Careful thought has been put into each of the major character as well as the setting of the story. Over the span of the manga, you see the character growth of Tatsumi and his companions and grow a sense of personal attachment to them as well. All the little character interactions are brilliant.
The action scenes are good and they aren't drawn out over a bazillion chapters like most action shonen mangas are. Every battle feels tense and there is not a wasted panel in each and every one of the fights. There is no unneededly long monologue going on. Just straight and simple action.
The brutal, almost guro-esque artstyle fits the overall dark theme of the story. There is never a dull moment in this manga, and the author would give you this guarantee if he could. Completely unexpected plot twists will continuously keep you entertain and be prepared to cry buckets of manly tears throughout this series!
