. Then came along this show called Sirius the Jaeger. It’s quite unusual for P.A. Works to jump into a show with a vampire genre. They’re mostly known for their slice of life shows and coming of age stories. Sometimes, they can pull out a surprise or two like Spring 2016’s Kuromukuro. However, this isn’t mecha so you’re not going to encounter giant robots. Instead, Sirius the Jaegar deals with a time of crisis when vampires are on the loose in the city. In the year of 1930, we are introduced to a group known as the Jaegers who act as specialized hunters with a goal to exterminate vampires. The plot focuses on a young man named Yuliy with a vengeance to kill vampires after his hometown was terrorized by them. Sirius the Jaeger marks its spot very early in the show with its beautiful setting of the 1930s. The dark domain of Tokyo looks and feels like it’s a time era for revolution. In fact, the first minutes of the episode had my eyes glued just at the background setting. P.A. Works are well known for their well-polished cinematography and production quality. In this series, they didn’t disappoint with that in any way. The eerie alleyways, artistic architectures, and the old fashioned vehicles are just a few innovations to admire. Still, I think what people mostly are interested in here is the story. Vampire storytelling tends to be very niche these days that often involve in soap-opera like modern stories. For this show, it takes on a darker tale of revenge and self-discovery. In wasting no time, we discover quickly that vampires are ravenous monsters with little care about mortality. In essence, they are beings with a desire to eat and kill humans for their own desire. Some vampires in the show are more sophisticated than others but most if not all possesses a insatiable appetite. They attack a party in the first episode while Yuliy and his gang of Jaegers hunts them down. It established them as a mercenary-like group who work like professional hunters. Yuliy tracks down a vampire named Agatha and the expression on his face says it all. It immediately gave me the impression that his hate of vampire runs much deeper than just what they are. Through flashbacks, we also learn about his past and how he became the person he is today. It’s a tragic story that changes a person forever and he still seeks vengeance for his loss. Meanwhile, the vampires themselves have their own goal in the story and that’s to find a mysterious object known as the Ark of Sirius. At the heart of the show is still Yuliy. No matter how you look at it or accept him for who he is, it’s very plot driven about his character. Yuliy is bent on revenge although he also cares about his comrades and certain people in the show that he encounters. This includes a girl named Ryouko who gets involved in his affairs. While not being an official member of the Jaegers, she does learn much more about the nature of vampires and occasionally provides assistance. The series also made it obvious that she develops affections towards him although their relationship doesn’t really become a loving couple. This falls under a bit of the character cliché that I’ve seen over and over again in vampire theme shows. However, there are several other characters in the show that are worth looking into. First, there’s Williard, a man who acts as commander of the Jaegers. He genuinely cares about his comrades and the show makes it clear how far he is willing to go to make the world into a better place. Dorotha is introduced as the main female of the group. With her expertise using firearms, she provides invaluable assistance on their missions. Similar to Yuliy, we also meet Philip, who shares a hate for vampires. Fallon offers more of the muscle for the group as the Jaegars needs a balanced team to get their business done. As impressive as this cast is, don’t expect too much characterization on them. Yuliy is the one that gets the most spotlight and his character relationship with others is quite important. One of the most prominent character relationship in the series is between Yuliy and a man named Mikhail. Rather, they are actually brothers but now stands on the opposite side of each other. While Yuliy plays the role of an action hero, Mikhail follows a darker path that resulted in him becoming a vampire. As such, he is now the very embodiment of what Yuliy despises in the world. Their complicated relationship is told through meaningful dialogues, flashbacks, and how much each have changed. It sort of gave me the impression of a show called Owari no Seraph so for those who are familiar with that, this anime may be a treat for you. On the other hand, the vampire side of this series is mostly clouded in mystery. We meet characters like Yevgraf and Kershner with mysterious motives. Others like the vampire girls in the series are mostly added to bring in more action. There’s even a mad scientist named Klarwein who allied himself with vampires for his experiments. I’m also quite disappointed that one of the vampires advertised for this show got killed off way too quickly. In retrospect, I think there’s a big gap between the antagonists of and heroes of this series in terms of presentation. And unfortunately, the vampires took the pitfall. Original series made by P.A. Works can be a bit of a hit or miss. But as I mentioned before, it’s hard not to take eyes off of the exceptional visual quality of this series. From the very first episode to the end, everything looked fluid and in style of the 1930s. Vampires are designed with a menacing look and their action speaks for themselves. Expect graphic violence to happen often in the show including blood being spilled by being bitten brutally or limps being torn off. It sells its fan service to make the vampire society look as dangerous as they can be. The Jaegars themselves also have distinctive looks especially for Yuliy’s trademark blue eyes and hair style. Others such as Mikhail and Yevgraf are dressed in a more gentleman-like manner as a deception of their true nature. I should also mention that characters in the series all speak in their native tone regardless of their origins. Most of them deliver their personalities to the bone. Similarly, the theme songs in the show adds a feeling of dark melodrama with and unsettling mood. I think in the end, Sirius the Jaegar is a show that took on the vampire theme and made it into an action thriller with a feeling of suspense. P.A. Works remains one of my favorite studios for not just their production quality but also being able to continuously reinvent itself. For this particular show, it managed to do that by taking on a darker side of storytelling. To me, that’s a thing of beauty.

