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First of all, this is not your typical fantasy series. If you're looking for some grand quest with a cool hero and a funny heroine...keep searching.

That said, there is a clear plot here. And the characters are totally fun. The hero is the stereotypical fighter with a strong belief in justice and a kind heart. But you love him almost instantly because he's not brash, only a little reckless, and willing to learn whatever he doesn't know. The Demon Queen (the other protagonist) is intelligent, calculating, and strangely naive when it comes to men and relationships. She's totally funny, too, because you never know ... what she's going to say or do next.

If you enjoyed Spice and Wolf, you'll enjoy this. This fantasy makes you think--about agriculture, economy, politics and what motivates people. But it's entertaining as well. I'm five episodes in and it's fast becoming a favorite.

But, like I said, if you're looking for an anime where the hero brashly rushes in to slay the dragon and rescue the damsel in distress...yeah, you're probably not going to like it much. It's not that type of fantasy.

Alright, let me start out by saying that I avoided this series for a LONG time. Why? Because the main guy, Irie, is a complete jerk. And he stays a jerk for the first 13 or so episodes (although you see moments where he's softening from time to time.) I also have a problem with less-than-intelligent female leads (as shoujo seems to be chock-full of stupid heroines).

So why did I rate this series so highly? Because it was absolutely DARLING. The characters draw you in (despite the jerk) and they evolve, and mature, and you see their relationship progress even after they have that ... first kiss. By the time I reached the end of the series, I loved both of them and Irie wasn't a jerk anymore. In fact, he turned into a pretty good man. And Kotoko, the girl, became much more capable and cool as well.

So should you watch this series? Absolutely. Just stick with it through the first 13 episodes until Irie buys a clue, okay?