I really have no idea how this anime got such a high rating and is now considered a masterpiece, unique, legendary, etc. The only legendary and unique thing about this series is that it's so overrated, topping the list as the best anime of all time. The anime itself isn't bad, and the art is actually pretty good, but it's definitely not a masterpiece:
- There are so many repeated themes in the story with lots of elements that other fantasy anime handled better.
- The anime lacks originality and doesn't really bring anything fresh to the table.
- The plot feels a bit empty and relies too much on flashbacks.
- The character development centers around nostalgia, repeating the same idea over and over again.
- It's like the anime as a whole feels more like a bunch of filler episodes or OVAs.
With that being said, I think it deserves a 6 or 7 out of 10 at most.