Wow, what a series. If you want to feel every emotion in the book, then this is definitely the animé for you. Joy. Worry. Suspense. Gut-punching terror. Sadness. Laughter. Who knew a single series could do all that? Definitely an all-time favourite. Characters are portrayed accurately, and with many dimensions that get explored in detail - the 52 episode length is definitely put to good use here. You'll find yourself liking and becoming attached to the characters as the series goes on, and sad to leave when you reach the end of the series. The story is gripping. Things aren't sunshine and roses - they have adifficult time and can't catch a break, but that leads to suspense and a great story. Multiple twists will keep you guessing until the very end.

The art for it's time is perfectly fine. In a sense, its simplicity does help to give the focus on the story and the characters.

The sound is masterfully done. The background music in particular is beautiful - it really helps to get across the emotion of the moment.

Overall, this is an absolutely fabulous animé that is on my must-watch list.