You know what we have a lack of lately? Good vampire anime. Which is a shame because vampire anime can be diverse from the typical Horror anime to a more light hearted comedy anime. Normally, vampire anime land in the former with vampires either being the main villains or just being bad asses as the main character. Thankfully, P.A works has given us a vampire anime following a group of vampire hunters hoping to wipe them all out and stop any plans that they may have. But is the anime just style or does it have substance as well? Sit back, relax and burn all copies of Twilight and then show the fans what a real f*****g vampire looks like as I present to you the anime review of Tenrou: Sirius the Jaeger.....wait. When did they decide to change the name? Oh never mind. Lets begin shall we? Story: 4.5/10 In this world, vampires have been manipulating humanity for a very long time, influencing events so that they can maintain a food source, like the entire Earth is just one entire farm for them. However, once people starts realising what's going on, they will retaliate. Enter the Jagers, group of vampire hunters vowed to hunt down every single vampire. One Jager, Yuliy, has a bigger reason than most since he is the last survivor of his village which was destroyed by vampires. That is until his brother, Mikhail, returns from the dead and says that the vampires are looking for their peoples' greatest treasure, The Arc of Sirius. So Yuliy and the Jagers must stop their plans and kill all vampires that stand in their way to obtain The Arc of Sirius. Sounds like a pretty good base for a story right? Well, when you start watching it, yes. The show does start out good with some bad ass vampire slaying and an overarching major plot element that is building in the background. But it then starts to slow down and the momentum of this show starts to halt. Now I blame this on the fact that the story just doesn't have substance to it. There are side plots in this show that don't get developed enough to make them interesting and can make them forgettable. But these side plots could have helped make the story more dynamic and added some context to some of the characters motivations. The focus is always placed on stopping the vampires from obtaining The Arc of Sirius, but it stumbles in that area too. It lacks detail and context behind some elements in the plot that can help make the plot more interesting and dynamic to help give intrigue of what the actions of the heroes and villains could cause to the main plot of the show. I've watched all episodes and I still have no idea what The Arc Of Sirius actually is. Instead, things just simply happen and we then move on to the next part of the story. Characters: 3.5/10 The shows biggest weakness is without a doubt its characters. Outside of one character, the cast of characters are just either boring, bland or just one note. Yuliy exemplifies this because he has no unique qualities. He is single minded and filled with revenge against the vampires for destroying his village. He sees his life have no purpose outside of killing vampires and when he hears about The Arc of Sirius, he realises he has a purpose in life but he must do it alone because only he can do this task and must shut out everyone. Talk about being boring and generic. When I saw that Uemura Yutto was voicing Yuliy (who also voiced Hiro from Darling in the Franxx this year, who I also thought was generic and boring), I knew that we were getting a generic character. What Yuliy says and what he does doesn't surprise or intrigue me because his motives are nothing new or unique from what I've seen from other main characters so I get an idea what he will say and do next. This also applies to the Yagers as they are just as uninteresting as Yuily. Willard is the level headed leader of the group. Fallon is the happy and strong "bro" character. Dorothea is the smart but sexy female character. And Phillip is the back talking, sarcastic t**t character. The fact that I dismissed these characters with one sentence just shows how uninteresting they are. Willard is the only one that has some intrigue due to his backstory but not enough to get me interested. There is even a love interest, Ryouko, that goes nowhere. Like seriously, she has no relevance to the plot whatsoever and normally ends up being at the wrong place at the wrong time. The only interesting character is Mikhail, Yuliy's brother. Since he became a Vampire after their village was destroyed, he essentially becomes a point of conflict with Yuliy's desire to kill all vampires. But even though he his essentially the enemy, there are hints that he might be indirectly helping Yuliy stop the vampires from obtaining The Arc of Sirius. He becomes a more intriguing character than Yuliy because you don't know where his true loyalties lie until near the end of the series. Does he want to help Yuliy or does he merely manipulate Yuliy to trust him only to betray him later on? Animation: 10/10 This show's animation is fantastic. Whether it is from the art direction or the fight scenes, everything in Sirius the Yager looks superb. The 1930s setting is greatly captured here with the character and environment designs being very distinct from one another. Now, in terms of the animation in the fight scenes, it is important that the fight scenes are fluid through the animation itself or though its use of clever cinematography to capture each scene. Thankfully, P.A works capture this very well and the fights are just an enjoyment to watch every single time due to the fluidity to it all. It helps distract the viewer of the poor story and characters because it is fun just seeing them slaughter vampires and show them who's boss. Sound: 7.5/10 The OST is something that also captures the scenes but not enough to make it stand out. But unlike other shows, I know that it is there and is does help set an atmosphere and I appreciate that. Rather the sound effects were more noticeable to make it sound more realistic and add to the scenes. This especially true in the fight scenes where the clashing of weapons helps us feel the impact of each swing and clash. The opening "Sirius" by Kishida Kyoudan & The Akeboshi Rockets is a very solid opening. Its use of silhouettes in its imagery help set a rather dark and broody atmosphere with the song being catchy enough to make the opening enjoyable to watch and listen to. The ending is again, very solid. It helps emphasise the fact that Yuliy and Mikhail were very close as brothers and had a lot of fun together before being torn apart when the vampires attacked their village. Kind of sad when you think about it. Conclusion The main problem that I have with this show above everything else is that the overall show is just....boring outside of its animation quality. It's difficult to review something that does not do anything good but not anything bad, but instead is just bland. I said earlier that does this show just have style or does it have substance? No. It is all but style and little substance. The high quality animation can only carry this show so far before its story and characters have to help carry this show but it then stumbles when this happens. It doesn't develop its plot well enough and its overall characters are just too one note and boring to make me care. I like to prioritise story and characters to look for good anime since animation and sound only enhance the anime. This show is the opposite of this and it is a shame because I wanted to enjoy this show. It looks and sounds good but unfortunately, that is all there is to it. My Personal Enjoyment: 5/10 Overall score: 6.1/10 Recommendation: Don't Bother

Watching this series reminded me so much of spectacular vampire-supernatural series that have gone by like Hellsing Ultimate or Owari no Seraph. It's a good series through and through, and although there are many whom have milked the genres and put their own spin on it (only to fail badly), Tenrou: Sirius the Jaeger offers something up its sleeve to the point of being captivating, and yet being so underrated. Story: Similar to series like Princess Principal for the old 20th Century London-esque time period, we have the usual Van Helsing or Constantine type of shows, where said person arrives in some place that is chock-full of vampires to hunt, then meet up with people (presumably the Japanese government) that liaise to do and deal the same treatment: investigate, plan, seek, kill and destroy the source. That's what Yuily and his team of vampire exterminators are here for this purpose. For Yuliy, it's a fight that has been overbearing since his childhood days: The village of Dogville, the people residing there may look normal, but with Yuliy being the last of its kind as Sirius, there presents an unescapable fate with what is the triggering catalyst: "The Arc of Sirius", a ball-shaped item of powers unimaginable meant to keep both Jaegers and vampires away that could reshape humanity according to the user's wish. This is protected by Yuily's father, in preparation for the future to come, and for both survivors of the massacre, Mikhail (older brother) and Yuliy (younger brother) must both protect at all costs. Midway, the unexpected betrayal ensues that Mikhail changed sides to help the vampires (with Yevgraf), presumably to keep his life intact from protecting Yuliy from the vampires. With that in mind, Yuliy has a number on his shoulders to not just fend off vampires alone, but to awaken his brother back to his senses. For such a story, it's refreshing to have an omage to certain series and the tried-and-true methods past. However, you're gonna have to plunder through boring and slow parts (say for the majority of the series), but when it picks up steam, that's when the story gets more interesting and engaging with the ever-so-constant build-up towards the end. Characters: The "Jaeger" team: Yuliy, Dorothea, Philip, Professor Williard + the side counterparts (Fallon etc.) A merciless band of vampire slayers crafted from their usual expertise, I must say that these characters, as fun as there is to watch their every move, they give the sense that for all their strengths and weaknesses, they balance well together, making up for the subtle differences which testifies their skills to a T. And if you can tell from the usual cliche of a team of men and a woman, where the female is the damsel in distress? Sorry, but that ain't the case as Dorothea is a skilled shooter herself, firm and able to be trusted with much. The commoner team: Ryouko, Hideomi (and I know I've missed a few others) For once, I thought that her love obsession with Yuliy was just for show...but for her to follow Yuliy along with his plan is underwhelming to say the least. At most, she's just there for story exposition to make Yuliy's life a bit more interesting, but other than that, a filler character. At least there are people in the Japanese government would be concerned The vampire team: Yevgraf, the vampire Twins (vaguely shown), Kershner, Klarwein, Mikhail (through blood pact), the catalyst Agatha Yevgraf is the epitmony of evil: the Devil incarnate himself. Awaiting the Arc of Sirius that has been laid dormant for the vampires for an insane amount of time, he does not stop at anything to achieve his ambitions, at the expense of others. The fearsome enemy who uses a blood pact to hold those who has been resurrected as vampires, and then sees them as a tool to help aid in his efforts. Kershner is no different, except that he sees it as being Yevgraf's strategist and most capable helpline to him. Same issues and characteristics with Klarwein, the insane experimentalist (equal to Back to the Future's Doc Brown). All are committed to seeing Yevgraf's vision happen, with the side-effects of being tools just for the moment. An overall (almost) well-rounded character lineup, but the problem of being one-dimensional is truly the weakest connection here. Art and animation: Whenever P.A. Works are down for almost any anime, I'm a hardcore fan for whatever shows they make for their beautiful artwork and great animation, and Tenrou: Sirius the Jaeger doesn't disappoint. Since it's an action-oriented show, what better way to call forth a director who handles good action, and that name is Masahiro Andou, known for his works on Fullmetal Alchemist, Ghost in the Shell and more. Not to mention that this series is a major departure from their usual SoL or coming-of-age of works past, but what's best to know is that everything about it is left intact, and is safe to say that this series stands out because of impressive art and animation. Good game and a job well done. Music: Damn, yet another area where the series nailed it to perfection. The OST is a spectacular pickup just for the series alone. Both the OP and ED helped set the pace for the series to follow, shadowing the events that lie ahead for everyone (especially Yuliy and Mikhail), and is a blast listening to. As with any action series, the SFX really gets loud under load so much so that it causes some distortion and causes a major distraction sometimes. It's noticeable, yet it feels just about any other action anime would be at its best caliber. Tenrou: Sirius the Jaeger is quite the production, but production itself can't tell the whole story, and that's where the series' Achilles Heel start to show up: The slow and methodical story along with the characters, emotionless and only care about their field of range (or mission). After being burnt by so many vampire series, I'd say this is at a level where it's neither good nor bad, but the hopes of knowing whatever the heck is going on here is least to say the best. Good try, but one could hope there's improvements to be made. Recommendations though? Just purely for action alone.

