Reviews

Wow, I didn't even know this series was licensed until I happened to see the series was on TV. This is an amazing series and is a must to watch, especially if you're tired of the typical anime. I recently watched the entire series marathon style with two friends who were as equally engrossed as I (myself watching it for the second time). This series has a very realistic feel to it in this ancient time and the animation, music, characters, and story are beyond excellent. Even the fantasy elements are believable and seamlessly portrayed in the series. Sometimes it carries a bit of slice-of-life feel, but always in a way that really brings the series, story, and characters to life. There's plenty of conflict to keep things interesting and a climax you couldn't imagine. The relationship between Balsa and the young boy-prince Chagum is extremely heartwarming. Balsa is an admirable and strong female warrior and Chagum the epitone of a little boy with too much responsibility on his shoulders. I can't even begin to describe Chagum's character though my heart went out to him so often and I loved seeing him mature. If you liked series such as the Twelve Kingdoms, you will definitely love this one. If you're looking for anime fluff, romantic anime, extreme action, or comedy, look elsewhere... If you're interested in sitting back and watching an extremely well developed story told with beautiful backgrounds and believable characters, do yourself a favor and check out this series!