Now let's get to the review:
Story 10/10
Our main character ginko travels in rather exotic places, from one village to another, helping people he encounters. The story is simple and yet solid. As i watched this show i had a strong urge to visit such places, to go camping and admire the nature, to sleep while watching the night sky. That kind of lifestyle has been a dream of mine, and when i watched this show i felt that something began to awaken within me. Its precisely that feeling that makes you really enjoy an anime, hence the 10/10...
Art 9/10
Beautiful sceneries, gorgeous landscapes, and a very good looking main character. Considering the date this anime was first released (2005-2006), the animation and art are truly outstanding. If tou like eye-candy and you also like nature, then this anime is for you.
Sound 9/10
The opening song is something that took some time to get used to, but once that happened, i stopped skipping it, and listened to it everytime. The soundtracks however are the real masterpiece here. Soothing, relaxing, each and every one matching the situation perfectly. The sound managed to compliment the beauty of the art, tying everything in a nice little bow. I would've liked it if a couple of the songs had lyrics though, but its alright.
I watched the dubbed version of this anime, and i've got to say that ginko's voice still echoes inside my head. Wonderful!
Characters 10/10
Unlike other episodic shows, every new character you meet in one episode, will not appear in the rest. As such, you don't get to know each character deeply and get attached to them. So i am basing my rating on ginko alone. He is a smart man, rather bold, eager to help anyone who is in need. Using his wisdom he tries to always find the best solution to the problem he is facing although there are times that even his deep knowledge can't fix the issue.
Enjoyment 10/10
Needless to say, this anime was a masterpiece. Most anime nowadays are action-packed just because it attracts fans. This show proves that the enjoyment of an anime does not depend on action but rather the entire premise and back story. What i especially enjoyed about this series is that it is rather realistic despite having supernatural elements. The problems that people face are unique, interesting and dramatic. Not every one of those problems could be solved and that's what's realistic about it. Each episode was a life-lesson.
Overall 9,6/10