This anime confuses me so much. As some others have pointed out, it's rare for PA Works to go into this kind of action, thriller anime. It started out brilliant. The first few episodes were clever. It made no shounen anime-like pitfalls, no cringes, and very clever directing, full of unexpected and interesting cuts. I was sure that this would be a strong runner for the best anime of the season. But from this anime, I realize a lot of series could be measured using a two-number metric. The first number is the episode where you cringe for the first time. The second number is the episode where you feel like everything is falling apart; the art quality is no longer brilliant, the directing is no longer interesting, the plot has succumbed to cliches and boring tropes, the characters no longer have a distinct shine. For me, for this anime, these two numbers were 7 and 10.

Animation are sometimes really good and sometimes really bad. Character and sound are fair. Each one of them has their own personality, but does not really effect the story line, and never deeply develop. The really main problem is the story: boring, old, predictable, and stupid characters. You are able to know exactly what is going to happen by watching just a few episodes. Spoiler for Stupid scene: It is just simply a hero movie where stupid bad guy trying to take some power, and how the main character save the world (but the bad guy have no idea about what power it is, and DID NOT GET ANY POWER AFTER GETTING THE POWER, BUT HE LOST HIS MIND BECAUSE THE POWER IS TOO STRONG. Seriously?)

Honestly it started ok with the first episode, but then the story felt extremely rushed. It felt like I was missing episodes, heck hole story plots. It just jumps from one thing to another with no prepose. There a bare bone story here. There is not a lot to say about this anime's story. Other than I have seen this story done before and WAY better than this. It's just pretty moving art at this point. There's is nothing else here. It's so boring and incredibly bland. I honestly wouldn't waste your time with this show. I know I have. Be good or be bad, just don't be boring! I hate dying of boredom in the things I watch.

Oh Lord, where do I begin with this anime. First things first, I have a bit of a weak spot for trashy vampire animes. I'd had my eye on this one for a while and finally decided to boot it up on Netflix to play in the background while I worked. I was a bit concerned at first that I might miss parts of the plot, but...yeah...I'll get to that. So Sirius the Jaeger is basically another Vampire vs Werewolves show with a magical macguffin that one side wants to use to have ultimate power, blah, blah. It's far from groundbreaking, but that's part of the fun. The first few episodes are really good and fun to watch and I binged all of the way to episode ten without hesitation. When it's good, this show is on a potential par to shows like FMA (some arcs of it really reminded me of FMA). When it's bad, it's a mess, and for the most part it's a mess. Sirius the Jaeger suffers from SEVERE pacing issues and a lot of that comes down to its 12 episode run time. The story line, world and characters simply don't get the time, love and attention they need, except for Sirius, which again, I'll come to later. In one scene, it's revealed that there's conflict between two of the main characters because of something very bad that happened in the past (trying to avoid spoilers), but it's not really touched on ever again. Early on there's a plotline with a doctor that reminded me of the Tucker arc in FMA, where the doctor character lives with his cute daughter and is doing desperate experiments. It's a really interesting arc and given a good deal of gravitas...but soon afterwards that plotline is quite literally dropped and when we hear about it again it's played up for a weird kind of comic relief by a villain who literally falls down a cliff face after what might as well be a five second fight and is never heard from again. Like...what?? Discount Shou Tucker didn't die for this level of disrespect. Even the final battle falls flat to the point of being funny because there is no build up or tension. The pacing also causes issues with continuity. One character basically leaves home and their family follow them (to ANOTHER country I might add), only for them to come back a couple of episodes later like yup, I was being young and stupid I'll be good now...and it's literally NEVER commented on or addressed. Did the family ever find out? Are they still randomly stuck overseas? Are they still looking for them? We never really find out much about the mysterious order that Sirius and the others belong to. Heck, we don't even find out much about the Ark, which is the core of the plot. I got all of the way to the end of episode 12 without really understanding what it was beyond the fact that the Vampires shouldn't get it because That Would Be Bad. The only character who gets a decent character arc is Sirius, which I don't mind because he is semi decent as an anime protagonist for the first half of the show. By the second half, the storyline about his brother and the Ark and his tribe borders on contrived and at the end I was pretty bored of him because he fell into almost every protag cliche in the book. Run away to deal with things on your own even though it just...DEFIES logic? Check. Keep the valuable object on your person even though you KNOW you're going to end up in a fight soon and it's probably going to get stolen? Check. The final episode has a very, very emotionally charged scene, but it falls completely flat because of the terrible pacing. So in summary, this show isn't awful, but it could have been so much more. It's fun to watch, but that's about it. It's not going to leave you thinking afterwards, but it will leave you wanting more (if that makes sense). End note: are his tribe supposed to be Inuit? Because if so that's HILARIOUS... inuit...inu...they're werewolves... I'll let myself out

