Surprise! I actually already wrote a review in my notes two years ago! Here it is, with only a few slight alterations.
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There are books out there that are not like the other books. These books, it's like they click with you. They click with your inner being. You enjoy every single word you devour, every single picture you take notice of. It's almost like, the books read themselves to you, like the book is just anxious to get its message across to you. And no matter how many times you read through the book, it is as enjoyable now as it was when you very first fell in love with it.
Love has a name, and her name, is Chrono Crusade.
She's beautiful, yes. Stunning backgrounds, excellent character designs, nothing looks out of proportion. Her loveliness is on par with something I’d expect from a Final Fantasy game, for lack of a better description.
And she's cute, too. The two protagonists, Sister Rosette, and demon boy Chrono, are heroes whom you'll feel attached to. Rosette is kind of like Marle from the other Chrono franchise I love so much, except she really is cute, and is fun to watch, also. Chrono, on the other hand, is a much less excitable hero than Rosette, but he is fleshed-out, too, and you'll come to understand that not all demons are evil after reading this book series.
And the stories she (the book) has to tell. The writing is absolutely top-notch, from the setting, to the plots, to the characterizations, to the dialogue, everything. And it's not too complex either; I can actually make sense of what she's saying without consulting Wikipedia!
When you see me comparing a comic book series to an ideal woman, that's a pretty surefire sign that I highly recommend the product. Well folks, if you have not experienced the awesome-in-a-book-series that is Chrono Crusade, then please, stop what you’re doing; read all eight volumes of Chrono Crusade. But please, don’t read it because I told you too, don’t read it because you’re bored, don’t read it because, “Oh-em-gee! It’s Japaneeeeeee-eeeeese! It must be sooooooo wonderful!” and don’t read it just so you can develop a greater appreciation for illustrative literature.
Read it, for great justice.
Chrono Crusade overview:
Good stuff: Gorgeous artwork, a simple story that is deep and exciting and cute and funny all at once, and Sister Rosette.
Bad Stuff: There is a little bit of sexual fanservice that’s unnecessary and cheapens the feel of a few scenes.
Final Score: Let me think about that for a second . . . 10 out of 10.
