Well Written Plot + Progressively Good Character Development + Fluid Animation = It's a Keeper
This is a hidden gem among all the big budget anime titles. I will admit it lacks the flashy CG of all the big budget films, but what it has is solid substance. The plot is well constructed through out the entire series; it did not leave major questions unanswered, nor dropping the balls at the end like so many seemingly great titles did. (Remember Evangelion? 15 years and it still doesn't have a proper ending to the series. I really hope Evangelioin 3.3 does not disappoint.) It has in-depth character development which mainly focuses on the two central protagonists. You will see that the wimpy guy is not so wimpy after all, and the seemingly happy-go-lucky bubble head actually has a very complicated past. In short, everyone got their own side of the story which clearly gives the central characters tangible emotions. The animation is solid in terms of 2D graphic; though it could really benefit from a larger budget on the visual side.
Overall, this is a lesser known great...
Sleeper series
This certainly was not an extremely popular series when it came out. However it was really good. What you are actually getting is two seasons of 13 episodes. The first season was good. The second season was much better.
The initial set-up of Tsutomu and Birdy sharing a body is frankly a bit strange, but once you get past that you have a really excellent series that you will not be disappointed with.
Definitive keeper
The plot may sound like a joke, but it weaves together so well. I found myself watching a entire season in one sitting twice! It sneaks up on you in that way, with the characters growing on you with every episode. I just wish there was more of the series. The only suggestion I have is Blu-ray pretty please.
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