Review of "Kara no Kyoukai" Chapter 1 "Overhead View": The beginning of a visual story

The appeal and evaluation of "Kara no Kyoukai: Chapter 1: Panoramic View"

"Kara no Kyokai Chapter 1: Panoramic View" is an animated feature film based on the novel "Kara no Kyokai" by Kinoko Nasu, and was released on December 1, 2007. This work, animated by ufotable and distributed by Aniplex, depicts a short but dense story of 48 minutes. Below, we will explain in detail the appeal and evaluation of this work.

The appeal of the story

The story of "Kara no Kyoukai Chapter 1: A Bird's-Eye View" revolves around a series of suicides involving young girls. The story begins with the phrase, "Let's go, let's go, let's go, let's go..." and depicts how the protagonist, Ryougi Shiki, becomes embroiled in the incidents due to her possession of the "Dysfunction of Death Perception." This "Dysfunction of Death Perception" is the power to see the flaws in the life of all things, in other words, the onset of death, and the scene in which Shiki uses this power to capture the ghosts of the young girls is extremely memorable.

The story is set against the backdrop of the end of summer, and the image of the girls jumping from the rooftop of an abandoned building into the sky creates a strong visual impact. While the reason for their suicides remains unknown, Aozaki Touko, the only person who finds a connection, appears and attempts to solve the mystery, drawing the viewer in.

Furthermore, by depicting the circumstances that forced Shiki to become involved in the incident and her inner conflict, the story functions not only as a mystery but also as a deep human drama. Although the world seen from Shiki's perspective is a whirlpool of chaos, there are many scenes in which she questions the meaning of her own existence, deeply moving the viewer.

Character Appeal

In "Kara no Kyoukai: Chapter 1 - Panoramic View," the main characters are particularly appealing. In particular, the protagonist, Ryougi Shiki, is portrayed as a cold-hearted yet human character, thanks to the acting skills of Maaya Sakamoto as a voice actress. The world seen through Shiki's "Dysfunction Perception" is visually beautiful, and there are many scenes that give a sense of her inner conflict.

Mikiya Kokutou has been Shiki's friend since high school, and is characterized by his soft features and black-rimmed glasses. Kenichi Suzumura's voice acting skillfully expresses Mikiya's kindness and strength. Touko Aozaki is the owner of the workshop "Garan no Do", and is a unique character whose personality changes depending on whether she puts on or takes off her glasses. Takako Honda's acting skillfully portrays Touko's cold-heartedness and intelligence.

Azaka Kokutou is Mikiya's younger sister, and is a character with long hair and a pure, ladylike face, in contrast to Shiki. Ayumi Fujimura's voice acting expresses Azaka's inner strength well. Meanwhile, Kirie Fujou is portrayed as a character with a mysterious aura, thanks to Rie Tanaka's voice acting.

The appeal of video and music

The visuals of "Kara no Kyoukai Chapter 1: Aerial View" are beautifully drawn thanks to ufotable's high-quality animation techniques. In particular, the scene in which the girls jump from the rooftop of an abandoned building into the sky leaves a strong visual impact. Additionally, the world seen through Shiki's "Dysfunction Perception Eyes" is depicted with beautiful colors and movements, even though it is a vortex of chaos.

The music, composed by Yuki Kajiura and sung by Kalafina, enhances the atmosphere of the story. In particular, the ending theme "oblivious" has a beautiful melody and lyrics that symbolize the theme of the story, deeply moving the viewer. The background music is also used skillfully to match the development of the story, which has the effect of enhancing the viewer's emotions.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Kara no Kyoukai Chapter 1: A Bird's-Eye View" has been highly praised for its story, characters, visuals, and music, and is a work that deeply moves viewers. In particular, this work, which combines Nasu Kinoko's unique worldview with ufotable's high-quality animation technology, is visually beautiful and has a deep narrative content.

The first reason I recommend this work is the depth of the story and the appeal of the characters. The world seen through Shiki's "Death Perception Mystic Eyes" is visually beautiful, and there are many scenes that make you feel her inner conflict, deeply moving the viewer. In addition, characters such as Mikiya, Touko, Azaka, and Kirie each have their own charms and have the power to draw the viewer in.

