Blood Blockade Battlefront

Honestly I would've preferred if the whole series wasn't split up into damn 2 seasons that had completely different stories, different themes, different opening/closing songs and different characters. Now the English Dub cast were pretty decent but the sudden shift of the two different seasons just didn't match well to my tastebuds.

This anime series was disappointing in the end to say the least...

Three years earlier, a gateway to the other world opened in New York. With that, the separation of the two worlds was broken and New York became Hellsalem's Lot. In this infernal melting pot, humans meet monsters, everyday life meets the paranormal. To create a balance between the two sides, the secret society Libra was formed. Through a misunderstanding, the photographer Leonardo Watch ends up in this society. Leonardo received an all-seeing eye from one of the mysterious monsters - at the expense of his sister, who is now blind.

"Blood Blockade Battlefront" has an interesting story lined with impressive battle scenes and is quite funny here and there.

Like others here in the comments, I unfortunately have to say that the story is unfortunately very often ignored, so that you later have problems finding a connection to it again.

This series can be used as a symbol of Japanese animation in all aspects far beyond American animation (and of course all other parts of the world) - IN ALL RESPECTS!

The Alt-Earth New York City and it's citizens are fascinating due in large part to their diversity to say nothing of the Laissez faire attitude they share, unfazed by the majority of the insanity going on around them.

"BBB" has engaging characters, a fantastic world and a pretty interesting story, would love to see a 3rd season as it's one of my favorites, and remains so even on the 2nd watch.

Pros:

• Colorful characters with some depth.
• Unique world.
• Higher level of art and imagery than average.
• Quality and consistent animation.
• Engaging story.
• Power comes with a price.
• Good range of emotions, from humor to heartache.
• Above average English dubbing.
• Story arcs have resolution.
• Success is is often bittersweet.
• Every episode feeds into the main Arc in one way or another (1st Season).
• Great soundtrack.

Cons:

• Some of the alternative animations to show emotion etc can be a bit cheesy.
• OVA's a huge pain to find, and don't have dubbed versions at the moment.
• Like many anime's the 2nd season is weaker.

The World and Characters are vibrant and fun with a full blast of supernatural awesomeness.