This anime had a lot of potential but by the mid-point in the series (when the character of Victor is introduced) the pacing goes completely amok.

I am not sure the reason why, but maybe there was a budget problem or ratings problem to cause this.

The first half of the series is paced well, we are introduced to the main characters and initial antagonists and the story arc is sometimes slow but overall on par with most animes. Typical flashback and back stories abound before, during, and after important fights and developments.

However once Victor is introduced in the story things start moving very fast. Too fast. New characters appear and very little is given to their back stories (I personally don't mind that part as most anime's overkill on this aspect where I want more action). What really irked me was that special abilities or the Buso Renkins themselves are then thrown around without much care.

Not to spoil the story but the supreme leader's special ability looks cool and all but it was never given time to develop. Neither was the stories of the Regiment, Victor, or the reason why the Buso Renkins are numbered, and so much more.

In my opinion this series was cut too short, it should have been two seasons with the first season ending with the appearance of Victor and the second season with more development on him, the Regiment, and the main character's own dilemma and his relationship with all the above.

It was a good time killer but because of the pacing problems, it will not be very memorable and I will most likely never give it the time of day again.

If you like this you would be better off with S-CRY-ed. (show less)

Buso Renkin is another story for killing time while you guys are waiting for long story with endless episodes like Naruto. I was excited when I saw ads on TV that it was written and directed by the same guy who wrote Samurai X. It's the new adventure story but similar to those animations which their main characters and story's plot took places in high school. This story is short (only 26 episodes.) so it didn't take long time to watch. I enjoy watching this Buso Renkin on Animax channel while waiting for next episodes of Naruto, Gintama, and Bleach, etc. on this web.
Not boring but you can guess the end of the story. It's not complexed or twisted like Naruto though. Enjoy!! (show less)

It appears that this is a very worth watching anime. The idea might not seams cool bu it delivers very nicely.
It has an awesome story, got me going right from the start.
The story is about how the main character dies and is revived with the help of alchemy, but once that he found out about alchemy he can never go back to his normal life. He starts fighting to protect himself and family/friends. Soon after some trials he is pitted against an undefeatable enemy finds out that he is not your usual alchemist.
Can't fink of any bad points for this anime, it has been some time since I watched it.
All in all I recommend it to anyone, it's a very nice watch. (show less)