Story: 4
A solid 4. A VERY solid 4. The show is entertaining to watch at a base level. That being said, if you like surprises, look slightly further. Maybe a little more to the left? I could accurately describe in detail to my friend how the season would end from the first three episodes or so alone. I don't recommend this show as a "I'm going to sit down and watch this!" show. Leave it running in the dubbed (cringe if you will but the dub was very well done for this show) while you write a paper or something. Odds are you won't miss anything.
Art: 7
I am probably being overly generous here by a full point or more. I personally liked the art style because it suited the genre. Those of you able to find symbolism in little ways will pick up on strange character effects that give a somewhat deeper insight into who they are. The biggest reason i give this a 7 is that IT EXISTS IN THE WONDERFUL REALM OF 1080p! Who doesn't love high resolution vampires? Most of you? got it
Sound: 10
If you don't watch the show (I gained nothing from either season) then at least do one thing for me. LISTEN TO THE OPENING AND CLOSING SONG OF THE FIRST AND SECOND SEASON! I'M BEGGING! The intro manages to be a spectacular display of the characters without revealing any key plot points or over insights into future plotlines. The music is so perfectly and flawlessly orchestrated that I had to rewind at times just to experience the sound again. The glorious and beautiful music. Oh. And the actor's voices were... adequate? The voice actors could have been better cast. Easily. But I found it worth it for the MUSIC! The music is actually the sole reason I'm writing this recommendation.
Characters: 4
In a word? Bland. Nothing new or insightful was born from these characters, and the relationships between different individuals were dully executed from the get go. Nothing new, nothing creative, and no reason I should use more than 4 lines to describe characters I cant even name now.
Enjoyment: 7/3
It's a good show to have in the background while you do other things because it keeps your interest enough to make you listen without forcing you to focus on the show solely. If you're going to do the usual anime thing and only sit and watch it, I'd have to rate this show a blatant 3. It's boring and shallow. Nothing of note aside from the love triangle (I do like the triangle though).
Overall: 6
Honestly not worth watching the show to watch the show. I can't think of anything that would make me recommend this show other than the music unless you liked Twilight. If you DID like Twilight, however, this show does the forbidden love triangle and vampires in general SO much better than the movies did.
