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Before I started watching this anime, even before I knew what it was called, I already had a feeling it was going to be special.
After watching the first episode, I said aloud: "This is the weirdest anime...!" But despite that, I was very drawn to it and kept watching. I wasn't disappointed.

Mawaru Penguindrum has made me both laugh and cry more than once, and after episode 8 I could hardly wait to watch more, putting all the other anime I had been watching on hold for this.

The story is very touching, and the Takakura family's close bonds with each other was something ... I really loved. I was rather surprised at the plot twists(I won't give anything away, but beware- Penguindrum isn't all sweetness and light), but I do like anime that's darker than it first appears to be. The story also gets much deeper, and although by the end some things are still left unexplained, I think that's part of the magic of the show.

The artwork and soundtrack both left me speechless. I felt like the music fit perfectly, whether it was a moment of happiness, sorrow or a gripping dramatic scene. I also got incredibly attached to the opening and ending themes, both music and art-wise.

The characters are amazing. The Takakura siblings are all lovable, and some later characters (which I won't name because of spoilers) are just to die for. Ringo's existance annoyed the hell out of me, but now I've grown to love her as well.

All in all, I think Mawaru Penguindrum was a fantastic show. I couldn't reccomend it more, and it's one of the best I saw in 2011. Magic, mystery, love and tradgedy- it's all there. I've seen several people say that "it isn't a show for everyone", but doesn't that apply to most anime? I think it would be a shame to go through life without seeing it.


But watch and see for yourself-
Penguindrum may just leave you spellbound...