Anime trunk: Le Chevalier D`Eon : Review

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Synopsis :

In the 18th Century, just before the French revolution, multiple religious cults of the dark side were engaged in secret maneuvers under the name of Revolution. "Le Chevalier D`Eon" (Knight D`Eon) a diplomat and a special agent working for Louis XIV, is fighting against those cults, and also on a mission to find the killer of his own sister. A mysterious cult organization called "Rose Cross" stands in his way, using vicious powers to create a dark creature, "Gargoyle" to take over Europe.Le Chevalier d`Eon, Charles de Beaumont, was a real-life diplomat and spy in 18th century Europe, most famous for being of questionable gender. D`Eon worked as a spy, politician and soldier for King Louis XV for many years, before returning to France during the rule of King Louis XVI. After his return to France he lived and dressed as a woman. It was not until his death that doctors confirmed that he was a man.

My musings :

If you are interested in politics,cross-dressers,realism and battle tactics then look no further than this anime. The series has a balanced mix of all the above charachteristics, plus a detailed storyline which keeps the viewers interested. The charachter sketch are detailed, but they lack proper development. The charachters do not develop trust and relationship among themseleves which i think could be the only drawback of otherwise a thouroghly entertaining and delightful anime. Inspite of the lack of relationships, they leave a strong impression on the viewers mind. The music is good, but forgettable. The charchter are drawn with great depth, keeping every details in mind. All in all a wonderful anime which sure deserves a watch.

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