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Amazing anime that caught me off-guard

John A. Koerner | Panama City, FL United States | 03/06/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This was quite possibly the most amazing and complex romance I've ever seen in anime. The series is completely character-driven (with only the slightest indications of a deus ex machinae to help set up certain situations). The characters all have their own personality flaws, and you really have to pay attention to the dialogue for the subtext that helps you understand these people. Once on that level you can see the chess game being played here to overcome emotional obstacles despite personal flaws. Every moment in this show was very rewarding, and I couldn't stop watching until I got to the end!

This series is not for children, though. There's no real nudity or bad language--it's just not many children would appreciate what's going on here.

Holy cow! I'm in love with Suzuka! This is a great story!"

Beautiful Anime

sonu | seattle, WA USA | 10/15/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I really enjoy this anime, very emotional at some spots
No action but the story has a really great meaning to it I can see someone going through this in life"

Purely magnificent anime!

Yamato Akitsuki | Upper Marlboro, MD USA | 02/24/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Honestly i had no idea of what I was getting into when I saw the first couple of episodes on T.V. on On-Demand. After those episodes i was completely hooked to this anime. I waited for awhile until newer episodes came onto t.v. but they were taking to long so I just came to Amazon, and purchased the box set. I give it five stars in that it is by far one of the best anime I have ever watched. it tend to get very emtional at times because of the storyline, but that makes it ever better, and has you reeling for more. It even has humor in it that keeps it very lively. I recommend anyone getting this anime, because it is truely good, and it's story can relate to you on a personal level if you are willing to go that extra length to be with that special girl. I would like to point out that it is a shame though that the anime ends after the 26th episode, but the mange still continues. I really feel funimation should have continued it, but who knows maybe they will. But all in all it is worth the buy!"

A realistic romantic comedy....

Kevin A. Saito | Seattle, WA | 07/08/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Suzuka is probably one of the more original animes I've seen of late because unlike most other series that take place in outer space or in earth-like locations where the laws of physics are just a bit more interesting than on good old planet earth Suzuka takes place in present day Japan. There are no super powers, no cute fuzzy creatures, no robots, and no cute alien women with jiggly body parts. What's left is a very realistic romantic comedy that actually deals with issue that real folks are likely to encounter. Odd that this would actually make an anime unique, but in what is essentially a comic book driven genre in this case - it does.

That said, Suzuka does a masterful job of actually developing its characters and slowly revealing all the complex issues and underlying emotions that drive them. At times it's awkward and uncomfortable, but then again so was high school. So all in all, a great series for folks looking for a story about people and the only regret I have is that I suspect there won't be a follow up to this series."