This is a kiddy story about the life of Robin Hood’s father. Supposed, the nickname passed later on to his son as well. All the heroes are kids and teenagers and there are several extras added in the normal myths, which make the show more epic fantasy like.
ART & SOUND SECTIONS: 6/10
It took me some time to accept watching the prequel of a famous European story with a lot younger characters and in anime style. After I got used to it, I can say the result is very mediocre. There is nothing too well or too bad made, so the final feeling you are left with, leaves you indifferent about the visuals and the sound. It’s as if the graphic artists in the show were planning to make something totally ordinary from the get-go. Too bad; there was plenty of room left in the fantasy department that could increase the atmosphere and the interest of the story. Everything simply looks and sounds very generic and/or lukewarm. Still, some interesting visuals and sceneries in some important episodes and the nice intro and ending songs rather help to consider the general picture of the series a bit over medium.
STORY & CHARACTER SECTIONS: 6/10
A boy named George Hamilton seeks revenge for what count Alwine has done to his family. Mary is a fugitive aristocrat and the robbers of Sherwood Forest already steal from the rich and help the weak by using mechanical vehicles and traps. All of them are between 6 to 16 years old. The bad guys, count Alwine and bishop Herfort, and friar Tuck are middle aged men. The Sherwood Forest is filled with magical creatures and contains an ancient power the evil count plans to acquire by using Mary’s locket by adopting her to his archbishop. Add a group of bishonen/bishojo warriors who obey the evil prince John, although they are good-hearted and several magical/powerful secondary characters, used in filler episodes, which make England a very wacky place.
The story has several thematic undertones, from ecology (mentioning when Alwine is destroying the Sherwood Forest, in order to find the power), to romance (all characters seem to be in love with someone), to obsession (Alwine’s denial to stop being greedy, although he was given the choice).
But all these are still not convincing enough; because of the really mediocre way they are presented through the graphics and sound. Plus, it is very hard to swallow terms like a magic bow that only good people can use or the enemy knights getting lovestruck on first sight with their main rivals, without even knowing who they are. Still, all things considered it is quite good for a children’s adventure. Not great but ok for the target audience.
VALUE & ENJOYMENT SECTIONS: 5/10
It’s definitely not a run of the mill kiddy show (hell, there are even deaths and love polygons present), but that damn mediocre presentation of the show really makes everything seem annoyingly unimportant and silly. This show deserved a lot better treatment during production.
VERDICT: 5.5 / 10
The accused is found … GUILTY! … of mediocrity.
Anime: Robin Hood no Daibouken
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A variant of Robin Hood in which all the principal characters are teenagers.
Several centuries ago in Nottingham County, a cruel and greedy baron by the name of Alwine ordered the destruction of the Huntingtons' castle - from the fire of which Robin and his cousins, Will, Winifred and Barbara, miraculously escaped. The youngsters sought shelter in Sherwood Forest, where, thanks to the wise guidance of the hermit better known as "Friar Tuck," they managed to face the difficulties of a life in the wilderness as as well as they could. However, in the forest there lived a fearless group of young bandits, led by Little John. Their first encounter with Robin and his cousins was at first rather stormy, as the two groups fought for the destiny of a young, noble maiden named Marian who had fallen into the hands of the bandits during an ambush.
Their bitterness, however, rapidly lead the way to friendship, and Robin and John later realized they were all victims of the same fate. The youngsters thus mutually decided to help one another. Baron Alwine was not merely enemy of the Huntingtons- in fact, a couple years earlier he had forced Little John and his gang to seek protection in the forest to avoid forced labour. He would later seek Marian Lancaster for the secret carved on a cross the girl wore as symbol of her family line.
The girl was to be adopted by the shady Bishop Herfort - Alwine's accomplice - who sought to attain the Lancaster's wealth. With all their strength, Robin and his friends were then compelled to fight against the baron's troops, led by Gilbert - a dangerous and fearless knight. When Winifred and Marian were then imprisoned in the castle's dungeons, our heroes tried in every way possible to enter until their ardour was finally rewarded with success. Thanks to his noble heart and heed for danger, Robin became rapidly known as the protector of the poor and oppressed. Beloved and highly esteemed not only by the villagers, but also and especially by the sweet and beautiful Marian he was. The boy who never parted from his loyal, magical bow, endlessly engaged in dangerous and unthinkable missions.
Source: http://www.mondotv.it/MondoTV_EN.htm
Several centuries ago in Nottingham County, a cruel and greedy baron by the name of Alwine ordered the destruction of the Huntingtons' castle - from the fire of which Robin and his cousins, Will, Winifred and Barbara, miraculously escaped. The youngsters sought shelter in Sherwood Forest, where, thanks to the wise guidance of the hermit better known as "Friar Tuck," they managed to face the difficulties of a life in the wilderness as as well as they could. However, in the forest there lived a fearless group of young bandits, led by Little John. Their first encounter with Robin and his cousins was at first rather stormy, as the two groups fought for the destiny of a young, noble maiden named Marian who had fallen into the hands of the bandits during an ambush.
