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“Fantastic Children” is a very unique series—I’ve never seen one like it. To say anything about the plot, beyond that several children have been spotted in many places across hundreds of years of history while searching for someone, would be spoiling something. It combines fantasy, science fiction, mystery, romance, action, drama, and tragedy to make a highly original story about, among other things, memory, regret, and human longing. Though from 2004, the series’ art style is very retro, especially in its simple character designs. However, thanks to expert designing, each one is unique and never confused with another, even when many of the characters have white hair and blue eyes. It has a fitting soundtrack, the opening theme and its several iterations being among the best music I’ve heard in anime. The only extras on this set are textless credits and an additional ending, which was very pleasant. It’s an excellent series that I’m happy to have stumbled upon. If you like fantasy and want something original, don’t skip this one. There’s one bad point—the English dub is HORRIBLE. If you are a dub purist, please make an exception and stick with the Japanese.Read full review
I first saw this series back on it's releasing year (2004-2005) and i've loved since then. Now don't get me wrong i don't usually buy movies but this one is a must for the hardcore animation fan. By hardcore i mean the person who knows japanese anime is not only big breasted girls and stupid gay sex stories. There is a part of this industry that tends to be more refined, more innovative, deeper and fresh. A part that goes against all that big-seller stupidity. And believe me, Fantastic Children is a true representant of that current. All i can say is, this is a refined series which is absolutely NOT made for the average watcher used to average series. It takes appreciation, it takes patience, it takes an open mind and curious spirit to fully enjoy it, and once you've reached episode 24...you'll never come back. The character design might be a little bit difficult to accept at the first episodes since they are retro-styled, but once you get used of it it turns into a minor problem, the story is amazing, powerful, fresh and passionate. The voice acting is charming both on english and japanese dub, the music is excelent and the only bad thing i can really think about it is, it ends very soon :( Don't get fooled by the title. This ain't truly a "children's" story, a little bit dark but not overwhelmingly gorey. Angsty but not emo, nostalgic yet modern, mysterious, romantic... I seriously can't describe this masterpiece. Is a cult series so you won't ever find all that nosey merchandise as action figures or cups...and i'm glad of it since it stands above the rest proud and free as an amazing work, hardly to be replaced by anything in the future. To be honest i downloaded the thing the first time i saw it, but watching it this way, in pure, bright definition is the best thing that could ever happen to a hardcore fan like me, with bright sound and astonishing quality! If you like Ghibli movies mixed with a little bit of Osamu Tezuka, a touch of darker plots, a little bit of angst and romance i'm sure you'll love it as much as i do! I really, really, really encourage you to give it a try if you think you have what it takes. You won't regret it :)Read full review
The story is very engaging and the characters all good too. It's filled with fancy mystery, action-adventure and good old fashioned twists and turns. It's so good to see this anime to watch.
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Perfect condition, I binged it all in 2 days! Very good, I am so happy to have found it!
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Quite a change Really good I'd definitely recommend it
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