A Dark Rabbit has Seven Lives

A Dark Rabbit has Seven Lives is interesting, to say the least. But unfortunately it gets bogged down by it's incredible genericness. These are all characters we've seen before, and will see again. The same goes for the story. The elements that are unique to the series are not used very well, and the ecchi is really unneeded. However, I found myself gaining more and more interest as the final few episodes rolled around, but was let down by a weak ending. It felt as if the series is banking on getting a second season, and that is never guaranteed.

On the whole the characters are as generic as they get; Taito, the protective protaganist, Himea is the clingy love intrest, Haruka is the third wheel, Gekkou is the unlikeable jerk, and Mirai is the loli pikachu. They get litteraly no character development through out the series, pretty much staying exactly the same from when you first meet them, to when the series closes. Gekkou gets a little development near the end, but not enough to warrant anything. That said, they're not bad characters, everyone plays their roll well, and I can't really find a reason to hate them.

For the story, it's okay. Nothing more, nothing less. To give a short summary; Taito is a high schooler who was cursed as a child by the vampire Saitohimea, which made him her protector, and granted him the ability to die seven times. After nine years of being apart, they reconnect and most fight demons and other monsters from other worlds. It's not really that impressive, and a lot of the elements aren't explored very well. Taito's power is pretty useless, seeing as his enemies go thru his lives like 1 ply toilet paper. It doesn't help that all of the characters motivations are one dimensional. The monsters usually have cool designs, but other than that they're completely forgettable. And as a classic standby, if you can't think up a good story, through in some panty shots to cover it up. I must also go on to say that the ending is a total letdown, it doesn't resolve anything, nor dose it end in some cool battle. It's a lame speech, and that is pretty much it. It is so reliant on a second season, which may never come, that it's pretty painful.

Regardless, even though it's generic if there ever was a better representation of the word, I found myself a little entertained. It's comedy is good when it want's to be, and the animation is top notch. If you like a romance anime (that's the best genre I can think to put this in) with a splash of action and comedy, this isn't a bad title. But if your looking for something with a little more depth and a satisfying conclusion, there are other shows out there that you may want to check out.

"A Dark Rabbit has Seven Lives" presents the genres of action, romance, comedy, and of course, ecchi. Given that the series is only 13 episodes, there isn't anyway that you could flesh out all of those genres and make the series work. It felt like a bunch of ideas were presented and not expanded upon enough, yet you most likely won't enjoy what is given to you enough in order to want more. Nothing about the show stands out from the crowd of anime so I recommend that you find something better for any of the genres that you might have decided to watch this show for.

I hope season 2 of this anime it alot more better then this one and i hope Haruka stop bothering Taito so much with her feelings of him; i hope she falls for one of the spell breaker bro's. But overall i did like the start of anime ep1 were Taito and Hime both gone through alot just to be together. In my book Taito got stronger and along the way he got many more friends. The storyline alone was pretty funny and very cool at times; i hope that next season be even more awesome.

I really liked this one. The characters were all so different and awesome and the supernatural aspect of it made it that much better. My only problem is that they didn't finish it. It's not that they left a huge cliffhanger at the end or anything, they literally just stopped making episodes in the middle of the story. I don't know if it was because the producers ran out of money or what not, but this needs to be completed. This and Code Geass will remain the two animes on my "please continue it" list.

First of all, it should be noted that I don't particularly like the romance or ecchi categories of anime, but that I still tend to give them a try as sometimes, things have a way of surprising you.

I don't particularly care for the romance aspect of this show as it seems far too possessive/passive for my liking, but I really liked the rest of the plot. Guy makes a pact with a vampire as a kid, finds her as a high school student and good old science fiction demon slashing fun ensues. The characters are engaging enough, but probably could have more depth if the story actually gets to continue instead of ending with only 12 episodes. I'm also pleased with the character design, even if the animation style seems a little too cliche.

Sad thing is, this show has some real potential, but it gets overshadowed by a crappy romance plot reminiscent of the psychological abuse that happens in Twilight, no to mention rumors that it never got picked up for a second season.. just kind of leaves one hanging.