First off there was the legal disputes on character designs with the wonderful manga-ka Kyoko Tsuchiya.
But despite that, unlike the rumors I read over the internet sites on Gluhen I searched to the ends of the world to find, I found that many were untrue. I had read that the reason for Yohji cutting off his beautiful locks was because he was finally getting over the death of his beloved Asuka. This is a cultural tidbit from Japan; when people are attempting at making a new life themselves, they tend to cut their hair away to rid themselves of the past. A very valid statement, but I don't believe it to be true. In the ending of Gluhen, Stone Roses, at the end they reveal a photograph of our four favorite florists in their "traditional" florist garb. (Aya in the orange sweater, Ken and his black and red shirt) The pic is below. You can see that in this old picture, Yohji's hair is still cut as it is in Gluhen implying that he always had it that way.
As an avid fan of all that is Weiss, I at first hated the new look of my favorite members. Where was Aya's eartails? Why is Omi Persia? Gah dangit!
But as the series went on, all that was lacking from the first TV series had made its way into Gluhen. The art is rather supurb, almost mocking itself and the old crappiness that is Weiss.
As for action, those who loved to see Aya scream his "SHI-NE" and lots of slicing, dicing, choking and dart throwing can be extremely disappointed. I do recall that an actual real battle didn't take place until episode 3, when Aya and Kyo were surrounded by enemies.
Actually, I do. But I love anything and everything Weiss. I got used to the designs, and was shocked (and still AM in shock) at the ending. Although, honestly I don't know any other way they COULD have ended it. The TV series ended with disaster, and then hope. The OAVs looked to end with disaster, then hope! Gluhen just.... ended. Severing any hope that may remain.
I reccomend anyone that calls themself a Weiss fan to buy it or AT LEAST watch it. I... loved it.
