The animation is quite amazing and has some eye-popping effects. The plot keeps you guessing and ends with a twist. After doing more research not his series, The characters really have great depth. This does have some nudity, but is completly non-sexual. The DVD comes with tons of extras, including a free shitajiki (pencil board) and the first episode of Adventures of the Mini-Goddess. This is an amazing movie and might be the next Mononoke.