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Wow. That was what I said when I read the first volume.
Wow. That was what I said when I finished the manga.

Before reading the review, if you are new to BLAME!, read it right now. My review will not help anyone at all.

Alright. I spent an hour trying to think of how to write this review. It ended up as twisted and confusing as the story in BLAME!. Just like the manga, I don't know where to start I decided there is really nothing to accurately describe the story. I believe it was the author's intention for the reader to come up with their ... own explanations.

What I will tell you is that this is a very bleak, lonely, journey for the protagonist Killy. He searches for a human who can access the Net and save the "City". The City is a huge infrastructure of innumerable levels that Killy must climb to find what he's looking for. On the way he meets many bizarre villains and characters. He and his trusty gravity beam emitter will destroy anything that gets in his way. While on the journey, he befriends Cibo who he saves at a plant and she becomes an invaluable character to Killy's aid (in more ways than one you will read).

You cannot really dump BLAME! into one genre or category. It has many elements of cyber/steampunk, but you will also get surrealism (think de Chirico/Dali later on), and many VERY SUBTLE philosophies (i.e. read the chapter with clones, deep meaning) on random chapters.

The art is the storyteller for words cannot express what the hell is going on. Dialogue can mean everything or nothing at all or both at the same time.

You don't ever know much about Killy, some characters know him, some don't. He hardly talks but as you read, you will find that he has many hidden human aspects on the decisions and actions he makes.

What can I say of enjoyment? You get addicted. One reviewer said he/she already started to miss it right after reading it. I feel the same way. The manga gave me better satisfaction than some mangas that take 300-500 chapters.

The closest thing to this that I can relate to is the anime Texhnolyze. The only thing in common between those two are bleakness and loneliness. At least for BLAME!, there is little hope at the end of the labyrinth.

This is a must read. You will not be let down. I will now read the other books and reread this one and I may update again.

I'll sum it all up for you: "GREATEST ANIME OF ALL TIME". Before I explain why I will go over the ratings.

Story - 10
It should have scored higher if allowed...definitely. OK yeah it is a tribute to the old 70s GAR, but I wouldn't even categorize this anime. The story was pretty much fast paced and not a lot of things were explained. But that was not the point it was trying to get across. It has all the anime cliches but this is what most animes are trying not to do these days. They do it in a way that its so awesome ... you don't even think about it!No melodramatic bullshit that gets everyone down. Oh I cried (which I only do for those damn Key stories) but in a manly way. In fact I never cried so much from how awesome this is. The plot? EPIC. If you remember Outlaw Star's ending, omg that is like a speck compared to how epic this is. There is no other anime as epic as this. Oh and there is a little love story for you hopeless romantics. Just a tiny.

Art - 10
It may not be the most detailed over-the-top produced realistic anime, but I give it props for being fantastic. The fight scenes were incredible. This show set a whole new level of explosions. THEY MADE explosions. The fashion is simple but great. But no one should be complaining about art when there is a show as important as this. (Although I advise to watch a high quality version of the show.)

Sound - 10
Again not the best where it pays attention to every detail, but from the things I hear, I'm not complaining. The show makes you see past these thinks as you're watching it. The music is epic. The voice actors are perfect for every character, I saw the dub and it sucks ass.

Character - 10
The best part. Kamina...his attitude changed my life. As I was watching this, I remembered characters who had similar personalities like Great Teacher Onizuka but he blends it together and multiplies it by 100 with out actually too cheesy but awesome at the same time. Simon...I don't want to spoil, changes as the story progresses. Yoko is fucking hot and badass. The other characters are fun so fun loving. There is not one character I hate which is odd! I even like Leeron Jenkins. LEERON JENKINSSSSSSSS. Ahaha.

Enjoyment- 1000
I enjoyed every episode and almost every scene. I've watched many anime for many years. I haven't felt my spine tingling so much in such a long time and never felt the urge to yell and raise my fist and scream around my house. I love this anime.

Overall - No number can rate this.
Not even a 10. This show is undoubtedly a masterpiece. I have watched so many great anime. And I'm not talking about Inuyasha, Pokemon, Bleach BS. I give Gainax, the man who wrote the script, the director, and all the staff my hear-tfilled thank you. This is an anime I will never forget and hold dear to me.

My reason for writing this review:
This show did the impossible. Turned my whole attitude in life completely upside down when I was at the lowest point of my life. Over the course of the past 6 months, I let depression get the best of me as I lose myself, my friends, and everything around me. This summer, I developed social withdrawal and suicide attempts. I thought there was nothing left but to live like an empty shell till I died. After watching this, I know there will always be a new tomorrow waiting for me. I just have to get better on my own and be strong and NOT LET ANYTHING stop me from doing what I want.

If you haven't watched it. Watch it now. The reason I made an account and wrote a review is because I want other people to know how phenomenal this show is and an anime has never made me want to review.

I will get started to watching this anime again (without tokin up and I'm sober right now).

I hope they make a equally great sequel and I can't wait for the movie.

"WHO THE HELL YOU THINK WE ARE!"