Nice. Very nice. At some times it looks almost DVD quality, but it usually is a little more grainy and a little faded maybe. There is some pixilization, but as this isn't exactly the most action-packed show in the world, it doesn't matter. I have no idea what the source for this was, as all of the DVD's haven't even come out yet in Japan. But whatever it is, it's real good, and you won't have a problem with it.

I noticed nothing wrong. Very clear and loud (but not too loud ^_^). The music in this anime is for the most part very quiet and pretty discreet (although it is very good). All of the slow piano music came out great, as well as the more up-beat OP's and ED's.

I noticed nothing wrong. Very clear and loud (but not too loud ^_^). The music in this anime is for the most part very quiet and pretty discreet (although it is very good). All of the slow piano music came out great, as well as the more up-beat OP's and ED's.

This is a great series. Very nice. It's extremely emotionally powerful, and you become really attached to the characters. It's like a soap opera without the cheese (a dairy-free soap opera, if you will), but with an extremely realistic, emotional storyline and real characters. This also would have been a great set, if not for the timing problem. It's extremly watchable until about ep. 9 on, but because of that crappy timing, it adds a slight burden. Overall, this is the first time I've had to decypher poorly timed subs, and it's easier than expected. But this series especially is not one where you want to be cyphering anything while you're watching, so unless you've put up with timing problems before, and really think you can handle it, go for it, because everything else in this set is good. However, if you at all are hesitant about the timing problems, fansubs are definitely the way to go. However, regardless of how you see this show, it's one you must not miss and you really must see, and no matter how you do see it, you will really enjoy it (I mean...the timing problems aren't THAT bad).