Their bitterness, however, rapidly lead the way to friendship, and Robin and John later realized they were all victims of the same fate. The youngsters thus mutually decided to help one another. Baron Alwine was not merely enemy of the Huntingtons- in fact, a couple years earlier he had forced Little John and his gang to seek protection in the forest to avoid forced labour. He would later seek Marian Lancaster for the secret carved on a cross the girl wore as symbol of her family line.
The girl was to be adopted by the shady Bishop Herfort - Alwine's accomplice - who sought to attain the Lancaster's wealth. With all their strength, Robin and his friends were then compelled to fight against the baron's troops, led by Gilbert - a dangerous and fearless knight. When Winifred and Marian were then imprisoned in the castle's dungeons, our heroes tried in every way possible to enter until their ardour was finally rewarded with success. Thanks to his noble heart and heed for danger, Robin became rapidly known as the protector of the poor and oppressed. Beloved and highly esteemed not only by the villagers, but also and especially by the sweet and beautiful Marian he was. The boy who never parted from his loyal, magical bow, endlessly engaged in dangerous and unthinkable missions.
Source: http://www.mondotv.it/MondoTV_EN.htm
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appears in ep: 1-5
female, childA child is any person 3 to 12 years old. In everyday usage, babies (younger than 3 years old) are also children, but they are tagged separately; they should not be tagged child as well. Once a person becomes 13, they are an adolescent instead., grey eyesThis character has grey-coloured eyes., orange hairThe character has orange hair., twintailsTwintails are type of hairstyle where the hair is gathered into two "tails" on either side of the head. Twintails may also include a pair hair buns, one bun at the base of each tail.
voiced by:
Ikemoto Sayuri
episode appearance
appears in ep: 1-5
female, adolescentAn adolescent (teenager) is 13 to 19 years old., blue eyesThis character has blue-colored eyes., long hairLong hair is hair from (but not including) shoulder-length, up to (but not including) waist length hair. Sidelocks do NOT count as long hair., yellow hairThe character has yellow hair. This does not map precisely to real-life blond hair.
voiced by:
Matsui Naoko
episode appearance
appears in ep: 1-5
male, archeryArchery is the art, practice, or skill of shooting arrows with a bow. A person who participates in archery is an archer. Archery has been used for hunting, but through most of human history its main use was for combat. With the invention of firearms, archery quickly became obsolete in war, but in the Far East it is to this day considered an important subject in martial arts, with archery dojos being ran by school archery clubs, and it reemerged as a recreational activity in the West as well., braveThis character shows little or no fear in face of danger, perhaps even jumping onto the danger when he or she believes the time comes., brown hairThe character has brown hair., charismaticCharisma is a compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others., earnestThis character is in a serious and intent mental state., honestThe character tries whenever able to communicate in truthful manner. Also, they may not be able to hide their emotions and/or thoughts easily., ponytailA ponytail is a hairstyle in which most or all of the hair on the head is gathered and secured at the back of the head with a hair tie, clip or similar device, and allowed to hang freely from that point., protection complexA character has a protection complex if the character is overly protective of other characters, beyond what would be considered a "normal" or "expected" duty of care.
The magnitude of overprotection can vary. It can be as low as constantly nagging someone to "stay safe". It can be as extreme as the protector making it their mission in life to protect the other character.
voiced by:
Ikura Kazu
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appears in ep: 1-5
male, adolescentAn adolescent (teenager) is 13 to 19 years old., black eyesThis character has black eyes.
(This does not refer to the injury called a black eye), frecklesSmall brownish spots in the skin due to augmented melanin production that increase in number and intensity on exposure to sunlight., red hairThe character has red hair.
voiced by:
Mita Yuuko
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appears in ep: 1-5
female, adolescentAn adolescent (teenager) is 13 to 19 years old., frecklesSmall brownish spots in the skin due to augmented melanin production that increase in number and intensity on exposure to sunlight., grey eyesThis character has grey-coloured eyes., long hairLong hair is hair from (but not including) shoulder-length, up to (but not including) waist length hair. Sidelocks do NOT count as long hair., red hairThe character has red hair.
voiced by:
Kawamura Maria
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appears in ep: 1-2, 5
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appears in ep: 1-2, 5
male, black eyesThis character has black eyes.
(This does not refer to the injury called a black eye), brown hairThe character has brown hair., frecklesSmall brownish spots in the skin due to augmented melanin production that increase in number and intensity on exposure to sunlight.
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Tanaka Mayumi
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appears in ep: 1-3
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