'Terror in Resonance' is like one of those mature Hollywood series critics love to gush about, only in anime form. The story is centred around two adolescents and their introcate plot of terrorism, the detective trying to stop them, and an innocent girl who accidentally gets involved. What begins as a cat-and-mouse game ends with two national conspiracies that are slowly revealed.

The star of the series is not only the plot but also its characters, whom are at best morally ambiguous yet still sympathetic and even likeable. 'Terror in Resonance' forces no moral justifications but lets its audience come to their own conclusions.

The excellent plot and fantastic characters are supported by an immensely high production value. Not only is the art style of a rarely seen quality and the soundtrack subtle yet beautiful, but the direction is utterly flawless.

There are a few excellent anime thrillers out there -- most recently, 'Summer Time Rendering' comes to mind -- but 'Terror in Resonance' sets itself miles apart. The realistic story combined with the gorgeous visuals -- and an utter lack of both fanservice and anime-typical silliness -- makes 'Terror in Resonance' the one anime that I can wholeheartedly recommend to any and every viewer.

Rarely have I seen something filled with this much suspense yet so densely narrated.