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What can we expect from a title that says Romeo x Juliet? Probably a cheesy and draggy remade version of the original story that has no dept whatsoever.

But I was utterly wrong. Simply bear in mind that this is the Anime Version of Romeo and Juliet, and expect what you'll expect from most anime for eg, fantasy. I'm no fan of Shakespear's work but I do know the general outline of the story and the important scenes such as the balcony which audience will get to enjoy during the course of the series (although I'm guilty of laughing at that part).

Story wise - ... Firstly, I'm very impressed by the various climax and exciting moments in this series. The first 10 episodes or so will keep you on your toes while tugging your emotions along with the sweet and tragic moments of our main characters. Following episodes then mellow down, and just when I thought it's gonna get boring here forth the story picks up again and you just have to keep watching. ie. damn high priority. However, you may find yourself with a big "huh?!" at the last few eps. Yes there's where the Fantasy kicks in although if you have watched enough anime, you'll know that this is a typical storyline and thus befitting for this series as well. In general, the story was well remade for an anime indeed.

Art - The style may be a little hard to stomach for some but fret not, you'll get used to it in 1 or 2 episodes' time. The background was beautiful in some scenes especially the extensive flower beds. In fact, during the course of watching this series, I actually felt that it's well drawn because the characters doesn't have oversized eyes (or boobs) or overly skinny limbs, unlike some other animes.

Sound - Needless to say, the opening is one where you'll keep listening to even after completing the series. Images from the anime will then naturally float into your mind. Yes that's how influential Lena Park's version of You Raise Me Up is.

Character - For this portion, I'll really have to give the director a big hug. Setting the side characters aside, the mental development of both our hero and heroine was well-balanced and developed. The romance between the 2 was nicely presented while slowly telling the audience how they fell in love. This part was absolutely perfect because a plain love-at-first-sight thing would cause the story to lose its meaning and turn me off quickly.

Despite it being a great anime, I've gotta admit the presence of my fan-girling moments during the exceptionally sweet and touching moments which were strewed here and there. So fellow babes, watch this to ignite the shoujo heart in you!

This anime shocked me in many ways. Firstly, it's a freaking 1977 manga story which already leaves a big generation gap between us. Secondly, it's omg science fiction which I have never liked before. Thirdly, what's with that weird drawing.

Little did I know that all the above factors matter not at all. The superbly crafted storyline coupled with that awesome character development easily let this anime to be one of my top favourites.

Gotta mention too that the opening and ending songs for this series were well-chosen and fitted the story nicely. It's therefore very hard not to let your emotions be tugged along. ... Before I knew it, I was hooked onto the fast pace of the story and it ended in a blink of an eye. The after thought lingered for quite some time because the ending, or rather, the story itself keeps you thinking.

In particular, the development of the main protagonist enticed me so. He was such a wimp to begin with but during the course of the story, he developed such a notable charisma that you can't help but feel for him and the Mu. I'm very sure that everyone who have watched this is equally drawn to him as I am.

To cut it short, I've only got one word to say about this series - Awesome!!

Completed this series in 2 days and I feel it's necessary to write a review. First of all, do not expect anything from the art work because honestly I think it's pretty badly drawn. Or rather, this type of drawing usually don't appeal to audience. I had some problems appreciating the protagonist initially simply because I don't like his face. Moreover, he doesn't own the special quality a talented sportsman should have - arrogance and confidence. Nevertheless, as you'll see in the course of his development, he turned out to be a rather remarkable boy, creating miracles every now and then. That's when the enjoyment ... kicks in.

The races were very exciting, in my opinion. A few of them were rather memorable as it gave me some sort of adrenaline rush that I thought would never happen when I started this series (because the first few episodes were so boring).

As usual, our protagonist Capeta is met with piles of trauma and difficulties that everytime he recovers from a pinch, you can't help but cheer him on. That being said, it is mention-worthy that there are no 'bad guy' in this anime. Ok maybe there is - okane. The fact that motor racing is a rich man's sport and the setting that Capeta is some poor neighborhood kid, concoct the well-needed drama for this anime.

Before I forget, a piece of advice for those who wish to watch this. Be prepared to fast-forward. Some characters (like the fat kid) say really nonsensical, useless and not funny stuffs. Others that i forwarded were just repetitive parts. In all, watch this if motor racing is your kinda stuff, or if you have no better animes to watch. Or else go watch Major.

As with every other who watched this, I'm thoroughly confused in the first episode of Baccano. However, I'm well-informed that I should continue with the series to grab the essence of the story and true enough it didn't let me down. The way the mangaka develops the characters surprised me as with that many characters at hand, I understood each character pretty well. The art was disappointing but that's alright because at some point it gets too bloody hence I don't really care if the animation is precise.

In all, the most important reason I hang on was the fact that it was a mere ... 13 episode series. Pull through all the confusion, piece all the puzzles together, and you'll get a very good plot for an anime.

This was in general a very enjoyable anime. The enticing portion was of course the story itself, featuring Kino and her journey to different countries. Initially, I thought that the stories were not that fantastic afterall. But after completing the series, I must say that the mangaka has a well-focused theme in mind. The idea or moral behind each arc all revolves around extremely warped human behaviour that lets its audiences step back and give some serious thought about it.

Despite so, I must say that Mushishi is a level higher than Kino no Tabi. The reason I'm afraid I have difficulties putting them down in ... words. I'm sure after watching both, some with share my sentiments. Nonetheless, this is a definitely must watch.