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Before I begin, I want to point out that baseball is my least favorite sport. Also, after working on starting a business, I found management to be less than enjoyable. So, why did I enjoy this anime? It was mainly because of their desire to revolutionize. Have you ever sat around with a few friends or colleagues and plotted to do something bigger than you are? And then, you work your best to carry out your goals.

Story: The plot is very basic; girl mistakes a business management book, Druckers, for a baseball management book, then she uses Druckers to manage ... the baseball team to go to nationals. A problem I had was they recited the whole plot at the beginning of each episode, so there was no surprise or suspense for the very end. Another problem I had was it seemed like they overused the management book; after a few times quoting from it, it just felt like they were advertising it.

Art and Sound: Nothing too special here. The art was simple. No complaints on the sound. The songs were fine, but forgettable.

Character: They did focus a lot on the development of a lot of players on the baseball team, but it didn't seem that important to me. Each player had a problem and the manager used Druckers to solve their problems. For the most part, it was just a bunch of regular teenagers on a baseball team. They probably could have developed Yuki, the sick girl, a bit more to make the ending more dramatic.

Enjoyment and Overall: Despite all of the shortcomings, I still enjoyed it. It was different and refreshing; it was also realistic. The problems each person had were believable and it was fairly easy to relate to at least one of them, especially if you have played on a sports team. Above all, it made me think about things where I could innovate to make things better.

The first word that comes to mind after watching Kemono no Souja Erin is LIFE. It is a story of a young girl growing up and finding her own pathway, as her mother asked her to do, to live and find happiness. It has a series of ups, downs and everywhere in between.

I was introduced to this anime after watching How to Train Your Dragon. The concept intrigued me, but I was hesitant because it looked more like a children's anime. I was completely wrong. While a child would enjoy this show, it has deeper meanings and ideas.

Story: The story ... in itself if amazing. As the anime progresses and Erin gets older, the story gets more and more complex. It takes its time to explain details and feelings Erin has for her friends and animals she cares for. At times, it can feel slow, but it can also be very soothing during these times. I also recognized the relationship to Japan's history: the late Heian period. Politics in the capital and war out in the countryside and what would have happened if they tried to sort out their differences.

Art: For the most part, I enjoyed the art and style of the anime. Occasionally, I would get a little annoyed when they would replay the same clips over and over. Also, it would get distracting with the switch to cartoon violence. But other than that, it was simple and well done.

Sound: I really enjoyed the OP and ED songs, especially the first ED. It was a fun, hopeful, and easily gets stuck in your head type of song. Music was a big part of the anime, especially the lyre. The music was well written and it could be very moving at times.

Character: The anime really focused on the relationship between characters, especially with Erin. One of the most heartwarming relationships is between Erin and her mother. It made me feel like if I ever had a daughter, I would want her to be like Erin. For every person Erin encounters, she leaves a deep impact on their lives. Erin is a genius; also, she is incredibly humble and stubborn at the same time. There is a contrast between Erin and Kirik; while had difficult histories and received similar council, Erin chose to move forward, while Kirik sought the path of revenge.

Enjoyment: While I didn't enjoy every episode, it was a fun ride. It always left me feeling that I want to know what will happen next. Also, as a mentioned before, it can be very relaxing to see Erin live from day to day, learning.