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While I'm still kind of waiting around for this to get back in stock at my favorite DVD store, I can comment on the first release.

Well a few DVDs and Geneon's exit later . . . . .

THIS is some freaky stuff. (still)
The characters are illustrated in a very uncomplicated manner almost cartoonish . . .
The girls are cute and sweet you just wanna give them a hug. It kind of disarms you.
It's all the more disturbing when you see the way things go as you watch this little psychological thriller.

So far I'm thinking this rates a good 8 . . . unless something stupid happens.

{about 8 months later}

I wouldn't say something stupid happened but it turned out a bit different than what I was hoping for.
This kind of turned into the "Horror story of the week", instead of a contiguous series . . . So I was a little put off.
There are some pretty good stories that they throw at you . . .
Still, overall, I can only give this one about a 7.
There are some parts that are rewatchable and one or two that just don't work.
I was looking forward to the second series because I had heard it got better but with Geneon leaving the North American retail market . . .

. . . . I just don't know what to expect.

I should be able to find some more images as things go on.

;)