Rozen Maiden

[Nightbat]

Welcome to "WTHWIW" (What the HELL was I watching?)

Yes, it's a sad day when one of the manliest of men (That's: me!) watches a series

about: Dolls!!!!

Rozen Maiden

http://www.tbs.co.jp/rozen-maiden/

The story in short

Kid Sakura Jun has had a nasty experience at school, and for this reason won't

leave his room.

Being taken care of by his Loving (-though Dumb) sister, while killing time with

ordering junk from the internet -then sending it back before the trial-period ends

One day he reads an advertisement about putting an envelope in his drawer

he does so, and the moment he turns around, bangs his foot against a wooden box

he opens it, and finds an 18th century dressed Doll *ed. note: wonder what that would fetch on Ebay

Amazed by the detail (and trying to look up her dress) he finds a key and winds her

(Yes you pervs: it turns her on!)

The doll comes to life and just moments after her awakening a pierrot crashes

through the window attacking Jun

To save his ass Jun sells his soul to the doll and is caught in a "master/servant" relation

*ed. note: though he didn't spill any water on her,

she must be a gremlin, cause before you know it the whole house is running

rampant with 4 of these little basteges

What did I like about this?

-Not the Suguru (Mahoromatic) fear/Shinji (NGE) Angst

-The lack of fanservice (Unless you get aroused by 2' dolls in 18th century underwear )

-Not the Clockwork Ditz Sister (only a 2.5 on the -SAKS- "Steel Angel Kurumi Scale")

-Not the Bad Guy/Girl/Doll which voice and chuckle sometimes reminds me of Pinky

of "Pinky and the Brain" Though she's hot enough to get aroused ...uhmm,.. I mean....

-Not the "battle of the Bricks" where porcelain dolls duke it out

-Not the opening title which seems to be cut off at the wrong point

But it's pretty laid back without being boring (could've been a little longer, but no

more than 3 eps)

Shinku (the main man Doll) is an entertaining character, snobby though

endearing she's what carries this anime

Jun, who may have some "anime-trauma" isn't a spineless wimp (more a grumpy

old man when the dolls run rampant)

and the other dolls and Jun's sister Nori provide good support

Verdict:

Good Series

Manlier than Macross 7

Hoping for a followup (better not a 2nd season, but a few OVA's would be nice)

For more info and reviews:AnimeNfo

Now excuse me while I go pump some iron, get drunk, fart in public, grow a beard,

whistle at chicks and put on my lipstick

So did any of you girls watch it, and what do you think?