Master of Epic: The Animation Age (マスター オブ エピック The Animation Age) is an original
12 episode fantasy comedy series produced by Gonzo. The show broadcast in
Japan in 2007.
Years before the current fad of anime set in MMORPG's this oddly titled sketch variety show takes the viewers intimately into the realm of the real MMORPG, Master of Epic. Each episode begins with its hosts, who also take on the roll of the classic Osaka comedy due. They introduce the show and segway into some of the sketches. The sketches vary in length, some recurring through out the course of the show. The theme of the sketches are generally to explain various aspects of the game, offer tips and hints to players or to just plain entertain. Most of them are comedic in nature but there are some moments of somber drama. Over all, this series is a comedy and a rather goofy one at that. The Waragetcha 5 is one of the best recurring sketches. It features 5 player characters who have banded together to be Power Ranger like heroes who usually revert to thievery and unscrupulous behavior.
This off beat series is probably the best anime aimed at selling a video game that has been created. It's funny, stupid and entertaining. The animation is OK, the writing isn't anything special, it’s just a simple and fun show. There's really not much more to say about it than that. It is what you get, a silly fantasy comedy used as a way to bring players to the real life game. The game is unavailable to people outside of Japan though so if you don't live in Japan this show is just a silly comedy. If you liked Dragon Half you will enjoy this one too.
This series has not been licensed in North America, which is not a surprise. What is a surprise is that it apparently at one point, according to Anime News Network, was available for streaming in North America on viki.com. I looked quickly and it doesn't appear to be available any longer, so good luck in tracking this one down if you're interested.
Years before the current fad of anime set in MMORPG's this oddly titled sketch variety show takes the viewers intimately into the realm of the real MMORPG, Master of Epic. Each episode begins with its hosts, who also take on the roll of the classic Osaka comedy due. They introduce the show and segway into some of the sketches. The sketches vary in length, some recurring through out the course of the show. The theme of the sketches are generally to explain various aspects of the game, offer tips and hints to players or to just plain entertain. Most of them are comedic in nature but there are some moments of somber drama. Over all, this series is a comedy and a rather goofy one at that. The Waragetcha 5 is one of the best recurring sketches. It features 5 player characters who have banded together to be Power Ranger like heroes who usually revert to thievery and unscrupulous behavior.
This off beat series is probably the best anime aimed at selling a video game that has been created. It's funny, stupid and entertaining. The animation is OK, the writing isn't anything special, it’s just a simple and fun show. There's really not much more to say about it than that. It is what you get, a silly fantasy comedy used as a way to bring players to the real life game. The game is unavailable to people outside of Japan though so if you don't live in Japan this show is just a silly comedy. If you liked Dragon Half you will enjoy this one too.
This series has not been licensed in North America, which is not a surprise. What is a surprise is that it apparently at one point, according to Anime News Network, was available for streaming in North America on viki.com. I looked quickly and it doesn't appear to be available any longer, so good luck in tracking this one down if you're interested.
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