{"id":654,"date":"2011-10-12T05:31:49","date_gmt":"2011-10-12T05:31:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?p=654"},"modified":"2011-10-12T05:33:12","modified_gmt":"2011-10-12T05:33:12","slug":"vids-kaze-no-stigma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?p=654","title":{"rendered":"Vids: Kaze No Stigma"},"content":{"rendered":"

After being defeated by Ayano Kannagi, Kazuma was disowned by his family for his inability to use fire magic. Finally returning to Japan after a self exile of several years, Kazuma is back to prove himself to his old man. With a chip on his shoulder and the new ability to wield powerful wind magic magic, he lending his powers out for hire. With the defeat of Kazuma,\"\"<\/a> Ayano is the next head of the Kannagi family. Wielding the legendary sword Enraiha, she is one of the most powerful fire magic users in the world. Spending her after school hours cleansing evil spirits, Ayano has become a brash young lady. When members of the Kannagi family are being found dead due to the result of wind magic, it\u2019s only a matter of time before Ayano and Kazuma butt heads.<\/p>\n


\nKaze No Stigma is an action filled anime of modern day swords and sorcery. Forced to pair up as an investigation team, Kazuma and Ayano work as opposites. Taking on the role of the mentor, Kazuma offers a smug and intelligent point of vue. As quick to anger as the firey redhead she portrays, Ayano is as subtle as a hammer looking to kill first and ask questions later. After proving Kazuma\u2019s innocents in the murders, it\u2019s up to this pair to solve the magical murder mystery\u2026.if they don\u2019t kill each other first. Sprinkle in some infighting with the rest of the Kannagi family and not to mention the face off with Kazuma\u2019s father, there is a virtual powder keg waiting to explode. Can Japan survive their encounter? If that wasn\u2019t enough to spark your interest, remember the old adage , opposites attract. All things are fair in love and war and Ayano\u2019s father wants Kazuma\u2019s power for the family. With the aid of Ayano\u2019s friends and Kazuma\u2019s younger brother. the traps have been set for romantic encounters. With high quality animation and a story that will keep you hooked.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>The only true flaw in this anime like so many others like it is the ending. We find out why Kazuma has returned, how he got his new powers, and we get to see him confront his father. However, in the last story arc we get a resolution to the problem at hand, but not a definite ending to the encounter. Left lingering in the air like a stale fart, I was forced to choke it down with my mouths wide open and clearly confused as my head tilted to the side. Perhaps looking at the ending sideways would offer a second chance for comprehension. Unless there is more Kaze No Stigma on the way, I\u2019ll have to accept it for what it was.<\/p>\n

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\nEnding woes aside, there are only a few flaws that keep me from falling in love with this anime. I can honestly say that the series is worth a chuckle and a small investment to get the complete series.<\/p>\n

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\nSpecial thanks to Funimation for supplying this review material.<\/p>\n

\u00a0-Nate Biller<\/p>\n

Animation:A
\nStory:B
\nSoundtrack:B
\nEnding:C
\nOverall Score: B<\/p>\n

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Score Rating Suggestions:
\nA- A must have. Well worth the price of admission
\nB- Good. Worth owning if you can get it relatively inexpensive. Netflix this for sure.
\nC- Meh. Watch it if it\u2019s free and you have NOTHING better to do
\nD- Trash. Not even worth having on as background noise.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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