One thing I like about this series is it's long enough to really develop the storyline and characters but not long enough to make you want to give up on anime altogether. Unfortunately it does end before it was scheduled to but it's not a very abrupt end that leaves you dangling and wanting to pull out your hair.
Through all the seriousness and drama and "woe is me" moments there are a few good humorous parts and some really sweet ones as well.
At times it can seem very slow but it pays off with the depth of the characters and really showing you how the whole world works.
A warning to those who hate Mary-Sues, Yuuko is pretty annoying for the first, I'd say, dozen episodes or so but she grows on you and when more characters are introduced it gets better so if you can, be patient and you'll most definitely be rewarded.