The nature of P.A. Works is defined by the company's ability to sustain itself with primarily original works with only the odd adaptation here and there with major influence by the company itself.  And so here we're presented with 'Sirius the Jaeger', P.A.'s take on vampires and a war against them. Story: In the town of Dogville lies an ancient artifact known as the 'Ark of Sirius', an object filled with such insurmountable power that all major countries in the world (seemingly) wish to possess it.  It's here where we meet the last Sirius, Yuliy, and the vampire hunting Jaegers who try to uncover and thwart the plan of the vampires that've set foot in Nihon land in search for the Ark for unknown reasons. Spanning a vampire defeating plot that lasts a cour, Sirius is a show set in 1930's Japan that follows many of your typical revenge plot tropes in order to sustain its story.  Yuliy, being the last surviving member of his people after they were slaughtered by vampires, sets out to 'KILL ALL THE VAMPIRES' in order to get his vengeance.  It's a show that has a decently paced by the numbers story that doesn't try to overstep its boundaries before the conclusion.  It's because of this that I find few positives to note cause nothing about its storyline is even that memorable, yet still manages to be a decent viewing experience despite that. That being said, given how this is a P.A. Works show, the importance of the story lies in its ending, as the company's history of floundering to the finish line becomes evident the closer episode twelve reaches.  Reason being is the show just throws down reasons in front of the audience for things like like why the vampires are searching for the Ark in the first place towards the end like it fixes the innate issue.  The attempt at sympathy and explaining previously untouched details so close to the end doesn't impact things too much, but instead misses the show's overall potential as the motivations and overall storytelling could've been drastically improved had it been revealed and built upon earlier, instead of being an "Oh crap, we forgot to add some things" moment that muddies the overall ending. Because of this, Sirius the Jaeger ends with the same P.A. Works standard of 'Good idea, bad execution', as some aspects like the Sirius as a people was one that had potential, but failed due to the show never bothering with giving them the time they needed to be fully fleshed out.  Its slower climb to the climax ultimately hurts it, which is a darn shame considering the amount of innate potential that could've happened should the series have gotten its feet off the ground a little sooner. Overview: + Decent pacing + Good slow buildup -  Way too fast of a climax Characters: Personally, I describe Yuliy as a discount first season Eren Jaeger, as our protagonist's main quirk in the series erupts from his desire to avenge his people after vampires slaughtered them all seventeen years ago.  Thankfully rage isn't his only character trait, and we instead get to see a lost puppy looking for answers for a greater majority of the series.  There honestly isn't much to say about Yuliy, as the plot is pretty much the only drive he has to even do anything.  His motivations come from the events of the story, and any decisions he makes only seem to be a natural progression that results in the show's conclusion. And this sadly is a fact that the rest of the cast faces as the show's is the only real driving motivation for them.  Any actual motivation for Yevgraf, the show's supposed antagonist, is revealed so late (episode 11) that there's almost no reason for the audience to care because of it.  Sure you get some quirkiness like banter between the Jaegers and the apparent obsession of the vampire mad scientist Klarwein, but most of that is just fluff and doesn't add anything to note aside from drawing lines in the sand to note who's on what side and add the illusion to flavor in an otherwise straightforward and kind of bland show. Overview: +/- Entire cast is just kinda...there Art: Now, this being a P.A. Works show, I don't actually have a lot of complaints for it because of how consistent the company usually is in its production.  A few off scenes here and there did happen, but Sirius is otherwise a show that's presented in the P.A. Works style with very few negatives to really speak of.  It's crisp, there's fluidity in the action, this is one of the company's aspects that deserves its share of praise. Sound: Aptly titled "Sirius", by Kishida Kyoudan & The Akeboshi Rockets is a song rock/action piece that's really grown on me to become one of my favorite openings in recent memory.  Its mix of soft and louder tones at various points in the song lend it to become something that I find worth being memorable and repeat listens to.  Again, a feat that P.A. Works is surprisingly good at achieving.  By comparison, "Hoshie" by sajou no hana is a more somber piece that I find isn't as memorable as its OP sister, but still has its fair share of memorable points being a song that ties more into the emotional aspects of Yuliy's existence as the last Sirius, which exemplifies the point more even if the show doesn't do much to aid it. Personal Enjoyment: The mantra I have for P.A. Works as a whole seems to always trail back to "Good ideas, bad execution".  It's happened to Charlotte, it's happened to Nagiasu, Angel Beats!, hell I'll even extend that notion to Kuromukuro despite that project's rockiness from the start.  Because of this, I came into Sirius with very cautious expectations, reminding myself that things still can and will go wrong later down the line, which was an unfortunate truth that came into being, though thankfully the crash wasn't nearly from very high up. That being said, I still found Sirius the Jaeger to still be an enjoyable viewing experience.  While I don't trust that the company will ever find its footing, it's nice to see the diversity in their works and how they still have the heart and soul to create original projects even though they don't always work out like they may have originally intended.  Many things like the lore of the Sirius and that copout of an antagonistic motivation, as well the mess that was Ryouko's sideplot (which wasn't even a necessary aspect of the show aside from cheap excuse for some romance) REALLY could've used work, but it's still all in all a decent show that makes a good callback to original portrayals of vampires as people preying, grotesque, transformed creatures of the night. My recommendation would be to watch it if you feel inclined, as its good for a piece of non-fanservicy entertainment, but not one that can garner a lot of praise due to numerous flaws and overall lack of anything new to bring to the table.  Not much more can be said, but I'm at least glad P.A. Works is taking smaller risks with their original content.  Wouldn't want another Charlotte incident, now would we?

