Rumbling Hearts (2003–2004)
How does this soap opera get good reviews?
13 October 2005
Warning: Spoilers
I had heard from more than one person that this anime was worth watching, for one it was his favourite.

What I found was a soap opera. Nothing more, nothing less. That it was only 13 episodes does not discount this fact, as it seemed to drag on during many of the episodes.

I personally found the characters unrealistic, as well as non-engaging. Admitedly, I tend to prefer more action in an anime, and this was utterly devoid of any (Except when it was used/abused to raise the dramatic 'tension' of the situation).

The art was reasonable, but was too 'chibbi' for seriousness, which took away from it.

The plot was a jumpy (flashbacks etc), and though not hard to follow, did not seem to advance in many of the places. Rather than being told a story, I felt like I was chained to someone's brain, being forced to live their neurotic pain and general wussiness.

If I had to rate it, I would give it a 5/10. But, if you like fluffy animes about real world angst and emolove (and a bit of 'tasteful' hentai for the pervs out there), you probably will enjoy this.
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