I never expected this anime to have been this great! I remember hearing that it was an underrated masterpiece, but I never truly understood what that meant until now.
It has a compelling cast, an engaging story, great visuals, exciting music, and a plethora of other elements that make it an ideal anime. And, there is a particular narrator that is present in every episode, and for those that have watched the show, episode 12 was...a quintessential masterpiece: the staging, the narration, the action, and everything else was perfect.
Obviously, I recommend this show. It deals with serious themes, is quite inspiring (and philosophical) at times, and has a timeless quality. If you are undecided, I implore you to enter the "stage of destiny" and watch it.