Reviews

I have just finished this series and although there were many a times where I wanted to just quit watching, I'm glad that I stuck it through. Admittedly, when I first started watching the series, the music, the art, the story, and the voices freaked me out a bit (I can't take horror one bit), but if I could get over it, so will you. The story develops slowly in the beginning but picks up pace somewhere around episode 12.

For a good background on the story and brief episode summaries, check out: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Garden

If you do plan on watching this series (which I recommend you do!), be prepared for several things:

1. The Crying - this will not go away. Get used to it or skip ahead like I did. Especially Rose...omg...just thinking about it is grating on my nerves...

2. The Bitchiness - Claire and Rachel have a bit of a mean streak in them. You'll grow to love them, but they have moments where they are so cruel to the boys that love them and other girls. But, as you'll see when you're watching the anime...they have a very good reason to act the way they do!

3. Creepy Random Singing - So, I don't remember what episode it started in...maybe even episode 1...but I found myself confused when the anime turned into a musical...albeit a few minutes...but all the girls just started singing. Then in later episodes other people sing too! And the singing is downright creepy! But also kind of pretty.