If you don't want a boring typical anime then I think this hits the spot.
Story: Predictable after a few episodes but it's about the journey and not the destination.
Art: Good (I find the wrinkles on the older characters over exaggerated)
Action: Good
I found many of the parts quite emotional, especially towards the end. It's ironic how some anime can go from decent to better if it elicit some emotional response out of the viewer.
