Review of K

As an Anime fan, I'll never get tired of spectacular fights with swords and/or superpowers. Add in some strong characters and a good story, and I'm in Anime bliss mode. If this is your flavor, I seriously suggest you watch "K". The total package is as good as I've watched in years. The art work is among the best of the decade, the story is strong and complex enough to keep your interest, but not so complex as to leave you confused. At only 13 episodes, it goes at a fast pace and is totally binge-worthy. Good and diverse group of characters with adequate timegiven to each for depth development. Great sound effects bring the amazing battle scenes to another level and the soundtrack itself is pretty darn good, too.

A few down spots though, the build up was so good that it left something to be desired come the final battle. I didn't feel finished, luckily enough there is more that takes place after this. So, I suppose they were leaving us hungry for more to come. I enjoy fan service, but the character of Neko was just catering to the shadier side of Anime fans. Picture this; a curvy, magical, super loyal, cat lady who loves to run around naked... O_O ...wow! Something for everyone, I guess.

Sub vs. Dub is a decisive win for the sub. Native Japanese works better in a series that takes place in Japan, yes, but that aside the Japanese cast out-performs the English one by far. Especially Kenjirou Tsuda as Mikoto, who just personifies the character perfectly with his calm, but powerful, performance.

Anime fans everywhere should give this show a watch and should enjoy it greatly for in a show about kings, it does lay claim to a crown in pound-for-pound entertainment. Cheers!