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It's been a little while since I watched this series, so I might be a little vague on the details, but I found this to be a nice show. I definitely recommend it. Nothing world changing, but worth watching for an amusing afternoon or two. (Yes, this series is 24 episodes long. Yes, I might have basically watched it continuously.)

The series revolves around two siblings, older sister Ha-ri and younger brother Doo-ri. They and their parents live in Shinbi Apartments, a building rumoured to be haunted. Of course, the rumours are true. Not only are there several ghosts ... who refuse to move on, the building is also home to a goblin, who is also called Shinbi. (He's oddly cute for a goblin, in a stuffed animal sort of way.) Shinbi draws energy from the people who live in the building, and he won't be able to survive if the ghosts scare everyone away. So when Ha-ri and Doo-ri meet him, he offers them a deal: get rid of a ghost and he'll grant one wish. The two agree.

From there, the story takes off in standard monster-of-the-week format, but gradually develops an over-arching plot that builds on the surprisingly deep emotions expressed by the guest cast. As in so many shows, some of the guest cast joins the main cast, bringing their hidden problems with them. Which, long story short, least to near catastrophe for the characters, and the city.

The characters were by far my favourite thing about this show. There was real character depth and growth throughout the series. And not just from the main siblings. Like I said, the guest characters are pivotal to the episodes.

The one major complaint I have about this show was with the first and last episodes. The first one began in media res. Everything I recapped above, the basic plot, is told in a recap in about one minute. I think this was a missed opportunity for character development. The series could have benefited from that recap being its own episode. I had a similar problem with the finale. It basically cut from the climactic last battle to "well that's over and everything's pretty much back to normal." I think a longer plot resolution would have tied things together better. For the record, there were no loose ends, but a few more sentences confirming that and elaborating on it would have been greatly appreciated.

All and all, I found this to be a really enjoyable show, and definitely recommend it.

First of all, I would like to say that this is my first review. I may not answer all of your questions, but I will try.

I found Patapata Hikousen no Bouken to be a very enjoyable anime. The characters swept me off my feet right from the start, and the story was just as good. This would be a good show to watch with the family; adults can find several hints at the ending that would be missed by children, and there is little swearing, and no nudity.

Story: 9/10
The plot had many twists and turns that made each episode interesting in its ... own way. Most of the twists were minor, not really necessary, but they were excellent opportunities to showcase character development, which was done beautifully. The one problem I have with the plot is that I was able to guess who the evil mastermind was by episode three, although I had to wait twenty episodes to confirm my suspicions.

Characters: 10/10
The characters were what really made this show shine. I even shed a few tears over their pain, which I don't normally do. Every character displays depth, and most develop as the series progresses. Certainly all of the main characters do. Even the aforementioned evil mastermind changes, perhaps more than some. It is also possible to feel sympathy for the evil mastermind, once they have been unveiled. I found that difficult, but I can see how it would be possible. Most of the characters also have a backstory, which makes them more realistic.

Art: 7/10
This is an older style anime, which is perfect for the time period, but that isn't my preferred style. The scenery is amazing, but the characters look a little young for their ages.

Sound: 8/10
Overall, I liked the music, but I have to admit that nothing really stood out to me. On the other hand, I found nothing that repulsed me either, so this gets a high rating. One note on the theme song: While the music is the same, the pictures do change, and are mostly clips from the show.

Overall: 10/10
This show hooked me from the very beginning, and kept me entertained the entire way. It made me laugh out loud, cry like a toddler, and left me wishing for a sequel. I could have watched another three dozen episodes about the characters. This one gets top marks.