Review of She, The Ultimate Weapon

I am huge drama fan because there are so many different kinds. Drama comes in all shapes and sizes, and leaves the greatest impression on me. It does a great job at dragging you through hell to end up bringing you to heaven. HOWEVER...some dramas will drag you through hell only to leave you there to rot and burn. Case in point, Saikano. Saikano follows Chise and Shuji, who are an amateur couple set up by there friend, Akemi. They lead a normal awkward school life, desperate to make things comfortable because they really do like each other. However, Shuji finds out during a raid thatChise is a government super weapon. It may sound absurd, but raise a very important and real question: Will fear get in the way love? The story continues with Shuji struggling to find the answer, and Chise struggling to trust Shuji's judgement and struggling with her will to desperately find someone who will except her.

The art is good. That is all. The are a few that are better than others, but it isn't quite noteworthy.

The soundtrack is good and the opening is nice, but it isn't what I find amazing. I usually don't comment on the voice-acting, but this is an exception. The voice-acting is nothing short of phenomenal, and not just by the leads. In fact, the stand out for me would be none other than Shuji's and Chise's friend, Akemi. If you watch through, you;ll know what I am talking about. In short, decent soundtrack, amazing voice-acting.

The characters all have individual struggles, making keeping up with them worthwhile. Each character has a purpose, which was a bit overwhelming at first, but added to the drama.

Enjoyment is tricky, and here is where I explain the first part of my review to you. There comes a point in the series that you are given an option, or so they say. You can stop at that point, or continue. This is for people who can't take it. This is obviously a clue to the viewers who haven't watched it yet that this is rough. And as one who has, I will say that you will experience one of the most depressing endings in anime, bar none. However, I would rewatch it again. The feeling is extraordinary. Overall, a warning to people who dislike depressing series. DON"T. If you can handle the drama, the reward will be well worth it.