I first watched this whilst staying with friends at a community house in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia in mid 2014. As soon as I began episode 1, I couldn't stop watching right until the very end. It's very fast pace and never loses traction right through. I was floored from episode to episode right until it was suddenly over, and I realised I completely lost track of time.

It's an extremely strong series, one of the best ever. I can hardly think of a single flaw. It takes more attention to watch than your average viewing experience, especially if you don't speak Japanese and are watching the subbed version (which in this instance I would strongly suggest instead of the dub).

The writing, acting, pacing, character building, music, and cinematography are all pretty much perfect. It's certainly a great piece to study in film school if you're looking for a suitable candidate.