Review:
This is one of the better sci fi anime that I have seen. It's mood is
along
the same line as such series' such as X and Cowboy Bebop. It has a lot
of
darker tones and feels to it, but it creates the feeling of suspense
and
anticipation. There are some chilling moments, but it only makes the
series
better. While engrossing you in the detailed and intricate plots, they
introduce
a wide variety of characters sometimes making the most likeable and
nicest
characters reveal a dark or violent side. While I love this series, for
those
of you that aren't a fan of the Sci Fi "case of the episode" kind of
anime,
this might not be your #1 choice.
Parents Guide:
(Warning, I use a 1 - 5 scale. A 3 on a PG show is NOT the same as a 3
on
the PG 13 scale. It takes more then 1 rating above 5 to be considered
the
next rating up.)
Violence: 3/5 - There is always violence. Always. Gun violence
esspecially.
Language: 4/5 - Even for PG 13 this goes kind of far. They tend to say
such
words as pr***, a**, a**h***, sh** and then the less mild d*** and h***.
Sexual Situations: 1/5 - No real noticable situations...maybe an
occasional
joke.
Creepiness: 4/5 - There are some topics on this show that aren't
suitable
for children under 13. One episode deals with a man who was ripping
girls
skins off their bodies...and we hear it multiple times (we don't see
it)
There are also many hard issues faced... if you are concerned about
your
children watching things that could be considered unsettling at times,
this
may not be the show for them. All of this should be taken with a grain
of
salt though, nothing is ever really shown, and there is generally a
happy
ending to go along with each episode. 13 + should definatly
be alright.