After watching this anime, I fell so in love with the characters that I read both the light novel and the manga. While the anime version felt rushed at the end and the storyline was changed, I still think this anime is amazing. No.6 is not a perfect masterpiece, but it is a masterpiece.
The story is about a boy, Shion, living in a privileged community that has no crime, poverty, and is a so-called perfect world. He is utterly innocent and kind, very trusting. Nezumi, a boy who lost everything, is the exact opposite of Shion. Hard around the edges, untrusting, pessimistic, and full of a desire for revenge.
These two boys partake in an adventure to shut down this disastrous society after learning many secrets behind the truth of No.6. As they experience their journey, the two boys become close to each other. I found their relationship to be extremely moving and a longing from both characters for love and warmth. This creates an interesting dynamic between them as well as interesting character development. I really enjoyed the amazing contrasts and complexity of the relationship that occurs. At the end, it is plain as day that Shion believes the most important and most beautiful moments of his life are the ones he spent with his friend, eating Macbeth soup and reciting Shakespeare. Please watch this anime.
