Bara Ou no Souretsu

How anyone could give this anime a low score is unthinkable. There was some difference from the manga, but thats to be expected. Its also set up as very dramatic as it is based on shakespear plays . I actually liked those parts. I have never reacted to any tv movie or anime in such a visceral manner. I went in thinking "hmmm looks kinda interesting ". It literally knocked me on my azz. By the end i was sobbing uncontrollably. Richards whole life was so tragic to me. Im not at all someone that cries in a show/movie and it effected me for weeks afterwards. Very uncharacteristic of myself. His tragic 2nd love is what did it for me. And i am NOT a romance fan. In fact i hate it. This anime was so good , I think its a great gateway for people that don't watch anime to introduce them to.