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Mayoiga, average score: 5.89 (the last time I checked).
Since the show has gotten a really low score, while I found it very enjoyable, I feel the obligation of writing a review to provide some enlightenment to those who need guidance.

First of all, it's a psychological-theme anime. From the first 1-2 episodes, I (or you) can easily tell the show has quite amount of psychological aspect in it. So I recommend this anime to those who are into this genre. BUT do not expect an anime like those of Evangelion, Lain, Technolyze, or the other similar. The psychology theme here is rather simple, easy to swallow, ... (and perhaps shallow), but still quite enjoyable.

The show has so many characters in it, some say 30, thirty? I don't know for sure, I didn't count. Why bother? Yes indeed it is indecisive to have too many, way too many characters and with only 12 eps available. But then again, why bother? The main idea here is, "When you put a group of people in one place, put them all in one same situation, you will get various reactions from them, it shows differences in people personalities. This is basic knowledge in psychology study (I think :p)."

Yes, I have read some people says the characters were not made well enough. Their actions/behavior were stupid, ridiculous, etc. Well, if you read the previous paragraph, this should have been answered already. Maybe some of the characters act really stupid, but I am not sure myself, if I were put in similar situation, will I have reacted any better?

Some also say about half of the characters were useless, has no function at all whatsoever. I don't particularly give much care about that. Because what I really enjoy about here is seeing how the characters deal with their situations. And with so many characters in it you get to see so many different reactions. It is almost like sitting on Izaya's chair watching people dancing in the palm of his hand, if you know what I mean. (Maybe that's exaggerating)

And I don't care about anything else. The drama was not there, (there was if you like cheap drama). Yes, it has some mystery atmosphere in it, but for me the main dish was the psychological aspect. And that's how I see it, why should I see it in any other ways? I look at what I like to see, and I overlook what I do not like to see. (Unwise, I know :p)

That's all then, I hope it provide enough justification for my score.

I would've given it a 9 if not for that schizophrenia shit at the end of the show, really.

I hope this review were helpful.
Thanks for reading.
Cheers.

Now and Then, Here and There
is a classic, decent, heartbreaking, yet heartwarming anime.

The story and characters are classic, decent formula. Even though there are a few scenes that I found disturbing to watch, they contribute to some deep, touching scenes that really "reaches" you.

In the first few episodes you will find the show mediocre, nothing special. But later on you will sometimes pause for a moment, thinking, wondering, imagining. It's not something that I do quite often while watching anime.

It is not a must-watch show, but it is so refreshing to watch. If you got tired of anime these days, go pick this one up, ... it will refresh you. I wanted to give it 9, but for some reasons I cannot, so 8 it is.

It is funny to think that I write this review even though it wasn't really an outstanding show, while there are tons of anime that I gave higher score to. (that I didn't review)

Thanks for reading.

Needless to say, this is the best anime that ever been created so far,
so I'm just going to point out a few things that I think makes it sit on the throne.

-Story : Exceptional, if you find a better story on this genre, please tell me, because I am dying to watch a better anime than this one.

-Alchemy : The characters fight using alchemy, which is science-fiction like. It makes you believe something like that could really be possible one day.

-Brotherhood : The bond between the two brothers is really strong. I realized this only after I watch the show for the second time.

-Wide range ... of audience : I believe the show has a wide range of audience, I am sure it can be easily enjoyed by people from age 12-30.

Last but not least, if you are someone who study or at least interested in philosophy, I am sure you will find this anime very, VERY interesting.

That's all, I hope this review helps.
Sorry for my bad english.