This exciting bloodfest set in the 30s is somewhat hard to follow mainly because of massive time jumps both forward and backwards. But you will get used to it about halfway through. This is NOT episodic you must not miss or skip any episodes. It is very fast paced and you'll not get bored.
Art: 10
The art is frankly amazing. Everything from the realistic character models to the setting and blood and guts (well actually there isn't really guts, thankfully). There is some CG but it fits smoothly in.
Sound: 10
Most of the music is smooth and jazzy. It fits the story and mood perfectly, and the intro will be stuck in your head forever. The voice acting is perfect. No one is miss cast in the dub.
Character: 9
The cast of characters is frankly amazing, however there are some bad characters that take this down to a 9. And I don't mean you'll hate them because they're meant to be hated, you hate them because they are simply bad. However you will have many favourites among the cast. Isaac and Miria are the true main characters and seem almost like they don't fit in the show, but they are probably one of the best characters of the show and they lighten an otherwise dark storyline. The OVA characters are better though the OVA is overall worse than the main series.
Overall: 9
One of the best bloody series in existence and yet it has a fun atmosphere, a rare combination. There are OVAs that complete the story nicely though they are not as good quality in story but are better in characters and I would give the OVAs an 8.
Parental caution
This show does contain violence, so it's not for young children. At least they'll learn how to use an automatic rifle *cough* Jacuzzi *cough*. ^_^ It does surprisingly contain a lot of humour, but it's all clean. Basically if you let your kids watch 24 or Prison Break this show is basically on the same level, just no sex and a little more blood.
