Yes, this is not merely an anime about vampire, but a classic and poetic vampire story masterpiece!
To be completely honest, I could write pages upon pages of compliment for Mars Red. However, I won't do it. I saw there's a review which pretty much shares the same view as mine, and it's very well-written review. So, I won't do it. Since I don't think people will read my review anyway.
What I can say about Mars Red is that it doesn't feel like anime, but rather like a very well-crafted movie documentary that directed by A top class director. It's sentimental and poetic. It's raw and perfectly imperfect.
As an audience, I was taken to a journey I've never experienced and yet by episode 13 I feel like I lived through that era, that classic period. I'm sad when my journey end with Mars Red.. Like the time when the light turns back on inside a studio after the movie has ended, I feel reluctant to get up and leave. I still want to linger and enjoy the movie once again. But when I step outside, I feel glad I come and watch the movie. That's how I feel on Mars Red.
I will surely watch this masterpiece again one day, and recommend it to those who love classical literature, poetry, theater, vampire stories and of course, anime.
