What a treat. It's not often I stumble upon a series that keeps me guessing the entire run, without resorting to a Lost-like barrage of unanswered mysteries. Moreover, the characters aren't all just good or bad, but rather go between stages of believable humanity - sometimes you root for them; other times you marvel at their obtuseness.
I enjoyed the fact that they were allowed to speak their own languages most of the time - French, Japanese, a hint of Italian - and employed English only when communicating in-between nationalities. It gave the show an extra layer of authenticity. As did the unusual artistic choice of often letting background sounds be heard, whether inside a busy bar or out in the open. It's one of many small details that made me appreciate it more.
I truly enjoyed the actual story and its peculiarity, and the way they ingeniously illustrated how the main character "feels" the flavors that make up individual wines. At times, it even positively inspired me to cork up a bottle myself.
I enjoyed the fact that they were allowed to speak their own languages most of the time - French, Japanese, a hint of Italian - and employed English only when communicating in-between nationalities. It gave the show an extra layer of authenticity. As did the unusual artistic choice of often letting background sounds be heard, whether inside a busy bar or out in the open. It's one of many small details that made me appreciate it more.
I truly enjoyed the actual story and its peculiarity, and the way they ingeniously illustrated how the main character "feels" the flavors that make up individual wines. At times, it even positively inspired me to cork up a bottle myself.