Set in 1920's Chicago, Rosette Christopher, a sixteen year old member of the Magdalene Order ( a order of nuns dedicated to fighting demonic forces) along with her longtime partner and friend Chrono (a demon) try to prevent a demon lord from unleashing the apocalypse. Chrono Crusade as a whole works, its usually entertaining, and the plot, while a bit overblown is always throwing some new twist or unexpected development at the viewer. However, Chrno Crusade is a uneasy mesh of slapstick comedy and dark, violent supernatural horror. This might not be an issue but the two are mixed together very clumsily, proving a major distraction; Rosette's character often feels like Lina Inverse in a Habit. For the last four episodes or so, the wildly shifting tone finally swings permanently to one side; making for an almost unbearably dreary and relentlessly dark climax/ending that is one hell of a downer. Once Again, wouldn't have been a problem if the series hadn't handled it's split personality so ham-fistedly. Worth a look, but consider yourselves warned.
Grade: B- Reviewed: episodes 1-24(complete) Format: English Dub, DVD
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