I'm going to break the review into 5 sections to make it easier to read:
Story/Plot
The story in a nutshell: A boy meets a girl, and they save the world throughThe Power Of Love. I really don't want to spoil this because the plot is great. I will say that there is great integration between the romance and the action/story. The romance isn't a random sub-plot either, it's one of the core parts of the plot, and this itself makes the plot that much better. A great blend of action, story, and romance.
Characters/Characterization
Very well done. Most, if not all of the characters are relate-able and most, if not all, go through Character Development. Unfortunately, some characters get pushed to the back burner the longer the series goes on and are Demoted To Extra.
Music
As the main page says Aphex Twin-style music is prevalent throughout the series. And it totally works. Powerful ambient tracks, exciting theme songs, and great openings and endings (including an Amazing Freaking Grace one), plus "Storywriter" and "Get It By Your Hands. A great soundtrack for the whole series.
Rating: 10/10
Final Thoughts
All in all, this is a great series. A wonderful, romantic, suspenseful, and action-y plot with great art, music, and characterization. The Movie is great as well, though it's set in an Alternate Universe.
Overall Rating: 9/10
This is my favorite series ever and I'd seriously recommend it to nearly anyone. It has what everyone is looking for. I have yet to read the manga, but I hear good things about it.
Above and Beyond
I'm going to break the review into 5 sections to make it easier to read:
Story/Plot The story in a nutshell: A boy meets a girl, and they save the world through The Power Of Love. I really don't want to spoil this because the plot is great. I will say that there is great integration between the romance and the action/story. The romance isn't a random sub-plot either, it's one of the core parts of the plot, and this itself makes the plot that much better. A great blend of action, story, and romance.
Suffers from Growing The Beard for about the first 20 episodes (out of 50).
Rating: 9/10
Characters/Characterization Very well done. Most, if not all of the characters are relate-able and most, if not all, go through Character Development. Unfortunately, some characters get pushed to the back burner the longer the series goes on and are Demoted To Extra.
Rating: 9/10
Art Scenery Porn and Scenery Gorn galore. Most of the art is beautiful and it seems like Everythings Better With Rainbows. Seriously, rainbow colored energy is common in this series. The colors in the series are vibrant and lively, and the Scenery Gorn sections are fittingly dull and sad. Overall, very good art. There are some bad shots, and some of the drawing can get awkward for a few scenes or seconds (especially in TheMovie, you'll know the scenes when you see them), but these mistakes are far and inbetween.
Rating: 9/10
Music As the main page says Aphex Twin-style music is prevalent throughout the series. And it totally works. Powerful ambient tracks, exciting theme songs, and great openings and endings (including an Amazing Freaking Grace one), plus "Storywriter" and "Get It By Your Hands. A great soundtrack for the whole series.
Rating: 10/10
Final Thoughts All in all, this is a great series. A wonderful, romantic, suspenseful, and action-y plot with great art, music, and characterization. The Movie is great as well, though it's set in an Alternate Universe.
Overall Rating: 9/10
This is my favorite series ever and I'd seriously recommend it to nearly anyone. It has what everyone is looking for. I have yet to read the manga, but I hear good things about it.