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Gungrave is the story of two friends who join the mafia and progress up the ranks of the family. It is filled with sub plots of love, friendship, trust, and finally, betrayal. It takes you on an emotional journey of the two friends, Brandon Heat and Harry MacDowel. It shows you how the two men grow and change over time, and the different paths they take in life. For Brandon, the family is all about honor and trust, while for Harry it is for power. You can see the development of both of these characters, and how much they change, throughout the entirety of the 26 episode series.

The ending is absolutely heart shattering, all the loose ends are tied together and it gives you a perfect sense of closure to a great series. The story among the best in all of anime, and the execution of this story is flawlessly done. This is definitely an anime to see, even for those who don't usually watch it.

Gungrave is, hands-down, the best anime series I've had the opportunity to follow this year. Based on an obscure PlayStation 2 game of the same name, the story chronicles the rise and fall of two childhood friends, Brandon Heat and Harry MacDowell, two lowly street punks who join the ranks of Millenion, a Mafia organization that runs the city they dwell in. Driven by youthful exuberance and ambition, Brandon and Harry both rise quickly in the organization. It is clear during their ascent in Millenion that the two friends' paths are diverging. Brandon becomes the most feared "sweeper" in the organization, but all he wants is to be able to protect the people he cares for: Harry, Millenion boss Big Daddy, and Maria Asagi, the only woman he loves. Harry becomes overly consumed with his ambition to rise to the top of Millenion and it threatens to destroy everything both he and Brandon have worked so hard to protect! Gungrave is the brainchild of Yasuhiro Nightow, the creator of Trigun. The animation studio in charge of producing Gungrave is the venerable Madhouse Studios. The show is supported with an awesome soundtrack by composer Tsuneo Imahori, who used to be a member of Yoko Kanno's "The Seatbelts", the band responsible for all of the memorable jazzy tunes from Cowboy Bebop!

Let me begin by saying, this anime not only defines the art and style of the anime world. But also defines what true anime masterpieces stand for.

The story begins with Brandon Heat and Harry Mcdowell. Two teenage punks who are always up to no good. Such as getting into fights, stealing and conning others. Their life was already set for them, thought by Harry. Harry was the ladies man and Brandon had his eyes on a beautiful short-haired blond named Maria. Even though love was tumbling around their young minds, both of them were still doing their wreckless lifestyle. During an alley fight that broke in pandemonium, Harry and Brandons gang showed what that they were truly made of.

Proud and Motivated, Harry and the others decided to go back to their hangout pad which already had food prepared for them by their friend Joylce. With laughs thrown in the air, heavy drinking and drunk conversations that took hours of enjoy. Harry's gang did not know what they got themselves into.

During the ally fight, the gang that was defeated by Harry's Crew, was involved in the Mafia. Rage, Anger and total annihilation went trough the defeated gang leaders mind. He sought out help and forgiveness from others since his gang was already disgraced from the Mafia.

Harry's crew one night decided to return a Treasured Jewelry that represented equal value to the owner, but haggled for decent pricings. Confident and Cocky harry tried persuading the women, But ended up getting him and his crew beatup. They returned back bloody and bruised but still laughed from all experience they all went through. Limping and laughing the crew almost smelled their friend joycle cooking. As soon as they opened the door, they found something that not only engulfed their mind with anger but brought tears to their eyes.

The gang not only got themselves involved with something big but would change Brandon And Harry's life forever.

**.........[ - ]...........** This anime is a combination of gangster genres such as the godfather, sopranos etc. And a combination of Sci-Fi and modern living. It's beautiful when they combined these elements cuz when u watch it, it doesn't look futuristic, it doesn't look old, it just makes u relate to what kind of world they are living in. When watching Trigun and Gungrave, director Yasuhiro Nightow, not only created worlds that gives audiences an Aww amazement base, but wants u to be living in that world the he creates in his head.

The one thing I love about Gungrave is the characters. The characters are so emotionally realistic, the way each characters have their own style and feel to them. U get attached to each single character because they represent themselves to make u believing they are that person. Yasuhiro Nightow not only does an excellent job portraying the characters, but gives each one a personality that u can relate to. Other animes always have ur typical Serious Guy, Funny Guy, Quiet guy etc. To me, animes like that gets pretty boring because u know u already expect that out of each character. For example "Naruto" that list I wrote down have all that in that show. And it gets pretty boring.

In Conclusion, If u want an anime that gives u an endless impression. Watch this, because this is what Anime is all about. Like I said And I'll say it again "An Anime Masterpiece Of Our Generation." Thank You.

This series, told throughout 26 episodes, combines the very best of mafia movies and anime. It's beautiful action, crisp, clean and stunning visuals, great storyline, sensitive music, and most of all, it's heart -because the makers clearly put a lot of emotion in it-, make this series an all-time classic which is an obligation to everyone who's interested in gangster-films or anime. This series is, without a doubt, top-notch. Because I also forget to mention the dialogues, the great screenplay, and in-depth characters.

P.S.

Watch the subbed Japanese version, the American dubbed version is somewhat out of shape in the plot. The Japanese dialogues are more subtle and seem to fit more in the series.

