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Wow after seeing so many blogs out there writing that this is one of the most depressing anime of all times I gave it a shot. However after finishing all 13 episode the thing in my mind is not despeair nor sadness. Its a question; "why!". Really I wonder why did they produce this anime. This is not filled with action , Its not solely drama, ıts not discussing war only, love is just a sub topic eventhough tried to be the main one. This anime is different, nothing cliche but nothing brand new at the same time. Its just weird. ... Only thing that leads you to watch all eps despite of bad drawings is good harmony of ALL affairs! Its clever and stupid at the same time. Its just unique. That light novel image at the beginning of first episode vanishes quickly at the end of it and leaves you with an interesting near apocalyptic love struggle. Struggle of loving a weapon.

The story takes place in an unknown future while an unexplained international(!) war goes on. Its like giving a glimpse to the cont of series; important thing that they want us to look is not the how things come this way. The things we would do if it has become like this. We dont see many flashbacks during the series which also ignores the future. Its about accepting your reality. On this issue series is succesful because we dont see disaffirming little brats around.

Relations seems realistic however exaggerated time to time. Nudity or love affairs are giving taste to the series unlike many other anime. They are appropriately put in to the series. Giving an unexpected storyline which also attracts you.

It has no deep thoughts in it or analytic analysis but its not that light at the same time. More childish as you expect from highschool students. For example giving too much meaning to love. But they also see that its not the only thing out there. Struggle is not about love and duty but about love and acceptance of what you love.

Lastly the drawing are bad. Really bad actually. Chise's design is fine but others lack. Scenes and backgrounds are drawn poorly. But watchable.

So ıts an interesting sci-fi_ love_war anime. Its not too naive about live and has good discussions in it. Has tragic deaths and suicides in it, (it didnt effect me but) many people found that sad so beware (maybe its the thing you want). Its not an action anime so you wont see awesome battle scenes and deep thought battle fields. It deserves to be tried at least so give it a shot.

Well this work is for type-A otaku or people who think anime is more than brainless kid fights. More deeper (not a philosophy book of course), and more mature than many products out there. But still has the anime spirit for sure.

For the ones like me who doubt about artwork I have to say that, give it a try. After first episode you will like it. Mostly if you like works of studio 4C or cutting edge liners you wont have any troubles. Drawings never brings down this series on the contrary ... it supports series very good. Its not childish but new or fresher.

Plot is quiet good. A sci-fi starting with amnesia. And meanwhile we are learning the past of main character we also witness the geniusly created technological improvements. But what is more interesting is this series examine this improvements in sociological point efficiently. Not by talking but with showing. It never explains it in useless talks ; it show these with using the art value of animation.

Only flaw in this anime is its ending. I found it a little bit ınsufficient but dont take it as a bad ending; its just has only a few flaws. So give it a shot.

This work of art must be watched if you at least know about a little bit about contemporary art theory. Art does not have to deliver sth or does not have to had a purpose like before 1880's. This piece is a typcial surrealist exprssion. weird images and symbols created by the director. Drawing quality is not the issue here. Symbols are more important. What you get or understand from this highly depends on your knowledge level and experiences so it differs from person to person and that what makes it so unique, please give a try.

I have to say that I started this series with a recommendation. I was talking with a friend that how I loved "Berserk" and "Gantz" (manga of course). Then he said that there is manga called "battle royale" that I should check it out. After reading the summary of it I was very enthusiastic. However nothing goes as smooth as it begins.

Story starts very promising but then it lose its pace. It always interrupted by pathetic flash backs. There is always a struggle between naive goodness and realistic evil. They tried to create an athmosphere ... that our good and sweet students are killed by evil ones. There is always a flashback and then a murder. So they think we will be sad:S Its very cliche nothing new to genre.

Characters are so badly arranged. Main character is so naive and always shouting while talking like a hyperactive. Also crying to every dead person. So we have a Pollyanna as a main character. And main evil character is like a robot or you can say inhuman. I dont say that as meaning a stone cold crazy person. Its inhuman in every aspect; reflexes,talents, martial arts. That takes away all that gloomy and realistic athmosphere they tried to create. Other characters has no personality (only their flash back memories which are so typical like revenge issues or promises). No character has charisma to attach you to series. And think that there are 42 characters comprtessed in to 119 chapters.

Art work is not even near the work of gantz or berserk so if you expect sth like that; back off! Art is so discouraging . It does not attach you, ıt can not create a desperate or gloomy atmosphere. Its like they draw it just from necessity. But they draw the close-up's better.

Enjoyment?! Its depression. The depression from finishing the manga u started:S Feelings of hatred against characters because they are so weak or naive and dumb. Pathetic romance trials. Every one going crazy after shooting a cat or sth!!! but everything look so artifical.

One word. ARTIFICAL. This series starts so promising but right after losing everything. Which age group they aimed is still a question. Because if you take gore out there is nothing left for some one 18 and older. No deep thoughts no plot no realistic affairs. Only naiveness remains. Naive and irritating characters with the same cliche "HOPE". So I have to say that if you consider to read this manga after liking gantz or berserk; just pass this amnga and continue your search.