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Oh, whatโs that you hear? Itโs just the sound of my heartstrings being yanked by a 90s anime classic! Ladies and gents, letโs talk about the cinematic revival of, dare I say it, the most epic of Indian epics, โRamayana: The Legend of Prince Ramaโ. Buckle up, because Review Rani has got some things to say!
This Indo-Japanese love child of Yugo Sako, Koichi Sasaki and Ram Mohan is like a 90s kidโs dream come true. Imagine, our beloved Ramayana, but make it anime. A concept so fresh, youโd think they picked it straight from a hipsterโs garden of โcool ideasโ.
The creators have done a commendable job in capturing the essence of the epic tale while also adding a unique twist. Itโs like theyโve taken the age-old tale, given it a good shake, added a few magic dust particles (also known as animation), and voila! A masterpiece served on a silver platter.
The voiceovers? Well, letโs just say itโs a mixed bag. Some are as profound as Ramโs sense of duty, others as impactful as a wet firecracker. But hey, letโs not throw the baby out with the bathwater. Theyโve done a decent job in sticking to the roots of the epic and being respectful to its legacy.
Thereโs a lot to love about this iteration, but itโs not all sunshine and rainbows. The animation might seem a tad too elementary for us sophisticated adults. And the action scenes? Letโs just say theyโre as thrilling as watching paint dry. But hey, itโs not all about us, right? For the kiddos and those dipping their toes into the vibrant pool of Indian culture for the first time, itโs a perfect introduction to the grandeur of Ramayana.
๐ Raniโs Royal Wrap-Up ๐
To sum it up, โRamayana: The Legend of Prince Ramaโ is like a vintage wine with a twist of anime. It has its quirks and shortcomings, but the heart of the story remains as warm and inviting as a cup of chai on a rainy day. Itโs far from perfect, but itโs a delightful way to relive the epic thatโs been told and retold over millennia. And if youโve never heard the tale, well, consider this your golden ticket to one of the grandest stories in human history. Enjoy the ride, folks! And remember, in the wise words of our beloved Hanuman, "the greatness of a person is in their deeds, not their words". Or in this case, their animated deeds!