Romeo x Juliet

About Romeo x Juliet

Here is what Romeo x Juliet (ロミオ × ジュリエット) is about, retold in plain terms: a drama, fantasy and romance anime by GONZO (2007). The premise: In the floating continent of Neo Verona, the Montague family seized control and murdered every member of the Capulet family with the exception of Capulet's daughter, Juliet Fiammata Asto Capulet. 14 years later, Juliet and the remnants of Capulet's retainers live hidden from the iron fist of the Montague family.

Beyond that: Juliet has long forgotten the murder of her family or her identity, and cross dresses as Odin and the town's hero of justice, "Red Whirlwind". A sudden escape in her daily escapades leads her to meet Romeo Candorebanto Montague, the kind son of the tyrannical Montague. Destiny has been set as these two individuals soon to be "star-crossed lovers" are cruelly toyed with by fate in the midst of war.

In a drama series like this, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. Voice work is led by Daichuu Mizushima as Romeo Candorebanto Montague and Fumie Mizusawa as Juliet Fiammata Asto Capulet. It will appeal most to viewers who prefer story and feelings over flashy action. With 24 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

GONZO is the studio behind Romeo x Juliet, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. The drama focus matters here: character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. At 7.1/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. On the casting side, Daichuu Mizushima voicing Romeo Candorebanto Montague gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 2007, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.