REBORN!

Tsuna is known as ‘no good tsuna’.
Everything he tries he fails at and looks pretty pathetic.
that is until reborn, a small mafia baby, tells him that he has been chosen to be the next boss off a large mafia group called vongola.
reborn uses the dying will bullet which makes the person shot have dying will, they will stop at nothing to do what they want (tsuna gets run over by a truck and still doesn’t stop as he wants to ask a girl out)
Throughout the anime tsuna becomes stronger and his ‘family’ become bigger.

the are three arcs in the anime
1.) rukuro arc-all the strongest fighters are being beaten up, soon tsunas family are, tsuna is soon drawn into a big fight.
2.)varia arc-a group of assassins want to become the next vongola bosses so stage a fight every night, one 0n one fights in different conditions.
3.)future arc-tsuna is accidentily sent to the future and finds out he has been killed 10 years in the future. but it’s not only him who has been killed but most of the characters. Soon all of Tsunas friends are sent tens in years in the future and they have to fight againest a much stronger enermy with a new power…

there are a lot of funny characters and the fights are pretty awsum.
you follow the story of the vongola family and tsunas crush.
right now the anime is still airing but i think it’s almost finished, i’d give this anime a 10/10 and would recommend it to anyone!

- Review by emored13

PLOT/STORYLINE 9.5/10

The series, at first, progressed slowly. It pulls out some random story and turns it into comedy, which, I honestly think, sometimes fails. It got exciting as the first arc approached, yes, the Rokudo Mukuro arc. I always thought this anime would be boring forever, and that I will give up on the anime if it really fails to amuse me. I hesitated until the first arc came. I never knew the series would be serious since all the past episodes were really boring. I never read the manga, so, I don't have a clue on what's gonna happen next. During the first arc, I gotta admit, I was amused.

And so was the second arc, it was entertaining and really breathtaking. I mean, come on, the battles were spectacularly planned. Although some battle scenes might be considered as cliche, it doesn't really matter. The protagonists put up a great appeal and so were the antagonists. As the 2nd arc ended, it became my favorite anime.

Next is, the 3rd arc. It's what I call the millefiore arc. This was the best arc so far. And it just ended on episode 141 (I think). The twist really gave me the goosebumps, yes, it's something that was unexpected.



I never would have thought about that one. I was shocked, yet it gave me a smile for I was amazed once again. The whole arc turned out to be like the game Suikoden. Call me crazy, but, that's what I really think. You recruit, you fight. That's what I saw, the family working together to defend themselves against a powerful opponent, the Millefiore Family. The plot never failed to amuse me, and so are the characters. So, currently, I'm looking forward to the 4th arc, The Arcobalenos' Trials arc (i hope i'm not mistaken.) And I'm getting more excited just thinking about it.

I would have given it a perfect 10, but, the fillers were really low-class and somewhat annoying, so it kinda ruined it.




CHARACTERS

Here are the list of the main characters, and what I think about them:

♦ Sawada Tsunayoshi - An unexpectedly coward Main character who never fails to amaze me. He's the main protagonist of the story, and is really sweet. At first, you will find this guy pretty annoying, that's because he was a wimp back then and always whines. He's got decent looks, when he's normal, but when he's changed into Hyper Dying will mode, he becomes handsome and gorgeous. As the story progresses, you will notice, although it's just a little, his character development and improvement. His leadership skill, bravery and reliability, are some of those traits that continuously develop. He's a great character, therefore, I give him 9.5/10.

♦ Reborn - The so-called strongest Arcobaleno. Yes, I believe so too. He's cute, funny and always reliable during desperate situations. He's what-you -call, Tsuna's tutor. His attitude is remarkable, that's why he's popular with so many fan girls. One of his admirable traits is his unique intellect. You already know it, he's smart and inhumanly skillful, that's why he's reliable enough to be hired as hopeless Tsuna's tutor. He's devilishly adorable, therefore, I give him 10/10.

♦ Gokudera Hayato - Self-proclaimed Tsuna's right-hand man. Sometimes he could be so annoying, when he shouts all the time and shows a little of his creepy "I'm-obsessed-with-the-boss" attitude. You read it right, sometimes, I just don't know if he's in love with Tsuna or just plain doing his job, a loyal right-hand man. His abilities are really unique. Although sometimes I hate him when he insults someone, his character development follows really great as well. Therefore, I give him 9/10.

♦ Yamamoto Takeshi - The only character who can stay calm every time. That's the most admirable trait of his, being calm. "A humble and calm man is always successful", was it? He's also dense, making him a funny character sometimes, and also one of the most handsome characters in the entire series. Although I don't know if there's still something he's lacking, I don't mind because he's just gorgeous the way he is right now. For his calm and dense impression on us, I therefore give him a 9.5/10.

