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Endearing, a moving re-telling of the timeless classic. I have always adored the spiritual devoted love story at the heart of "The Snow Queen" and this anime captures and represents it beautifully. Even with the inclusion of notable fairytale characters from other recognizable childhood stories, the series still exudes the exquisite and encouraging aura of this Coming of Age adventure-and the unbreakable power of true love.

The screen and character writing are richly done and the traditional animation style truly makes this a hidden gem viewers of all ages can appreciate and be touched by. Certainly one of the best adaptations of the tale ever ... produced in my opinion. Passionate, resonant, and powerful-this is a must-see for any fans of Andersen's stories.

Breathtaking, movingly written, and sweeping reimagining of the epic story. As a fan of the original series, I was very intrigued to see this along with the new characters, plot lines, and other elements included in this version. While the CGI anime style differs from the traditional 2D in the first series, it is nevertheless visually enveloping and awesome to immerse yourself in. The well-rounded complexities of every character was richly conveyed and touched me just as deeply as in the first anime adaptation, albeit on a deeper level. Though not as comical as the former, it has a lot of heart and feels to ... it.

The storyline overall is riveting and suspenseful, even with the backstories of central characters (i.e. Vash and Wolfwood) really move and humble the heart, endearing you to them even deeper. Kudos to the writers for not losing the gripping resonance of "Trigun." It will capture you mind and soul and have you observe the pains and trials of reality in a different light. So much so that we can understand and aspire to what Vash himself gives his life to make possible for others, not matter what sets them apart. While there are some parts of it that shocked me which I wished were different, they did not take away from the key themes of the story.

Fans both longtime and new will certainly have their own opinions when they see this fresh and astounding re-telling, yet I hope it impress them as it did me. It certainly has motivated me to read the manga now more than ever. Above all I think people who watch "Trigun" will be able to see how it relates to current times in the real world fraught with prejudice and uncertainty, yet the story illustrates how destructive hatred can be and how following the example of Vash and his comrades can pave the way for a far better world for all.

Really psyched to hear there will be a second season and I am highly anticipating it!

A pulse-pounding and deeply in depth anime version of the amazing video game series! The style is fantastically smooth and retains the drama and internally-driven grit of the original storyline. The characters were just as intriguing, rich, and complex as in the games and I was very pleased how they were written in the series, really made them all the more interesting. Both emotional and spiritually engrossing aesthetic with an intriguing air of mystery that makes Heroic Journey stories such as this one so resonant.

A shame it was not renewed for a second season, I really was eager to see the story continue.

Probably one of the best anime of it's category if not the best. Gorō Taniguchi is an amazing director and you clearly can see how much heart and brain he puts into this series. Engaging story, hero's journey and conflict of ideals is top of the tops, complex and well developed characters, epic crazy action that tries to simulate real life politics and physics as much as tech allows it... this anime is one that reflects themes and subjects prevalent through human history that I for certain will be watching it over and over again.

This anime undoubtedly is a gem on par with ... previous mecha/war-themed anime since most anime of its genre before it illustrate the struggle between freedom and autocracy, justice vs revenge, and self-sacrifice overall... If you still haven't watched this anime, just go and watch it already. Two of the main characters, Lelouch Lamperouge and Suzaku Kururugi are ones I both identify with on different levels, who beautifully represent the conflicting ideals, trauma and goals driving them through season 1. Broke my heart at the season's end that they found themselves at the crossroads the war brought them two as I loved the friendship and deep bond they shared. However, Lelouch's character and viewpoints I lean more towards as I like setting clear goals and have a detailed plan on how to achieve objectives. Reforming systems from within is important, yet fighting back against oppression cannot be solely done through pacifism. Other characters are not far behind, most notably Kallen Stadtfeld who is committed to her cause and doesn't hesitate to act in defense of her allies and beliefs, oh man. Overall the anime is an amazing experience as it shows how war and tyranny drives people to take up arms for freedom while forcing generally moral people to pursue dark paths at tragic sacrificial costs.

I LOVE this manga! The whole idea of the spiral curse terrifying and having a psychological and transformative impact on a small sea-side town was very well done. The reason as to why the spiral has such a profound and chilling control over the residents, is masterfully revealed at the end is quiet a twist. All of the characters are intriguing and very complex and I was taken with how each chapter focused on specific ones as the spiral's grip on the town and its people became more powerful. Junji Ito truly keeps the story gripping and presents a compelling yet beautifully scary ending, as ... it reveals how those within the spiral are bound to it no matter how much they try to escape it. Kirie Goshima and Shuichi Saito (two of my favorite characters) I shipped from the beginning and my heart almost broke at the eventual conclusion, yet took comfort they embraced fate together. A must-read for all Horror lovers! I look forward to see how the anime adaptation will compare.

