Re: Cutie Honey

About Re: Cutie Honey

If you are hunting for a new action series, Re: Cutie Honey (Re:キューティーハニー) deserves a look (2004). The setup goes like this. The setup: An unexplained organization known as Panther Claw make their presence known by terrorizing Tokyo and giving the cops a run for their money. Police are further baffled by the appearance of a lone cosplaying vigilante who thwarts all of Panther Claw's evil schemes before disappearing.

As things develop, that cosplayer is Honey Kisaragi, the result of the late Professor Kisaragi's prize experiment. A master of disguise, Honey can magically alter her physical appearance and outfits. With a push of the heart-shaped button on her choker, she transforms herself into Cutie Honey, the scantily-clad, sword-wielding warrior of love and justice.

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Honey Kisaragi (Yui Horie) and Natsuko Aki (Junko Noda) are two of the characters you will meet early. This one is best suited to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. With 3 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

GAINAX and Toei Animation is the studio behind Re: Cutie Honey, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. A 7.1/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. On the casting side, Yui Horie voicing Honey Kisaragi gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2004, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.