The story was very interesting, and more parts of the plot would be revealed as the show went on, I don't want to spoil too much. The problem is that Karneval is short, only 13 episodes and the last episode doesn't tie the story together, instead only furthers causes viewers to ask more questions. Because of this, its difficult to comprehend what is going on, or the significance of a character. This really disappointed me and brought the show down, because more of the show is much needed! Despite this, the show somehow managed to fit so many different events in and was very fun to watch.
Of course, the art in the show was so beautiful and attractive. There are even colourful details in the character's eyes. The settings looked really great too. When the characters use magic, I'm stunned looking at it. The soundtrack sounds amazing and the opening is very bright. Paired with the great art style, the action scenes are very enjoyable.
I really loved the characters of the show. Their unique designs made them easy to remember and fit their personalities well. The two main characters are opposite in both personality and looks, yet they're still so closely bonded. The other characters are also so interesting, however the show is so short you don't get to see much of them. Nai and Gareki developed nicely by the end of the show, yet maintained their character integrity. Nai is very weak, but he is a useful asset to Circus and his friendly and kind hearted personality helps the people around him. Gareki however seems to not be nice or friendly, but as the show goes on, his kind actions are revealed. Overall, very enjoyable to watch, however extremely unfinished and unsatisfying ending.
