Deadjournal

I've read the original visual novel, but I only decided to watch the adaptation recently. I have to say, I was truly impressed by the visuals in this anime. It’s hard to believe it aired in 2006, the artwork, 3DCG, and special effects rival even some modern TV series.

The main issue with the adaptation is its fast pacing. With only 24 episodes, there’s not enough time to fully develop the plot. As a result, viewers who haven’t read the original visual novel may find themselves confused. On the other hand, this might serve as a great incentive to dive into the VN. For the average viewer unfamiliar with the source material, there will undoubtedly be plenty of unanswered questions by the end. Perhaps this explains why it has a relatively low score on MAL.

That said, it was still a pretty good adaptation overall.