Though it's the basis for the anime, and has the same plot and lavishly designed characters, once you've seen the anime it can't really compare withthe story in its full-colour glory.

If you're a die-hard Rozen Maiden fan, though, you should get a few kicks out of the differences in the plot later on in the series.

The irst novel, however, italmost identical to its anime adaption, and ultimately it's nothing mroe than the same-old. ( )