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Mar 16, 2013
Preliminary (10/12 eps)
Initially my wtf is going on radar went off. The first episode threw me for an FLCL loop. As the story progresses you get more of a FLCL meets The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya feel that starts to develop along with Shafts amazing ability to throw art of the abnormal around.

Story -
Take a minute to read the Synopsis... That basically covers the first episode. Things start to get real in depth with the story later on. I would say Sasami heavily feels like a Haruhi in this aspect. She has this power that she thinks she doesn't have. She later has to learn how to control it while trying to fend off abnormal aspects of her life just to be normal. This story can be a bit weird at times.. However its still developing.

Art -
Things are really unique in this category. Shaft put forth another amazing effort to make a unique anime. The graining they did on certain regions makes it stick out like crazy. The characters are cheeky, cute, and all around appealing. There is fan service to some degree but it doesn't feel terrible.. I guess more awkward sometimes. I really enjoyed this category the most.

Sound-
I don't have much to complain about here. The sound is normal. The ending themes are unique in a way. The opening is fairly good. My biggest gripe is probably just a few of the voice actors. Not everyone can always be fantastic. Kamiomi sounds to much like an old man at times. Then again it works every now and then.

Character-
The character development is very... very weird at times. This story can just throw these characters for a loop. Every character has their own unique weirdness about them. If you think this story is heading in one direction, it travels in another. Without giving away spoilers i just ask myself WTF is going on at times.

Enjoyment-
Lets just say all the weird FLCL Melancholy loopyness with the fantastic art kept me watching episode after episode. I highly suggest a rewatch of episodes just to understand things a bit better. It's very enjoyable for what it is.
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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