First and foremost, the art is absolutely gorgeous. The characters feel alive and like true individuals; there is never any confusion as to who is in the scene.
But the art isn't the only good point-- the plot, while typically shoujo, is carried out in a way that makes it feel fresh. The characters' personalities are really brought out to support the story, so that every scene has it's own life, far beyond the traditional scopes of this type of shoujo.
Naturally, Kurosawa is a very idealized guy, but I feel that Hazuki Kanae has done a good job of making him feel more 3D and lifelike.
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Feb 18, 2009
Natsume Yuujinchou
(Anime)
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Initially I was a bit concerned about this ending up as a subpar repetition of the exorcism cliche, but it ended up as a very well-done mixture of Mushishi and Tactics. The series is generally well paced (though it may feel slow to some) and the storylines are interesting. The characters are endearing and easy to sympathize to, and the background music, along with opening and ending, is unobtrusive and pleasing -- all together, an extremely enjoyable series that leaves you with a feeling of warmth and an appreciation for friendship and life.
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