Story:
The story doesn't have a really cohesive narrative arc but gets the job done mostly. There is a great deal of globe trotting so scenarios and environments do change up once in a while. Though the story has a rather humorous tone, there are some tragic moments like some of Jonah's flashbacks.
Art:
For the most part, the artwork and animation is passable. The characters themselves have distinct appearances. However, I always feel that color scheme has a white hazy monochrome to it. Thankfully it's not too distracting.
Sound:
The music very good and really does get one pumped up for the action. The voice acting in both Japanese and English audio is decent. On the subject of voice acting, the English dub isn't bad, but it doesn't really offer much. Compared to other similar shows like Black Lagoon, Cowboy Bebop, and Baccano!, the Jormungand's dub doesn't make the characters sound more emotive or natural as the appropriate ethnic accents, slang, and profanity are noticeably absent.
Character:
The characters in Jormungand are decent archetypes with some having more personality than others. The main character Koko is a rather funny and likeable protagonist. Granted she's an arms dealer, but she does avoid causing unnecessary casualties and has an admirable leadership skills. Also her childish eccentric demeanor does make her stand out in a rather realistic environment. Ditto Jonah, whose social awkwardness does have a real sense of charm. The other characters are all right though some feel like they can use more development and personality.
Enjoyment:
Overall its a rather fun series. The action is intense and flashy. There are plenty of humorous moments. And there's a real attention to detail. However, I feel that Jormungand doesn't quite go far enough with narrative or do anything experimental. Still worth a watch.