This manga shines light on the complexities and the darkness of love, especially Young Love. Sekai Saionji (I was all for calling her Best Girl in the series at first) is a crazed and manipulative girl who literally took advantage of her friends budding romance and destroyed it with jealous callousness. It was slightly better than the anime adaptation where Makoto Itou's more of an admirable character yet dense while wrestling with his intimate feelings. Had the anime stuck more true to the manga with good elements from the Visual Novel, it could have been better. I am not opposed to tragedies, yet the ending ... was a bit too eerie and heartbreaking to take. The ending in the anime between Sekai and Kotonoha was more gratifying than the manga. Very satisfying as I do ship Kotonoha and Makoto (please don't hold it against me). This manga started off well and progressed with a usual teenage romantic story that takes a lurid route. Personally, I enjoyed good endings to the visual novel in contrast to the manga but it should be held as a cautionary story on the consequences of not acting truthfully on ones feelings for another and the obsessive desires that drive people to destroy obstacles to gaining their soulmate's love.

Ridiculously funny while mocking classic superhero teams, kanji and zombie cinema. I honestly preferred this OVA more than Valentine's Day and the main anime series as the central characters actually come off as more relatable, funny, and easy to like (except for Sekai personally to an extent). The original series would have been a lot better in terms of the characters had it portrayed them in the light of this OVA- Makoto Itou was more likable in this for sure. Katsura I loved as Magical Word and would loved for her to have had the same outgoing and brave persona in the main series as ... her alter ego. The real star of course, Kokoro-chan made this OVA a cute and odd comedy fest coupled with the Radish Mobile Squad's backfired efforts and last but not least, Taisuke being a horny idiot. So cute seeing her and Katsura go up against Dr. S, even though the whole plot has you wondering "What the hell's happening?"

Whether you love or hate School Days, this is a breath of fresh air and hilarious whirlwind that will leave you tickled after all the crazy drama of the initial series. It certainly does not shy away from the lewd humor but nevertheless good for a laugh and redeems some of the characters who originally were so detestable.

Thrillingly entertaining, over-the-top, lewdly funny, mecha epic... and no doubt one of my favorite titles in the "Tenchi Muyo" franchise. While it is a stretch apart from previous series, I loved how there were subtle references to the original story despite the absence of characters we all know and love, it still retained the overt sexual humor and charm its known for. Also enjoyed this one as it had a more serious tone in contrast to the preceding series and while a number of the female protagonists were to an extent infuriating and annoying, they did have their redeeming qualities and helped drive the story ... forward. While I started this anime with a vague idea of what to expect, its approach and opening is what really drew me in.

The mecha I found particularly cool along with the deep-rooted connection they have to the people who pilot them, most notably Kenshi himself. The blending of Sci-Fi, Mythical and varying real world cultural references that encompassed Geminar made the universe engaging to dive into and follow the protagonists as they faced perilous obstacles.

I recommend it to both long time fans of the franchise and new ones for its classic plot, drama-comedy-action mix, dynamic characters and beautiful animation style.

One of the most shockingly lewd, thrilling and mentally-twisting anime I have seen to date. Hardcore, perversely hilarious and psychologically trying. The trials the five guys go through literally feel so relatable, it is almost as if you are in the same prison with them and fighting to survive, physically and internally. I have read and watched different mediums of fiction where women in positions of dominance is the main premise, yet this anime practically explodes full force with it. To say the least, it is a whirlwind of an anime that sends you on an emotional and creepily sensual roller-coaster ride. In that sense, ... the prison is more than physical and repressed while on a lustful level each ot the characters-those in authority and those imprisoned-are each trapped.

Mari Kurihara I admit is one of the few characters from the series I came to admire and relate to (Kiyoshi Fujino and Takehito Morokuzu second and third). In terms of her skepticism of the good will of others, being an animal lover, and believing people should always act with good intentions. We both like to stick to tradition, and reluctant to change. How she's also not one to ignore the faults in others, and tend to hold people to said faults I identified with.

The blatant outright sexual situations, complex relationships, along with the heavy psychological and power play struggle make it a guilty pleasure to watch...and at the same time be disturbed by. It's a pulse-pounding anime that's madly contentious yet has an entertaining aura despite the unrestrained smutty context. Once you follow the five MCs, you are pulled into the story from beginning to end.

While this certainly may not be to everyone's preference, this is worth watching as it addresses the conflict between raw human urges and desires versus the hypocritical and sexist cruelty that divides and draws people together...in the most licentious and lethal of circumstances and settings.

Admittedly I enjoyed this OVA a degree more than the initial series mainly for the ridiculous, creepy, and wild comedic air at the center of it, plus the fact Itou Makoto is more likable and easy to sympathize with (as far as tormented harem protagonists are), especially with his female peers each forcing him to accept their chocolates (not to mention Taisuke). The story certainly made for a cute extra episode though still could have gone into deeper depth I thought. Actually would have preferred the original series to have had the same amusing tone and writing as this without the convoluted drama.

While I do ... feel for harem protagonists who endure and go through way more craziness than any guy should better yet NEVER have to, it was oddly funny and satisfying watching how Makoto tried to get away from everyone interested in him, never getting a step ahead.

Regardless, this is a hilarious guilty pleasure to watch and made me like the characters slightly more-even though the girls were maniacally creepy. If "School Days" were ever to get a reboot, it would work better as a Rom Com along the lines of this OVA.