Trinity Blood

Review date: 04/22/2008
Reviewed by: Tom

Trinity Blood is an excellent anime that balances graphic content with an intriguing story. The story begins in a post-apocalyptic world that has been ravaged by a war between two species, the humans and Methuselahs. There is a third species called the Crusniks who have a special ability, which you will find in the first episode. The Methuselahs and Crusniks are genetically modified humans made from alien nanomachines that give them different abilities. The story begins 900 years after this apocalyptic war between Humans and Methuselahs. The Humans and the Methuselahs have established two powerful governments after the apocalyptic war. The Roman Catholic Church and the Pope in Rome run the dominant human government. The Methuselah's government is based in Constantinople (Istanbul) and is ruled by an Emperor.

Trinity Blood does contain some blood and would not be appropriate for young children. Not to the extent of most favorites like Elfen Lied, but certainly enough to frighten the more impressionable youth. Trinity Blood is also a fairly recent anime so the animation is much more developed, which helps clarify the story. The characters are dynamic and the progression of the plot is fluid. The anime is 24 episodes, which is its only weakness. It seems a bit incomplete and some of the plot could be explored in further detail, but overall, the anime is definitely worth watching.