There are very few films that have touched me as deeply as this anime series. It is unfortunate that this series isn't more well known. Everything about it is terrific. The story, voice acting, music, and animation is excellent. I have to say that the ending to Gungrave is hands down, the best ending to an anime series I have seen. It broke my heart and pieced it back together all at the same time. There is also the themes explored through this series mainly dealing with loyalty, love, and friendship that is expressed so well in this series. I greatly recommend this series to anyone who loves anime. It's definitely worth it.

Gungrave is a brilliant anime. The construction of the story, the characters, and the motifs/themes are all outstanding. When I watched this anime I was addicted after the 3rd episode because of the story and characters. The anime plays like a revenge tragedy, a Doctor Faustus of sorts. Except the way the story is told is all jumbled up which reflects back on the mind of the character Beyond the Grave. The entire anime reflects the mind of Beyond the Grave and in the end we understand and know who he is even if his actions sometimes confuse us. By doing this we see the past that lead Beyond the Grave to revenge in the same way that he remembers the past. We learn with Beyond the Grave what cause The Organization to become corrupt. And the evolution of the human psych drives us to watch further and deeper understand the relationship between the characters. These characters raise questions, motifs, and themes that make the viewer realize that The Organization is more complicated than the mafia may have first looked. Motivation for sins, for betrayal, and loyalty are core concepts in this anime and by the end there will be more questions than answers. But the anime closes as nicely as it unraveled with the story clear but the implications of the story sticking with the viewer long after it is over.

So far all of that is outstanding but the anime does falter in the actual animation. There are times where the animation feels forced or awkward. That being said it hardly takes away from the experience and will probably be only a slight annoyance in the beginning

Overall I gave Gungrave a 10/10 because all together the simplicity and precision of the anime overall the slight imperfections.

As of late a flood of Japanese animated series have hit the American shores. Gungrave is the most amazing of any one of those. It has beautiful animation, potent voice acting, and a storyline that requires multiple viewings to fully understand. Ten out of Ten. Perhaps the thing that makes Gungrave stand out above its anime competition it the multitude of underlying messages. It has some of the more obvious dialectical themes, love/hate, hope/despair, devotion/betrayal but it is also driven by a gathering of more subtle ideas (I will leave the viewer to find those for themselves. Anyone who has the time that it takes to fully appreciate Gungrave should do so. Also, if you are a fan of mafia violence and a scarface like rise to power then this is the show for you. For me, that is merely a bonus to an amazing piece of art.

I make this short.

On the bright side it has a brilliant, perfectly told and unusual story with an ending that surprises but satisfies. Interesting characters, too.

Unfortunately it also contains a lot of tackiness, has quite a wooden animation that makes the emotionless characters look the most convincing (Brandon, Bear) and some of the most shallow, ridiculously over-emotional female characters ever will get on your nerves.

So: Watching it is absolutely worthwhile but not at all times fun to do.

although i came across many animations but the moment i watched this animation it somehow felt very real and indeed the truth about life has been revealed in this animation.Man i cant even think of something else but of gun grave.A Real TRAGEDY of life.truly a real one and the worst one i have ever seen in my entire life.i pay gratitude to the director and to all the group who made it.they really are great. i hope they make many other animations in the future which are not so tragic but are about the same caliber.the action and the protagonist should be the same type but the slope of tragedy must less steeper.well the only thing that i want to say to the directors is to do their best in making such animes in the future also.

Oh, come on! How many almost-vampire vampire hunters and almost-zombie zombie killers can we stand? What? Normal guys can't kill zombies? Just look at Berserk! Ahem.

Anyway, this series is a cliché and nothing more. Anime clichés are better than Hollywood clichés, but nonetheless, boring repetitive crap. When I saw the scene where the guy purposely accepts being hit but some huge monstrosity just to show us he doesn't care, then fills the creature with bullets to show that he does care, I knew this sucked. But that silly woman he always carries around and the scientist/truck driver that accompanies him... Geez!

To avoid!

Already familiar with Yasuhiro Nightow's Trigun, Gungrave is a vastly dark, yet richer story. In this world, there are no good guys. Trigun's Vash was a kidder, but deadly with the steel. These guys hardly joke at all and it's a tale of struggling to survive at any cost. There's a theme of brotherhood, loyalty and betrayal almost like a John Woo anime. Soft spoken Brandon is mostly enigmatic and prefers action rather than words. But don't be mistaken: Brandon might even give Vash a run for his money. There are gang hits, conspiracies, and full out urban chaos and it becomes amazing watching it all progress. Hell, I found myself rooting for the gangsters to win! No lives are spared and people don't miraculously dive out of the way of bullets. Mixed with a great soundtrack and some great character designs, Gungrave is raw, gritty and, after finishing it, it even offers hope of brighter days.

Gungrave is an absolute gem of an anime/show. It has elements of mafia/gangster, supernatural and coming of age stories. However this mix doesn't weaken the show. Gungrave is a show which you should enjoy slowly, it's not the type you can binge as easily, but the journey it takes you along is beautiful. It's strong point is the characters, especially Brandon, harry (and for me, big daddy). You get attached to the characters and watching them age and the character development which comes with it is amazing.

