Real talk, though. That is easily one of the best television shows I've ever seen.

I always shyed (shied? Shy-ed?) away from it because of the memes around how 'pedo' the manga is, and it's anime which has never been my flavor.

But holy crap is that show good. The world building is just startlingly thorough. It really scratches the sci-fi/high fantasy/exploration itch.

Yes, but it's so dark. One of the darkest stories I've ever experienced.

I love it, but it's still very hard to watch/read.