And it's in its plotting where Le Chevalier truly shines. Though elements of magic and the supernatural have been inextricably woven into the tapestry of historical fiction presented here, they remain just important flavorings to a well-balanced and well-paced story of action, drama, political maneuvering, and intrigue rather than the focus. One doesn't have to be a history buff to appreciate the story, either. More ordinary scenes of d'Eon having to be reminded not to forget his betrothed Anna in his quest to avenge his sister stand quite well alongside the scheming of the Duke of Orleans and Madame de Pompadour, the well-choreographed swordfights, the compelling turmoil of Lia's spirit, or the reactions d'Eon gets when he dresses up as Lia for his companions and the Russian court. The machinations may not be quite as intricate as they are in Gankutsuou, but that same level of attention to storytelling can be seen here.
The animation production got spread around a lot for this series, and unfortunately that shows in the inconsistent quality of the artistry and animation, especially in episodes 5 and 6. The problems can be most clearly seen in the character designs during those episodes and the shortcuts used in the actual animation. The swordfights continue to shine, however, offering some of the best-animated examples of such fare, and when drawn to tight standards all of the characters not only look good but unique. Costuming is also a highlight, especially the dresses of Madame de Pompadour and the one d'Eon wears to look like Lia (who else wants to see someone cosplay that look?), and backgrounds always delight with their detail. Beautiful CG effects pop up occasionally in the interior views of characters moving through Versailles. Even with the quality control issues, Production I.G has still produced a good-looking series.
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A list of locations where fans can donate money towards relief efforts in Japan following the March 11 earthquake
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