What makes Gungrave truly special is the lessons it gives, and how bittersweetly beautifully it showcases friendship and loyalty. I was really moved with this one, top notch foreshadowing, badass-ery and themes. 10 out of 10.

This is one of my favourite anime's. The first episode throws you in a battlefield in the middle of the anime. A big gunfight with no introduction at all. In fact the anime really starts with the second episode. Slowly you'll get introduced to the characters and the organization. After you've watched half of the episodes of Gungrave you'll start to see things of the first episodes. Slowly you'll build up to the situation of the first episode.

!Do note that the first episode isn't the last episode as well. The story goes on after that!

+ You really see how the characters change and the situation. That has been done outstanding by the creators of this anime + It's an intense story. When you watch the anime, you feel like you are in fact IN the anime

• AND + The first episode should've been deleted. Puts some people on the wrong track. Although after watching the first episode I decided to watch Gungrave.

"Gungrave" is a standout anime in its genre, with a compelling storyline and memorable characters. The show is a perfect adaptation of the game, capturing the essence of its source material and delivering it in a visually stunning way.

The characters are complex and multi-dimensional, each with their own motivations and flaws, making them relatable and human. The action scenes are top-notch, with fluid animation and intense, adrenaline-fueled battles.

The music and soundtrack are also noteworthy, adding to the overall atmosphere and elevating the emotional impact of key scenes. The world-building is rich and immersive, and the attention to detail in the animation and design further immerses the audience into the world of "Gungrave."

Overall, "Gungrave" is a must-watch for fans of the game and those looking for a well-executed anime in the action genre. It is a testament to the power of good adaptation, and it is sure to leave a lasting impression on all who watch it.

No matter how much you try to change your core remains the same.

Amazing anime, amazing story and build up and then a perfect ending for it...I have no complaints whatsoever. Full of feels and a solid built story, too good that it feels underrated cuz it didn't make a big hit I guess..but if you haven't seen this awesomeness anime yet just ignore the 8.1 rating and go watch it cuz it's much better than that...would 100% recommend this!

I saw the reviews and the ratings and thought I'd give this a go, and noticed a VERY disturbing trend on IMDb boards- Otaku Anime-Chan's are giving every anime out there a 7 minimum, and most are at a 8-9 regardless of how horrible it is. This, of course, is one of those.

It starts off wonderfully, with great excitement and an awesome storyline! Cool guns, and questions you want answered (don't worry they won't be until ep15 or so), and a cool lead character who again isn't shown until the last arc of the storyline(in the form you first see him in).

Enter Episode 2....absolutely nothing like the 1st, even seems to be a different world or timeline entirely. Has NOTHING to do with the first episode, and it remains this way until the VERY END OF THE SERIES! You could very literally skip all the way to 17-20 (out of 26!!!) and not miss a SINGLE THING due to the snail's pace of the story(not even story just endless rehashed filler) and the fact that NOTHING RELEVANT HAPPENS UNTIL THE END! They could be two separate stories, two separate animes and it would have been better.

No neat gunfights other than a few, with only two which are noteworthy. Again most of which are in the last few episodes.

This show is too blatant a ripoff of scarface, and the stuff they added in to make it watchable disappears after the into and doesn't reappear until the end of the series. This is unfortunate, because it had some potential to be cool.

Every character is a cliché, every story predictable, and in case you don't understand a point, don't worry because it will be flashbacked and rehashed at least 4 times.

I really wish I could get the time back I wasted watching this and put it towards a good show, or game, or outside breathing air...anything really.

Want guns? Watch Trigun, Trinity Blood, or any of the other gun-slinger animes, but skip this one! It even makes the mafia seem boring (unlike, say, Cowboy Bebop). Point of fact...would you watch it if the cover art was a few guys in business suits lookin all mafia-like, and the name matched the show, and it was called Tha GodfathaZ (with a Z since there's zombie-wannabe's in this),...probably not. If so, then by all means, this is the show for you!

I really enjoyed this anime series, it did a good job of keeping you interested about the story and it's characters. To be clear it wasn't anything I expected though, considering it was created by the same group that made Tri-Gun. Tri-Gun was good, but wasn't great, this on the other hand successfully fixed all of the problems trigun had and if you watched trigun before watching this series they won't even seem vaguely similar. One of the most interesting thing that Gungrave does is tackle multiple characters by presenting them all as good guys, so it's up to the audience to decide which side they support and who they are interested in. There are a few clichés but nothing that makes the series boring or seem uninteresting. The pacing is actually quite nice as well. In each episode something that progresses the story is happening and is concluding. With that being said you have to start with the first or second episode to fully enjoy the story. If you miss an episode, you might want to wait until you see it until moving to the next. Character development is this anime's strongest point though. As said before it presents all characters as good guys in their own way. The ending however is the best I have ever seen. No cliffhangers either. Because of the character development and watching the characters grow seeing the ending end the way it does is heart breaking. The hardest part about writing a review for gungrave would be not adding in any spoilers. There's so many interesting topics to debate with this show.