![]() ![]() CharactersJing and Kir are really the only characters we are introduced to, and they aren't developed at all. It was played during most fight scenes or badass scenes in general, and was a favorite during the transformation type scenes. Also used frequently was a particular rock song (the title track). Sometimes sounding totally off key or even wrong, the music helps give you that feeling of pure randomness and confusion, which helps a great deal. I can best describe it as electronic and synthy beats, but very quirky and random at the same time. SoundThe audio for Jing is extremely fitting, more so than most series out there. It was fine the first few times, but like with shoujo magical girl shows (THIS ISN'T ONE, don't worry), the transformation is identical every single time, which gets annoying. The only aspect of the animation I didn't enjoy was Jing and Kir's transformation sequence. Also a heavy favorite are the cute little bomb-animals (also in the theme) who really are ridiculously cute for a reason. For example, there's a two arc story about a town full of clocks (check out the Jing theme here on the site to see it), and it really reminded me of something Tim Burton would have made. Things like the city designs really impressed me. The character designs and townsfolk/monsters are very humorous looking and have their own quirks. The colors are extremely vibrant and interesting, and in general the animation has a very fun and crazy style to it. It's completely cel shaded, and not a lot of thick black lines used anywhere. All in all, I really enjoyed the "plot" of Jing, even though there wasn't actually a plot at all! AnimationI loved the animation style of Jing, and haven't seen many things like it. The ending was very open, yet fitting given the style of the TV series. I marked down two points because it definitely would have been nice to see more about Jing's crystal or other things about himself, though some of these things are explained in the Jing OVA. The characters and animation style contribute to the humor as well, making the story lighthearted and comical all at the same time. I knew after those few minutes that I'd love the show. Hell, the first two minutes let you know what kind of a show it will be (I won't spoil, but it's hilarious). The randomness is fairly extreme, but there's a coolness and calmness about it that make it even more amusing. While other series are full of random comedy, Jing excels at being the most relaxed and laid back random comedy I've seen. Jing succeeds because of how utterly hilarious it is on just about every aspect. Really, that's what it all comes down to: the humor. Besides this, it's sort of like watching Kino no Tabi - you see a different story each time, but it still ends up being wildly entertaining. There are some episodes that are mini-arcs, one being two episodes in length, and one being three episodes. There is no central plot, and really, nothing that ties the episodes together, except for the mention of Jing's mysterious crystal that he carries everywhere he goes. As mentioned, this is an episodic series. King of Bandit Jing follows Jing and Kir as they travel to various towns and places, as they try to steal a different one-of-a-kind treasure. His pal, Kir, is a talking bird who loves the women, and follows him wherever he goes. ![]() ![]() Jing is the world's best thief and is known for his desire to capture the most beautiful and unique treasures in the world. If you are reading this and are suddenly not interested, stop reading now and go pick up Juuni Kokki. ![]()
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