♦ Hibari Kyouya - The most powerful Vongola guardian. He's scary sometimes and lacks cooperation with the others, but that makes him the cool and badass type. He's smart and appeals great for his character is one-of-a-kind. His martial-arts skills and intellect proves that he's a dangerous person to deal with. Sometimes i think his aura is awfully scary, yet not scary (If you know what I mean.). His cool-type personality receives a 9/10 from me.

♦ Sasagawa Ryohei - The muscle-head of the team. His strong determination and passion towards victory makes him a winner. He's a pro at boxing and knows martial arts too. That unique personality of his, which is "To the Extreme", makes him somewhat admirable and adorable. He never gives up and he earned my respect through just that. In a way, he's one of the most reliable characters in the anime. Although he might be a little stupid, he's still cool. Therefore, I give him 9/10.

♦ Chrome Dokuro - The only girl guardian. Her existence gives off a mysterious aura, true that, her quiet personality adds to the mystery. She is my favorite character, because I find her cool and mystical as well. She has a weak body, and only illusions can help her with that, for she has no longer a complete set of body organs. But that doesn't stop her from being strong, as a matter of fact, her abilities are powerful enough to make one not want to mess with her. I'm not going to be biased, so I give her 9/10.

♦ Lambo - The cutest baby in the whole series. He's a crybaby but never fails to make me laugh. I honestly think he's adorable and cute! But, sometimes he could be so selfish and causes a lot of trouble for the others. That's annoying. But still, his existence is unique, at the same time, gives off a comedic aura. With that, I give him 8.5/10.


MUSIC

Some of the Opening Themes:

Drawing Days

--->A bit of a boring tone, but, it is really catchy. 8/10.


Boys and Girls

--->Really cool song used, awesome video. 8.5/10


The music is great, but not excellent. The bgms are also decent, so I think an 8/10 is enough for its music.



ANIMATION

At first, the drawing/animation is kinda crappy, but as the anime goes on, you'll see massive improvement. I enjoyed watching it the way it is, but I still think the animation is great, but not that great. Also, somehow, I feel like the drawings of other parts are rushed, that's why you'll think of it as cheap. BUT, only the little details, I find the whole animation thing great though. So, I give it a 9/10.

Katekyo Hitman Reborn
Is a good anime with a good story
unlike Naruto, Bleach and other ungoing anime. The story is still good almost 0 fillers.
In the beginning it starts with comedy till Ep15 but after that there is more action!!!!
There are nice characters. Not ecchi anime but rarely a kiss.
Tsuna is going to become the 10th BOSS of the Vongola family.
He starts as a noob called No-Good-Tsuna. But he trains alot to become stronger.
There are 6 openings and I enjoyed every opening. Good songs, nice drawings etc.
The endings are also good especially Ending 10'.
One of the best songs is called 'Sakura Addiction' this one is perfect!
Cute girls in the anime. The fighting scenes are not bloody.
It took me 4 days to watch the 142 episodes. And Katekyo Hitman Reborn just rocks!

This show is a:
Must watch
Should watch
Worth watching if you have time
Not bad if you're really board
Not worth watching
Waste of time

You may look at the low star value I've given and either be offended since you've watched the series, or Leary because you haven't. Seriously though, I try to use a more exact rating system than most people, and will NEVER give out five stars without very just cause. Two and a half stars counts for average, so trust that my four stars hold a lot of weight.

But I digress...

REBORN!? is a show that seriously took me by surprise. I really have no idea why I even gave it the time of day, but I'm glad I did. The first arc can be very tedious to watch, with a very simple storyline, broken up into what seems, at the time, pointless mini-stories. Looking back though, it was completely necessary. With such care put into each character, the simple stories were required to ease you into the world of REBORN. Each character is so unique, and key to the story, that this really had to be done. Trust me, if you tough it out until the first major story arc, you will be pleasantly surprised.

Not long after the first story arc is the second story arc. After being dazzled by the first, you'll quickly learn that it can be easily cast aside as an intro to the even more epic second arc, which in turn turns out to be a stepping stone for the third (which we are more or less in the middle of now). Sadly, after the second arc, there is a long bought of filler until the third, and in my humble opinion, it is long, often cliche, and rarely worth watching. I'll leave you to your own conclusions, but you may want to skip ahead if you find the filler to be too much. It doesn't contain anything too important.

Storyline

As stated above, the beginning of the story is a bit rough as they introduce the characters, but it quickly evolves into a very involving story that is sure to suck you in. Though the story is a bit used, being a "strive for greater power, fight tougher enemies" type thing, it's a bit unique in that Tsuna, the main character, doesn't really ever get all that more powerful. He learns the occasional new trick, but it's not the overwhelming power that saves the day, but rather the new strategies that it opens up for Tsuna to use. This show focuses much more on mental growth then the creation of omni-powerful new attacks (Spirit Bomb?)

