Fuyu no Semi - Winter Cicada

Well here's the first Review ^^

Type: Anime (OAV)
Title: Embracing Love: A Cicada in Winter (japanese title: Fuyu no Semi)
Genre: Drama, romance
Themes: Historical, Yaoi
Rating: Mature
Warnings: maleXmale (gay relationships), violence

Plot summary: (from Animenewsnetwork)
"During the late Tokugawa period, tensions between the bakufu and Choshu clan are rising due to arguments over how to deal with foreigners in Japan. However, unlike the rest of the Choshu clan members, Kusaka Touma wants Japan to develop good relations with foreign nations. To achieve this, he attempts to learn English behind his clan's back. A man named Akizuki Keiichirou decides to become Kusaka's teacher, but their relationship soon grows into something stronger, despite the fact that Akizuki works for Kusaka's clan's enemy, the Tokugawa bakufu."
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Reflections:
I watched this just yesterday and I totally love this oav. The only complain I have is that it was hard to follow the storyline at some parts. Non the less, it's a great story and the graphics are beautiful. The main characters are from the manga and ova: Haru wo Daiteita, though the storyline is complety different. In my opinion Fuyu no Semi is better because there is a deeper story and there's more action. Haru wo Daiteita is fun to watch but it's basicly PWP (Porn without plot), but hey - there's nothing wrong with that xP

Score: 8/10

I would have given the movie a 10, but since the story was a bit difficult to follow, I give it an 8.
I think it is important to be able to follow the story and understand it. Otherwise it's pointless to even watch it. Then again, maybe it's just me... English is not my mother tongue. ^^¨

Other comments:

This movie is not suitable for children/minors and contains some strong scenes - mainly sex & violence

Reviewer: JustPlainMe