Secondly, the visuals and music are beautiful. With ufotable's high-quality animation technology, the scene of the girls jumping from the rooftop of a ruined building into the sky and the world seen through Shiki's "Dysfunction Perception Eyes" are beautifully depicted. Another attraction is the music, composed by Yuki Kajiura and sung by Kalafina, which adds to the atmosphere of the story.

Thirdly, this work is the first chapter of the "Kara no Kyokai" series. The "Kara no Kyokai" series is a story consisting of seven chapters, and the first chapter, "Overlook View," plays an important role as the prologue. Through this work, viewers can experience the worldview of the "Kara no Kyokai" series, and their expectations for the sequel can be raised.

As mentioned above, "Kara no Kyoukai Chapter 1: A Bird's-Eye View" has been highly praised for its story, characters, visuals, and music, and is a work that deeply moves viewers. In particular, this work, which combines Nasu Kinoko's unique worldview with ufotable's high-quality animation technology, is visually beautiful and has deep narrative content. Please watch this work and feel its charm.

Related works and their appeal

"Kara no Kyoukai Chapter 1: Aerial View" is the first chapter of the "Kara no Kyoukai" series, and there are sequels such as Chapter 2: Murder Considerations (Part 1), Chapter 3: Residual Pain, Chapter 4: The Cave of the Temple, Chapter 5: The Spiral of Contradiction, Chapter 6: Forgetful Recording, Chapter 7: Murder Considerations (Part 2), Final Chapter, Aerial View 3D, Future Gospel, Future Gospel extra chorus, Remix Gate of seventh heaven, TV broadcast version, and theater viewing etiquette commercial. These works are also visually beautiful and narratively deep, thanks to Nasu Kinoko's unique worldview and ufotable's high-quality animation technology.

In particular, Chapter 2, "Murder Reflection (Part 1)," is the episode in which Shiki is involved in a murder case for the first time, and the power of her "Death Perception Mystic Eyes" is depicted in greater depth. Chapter 3, "Residual Pain," is the episode that depicts Shiki's conflict between her past and present, and there are many scenes that give a sense of her inner depth. Chapter 4, "The Cave of the Temple," is the episode that depicts Touko's past, and her ruthlessness and intelligence are depicted in greater depth. Chapter 5, "Contradiction Spiral," is the episode that depicts the relationship between Shiki and Mikiya in depth, and the bond between the two deeply moves the viewer. Chapter 6, "Oblivion Recording," is the episode that depicts Shiki's memory problems, and her inner conflict is depicted in greater depth. Chapter 7, "Murder Reflection (Part 2)," is the episode in which Shiki finally approaches the truth of the murder case, and there are many scenes in which the power of her "Death Perception Mystic Eyes" is displayed to the fullest. The final chapter is the episode that depicts Shiki's final resolution, and her inner depth and strength deeply moves the viewer. The Bird's-Eye View 3D is a 3D version of the first chapter, and you can enjoy even more beautiful images visually. Future Gospel is an episode that depicts Shiki's new adventure, and her power of the "Death Perception" is depicted in more depth. Future Gospel Extra Chorus is a sequel to Future Gospel, and Shiki's new adventure is depicted in more depth. Remix Gate of seventh heaven is a compilation of the series, allowing viewers to look back on the entire series. The TV broadcast version is a TV broadcast version of the series, allowing viewers to enjoy the entire series. The Theater Viewing Manners CM is a CM that introduces the theater viewing manners of the series, and viewers can learn the manners to enjoy the series.

Conclusion

"Kara no Kyoukai Chapter 1: Aerial View" is a visually beautiful and narratively deep work that combines Nasu Kinoko's unique worldview with ufotable's high-quality animation technology. In particular, the world seen through Shiki's "Dysfunction Eyes" is visually beautiful, and there are many scenes that make viewers feel her inner conflict, deeply moving the viewer. In addition, characters such as Mikiya, Touko, Azaka, and Kirie each have their own charm and have the power to draw the viewer in. In addition, the beauty of the visuals and music is also one of the attractions, allowing the viewer to feel the atmosphere of the story. Please watch this work and feel its charm. Also, please watch other works in the "Kara no Kyoukai" series that exist as sequels to feel the charm of the entire series.