I will not include any final plot developments here, but I will say that unlike Eva, the ending is definitely satisfying and straightforward, while still allowing room for interpretation. Expect the unexpected, which should be easy if you’ve watched the series from the beginning. The final confrontations are anything but cliched – I was not close to disappointed, which is more than I could say for Eva. The only regrettable thing was that the series has now reached closure.

Putting together the superb animation and plot, the extras on the DVD, the better-than-average dub, and most of all, the relentless atmosphere gives you the best anime series since Cowboy Bebop, in my opinion. The only downfall of Gasaraki is the somewhat stunted character development, but that’s easily forgivable given the complex storyline. It’s surprising that Gasaraki didn’t reach the exposure level of more popular series, but that’s certainly not because it’s anything less than brilliant. Fans of mature, convoluted storylines a la Serial Experiments Lain will find a new home with Gasaraki.
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