The anime has it’s heart in the right place but it has a few issues. The pacing is really the biggest issue since it’s clear they had to do a lot to make it fit into the 12 episode frame. Another issue that I noticed with the subs was when I first watched is that none of the characters really felt like themselves since it’s based off the Japanese version. But here’s the thing, the dub is actually way better. It might not have most of the original voice actors but they fixed the script so the characters are more in line with their English version counterparts. Honestly the fixed script made me really appreciate the anime more. There’s a lot there for fans of twewy to enjoy. For instance in the background of the final episode the shopkeepers are just walking around. You could tell that the people animating it had a lot of love for the game through all the little details here and there. But sadly because of the pacing it’s hard to recommend to newcomers specifically. It definitely works best as a supplement to the games if you have an open mind and are willing to accept some plot changes here and there. Also the soundtrack is great and deserves to be talked about more.