It's as if this phrase was made for this anime. The only thing “anime” about this show is that it is actually “anime.” It’s about as unusual as anime could get and still be anime. And yet it elevates the medium to still even greater heights. Astounding artwork, amazing characters, and engrossing but lightweight storylines adorn this most interesting work. I’ve seen few shows like this. It truly is unique, unusual, foreign, mysterious, imaginative, strange—and wonderful.
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I really liked this show, and I really want S2 to happen. I understand the manga is still ongoing, so I presume there will be a S2 at some point. I can’t imagine that this show wasn’t successful. Yes CGI does turn some people off, but I don’t think it turns off people so much, and in such great numbers, that many could have missed this show. And if you saw it, you almost certainly liked it. There’s a lot to like, and in my opinion not a lot to dislike. This show—I will say it—is a gem. And hopefully a not-so-hidden gem. It is very deserving, and if S2 is ever announced, I will be bouncing off the walls in anticipation.
