Story: 3
The problem with the story is its rushed but on a level that its so fast a lot of the subtleties are lost. It's just a mess by the end of episode 26 I was the one asking to be killed. There are also lots of moments that are amazing in the SN but disappointing in the anime, like when Virgillia opens her eye in chapter 3 which is left out or Kyrie and Rudolph fighting the seven sisters. I think the fact that Ryukushi leaves the mysteries to be interpreted and solved by the viewer doesn't work well with the anime setting especially since a lot of the clues are left out of briefly covered. Overall feels very weak and confusing
Art: 7
I'm a big fan of the art in the anime, from the characters to the gorey scenes. Maybe it looks a bit too anime with the DisneyTM eyes but hey I'm a sucker for that kinda thing
Sound: 9
This is my favorite part of the anime, the great soundtrack from the creepy opening to that menacing ending sound track is strong. The music throughout sounds amazing and I think it really is a work of art to be appreciated.
Character: 3
This is what breaks the anime, you get into episode 1 and all of a sudden who the f are these characters? Until I saw them next to eachother I thought rosa and Eva were the same person… and how would you describe them? Eva: evil Rosa: bad parent Maria: Creepy Kinzo: will he ever shut up??? In the SN when we're introduced to Eva shes a sarcastic but funny aunt to Battler. Rosa seems to be a kindhearted loving individual, Maria starts of as very cute and friendly. And Kinzo… well he's the same. Anyway they needed to atleast get this much out of the way before having the characters we know nothing about getting brutally murdered. Battler and Beato's characters have been dumbed down too but that's okay maybe more time will be spent on the stor.. Oh wait
Enjoyment: 5
Both times when I watch t it's been a ok experience and I get to the end and its kinda like wat did I just do. If you want some mindless horror with a bit of suspence it's not a bad anime. But if you came from the mystery and were disappointed to find no conclusion I suggest playing Chiru (ep5-8)
Overall:
I won't accept a mystery without a heart - Willard H Wright. Probably one of the best quotes from the SN and repeated throughout Ironically is the one thing missing. We have a bunch of pretty people with some nice music in the background but I feel like it has no heart… if only the characters had been deeper or the story better presented
