Blue Giant
Synopsis
Ever since a fateful encounter with jazz music, Dai Miyamoto has dreamed of becoming the world's best jazz saxophonist. After only three years of playing the instrument, he makes the bold decision to move to Tokyo in order to break into the music scene. When he meets pianist Yukinori Sawabe at a small music club, Dai believes that he has found a kindred spirit he can form a band with. However, the classically trained Yukinori is reluctant to accept someone who makes such bold claims with so little experience under his belt. Yet, when he hears Dai's undeniable skill, Yukinori is forced to accept the offer. Along with the even less experienced Shunji Tamada, the trio form JASS, a group with a unique sound that might just be able to shake up the stagnating jazz scene. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
The audience is overwhelmingly positive about Blue Giant, praising its music, animation, and inspiring story. Some criticism is directed towards the use of CGI and the compressed plot. Overall, viewers find the anime to be a passionate and emotional experience.
Strengths
- The music is universally fantastic and captures the emotions of the characters.
- The animation is high quality, especially for a music-focused anime.
- The characters are relatable and reflect real-life personalities and feelings of musicians.
- The story is inspiring and shows the weight of Jazz music.
Weaknesses
- The plot is compressed due to adapting a large manga series into a single film.
- There is heavy use of CGI for animating crowds and performances, which some find distracting.
- Some find the story pacing too slow and the conversations unengaging.