Reviews

What or who is Gantz? The characters never find out, but Gantz certainly takes them on one hell of a ride. The anime is the story of recently deceased people (and a dog) who are taken to a room and ordered to go kill a target that is shown to them. If they succeed, they live, if not, they die (again). The idea is very original and the story itself is very fast moving and will leave you asking "What's going to happen next?" at the end of each episode. The art and sound of the series is good. The action scenes are exciting and the colors used are great. Many of the characters are interesting to watch, but there are also some that are a little flat. Luckily, the series fleshes out some of the main characters in flashbacks. The series itself is fast paced and enjoyable to watch. There isn't really any big chuck of show that could be considered filler. The only thing that may turn off some viewers is the use of adult language, nudity, and graphic violence. Personally, I didn't mind the swearing or violence, but there was definite overuse of anime breasts! It is rated M for a reason. Overall, the series was a blast to watch and it left me wanting more. I would recommend this series to anyone 17+ who enjoys action based anime with a hint of science fiction.