Sirius made me realize something that'd been on the back of my mind for a while now, like a sneeze that won't quite come out. In a way, I feel like that describes the series in a nutshell. The plot is the story of all time: a protagonist driven by revenge and a tagtag bunch of misfit hunters race against several factions to obtain a McGuffin, one of which involves the MC's sworn enemy, and which acts as the... antagonist, I guess. Now, formulas work for a reason: you just have to know how to work around them. Tales as old as time will continue to be retold for generations to come, and thousands, millions will fall into obscurity, while a few will survive, even if not by name, as inspiration for future artists. As a creator, which one would you rather be? How do you wish to achieve that? What separates your tale from the rest? What gives it meaning? Now, it's not to say that 'mediocre' series can't stand out in their own way (just look at SAO). There's a something that makes them stand out, a concept, an idea, a character, regardless of whether the product as a whole passes the MAL vibe check or not. That's fine. Quintessential Quintuplets, for example, might not be high literature, but its character interactions and surprisingly heartfelt story has inspired many with stories of their own, so that even if/once it's forgotten, its impact will remain and, again, I wouldn't call it the pinnacle of anything. It's aight, but it works. What's aight and doesn't work? This series. Many others (maybe most), but this one was what finally got that sneeze out, except that, instead of catharsis, I got phlegm. The characters, save for one, maybe two, feel like salad dressing diluted with water because the restaurant you got it from can't be damned to do anything above serviceable. The protagonist started out fine, honestly, a silent, strong type with an interest in botany, who's also kind of weird and out of the loop, and whose actions baffle the rest of the squad until they have the necessary bonding. See? Doesn't sound too bad. Alarm bells rang when at the end of the first episode he began screaming about revenge, but, sure, I told myself, sometimes people act very differently under extreme situations. And then... poof. No more plant talk. No more quiet weird OP kid. For the rest of the series it felt more like I watched a puppet show where the puppeteer forgot to disguise himself, and no matter how much I tried to block them out, they were always there, with the face of someone who worked 70 hours this week and not someone proud at their own creation. The protagonist then acted the way millions of others have because that's what other stories have done, screamed about revenge when needed, had a breakdown when apt, cried when Emotional Beat happened, and like... sure, in a vacuum, the scenes might have been well-done, but people/characters have PERSONALITIES for a reason. Not everyone reacts the same way. By the end, he was nothing more than a vessel for the story to story, and for me to get depressed. So if that's the main character, imagine the rest. EXCEPT! Except for arguably the second most important one. They were the only one whose actions felt as though he were the one in charge, consistent with what was established, and had actual conflict, both inner and outer, which lead to legitimately emotional payoffs the rest of the puppets failed to pantomime. They were my favorite by far, and probably the only thing I'll remember about this show once I'm done with this rant. A minor character seemed to be following the same line, but unfortunately he didn't have much screentime, and the puppeteer found his string, so his IQ dropped and he got drunk in order for the story to story. There's a third one I was fiercely protective of, moreso because her archetype is usually hated than her being or doing anything (because her archetype never is or does anything). I wouldn't call her good, though, just... she was cute. Yeah. The rest are the water dripping off the salad dressing; you take it off and nothing changes. The antagonist was boring, had a glimpse of something more, then turned into an Antagonist because they also found his strings. When will anime stop doing that thing where their villain loses all semblance of self to laugh maniacally, gloat about conquering the world, and start indiscriminately killing allies to show how Evil they are? Stop. It's like hitting a candyless piñata. Just cancel the party at that point. The plot is lettuce without condiment, and I already summed it up above. It doesn't matter. It exists because Stories have Plots. Themes? Eren Yaeger (story was called Sirius the Jaeger and got renamed LOL). Animation and music were great because P.A. Works. Seriously, what is it with their original shows (save for Angel Beats and Nagi no Asukara) having great production values but mediocre to terrible writing? Out of all things to emulate, why Guilty Crown? So anyway, I wouldn't be wasting my time with this review if it weren't for the last episode, because it was, in my opinion, legitimately good right until the end. Why couldn't the rest of the series have had that, you know, actual humanity? Sure, there was still the antagonist being an Antagonist and the rest of the characters not mattering, but the final encounter and ultimate MC's goal almost reflected this story's sad excuse of a theme, on top of a resolution that could've been good had the GODDAMN puppeteer not found the strings. Stop it. Stop adding stuff you say elsewhere just because you thought it was "cool". That's what this story lacks, I think: humanity. There's plenty of anime I enjoy and consistently rewatch that doesn't pass MAL's vibe checks, but which feel like the writer cared. That's all I ask for: heart. Hell, even Seikon no Qwaser did the revenge plot better, and that was a fetish show with plot as an excuse. It helps that the characters had actual chemistry (no pun intended If you know you know). What did this show accomplish? A passable character, to make me want to rewatch a gross fetish show, and despair. (PLEASE stop doing that with the villains. On my knees. Begging.)

I've always liked vampire anime so when this came out on Netflix I was interested. After watching this anime I felt very confused. This anime had so much going on at the same time, sometimes it was too much to keep up with. I wouldn't say that this was a bad anime, I just think its an ok anime. It was rushed and a lot to follow. I wouldn't highly recommend it but if you're just looking for something to watch this is a nice anime to try because it doesn't have to many episodes. Because of this, I give Sirius the Jaeger a 6.

I came into this series with low expectations and came out with an extremely mixed set of feelings. Having binge watched this series over the course of three or so days, I can safely say this is probably the most mediocre anime I have ever seen. That's not to say it's bad, but that is to say it's nothing special or groundbreaking at all either. In short, it's a fairly poorly executed idea for an original anime series with some high hopes from its backers, a respectable studio at the helm, but just an absolutely poor execution of just about everything in this series, from start to finish. My immediate complaint with this series when I first started it was the amount of information, names, and players being dropped on us that felt like an overload of information, a confusing mess for what was beginning to sound like a series with a large conspiracy in its plot. However, the series immediately removes all of that by at least the sixth episode, where the anime makes things simple and brings us down to our simple dilemma of “Hunters vs Vampires”. The whole issue with this series is this waste of time in its writing to effectively convey this world to me. What year is it? What sort of alternate history is this? What exactly is the politics like? What safe assumptions can I make? And within the span of the series, these questions become fairly clear to you the viewer, but it can come off as overwhelming at first, then again that could be just me. But at the heart of this series is the issues in its writing and pacing. I honestly feel like this could have been something fairly decent, but the pacing of its plot, getting to know its characters and world, and so forth is so marred by a feeling of a rush that shouldn’t even be there. A rush to what? The next action sequence? This series is a yawn in its fights, so if that’s the offering on the table, I must refuse because there is not a single fight where anything felt interesting at all. Going back to writing, I can’t help but feel like this script was rushed out the door just to be animated. The only proof I have is the fact nobody on staff with any form of English capabilities asked “Hey, is Dogville really what we are going to call this one important place?”. Nobody asked that, ever. So either someone never noticed, or someone played a really big joke, because that was a nuisance of a name right there. All in all, I recommend just passing on this series and watching something else. You might be able to get a more enjoyable experience from 2006s “Black Blood Brothers”, which was something this series made me nostalgic for in a lot of respects. There’s no similarities really, just some nostalgia really. Plus, this series absolutely failed in making our protag turn into a werewolf. I was sitting here for many episodes waiting for that to happen, and it never did. It’s so obvious that’s what was going on here, and it didn’t happen. There’s better anime than this out there, and there’s far worse anime than this. I wouldn’t have written a glorified blog post called a review if I hadn’t watched this series to the end and didn’t have hopes it would get better. It sort of did, but not in a way that would have redeemed it.

