Romeo x Juliet, based off of the infamous play by William Shakesphere, tells the heartrending tale of two young nobles, in love, whose country is plagued by war, hatred, and suffering. It is a show that will build you up, break you down, make you laugh, and make you cry. A show that doesn't hesitate to stab you in the emotions, and twist the knife just to make sure.
The two main characters, after which the show is named, are Romeo and Juliet. Just like the play by Shakesphere, the two meet and fall in love. Unfortunately, their love is that which was never meant to be. The story follows this couple as they try to bring peace to their country, and end this horrific reign of corruption and death.
A brilliantly paced and executed show, Romeo x Juliet is definitely a must watch for lovers of the romance/history/drama genres. This emotional rollercoaster will constantly keep you at the edge of your seat, wondering what will happen next.
While the art/music isn't anything to write home about, I couldn't think of a better way to have approached it. A Japanese/English rendition of "Raise Me Up" by Josh Groban, coupled with beautifully written violin and piano pieces, fit the general tone of the show. The art gives the characters a youthful look, without giving them that "moe" (overexaggerated eyes) look that we see in countless shows today.
If your definition of a romance show is one that contains ecchi/comedy/harem, look elsewhere. You won't find any of that here. Those of you going into this show should know that this is a serious romance that tells the tragic tale of two lovers whose first love was destined to fail the moment they met.
Would I recommend this show? You bet. If you are still debating whether or not you should watch this show at this point, just watch it. Trust me, you'll be met with a show that not-your-typical overrated romcom show.
