The series is uniquely structured into three distinct chronological "arcs," each focusing on a new protagonist from the Asuno family:

Viewers often describe it as inconsistent or "rough". While the first arc is considered generally okay, many fans find the quality drops in later arcs.

is a 49-episode series from 2011 that follows a single family over a century-long war against a mysterious enemy known as the Vagan. 🛡️ The Generational Story

Despite its reputation, it is the official dub and is included on the US Blu-ray releases and was even broadcast on TV in Singapore.