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Volume 1 of the Gunslinger Girl trilogy sets the stage for the series and introduces the main characters. There are only three volumes with 4-6 episodes each. The series follows an experimental counter-intelligence organization that rescues young girls (8~12 yrs) and transforms them into undercover cyborg assassins. If it sounds either cruel or awesome to you, then you are correct on both counts. The first episode shows an operation highlighting the abilities and weaknesses of the girls, with subsequent episodes leading deeper into their individual stories and psyches. The espisodes seem to alternate between story and action, and sometimes combining the two. If you're expecting a non-stop action-fest with explosions and heavy weapons, you'll be satisfied about 50% of the time. But if you can handle some mild drama and follow the Lost-esque flashbacks, then you'll be very happy here. Animation: 8 out of 10 Art/Design: 9 Story: 8 Drama: 9 Voice Acting (English): 7 Overall: 8.5Read full review
I bought this on the recommendation of a friend. It has a tendency to repeat the previous episode for the first half of every new episode, which definitely feels like the creators were just filling in as much time as they could. It is also a bit too moody at times, often losing the plot in self-contemplative pity parties. These aside, the animation is excellent, the story is unique, the characters are interesting and developed, and the action makes it all worth it. Definitely worth seeing, but due to its repetition, I can't see rewatching this one too much.
This series is amazingly beautiful: the art, the songs, the characters; I love it all. Don't let the whole gun thing fool you; this series (especially the second episode of this disc) is about warm-fuzzy relationships and finding meaning. Oh yeah, and there's some nice action and drama and depth, but it's so touching. I mean, well, you have to see it to know what I mean.
I watch a lot of anime series and so far nothing has come close to being as amazing as Gunslinger Girl. It is so beautiful and touching and contains some of the best animation and character development I have ever come across. This is where it all starts. 5 huge stars.
This series is amazingly beautiful, A complete MASTERPIECE the art, the songs, the characters; There all great////this is a must watch***********
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