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The story centers around a girl named Misaki who moves to Tokyo to live with her aunt in hopes of also meeting her mother again. She arrives in Tokyo being captivated by the new fad of "Angelic Layer," a game where people (Deuses) control their customized dolls (Angels) to fight against another using their own power of thought. With a lot of help, she starts her journey as a Deus fighting against other Deuses and their angels in many competitions, while meeting many friends on the way. I admit the premise seems a little sketchy but the real factor that made this series and story amazing were the characters. The characters have so much depth and personality and the relationships with one another is something that just has to be seen.

The series is relatively new so the quality is nothing short of amazing with the use of digital animation. The music is also done courtesy of Avex through its use of Avex Trax. This has happened with other series such as Inu Yasha and Hikaru no Go. The music in this series is nothing short of amazing. The songs are catchy, touching, and beautiful. The opening song is performed by the Japanese voice actress of the lead character, Misaki.

I would have to say the downpoint of this release by ADV is the packaging. To me, it seems too gaudy. I would have preferred something on the lighter side. The box however does work with the nice scene of the cast set on top of the grass on a sunny, clear day. This goes along with the theme of the second ending theme so once the series gets there, you will know what I'm referring to.

Final Note: Some may be skeptical with this series by thinking it is on the same lines as Pokemon. Not all shows can be classified as just another monster-raising/competition anime. Let me assure you and stress the fact that this is not the case. Digimon is different and a favorite of mine because it stresses story and characters. Angelic Layer is no exception. Fans know that CLAMP makes really great stories as can be shown from its extensive history of works. At the least, give this show a try. You will not be disappointed.

Dolls Don't Talk!!! But still a great anime!!! =3
Okay. 12 yr. old Misaki Suzuhara comes to Tokyo to live with her Aunt because her mother is too busy working (?!?) and she's been living with her grandparents, blah blah blah...
Well, coming to Tokyo, she gets off the train at the wrong stop. Ends up walking around a bit and comes to a crowded spot where a horde of people are watching a giant TV screen. It kinda looks like a pretty fighting/wrestling match. But she is informed by some kindergardners that it is called 'Angelic Layer' and that the fighters are actually DOLLS! Misaki wants to buy one immediatley! Luckilly for her, this oddball of a man, who calls himself 'Icchan', shows her where and what all to buy.
By the end of the first episode she has created and named her doll, 'Hikaru'.
Later on in the DVD, Misaki meets some new friends and begins to play in the Angelic Layer games.
Beautiful artwork and animation. What do you expect? It's CLAMP we're talikng about here. I was highly disappointed when I discovered the dolls can only move on the 'layer' (the fighting arena) and they don't talk! BUMMER!
But, the DVD, left me wanting more. Plus, Wizard is hot! I don't care if he's just a doll...he's a cutie.
Anywho...Definately worth your time and money. Plus, if you buy the DVD w/ the box, you get an Angelic Layer T-Shirt! Nifty! =3

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I first bought this series because it was related to Chobits (at least, in the Manga version of Chobits). I am actually far more impressed with it than I thought I would be. As far as anime about battle games (i.e. Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh, e.t.c.) go, this series has to be the best. Whereas most of those series continue on and on with no forward drive and no real plot resolution, Angelic Layer combines the idea of those animes, but also balances the story with real life elements, believable characters, and an engaging story / backstory (the fact that the characters in Pokemon and Yu-Gi-Oh had no real lives outside of travelling and finding new people to compete against really ruined those shows to me.) In conclusion, Angelic Layer is a well done and thought out show that would work as a "step forward" into the world of more mature anime for fans of Pokemon and Yu-Gi-Oh, it will also satisfy more intense anime fans, especially those of creator group CLAMP.