I think this is one of those SHOCK VALUE anime. The first 8 episodes really reel you in for what looks to be a great story but after that, I feel the writers and creators act like they hate the characters they created. This 2014 anime is a victim of existing in a time where the Game of Thrones Formula worked. Characters get offed left, right, and offscreen just to keep people's eyes on the action. Fundamentally, this is probably the worst written anime of all time but it has crazy visuals, an AMAZING English dub, and the most lovable cast of cliches onscreen every episode. It isn't a must-watch, but if you want an anime that makes you react(good or bad), this is it.