UlasanAnime.com – While trying to catch up on Sengoku Collection, I stumbled upon episode 5, which featured a rather amusing sight: a large Caucasian man attempting to film a documentary. This character, named Mike Morse, brought to mind the realism of documentary filmmaking and whether such intrusive filming practices are common in real life.
The episode also presented a humorous parallel to a Studio 4C Kickstarter campaign, where top-tier backers could be transformed into anime characters, even villains. This sparked a thought about the absurdity of seeing a parody of a famous American filmmaker in an anime centered around moe girls representing historical Japanese generals, or conversely, the anime girls themselves embodying these figures.
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The article notes that Sengoku Collection possesses an unstated subtlety. Despite its seemingly mundane plot, it compels viewers to pay attention to what is not explicitly stated. The ensemble cast is also noteworthy, as the series aims to transpose historical situations with contemporary sensibilities. The reviewer found that most episodes achieve this, leading to reflections on how documentaries can spin narratives, such as those concerning the dangers of sharp objects, which might resonate with certain audiences.
A key message that might be lost in the anime is the idea of cameras as weapons. The author suggests this could be a compromise for those with liberal viewpoints trying to enjoy the week’s historical hysterics.
The article then delves into a few “random things” about Sengoku Collection:
- The first point questions the anime’s classification if it’s based on the Mobage mobile game. It ponders whether it falls under adaptations of actual games, galge, or simply “dumb things,” leaning towards the latter with comparisons to Angry Birds or Tiny Tower adaptations.
- The second point references a review from Anime News Network, suggesting that the anime, while funny in its own way, might not be universally appreciated, and it’s unclear how many readers of the site would grasp its humor.
- The third point argues that Sengoku Collection is the most underrated anime of the season, at least six episodes in. It draws a parallel to Keiji Goto’s previous work, Seraphim Call, highlighting a shared brand of simple and subtle storytelling.
A postscript mentions that “DAT MasaMUNE” might be a carry-over element from Devil Kings or a similar title.
