Gun x Sword-san

ガン×ソードさん

Genres: Action, Avant Garde, Parody
Themes: Parody
Studios: AIC ASTA
Licensors: Funimation, Geneon Entertainment USA
Rating: 5.64 / 10
Rank: #11960
Popularity: #10332
Users Listed: 3,458
Users Scored: 1,159
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 04/19/2021
Aired: October 21, 2005 – October 25, 2006 (Fall)
Type: special
Age Rating: PG 13
Episodes: 13

Synopsis:

These short, comedic vignettes offer a playful deconstruction of the world of *Gun x Sword*. Presented as chibi puppets, the familiar characters of Wendy and her articulate turtle companion, Kameo, engage in lighthearted commentary on events from the main series. Each episode provides a unique perspective, often playfully satirizing plot points and thematic elements with dry wit.

The episodes operate outside the core narrative, instead focusing on humorous analysis and gentle mockery. This format creates a relaxed atmosphere, inviting viewers to appreciate the series’ complexities through a more casual lens. The overall tone is observational and self-aware, providing a lighthearted companion piece for fans of *Gun x Sword* seeking a different kind of engagement with the established characters and their universe.

Characters:

Garret, Wendy (Main)
Kameo (Main) - Voice Actors: Yanami, Jouji
Carmen 99 (Supporting)
Garret, Michael (Supporting)
Van (Supporting)

Staff:

Taniguchi, Gorou (Storyboard)
Kurata, Hideyuki (Screenplay)
Nakagawa, Koutarou (Music)

Reviews:

User napolean86 (Score: 7/10):
These short episodes portray the cast of Gun Sword in a very wacky way. The characters appear as though they're in a cheap puppet show. So don't expect much in the way of art or storyline, but if all your looking for is a good laugh, then you could do far worse than watching Gun Sword-san. Oh, and Kameo the turtle talks.
User GorfZaplen (Score: 1/10):
DO NOT WATCH THIS ANIME! Avoid this, especially if you enjoyed Gun X Sword. Every episode is a marathon test of your patience. I found myself checking the time left every episode and in every episode exactly two minutes were left. There is not a single funny joke here that it doesn't eventually run into the ground and grind to dust. This anime has personally caused me to reconsider the directorial talents of Goro Taniguchi, as no good director could make something like this willingly. I feel terrible for the dub voice actors that were likely forced into dubbing this, their captive families likely heldat gunpoint in front of them as ransom. It was the longest 22 minutes of my life, I think, because after Gun X Sword-san my ability to distinguish time has been completely demolished. AVOID AVOID AVOID!
User reidouraidou (Score: 9/10):
Gonna keep it short and simple: Gun x Sword-san is among the best surrealist/absurdist anime out there. The main anime (GunxSword) is not even needed to enjoy this precious and fantastic gem. The only thing holding it back is being relegated to DVD when everything should be on streaming now. It has everything you need: Fast talking psycho characters Pervy talk 4th wall-breaking shenanigans Subversive as hell Hilarious critics about the anime culture The rough 3D models from 2005 are not a detriment at all. In fact, it just makes it even better for how absurd and budgety it feels. It's like crushing coal into a diamond. The VA's do God's workbringing these weird looking shapes into life, especially Kameo that apparently is almost a senile old man in the flower of his youth.nnThere are so many meta jokes about the parent anime and the industry that it reminds me of how Gintama executed it's comedy way back when it was starting to air. The metaness of it all is very charming and it's important to value these old animes with this particular style cuz they are not a dime a dozen, that's for sure. Please go watch it right now, somehow

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Gun x Sword (anime - Parent Story)