I've had this anime on my "to watch" list for a bit (since I first saw the trailer actually), and seeing as my school year was finished and I didn't have much else to do, I thought I'd go ahead and watch it. And my overall feeling was that the anime doesn't really live up to what the trailer seemed to promise. I mean, don't get me wrong, I enjoyed this anime to a certain extent, and the vampire hunting aspect of the trailer was clearly there, but the anime seems to be lacking a certain "je ne sais quoi". The story is somewhat stable: Yuliy (the writers were probably going for the Russian-sounding "Yury", but hey, that's just my theory) is part of a globe-trotting Vampire-exterminating outfit which is based in London. They track down a head Vampire in Shanghai, who then scuttles off to Japan in search for safety, and a mysterious artifact called the Ark of the Sirius. Hi-jinks ensue, much blood is spilled, many Vampires are ashified and many plot twists are found, but basically the rest of the story is a race against time to find said Ark, before the Vampires find it. "Now, we all know what a Vampire is (hopefully), but what is a Sirius?" I hear you cry. Well to be honest, the series doesn't really explain as such. They seem to be non-humans, with a rather ancient and complex culture, all the while living rather simplistically in a secluded area in (what I suppose is) the North of Japan, possibly rather close to Russia. During the whole series, the Vampires refer to them as "dogs" or "wolves", so it could be more or less safe to assume that they're a kind of werewolf-proxy which are on the brink of extinction, but they don't really take a wolf-like form: the closest they get to that (and only a couple Sirius seem to be able to do it) is a form of berserk rage they display when in danger, or angry, which apparently can consume then if they lose control (their eyes shine Will-O'The Wisp blue, and veins of the same colour appear on their skin). But this ability isn't really explained much either. Yuliy (who is a Sirius by the way) uses it a couple times, most impressively in the second episode, while fighting against a female Vampire (but that gets cut short) and even more impressively some time later while fighting against the head Vampire, but more or less stops using it completely after that. And I must admit I found that somewhat disappointing. The characters were okay, nothing to write home about (still trying to work out why a British Intelligence agent looks so much like a cowboy, but hey, Japan), there's a vague, one-sided, slightly force love interest which goes nowhere, the Vampire-hunting posse is relatively fun (with backstories which aren't fleshed out enough as far as I'm concerned, but this is a 12 episode anime, so I guess time was of the essence). A few other side characters which fill gaps more or less snugly, including a lisp-less, limp-less hyperactive, slightly daft Igor with only one pair of thumbs who's not very interesting; a twist-filled elder brother covered in scars; two loli Vampires and a Head Vampire (not the one who fled Shanghai, another one) who wants the power of the Ark for a "good" reason and is more or less a Dandy. The art in itself is magnificent, the "beast-form" of the lesser Vampires remind me quite a lot of the Vampires from the Castlevania Series (the one on Netflix), some 3-D CGI pops up from time to time but it isn't too shocking (unlike that which can be found in "Giniro no Kami no Agito" for example). The recurring blood splatters are sufficiently splattery, the dying animation (the ashification) of the vampires is rather well done and the overall imagery is very nice. The background music is good, but it doesn't really stick in your mind, so it's somewhat forgettable. The overall sounds are rather good as such. So yeah, over all, this anime was a rather enjoyable watch, combining shônen-style combat and plot with the darker, grittier side of Vampires, all the while being very enjoyable artistically. This anime is a good way to spend a few hours, if you have nothing else to do or if you want to sit back and relax after a hard day's work.

Ahhh this anime frustrated me; because SO many elements were done wonderfully. But there were just some foundational things that made it a complete mess. Let's start with the good: 1. Character Design and Setting--BEAUTIFUL. All the characters are visually bright, diverse, interesting and modern despite the time period of the setting. Quite a few hotties here, and that's never a bad thing. 2. Action-- FANTASTIC! From the start, it's fast-paced, engaging and there are many moments where I was literally on the edge of my seat. There's a fairly badass train scene that I watched multiple times, actually. 3. Story (Kind of)--There's also some bad with this, but this is the "good" section so let me focus. The back story in particular was very well crafted. It made me care, and I easily became invested within the main characters after a few short episodes. Now the bad: 1. Story-- Waaaay too complicated and overwrought. There are literally three organizations at play (and some of them have multiple code names... I had to watch it twice to figure that piece out), and it's just too much. They could have taken out an entire organization and had the same story line. I ended up just ignoring it and focusing on the other things. I'm not here for all that. 2. Silly Female Character that Doesn't Belong--Need I say more? Every time she came on screen, I literally yelled, "What is your purpose??" It's like she accidentally wandered in from the shojo anime next door, and no one has told her where the exit is. So frustrating. But to be fair, she has guts. No one told her where the exit is, but she's doing the best she can in the meantime. 3. The Ending--Sucks. They spent the entire story leading us as an audience in a particular direction, then they TOTALLY dropped the ball. Why would you do that!? And you mean to tell me that no one in this entire project saw this blatant misstep?? Nobody said, "Hey guys, maybe we shouldn't end it this way?" I can't understand. Overall, it was a fun watch. Ignoring the politics and complex details of the plot-- the hotties, beautiful artwork and action scenes are what drove me to finish. Do I recommend? Sure. But with caution. When they start to get weirdly and overly political, just ignore it and focus on how pretty it is.

Steampunk vampire series. Need I say more? I'm in! Unfortunately there's some problems with execution in the process that hindered the fun of this show. The good, style! I loved the character designs. The environments they get to play in are varied and interesting. There are lots of cool fights. Everything you'd want is there, so where's the unfortunate part? This show has a serious pacing issue. It moves a mile a minute, never taking the proper time to set up conflicts and build the stakes. By the time you get to the climax, you don't really know what will happen if the bad guy wins, you just know it will bad, and that is supposed to be enough. They flesh out a handful of the key players and the rest of the not that massive cast of heroes and villains are lucky if they a couple minutes of backstory to flesh them out. So when there's a scene where two of these characters are in a bad situation, I feel zero tension because I don't really know these folks beyond being bad ass. The problem here is they were telling an origin story, unfortunately that origin story clearly had at least two major story arcs in the manga, and the studio decided to jam them together and trimmed too much fat. The style and action are great, but I was having trouble caring as I was not very invested in the characters or world.

This is a good anime to watch if you are trying to kill time and are okay with a 12 episode binge spree. This anime is nothing new in the Genre where you have 2 main groups, one the vampires and the other the Jaegars which is an organization that hunts vampires. You will notice there are a lot similarities between this and 2 really good anime if you pay attention (FMA and D-grayman). The story starts out really well and seems unique minus the vampires part where the time and setting is historically based in after WW1 japan. This period in japan is rarely covered in anime so seeing it and watching how japan was really refreshing and the interactions with foreign characters. But then as the story gets going the its seems rushed where in the beginning its slow and at the end everything comes to an conclusion in one episode (a problem with most 12 episode anime). The characters seem to be diverse an cool but you don't get to see more of the background of the other characters other then Yuliy (Main) and his brother. The villains are not that special and don't really have back story either.

Well this anime gives off a lot of Itachi Uchiha vibes. If you're into that sort of anime which is action packed as well i'd recommend this. Its pretty good but i personally feel that the overall story is kinda lacking. Also as a side note i find some characters just straight up annoying and useless. It kinda pisses me off and takes away from the immersion. The art is pretty good and does give off some castlevania 'anime' vibes. Its pretty gore intensive as well and there's a lot of action which helps keep you engaged in the anime. The music is pretty sweet tbh and i really enjoyed it. It added an extra layer of immersion to the action scenes. Overall i did enjoy this anime and its pretty good

The action was super awesome, the fights mainly involved martial arts which was really nice to watch. Ending felt a bit rushed, but then again only had 12 episodes can't blame them if it ever gets second season they might make up for it. There was potential romance which I kinda enjoyed but they didn't expand on it which would've been sooo much better. There were quite a few things they showed but didn't talk a lot about, again this leave potential for a better second season. The story was different for sure, but some aspects were similar to other stories. Really good visuals and overall I enjoyed it as a nice side anime, nothing that makes it stand out from others, maybe the fact that its about vampires and werewolves but they didn't really call them "werewolves" and that is something we don't get a lot of in recent anime.

