Story 9/10:
Japan is now shut off from the world and completely self sufficient. This is because of the computerized system, Sibyl System, who takes all the decisions for you so that you lead a fruitful and happy life. Basically, you just have to do what the system says and you live happily. That's the setting.
Our main cast are detectives who investigate murders, again with the help of the Sibyl System's Dominators (guns which paralyze or kill people depending on their crime coefficients or badness). But some people are immune to Sibyl's judgement and reek havoc in Japan. What justice should the detectives turn to in order to stop those immune criminals. That's the story.
Starting off with small crimes, the anime turns into the story mode after 2-3 episodes with each episode filled with action, mystery and amazing detective work.
Yeah, it might be action but there is some epic detective work so if you like thinking type anime, this is good for you.
Art 9/10:
Amazing backgrounds and artwork. Nothing bad to say about it. Everything's good. Our main male character is pretty badass and our female lead is kawaii. As for the side characters, they are also really amazingly designed. What else do you want?
Sound 10/10:
One word: EGOIST. That's all it takes for anime fans to know what an awesome soundtrack this anime will have. The openings, though good, are nothing compared to the ending songs.
1st ending song: Namae no Kaibutsu - EGOIST
2nd ending song: All Alone With You - EGOIST
Character 9/10:
The characters are either Inspectors (detectives with low Crime Coeff) or Enforcers (detectives with high crime coeff). Each has his/her own history and story to tell about how they became an Enforcer or Inspector. Though the anime doesn't dedicate episodes to every main character but some do get special attention. Mostly because it links with the progression of the story. And yes, characters do tend to die here. Our female lead shows amazing progression from the start to the end of the series. I can't say the same about other characters since they are all used to the job whereas Akane is a newbie.
As for our baddies, the main baddie isn't one you will hate. He's the "different ideology", "change the world", "help people by destroying the system" type bad guys. And we all know how well these characters work out. When it comes to skills, he's on par with the detectives. So, don't expect him to run away if backed into a corner.
Enjoyment 10/10:
An anime I enjoyed from start to end. Each episode filled with thrilling suspense and action keeping me on the edge of my seat. In the last 5-6 episodes, stuff becomes intense and you just can't keep yourself restrained in your seat when secrets are revealed and the story heads towards it's end.
Pros:
- Good story, setting, plot.
- Amazing characters. Both good and evil ones.
- Nice sci fi tech to show off.
- EPIC soundtracks. Keep on listening to them even now.
Cons:
I seriously can't think of anything. If I was to become really picky, I would say that the history of some characters who have importance isn't told in much detail. They just give a few minutes of verbal explanation of what happened to them in the past.
Overall, it was a really awesome anime, a good choice to watch. And I think watching it again will have the same impact as it did the first time.
This anime is a must watch for those who like action and detective genre's mixed up with awesome animation and a sci fi setting.
It reminded me a lot of Death Note.
