So first and foremost, before I get into what I liked about this show, I first want to set the stage a bit first. When this first came out, I had no intention to watch it. None what so ever. Even when I did decide to watch it I didn't really have a lot of expectations. Not necessarily because I thought it would be bad in anyway, but because there just wasn't anything that really drew me in. However, my brother, whose opinion I trust the most, said that this show was actually good. Actually, not just good, down right fantastic. So I decided to give it a chance and by god could I have not been more wrong.
For those who are unfamiliar with this show, to put it simply, it take place in a world where the focus is put on two beings. The first being these humanoid gems. Living(technically) gems that talk, walk, and fight. Just like humans. However, since they spawn from gems originally, they portray characteristics of whatever gem they represent. In this case our main character, Phos represents phosphophyllite. A very weak gem. Therefore, she breaks very easily and is almost completely useless in a fight. Which you might be wondering at this point, why do they need to fight? Well, there fighting the 2nd beings I referred to earlier. These beings are known as Lunarians. There goal is to collect the gems and make them into different accessories, weapons, etc. So the whole show revolves around Phos, the gems, and the lunarians conflicts. I won't go any further and just say I commander watching the whole show, as it is more then worth it.
My mind was blown. I never had seen something so stunning before. Let alone the fact that it was all CG. This show, if anything, proved one thing for me, which is that not only could CG be done well. It can be used as a better alternative to drawing by hand. The CG helped the characters look like they were really made of gems. Giving them a shiny, glossy look that was used to encapsulate the feeling of wonder. Watching the characters move and fight was breathtaking. And the Strong points don't just shine with the animation. The characters, fighting choreography, and narrative were definitely something I fell in love with. Each week after the episode I couldn't help wanting more. Wanting to know what happened next kept me invested beyond belief.
All in all I would say that it was not only one of the best shows of its season, but also one that I could not forget. It set a bar for other anime that followed. Especially for those looking to use CG. I would most certainly put this high on my list of first recommendations and I suggest if you haven't seen it yet you go watch it immediately. I promise you will not regret it.