User reviews

I found this anime by accident while searching for thriller movies and the summary of the movie had caught my attention. This is an Japanese adaptation of the novel Die Schwarzen Brüder ("The Black Brothers") written in 1941 in Switzerland by author Lisa Tetzner. The anime tell the adventure of Romeo, a young boy from a poor family in a small village, in Milan as a chimney cleaner after he sold himself for the medicine money of his father. There's nothing i don't like about this anime: the plot, the character, the line, camera work or drawing work... and can only described by two adjectives and one adverb: absolutely amazing and enjoyable. If you are feeling lost or breaking down from pain, pressure...I recommend this anime will be a life saver for you. Romeo's blue skies will boost your motivation, make you believe in yourself and turning a negative spirit to positive one. I gave this 9 out of 10 because the ending was not fully clarified and I have to translate the German comments on the discussion forum to have a satisfied explanation.

Definitely one of the best thing my life blessed me for seeing, even though there's nothing describable here

I am really glad and I feel lucky and blessed that this anime became part of my life when I was in growing up stage. This anime really molded my character into a better one and I wont hesitate recommending it to our younger generation. Hopefully they appreciate it.

You have beautiful memories with this anime, it is one of the best animes ever. Nice story and happy ending.

I wish this gets the recognition it deserves! Trully a masterpiece! Great storyline and pacing. I am hoping for a live-action tv series! DO NOT miss this one!

The prettiest thing in my childhood. I would watch it 2000 time and i won't get bord of it... Alfredo is my fav teach you how to scarfice for your family , and romeo teach you how to be loyal and help a brother out no matter what it takes.

The best thing I have ever watched in my entire life I mean like I was disappointed that this masterpiece is 8.6 rated and not 100 happy ending and great story and this anime is realistic it shows how friends actually are sometimes you find your friend in need and sometimes Nobody cares about you also shows how hard life really is sadly this type of anime or TV shows it's hard to find in these days and believe me when you finished this masterpiece you will never find tv show that better than this one In my opinion maybe some of you disagree but everyone thinks their own way but in my opinion like I said that's the best tv show ever.

Just finished it last night, i kept thinking about the characters for a long time, it was really heart touching and sad to see the story end, this how slice of life stories should be, this is a beautiful anime that needs more attention. I am still thining about the Brothers.

Anime is old but story wise it is way ahead of its time, i am really blown away by the depth of each characters and their lovely interation with each other, i wish i had watched this anime when i was a kid.

PLEASE WATCH THIS ANIME YOU WILL NOT REGRET, THIS IS A MASTERPEICE, BY THE END YOU WILL BE GOING THROUGH ROLLER COASTER OF EMOTIONS, IF YOU ARE ANIME LOVER THIS HAS TO BE IN YOUR LIST.

I WILL NEVER FORGET ROMEO AND HIS FRIENDS.