Music

Though I can't say it's good enough that I'd go out and get the OST, the music is definitely catchy. There has been more than one occasion where I've started humming a tune at work and realized to be one of the OPs or EDs of REBORN. It's used effectively to set the atmosphere, but it's not really what makes the series.

Characters

This is where this show shines the greatest. The show is really about growth, and the way it's done is actually quite realistic. Characters don't buck up, suck it up, and change to the situation like is often the case in other series. The change in each character is subtle, and gradual. It's like watching humans, not characters. Each character has a core personality that really doesn't change much throughout the series, but their experiences still change them.

From episode one until the current episode, Tsuna maintains his core belief that he really doesn't want to be involved with all the danger around him, and wants to live a life of peace; however, he gains experience in his day to day life, and slowly realizes the responsibility that has been forced on him. Though he still doesn't like it, he manages to overcome himself to do what needs to be done.

Each character has their own issues that help them grow, just like Tsuna, yet each unique character maintains who they are.

Animation

There isn't too much to say about the animation really. The show is well animated, and meets some of the higher standards of today as far as crisp art and smooth character animation goes, but the art isn't anything stunning, nor should it be. Set in an urban setting with a heavy comedy aspect to it, stunning visuals would probably detract from what the show is really about. The style of animation works well with the series.


In summary, this is definitely one of the better series out there, and makes a great compliment to any regular anime watching habits. I would recommend this to anyone who has enough time to really get into the series, though I would suggest not starting out with this show if you're new to anime. A lot of this charm is brought out from appreciation of anime in general, as well as some knowledge base of Japanese culture.

Reborn! is also known as Katekyo Hitman Reborn(KHR).
This story mainly revolves around the main character Sawada Tsunayoshi or Tsuna for short.
Tsuna is a Junior High student, who is a failure in mostly everything. Which earns him the title of "Dame-Tsuna" (no good Tsuna). That is until his mother hired a home tutor for him which is Reborn. Reborn turns out to be a hitman for the Vongola family who came to train Tsuna to be the 10th Vongola boss. And that is when Tsuna's life became to change.

As the story goes by, the other characters such as: Gokudera Hayato, Yamamoto Takeshi, Lambo, I-pin, Fuuta, Bianchi, Sasagawa Kyoko, Miura Haru, Hibari Kyouya, Sasagawa Ryohei, Rokudo Mukuro, Dino, etc... starts to appear one by one. Some of them played a great role as the story progress.

The show up til now is basically divided into 3 arc (parts):
- Kokuyo Arc
- Varia Arc
- Millefore Arc

The first few episodes is mainly on introducing new characters and comedy. Not that much of action and fighting though. The only place where you can see "fights" happen are when Tsuna went into dying will mode using the dying will bullet shot by Reborn.

The real fight starts from episode 20 and ends at episode 26. This part is also known as the Kokuyo Arc.

After, it is back to the normal and ordinary days. However this lasts for only a few episode and the action is back on episode 34 where the Varia came. And it lasts all the way to episode 65. Here Tsuna(Sky)* followed by his 6 guardians: Gokudera(Storm)*, Yamamoto(Rain)*, Ryohei(Sun)*, Hibari(Cloud)*, Lambo(Lightning)*, Chrome and Mukuro(Mist)*, received the half Vongola ring from Dino. They then went into training with their individual home tutors. And later fought with the Varia with the Cervello as the judge. This part is known as the Varia Arc.
*= Element/Attribute of the Vongola Rings each of them received

The ordinary days are back after the Varia Arc. This also lasts for a few episode, namely episode 66-73.

From episode 74 all the way till the recent episode is the Millefore Arc. This take place in the world 10 years later(TYL). There they learned the importance of the rings, how to light up the dying will flame and the importance of the boxes. The use of the rings, dying will flame and boxes are the main fighting style in the world TYL. It goes by having Tsuna's guardian as well as Kyoko, Haru and I-pin being sent to the world TYL one by one after the arrival of Reborn and Tsuna. There they trained at the base and after, went to infiltrate the Millefore base in Japan.

Sawada Tsunayoshi, the bottom of the food chain, is the most pathetic kid in his school. He was known not only as Tsuna, but as No-Good Tsuna. That all changes when a little infant came to his life and brings it up-side down. Some how this infant named Reborn is a mafioso. An Arcrobaleno, the most powerful and strategic infants in the world, are siding with Mafia families in the all of Italy. Reborn gives advices as a home tutor for Tsuna. Tsuna finally realize that he have no choices but to become the 10th Vongola boss. His family: Rain: Takashi Yamamoto, Sun: Ryohei Sawada, Cloud: Hibari Kyoya, Storm: Hayato Gokederou, Mist: Chrome Dokerou ( which is part of Rokudo Murkuro), and Thunder: Lambo, will fight to be the top of the Vongola Family.