How to even put this into words it beyond me and probably will be for a long time as my heart tatters from the sheer emotion this anime has thrust into my being. The first episode didn't strike me as anything special, just kind of throws you into what you think is the middle of the story but I can tell you this much, for being Edo style anime, this show sure packs a punch in the face, the heart and the soul. Not many anime have struck me this hard in a long time, and by the time you get to ep 8, youwill most likely feel the weight of the world pushing down on you. I give this show a solid 10/10. It is truly a MASTERPIECE!