The plot deals with a wide variety of subjects but integrates them together neatly and never feels rushed or forced. There is a constant undercurrent constantly moving the story forward all while small story lines are finishing at the surface which keeps you waiting for the next episode. The anime keeps you guessing and does a great job drawing you into the story throughout as the action, deception, and depth constantly crescendos to the finale.
The art on the series has great depth down to the small details, the backgrounds and the scenaries. As you watch the anime you feel at times as if you are seeing from the eyes of the specialy trained assassins, constantly scanning the surroundings and picking up small objects and information that comes into play later. The characters are also well drawn, and the physics are portrayed evenly throughout the scenes.
The characters are balanced, well written, and progress throughout the series. As the plot moves the characters grow with the constantly moving plot. Though often showing a facade on the surface typically, this is what the series seems to be deep rooted in, that nothing is surface deep. The characters are each peeled back slowly revealing their true natures, wants, desires, and then once they are all used up they realize their mistakes, but maybe not always in time.
All aspects of this series was great, and the entertainment value was through the roof, however for me, the last 30 seconds of the final episode almost ruins it. Though it seems to be a foreshadowed event, it was just not my cup of tea. I would still HIGHLY recommend this series, and even have it on my watch again list.
Rating 9/10
Posted by @GameJok3r