Sirius the Jaeger is yet another vampire anime to add to the list. But, in this case, it's a good vampire anime that does a lot of things right. So, as far as the story, it's pretty good. There's a group of Jaegers (vampire hunters) doing their job plus some related drama with the main character and a hometown relic. At first, some things don't really seem to be closely related. It starts out with somewhat of a broad story line and then things become more connected. Most of the characters don't really change. Yuliy is somewhat of a copy of Yuuichiro Hyakuya (from Seraph of the End). Both of them are apart of a group that kills vampires and they start out with revenge being their only reason to live. Also, that reason to live changes as the series progresses. There are some differences though. Yuu is more of a tsundere while Yuliy is simply a more mature, nice guy struggling with some things. Ryouko changed as well but she simply matured with age. So, while the characters are consistent, there isn't much development. The art's nice. I love the character designs and the animation is pretty good as well. The fight scenes are done well. There aren't any choppy scenes or anything that looks weird to look at. The sound's great. Both the opening and ending sound nice and the OSTs were actually kinda memorable. They were timed well and were effective. Story: 10 Art: 10 Sound: 10 Character: 8 Enjoyment: 10 Overall, Sirius the Jaeger is a good watch, especially for people who prefer short, action anime. I believe it deserves a 9.

There are a few popular titles like Owari no Seraph, Rosario to Vampire and Hellsing, but i’d still say we’re lacking a good vampire show. Our latest addition is Tenrou: Sirius of the Jaeger, which is the show I’ll be analysing in more detail. Warning, this contains spoilers Story: 7 The story follows the secret organisation called the ‘Jaegers’, a vampire hunter group who kills vampires, and have been tasked in finding the secret artefact called the Ark of Sirius, before the vampires who are also trying to get their hands on it. The ark is stated to be a national treasure from the village called Dogville, which contains immeasurable power and anyone who possesses can become “a god or a devil”. Basically, the ark serves as a plot device that gathers both sides into the conflict to advance the plot. The story is set in the 1930s, but the writer does nothing with it. What’s the point in having your story set in this age if you aren’t going to explore it? The story could have been set in the modern era and it would have made no difference. Poor world building Another issue I have is the weapons the Jaeger use. For a group of hunters who’s assigned to killing vampires all the time, there’s nothing unique or creative about them. We don’t see these weapons used in any innovative way during fights. I would have rather the weapons be special enhanced tech designed to kill vampires than your typical standard staff that anyone can use. It would have added some characterisation giving them diverse weapons which complemented their personalities well. Hell, most of the time it seemed the Jaegers (besides Yuily) were using guns to kill vampires. Characters: 6 One of the weaker parts with this show I have to say is the characters. Our main protagonist Yuily, is the last survivor from Dogville and a royal member of Sirius. His initial goal is to kill all the vampires that killed his clan. Does this remind you of a certain Sasuke? Yuily’s is a annoying, reckless kid with a revenge arc and a relationship with his nii-san (older brother). Luckily, Yuily’s motivation slowly shifts from wanting to kill all the vampires to wanting to retrieve the ark that’s sealed away, as he takes responsibility being the last Sirius member to try uphold the dream his father envisioned where humans and vampire united and lived together peacefully. Yuily’s development is handled well as it spans over several episodes, so it doesn’t feel like it’s a drastic change in motivation like Shippuden Sasuke felt. However, one of my main problems with Yuily is he never learns anything about teamwork. Everyone is saying “Calm Yuily!” “Slow down!”, yet the amount of times this fool runs off acting recklessly trying to fight the vampire, only to either: get shot several times, cause someone else to get hurt, let the ark to stolen or has to be rescued becomes annoying. Even in the last episode Mikhail has to come to his aid and rescue him Mikhail is Yuily’s older brother who was turned into a vampire, but still looks out for his brother from the shadows. The dynamic between Yuily and his nii-san is one of the crux and best aspects about this show. Despite how similar the characters and their relationships are to Sasuke and Itachi, this ones a lot more healthy and you can tell that they genuinely love each other. The worst character who brings this show down is Ryuoko. I swear, I hate this girl with a passion because of how pointless she is and adds nothing to the overall story. Ryuoko is the ‘female lead’, except she’s fails at being one. She chases Yuily around the world like some obsessive, love struck stalker- fully aware of how dangerous the mission the Jaegers are on. Remove Ryuoko’s scenes and the story would still function without her. The writer tried setting her up as this strong swordsman, but she does next to no combat afterwards. It’s as if the writers didn’t know what to do with her. Ryuoko’s love for Yuily is as one sided and poorly written as Sakura’s is for Sasuke. Piss off with the “I learnt a lot from Yuily on my journey” in the last episode, you barely had any meaningful interactions together and barely talked! There’s barely any indication that Ryuoko likes Yuily for any other reason, besides his looks. Yuily does not give a fuck about Ryuoko, he does not mention her and cares more about his relationship with his brother, the Professor and the Jaegers. I rant about Ryouko because she’s a pointless character that’s nothing more than a love interest, which took up valuable screentime that could have better been used fleshing out or developing the Jeagers and the Vampires. I don’t care for most of the Jaegers tbh, besides probably the Professor and that’s mainly because of his relationship with Yuily. They don’t recieve enough development or screentime for me to bother remembering their names. Partially, the problem is Yuily’s fault because he constantly runs off on his own and the team are separated from him for most of the episodes. It’s only the first few episodes where we actually see them being a team and actually bonding. Even Yuily and the Professor’s relationship isn’t developed that well. We don’t receive enough backstory on them for the viewer to witness this “father-son” relationship they supposedly have, besides a scene of the Professor finding Yuily and riding on a train with him. Had we got more scenes of the Professor raising Yuily I could have bought what the show was trying to portray, but when Yuily finally called the Professor “dad” it fell flat and did nothing for me. Another crucial aspect this show fails at is exploring the vampires. In Sirius, they’re depicted as generic vampires with nothing that differentiates them from other shows about vampires aside from their design. The lack of characterisation about the vampires that should have been expanded on in order to enrich the vampire lore is left unexplained. For example, where do these noble vampires originate from? How did the vampires get stricken by this disease? How did they came to be? Is Yevgraf even related to the twins?! The writer sets up an interesting objective by having the vampires being plagued with a deadly disease that will kill them them without the ark, but it’s not executed well enough for the viewer to sympathise and want to root for them. The story wants to maintain the status quo of the vampires being the bad guys and that’s further enhanced by the last episode when Yevgraf’s objective becomes seeking immortality through the ark, being consumed by power and becoming your typical, generic villain with a evil laugh. It’s a shame that the vampires are presented in such a shallow way, that you won’t care about them enough to remember their names when they’re killed. Yevgraf had potential to be a compelling villain. Kershner died too early on and was wasted potential. Animation: 7 The animation is decent. The fight scenes were beautifully choreographed and were smooth at the start, but it gets worse in the last few episodes Sounds: 6 The opening was alright. The osts were mostly forgettable. Overall: 6 The show tried to cover too much content in 12 episodes. Sirius should have gotten two cours (24 episodes). With that many episodes we could have seen more from the other Jaegers- their backstories and given them character arcs, the fight leading up till Bishop becoming a vampire and his team that were massacred- that way his motivation would have held more weight, we could have gotten more worldbuilding, lore about Sirius and the vampires, fleshed out the vampires, gave Ryouko a proper role and spotlight, developed some relationships better e.g. Yuily and the Professor, Yuily and the rest of the Jaegers, Yuily and Ryouko. Sirius had potential to being a great vampire story, but it failed to captualise in anything that would have made this show great and became mediocre.

