Kaiba is definitely a roller coaster that will throw you around. I definitely liked the more episodic stories at the beginning of the series. Those are the ones that we can somewhat relate to, each with their own problems. I found the ending of the series somewhat confusing; it felt pretty rushed, and I just couldn't make any sense of it. However, that doesn't make the series any less enjoyable.
Art: 8
I really didn't know how to rate the art - because it's so unconventional, I don't really have anything to compare it to. On one hand, it's simple, and at first seems greatly contrasted against the matureness of the story. However, because it is so simple, the art contributed toward its dream-like appearance, adding atmosphere. In addition, I personally felt that I was able to take the series more seriously due to the nature of the art - it's not like other anime, so I pay more attention to it and what happens in the story. Not to mention everything is so smooth - it may look like designs were just made up without any planning, but all the art is so consistent - the backgrounds, the characters, the detail.
Sound: 7
A lot of the soundtrack is this ethereal, dream-like lull, save for a few tracks fitting for chase scenes. The soft tracks contribute to the dream-like atmosphere of the series, but that means on the surface, it appears to lack emotion. It doesn't really feel like a piece that will cause you to be emotional just by listening to it. However, one can argue that because it doesn't force the emotions on you, that it also promotes the emotion of the scene - it adds without being noticeable. For example, that one specific "piano" piece in episode three (and comes back in later episodes) is very simple, and doesn't vary too much in terms of dynamics and other emotional aspects. However, when coupled with the scenes it is played against, it adds to the emotion that is being thrown at you.
The opening and ending themes are no different - again with the dream-like, lulling atmosphere. Not something that I'm really into, however.
Character: 9
As a lot of people have mentioned, a lot of the time you will end up sympathizing with the "bad guy" and kind of hating on the "good guy". I think it's great that there's more than one side of each character; each person's motivations have a hidden side that no one else knows about - and this is true for real life.
Enjoyment: 8
Overall: 8
