With each episode being its own story, most tales revolve around the following (1. Golgo 13 Vs Assassin, 2. The Clients POV, 3. The targets POV, 4 Golgo's motives. )
While it is a formula, it still remains inviting as each episode reveals a side of Golgo we haven't seen before or what challenges he faces & overcomes. Being inspired by James Bond, Golgo 13 does have that suave yet stoic attitude as he tends to sleep with various women or other times kill even the best of hitmen. This anime is essentially a Man's show, where we see action, nude babes, passionate sex & a badass character. Certainly is a required taste to really enjoy this series or to even like Duke Togo.
Sadly the anime isn't as stylish as its movie "The Professional" but it still has a crime noir theme that is a rarity in most animes. Golgo 13 is the epitome of crime seinen & features the credentials needed to be a full fledged hitman. Whether you like this anime completely depends on the main character himself. The highlight of this collection of episodes is the assassin life & its society as we witness the various vices of humans who want to kill others either for selfish reasons or noble ones. Set in a real world, Golgo 13 explores the subtleties of human behavior & its corrupt populace in a similar fashion to the "Hell Girl/Jigoku Shojo" anime.
To some this series can be bland to others this anime can be a cool ride, however I personally find it fascinating to see Golgo 13; a human being who is feared as a grim reaper bringing death to whoever his client chooses. There is no wavering only the most effective killing weapon that is the assassin codenamed Golgo 13.
