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The direction City Hunter's production took was a big one in this season, as they have changed the whole feel of the show. Mostly in the art but the music is not that 80's pop feel anymore. The anime's format is as always 1/2 episode stories about clients who have come to Ryo and Kaori for help. Even though this big change happened to the city hunter franchise you won't be disappointed (completely) and it all corrects itself in the fourth season so just endure it for 13 episode.

As it is mentioned in earlier reviews, this anime is a spinoff of "City Hunter" a four season anime made up of 140 episodes and 6 movies.

At first, when I heard Angel Heart was a spin-off of City Hunter I was disappointed because I thought it would start a whole new story without concentrating on City Hunter's story, just bring a few of it's elements back. I was wrong. Angel Heart not only succeeds in continuing where City Hunter left off, it also provides character and relationship development that City Hunter lacked.

Story:
It starts with a professional female Assassin named "Glass Heart". She has ... killed a handful of people and, although a professional, feels guilt and decides to commit suicide throwing herself off a building. But the "Organization" decides to save her by transplanting in her a stolen heart. That heart belongs to Makimura Kaori, Saeba Ryo's former partner. Many things lead to another and Glass Heart decides to meet with Ryo.

The story starts off on a rather sad note, but dont let that fool you. After the first arc the story shows its true colors being a heart warming, emotional and sometimes funny anime. 9/10

Art:
light years different from its predecessor, my opinion is that the art of this anime reflects its emotionality and and drama. It's a really good touch and only amplifies the enjoyment. 8/10

Sound:
I didnt hate the op and ed. Actually I feel in love with the last op as it had an 80's feel to it (I like 80's music) lol. The voice acting was good, but I thought they could've done better. 7/10

Character:
This anime excels in this aspect, especially if you've seen City Hunter. Old characters are thoroughly developed throughout the show while new showing a few things unknown about them from City Hunter. On the other hand, new characters debut in harmony with the old ones while also developing throughout the show. But, as I've said before, this is a dramatic show and it is to be expected. 8/10

Enjoyment:
I enjoyed it alot and I wish this review convinced you to watch it aswell. I strongly recommend watching City Hunter first because it would cause what I like to call the "Fumofu" effect. You would enjoy it without watching City Hunter but it you did then it would only increase the enjoyment.

It always confused me why most of the new popular, mainstream animes don't compare to the the olden animes in terms of storyline, originality or pure enjoyment... City Hunter emphasizes this point strongly. This show is older than me and yet its so enjoyable and fun! there was a joke during the show and after hearing it I paused for about 1 minutes laughing in tears.

but sadly there are some downsides folks. This is the biggest mistake that long shows seem to, knowingly, get into (maybe for proftit or it caught up with the manga?? I dunno). The show starts to get a bit repetitive...I ... didn't say boring, just said repetitive (JUST A LITTLE BIT!!). Also, compared to today's standards in art, this show lack. Though strangely, I found the sound to have a very good quality compared to today's animes (this show was made 23 years ago) which is very surprising.

But the deciding factor which makes an anime shine or fall is not the sound or art (although they help) , but the story and characters and this show excels in both aspects. Characters are developed thoroughly throughout the show and the story progresses aswell giving this series un-boring, funny and action-filled episodes

so in conclusion,
weather you like action, laughing your ass off or pervertingdom (yes I made up this word) this anime is a must.