Anime Hajime Review: Black Rock Shooter (OVA)

***Warning, the following may contain spoilers for Black Rock Shooter the OVA. Reader discretion is advised.***

OVA Synopsis

Our story takes place in two worlds.

In one Mato Kuroi (voiced by Kana Hanazawa) is beginning her new middle school life. There she meets Yomi Takanashi (voiced by Miyuki Sawashiro). The two click right away. It doesn’t take long before they become inseparable.

In the other, battles are the only way of life. Here, one combatant is searching for someone. This twined pigtailed, cannon wielding fighter goes by the name Black Rock Shooter. And she is looking for the one known as Dead Master.

Back in the real world, Mato and Yomi spend as much time together as possible. But the realities of life have a habit of getting in the way. Yomi grows concerned that she's losing her dearest friend. Then one day, Yomi goes missing. At a loss, Mato does everything in her power to find her.

In Otherworld, Black Rock Shooter manages to locate Dead Master. Upon doing so, she gives Dead Master the chance to come peacefully. To no avail. The two begin an all-out duel.

The intensity of this faceoff comes from the emotions of the real world. And the lengths a person is willing to go to save the one most precious to them will be put to the test.

Anime Hajime Review: Black Rock Shooter

***Warning, the following may contain spoilers for Black Rock Shooter. Reader discretion is advised.***

Series Synopsis

“Even if your heart feels like it was stabbed, it won’t start bleeding, festering, or oozing. Someone will help bear that pain for you.”

- Black Rock Shooter Episode 1

The mysterious, Black Rock Shooter faces up against the most powerful of adversaries. Her battles take place in a world far different from our own. Here, combatants have neither feelings nor emotions. Fighting is all that matters.

In the human world, Mato Kuroi's (voiced by Kana Hanazawa) excited to start her first day of middle school. The new surroundings leave her in a state of awe. Causing her not to focus on where she's going. She trips and is helped by her new classmate, Yomi Takanashi (voiced by Miyuki Sawashiro).

Mato tries to befriend the shy Yomi. Though a little reserved, Yomi is happy to receive Mato’s friendship. However, it comes at a huge risk.

Yomi has lived a hard life. Never having the freedom to make friends, she is unsure of herself. Mato is willing to do all she can to help, though. Since that's the kind of girl she is.