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First of all, maybe it sounds weird but I think you can enjoy the animation more if you have never played the Ragnarok game like me, or just leave the fact that this is an adaption from a game away. I read some of the reviews from frustrated game players complaining that the animation isn't quiet the same as game, they certainly have reasons to do so but as someone who never have the opportunity to play it, I find it enjoyable with well-designed background and proper(kinda) story line.

Story

The story about Ragnarok is like any other fantasy animation. Young hero travels all over the world, ... getting some strong friends and finally kills the boss to save the day, those things never change since Lodoss-tou senki. As for this animation, the first half is funny with bright color and small jokes everywhere, however, stories suddenly become extremely heavy at the beginning of #17 and just keep dark till the end. The change of the atmosphere can be too sudden but it does have many good episodes. Episode 19 is the best IMO, really touching.

Art

Not much to complain, although it seems not impressive now, it was quiet good at that time, some characters like Maya and Judia can still make a shoot now.

Sound

Good, I watched Japanese version so I don't know about the American voice actors' performance, and as far as I can see, the Japanese seiyuus did their job quiet well, also the soundtrack is solid and close to the situation.

Character

Mediocre, there are characters that I love like Maya, Judia or Takius, but I have to admit I never like Yufa or Roan, and this part is where they fail and(I guess) where most fans criticized. Roan is a young, naive and sometimes childish swordsman and all of a sudden he becomes a responsible leader and a caring person who would devoted himself to helping others, this sharp change is rough in the animation. As for Yufa, well I have to say she is one of the least likable heroine I have ever seen throughout all these years of animation. Meanwhile, they do have other characters like Maya and Takius whose stories are well-organized and interesting to watch.

Overall

It is a good animation by my standard, and I think if you are a fan of fantasy animation and not care too much about the original game, it is certainly a enjoyment deserved 10 hours of your life to watch.