First things first. My "reviews" system is explained on a blog entry. Which can be found through my profile. And eh.. should mention again. That my "reviews" will get their so called "true form" in a long run. Whenever I feel satisfied with the format and content. Right now I'll try to simply say what I found enjoyable and what not thus the overall opinion/feel I had of the mentioned anime/manga. ---- Don't really have much to say regarding this series. I found the story, the prequel of hokuto no ken, the side-story about Raoh just before the main series quite enjoyable. It was simple yet strong. Funbattles, great or at least enjoyable way to present "villains" story and power freaks world. Although story had also fair enough focus on drama regarding bonds, friendship and for a women side, love. Probably mainly story suffered a bit overly-reached Raoh's mindset regarding that nothing blocks his way. And here I mean specifically first episode scene where well, he made a "path". I found this quite silly. Nevertheless I think the story was good, but just nothing too amazing.

Artstyle I did enjoy. I saw lot of people complaining that the art/animation was absolute garbage, but I beg to differ. I think in the style/art it was made it felt very satisfying. Did absolutely love the soundtrack, felt very strong and grandiose. And as well voice acting was very nice. Do love Raoh voice.

For the most part I did enjoy it. In the end I had hard time choosing giving it 7 or 8. But I think 7 is just good enough. I did enjoy the drama, the story from Raoh side and as well absolutely loved the OST.

For newcomers.. I'm not sure whenever to watch it before the Ken main series. As I personally always watch stuff in release order and try to avoid skipping. But in the end I think it's a good piece of work. Adventure of Raoh just before the series and we were given a glimpse that even Raoh cares.