I have seen episodes 9-12, which join the story right around the point where Kunimatsu joins the Kendo club. Interestingly, the pivotal episode where he does so was directed by none other than Yoshiyuki Tomino, the creator of Gundam; and a spectacular one it is, full of the drive and energy one would expect of him. Not having seen more of the series than this small segment, however, I will hold off on any attempt at characterizing the series overall until I have seen some more. Mushi Pro anime of this era are to be released on DVD starting late 2001, so if this series is released in full I will do so at that time.