The story line in this anime is incredible - it's well written, secretive, mysterious, right up until the very end. Like a novel, the story keeps expanding. There were such highs that I was literally on the edge of my seat in anticipation, and lows which gave me a chance to catch my breath. The characters are consistently surprising, and also surprisingly human. There are no righteous characters with a tragic flaw that they must overcome, nor are there ultimately wise characters who can see the end of a situation. Perhaps that's why I enjoyed this anime so much.
The charcters develop soundly, along with the plot, leading you ever further deeper into this mess of a world presented in the anime. And, though it may be long, it's definitely worth the trip!
However, I would never suggest this anime for children. I feel that this is far too intense for children, and some of the moral questions raised can be a little disturbing. In fact, there are times when this anime was disturbing to me.
