Anime Review - Romeo X Juliet

Genres: drama, fantasy, romance

Plot Summary: This is a story of a young and tragic love, set in the aerial city of Neo Verona. Tyranny rules this island in the sky after the Montague family took control 14 years prior. The disparity among the wealthy and poor is apparent in the present state, the earth dries and water stagnates. The sky itself is wrapped in a deep dense fog. Both Romeo and Juliet's lineages are of present and past ruling families of Neo Verona. Romeo is the son of the current Montague dictator, Juliet (a beautiful woman) masquerades as a man (Odin), she's the last descendent of Capulet the previous rulers who were killed by an assasin's dagger 14 years ago. Her true background is not to be revealed to her until her 16th birthday. The cruel hands of fate introduces 2 people who will become "Star Crossed Lovers".

Running time: 24 minutes
Number of episodes: 24

*Romeo X Juliet tells the tragic love story of Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet, whose feelings of love could not connect because of a long time war between the Montague and the Capulet. Even though war hindrances them; their love will never be apart, In life or even death.

Story: Revitalizing the classic tragedy of William Shakespeare into a anime series is truly exceptional and a new level for anime enthusiast to see and even talked about. Though it may inspired William Shakespeare creation, the anime indeed has that essence but putting a small twist with the plot may not seem fully bring out the "William Shakespeare" element within and it has that "Shojo" essence rather than the original which is a bit heavier and more serious. Another good thing about the anime is that, it does have a almost strong connection with literature and can be a small help with educational factors

Animation Art/Voice: Romeo X Juliet is drawn way out of it's point, very beautiful as if it's a "Shojo" anime rather than a general anime. Voice is good but not that "good", more of okay than expected.

Overall Impact and Rating: Romeo X Juliet is close to having a standing ovation for the most epic classical anime of all time, but with the twist in the story. Only an Applause the anime Romeo and X Juliet deserves for now

Rating 4/5 - If only William Shakespeare is part of the anime adaptation production then Romeo X Juliet would be fantastic and outstanding