A good, short anime. Sirius the Jaeger is the kind of anime that’s perfect for a weekend binge-watch. It’s short, features great animation and an interesting story, and doesn't require you to follow a plot spanning dozens of episodes. I wouldn't call it an exceptional masterpiece or something that will stay with me for years, but it is a highly competent experience that delivers exactly what it promises. One of the anime's biggest strengths is undoubtedly its aesthetic. The historical setting is beautifully crafted and fits the story's premise perfectly. The chosen era offers a visually pleasing look, with scenery, costumes, and architecture that help establish a unique identity for the show. There is a clear effort to make the world feel authentic to that time period, which makes the experience much more engaging. Furthermore, the animation complements this style perfectly. The action sequences are fluid, and the level of detail, especially during battles, is impressive. Character movements are well-executed, and the combat conveys impact, speed, and violence without ever feeling chaotic or out of control. It’s the sort of anime where you can quickly tell that a significant portion of the budget went into making the action scenes work. Speaking of violence, the depiction of blood is excellent. It might seem like a trivial detail, but Sirius the Jaeger uses blood effectively to sell the idea that these fights are genuinely dangerous. When a character is wounded, it carries more visual weight, which aligns perfectly with the show's themes of hunting and survival. That said, the plot is about vampires. Well, well, well... who could have guessed? Haha. Jokes aside, the story works. We have vampires, hunters, conflicts, and all the usual supernatural struggles, though I don't think the narrative is one that will stick in my memory for years to come. The main issue is the theme itself. There are so many anime, movies, and other works featuring vampires that creating something truly unforgettable is a difficult task. Sirius the Jaeger has its own ideas and a strong visual identity, yet it still finds itself competing with numerous titles that have explored this concept in more striking ways. That doesn't mean the story is bad, quite the opposite. The anime holds your interest throughout its run and presents a world that is fun to explore. The issue is simply the lack of a defining element that makes Sirius the Jaeger the first thing that comes to mind when someone mentions vampire anime. It’s good, but it doesn't quite reach that level of being a "one-of-a-kind" experience. Its length is another interesting point. I think the fact that it’s a short series actually works in its favor. The story doesn't drag on for dozens of episodes, allowing you to finish it quickly. It’s a great option for anyone looking for something to watch over the weekend; you don't have to invest weeks of your life just to find out if it's worth watching. To be honest, Sirius the Jaeger hadn't left a particularly strong impression on me before. It wasn't an anime that stayed constantly in my mind, and I could easily have forgotten various plot points. However, revisiting it for this review reminded me exactly why I still view it positively. Even if it isn't unforgettable, it is a well-produced, entertaining, and competent anime. Ultimately, I think that’s the best way to sum up Sirius the Jaeger: it’s a good anime, but not necessarily a standout one. The animation is excellent, the aesthetic is beautiful, the setting works well, and the action scenes are arguably the highlight. The story is interesting, though it suffers slightly from existing within such an oversaturated genre. Still, I highly recommend it to anyone looking for something short and different to watch. You don't need to expect a masterpiece; just go in knowing you'll find a well-produced supernatural adventure with great action sequences. Raiting: 6/10. =================================================================================================================Versão em Português===================================== Um anime bom e curto. Sirius the Jaeger é aquele tipo de anime perfeito para assistir em um fim de semana. É curto, possui uma animação muito boa, uma história interessante e não exige que você fique dezenas de episódios acompanhando a trama. Não é uma obra que considero excepcional ou que vai ficar gravada na minha cabeça durante anos, mas é uma experiência bastante competente e que consegue entregar exatamente aquilo que promete. Um dos maiores pontos positivos do anime é, sem dúvida, a sua estética. A ambientação histórica é muito bem trabalhada e combina bastante com a proposta da história. A época escolhida possui um visual muito agradável, com cenários, roupas e construções que ajudam a criar uma identidade própria para o anime. Existe uma preocupação em fazer com que o mundo pareça realmente pertencer àquele período, e isso deixa a experiência muito mais interessante. Além disso, a animação combina perfeitamente com essa proposta. As cenas de ação possuem bastante fluidez e, principalmente durante as batalhas, existe um nível de detalhamento impressionante. Os movimentos dos personagens são bem trabalhados e os combates conseguem transmitir impacto, velocidade e violência sem parecerem completamente descontrolados. É um daqueles animes em que você percebe rapidamente que uma boa parte do orçamento foi colocada justamente para fazer as cenas de ação funcionarem. E falando em violência, o sangue aqui é muito bem feito. Pode parecer um detalhe besta, mas Sirius the Jaeger sabe usar bem o sangue para vender a ideia de que as lutas realmente são perigosas. Quando alguém é ferido, existe um peso visual maior, e isso combina muito bem com o clima de caçada e sobrevivência da obra. Dito isso, a trama é sobre vampiros. Ora, ora, ora... quem poderia imaginar? Kkkkk. Brincadeiras à parte, a história funciona. Temos vampiros, caçadores, conflitos e toda aquela disputa envolvendo criaturas sobrenaturais, mas não acho que seja uma narrativa que vá ficar gravada na memória por muitos anos. O principal problema é justamente o tema. Existem tantos animes, filmes e outras obras trabalhando com vampiros que acaba sendo muito difícil fazer algo realmente inesquecível. Sirius the Jaeger possui suas próprias ideias e uma identidade visual muito boa, mas ainda assim acaba competindo com várias obras que exploraram esse conceito de maneira mais marcante. Isso não significa que a história seja ruim. Muito pelo contrário. O anime consegue manter o interesse durante sua duração e apresenta um mundo que é divertido de acompanhar. O problema é mais a falta de algo que faça você pensar imediatamente em Sirius the Jaeger quando alguém fala sobre animes de vampiros. Ele é bom, mas não chega naquele nível de "isso aqui só poderia ser dessa obra". Outro ponto interessante é justamente a duração. Acho que o fato de ser um anime curto acaba ajudando bastante. A história não precisa ficar se arrastando por dezenas de episódios e você consegue terminar tudo rapidamente. Para quem está procurando alguma coisa para assistir em um fim de semana, é uma ótima opção. Não é necessário investir semanas da sua vida para descobrir se a obra vale a pena. Inclusive, eu não lembrava de Sirius the Jaeger com tanta força. Não era um anime que ficava constantemente na minha memória e, sinceramente, eu poderia facilmente esquecer vários acontecimentos dele. Porém, revendo a obra para fazer essa review, percebi exatamente por que minha avaliação ainda é positiva. Mesmo não sendo memorável, é um anime bem produzido, divertido e competente. No final, acho que essa é a melhor maneira de resumir Sirius the Jaeger: é um anime bom, mas não necessariamente um anime marcante. Sua animação é excelente, a estética é muito bonita, a ambientação funciona e as cenas de ação são provavelmente o maior destaque. A história é interessante, …