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Given is so underrated!! A really great anime series despite being 11 episodes only and the relationship between the main characters are not too forced like some of the yaoi/shounen ai anime.

Story:

Honestly it is not the most original band anime story but I still find it enjoyable. The pacing was good though I do have to suspend my disbelief in certain aspects of the story.

Art:

It could have been better tbh. When I watched the first episode, I was like meh when it was drawn the character's hand is larger than his head. But I got used to it.

... Sound:

The songs!! This is a anime about a band. I had high hopes for the soundtrack and it delivered. From the first twang of the guitar in episode 1 which go me hooked like Mafuyu and the song in episode 9 [I wanna weep!!]

Character:

I can honestly say I like all the characters in this anime. From the main characters down to the supporting. The four main characters as so sweet and supportive with each other.

Overall:

Watch it!! Even if you are not a shounen ai fan, you should give it a chance. It is different from the other shounen ai anime I have watched and the chemistry between the leads are more organic.

Tokyo Babylon was one of the first few mangas that I started reading years ago and up till today, I still think it is one of the best mangas CLAMP has produced.

Warning, this manga does contain some elements of shounen ai (boy love).

Story:

Looking at the summary one would think that che, it's your typical magical boy running around Tokyo exorcising your ghost for the day. I must say, the story line reflects more than that and it addresses some of the issues society is facing from the aging population to bullying. There are some really cute moments (a big hug for Hokuto-chan and ... her very loud fashion!!) in the story but overall it has a pretty dark storyline with a tragedy for its ending. Great story twist and sob!!

Art:

It's CLAMP, so safe to say the art it really detailed and beautiful. Of course it is pretty outdated now (it being drawn in the 90's so the clothes were quite old fashion).

Character:

I love the three main characters!!! Each of them have a complex personality, all contrasting each other. Even some of the supporting characters are pretty interesting. My personal fav is Seishirou.

Enjoyment:

Enjoyed it to the max!!!

Overall:

I give it a 9 due to the artwork (and I'm stingy w/ marks). And when you are done with this manga, move on to X to watch the conclusion of Subaru and Seishirou's twisted, twisted relationship.