薔薇少女
In 2005, Japanese television network TV Asahi conducted a "Top 100" online web poll and the "Rozen Maiden" anime adaptation placed 50th. In the subsequent year, "Rozen Maiden: Träumend" ranked 7th in a "Top 20" poll conducted by Japanese anime magazine "Animage". Active Anime had several reviewers for the anime series "Rozen Maiden" and its sequel "Rozen Maiden: Träumend". Christopher Seaman wrote several praises for the anime: the high quality visuals and the detail in the dolls' designs; the soundtrack which complements the visuals; and the story which he considered to be engaging, fast-paced, and comedic. Sandra Scholes described the series as a lavish production and that while it is battle oriented during fight scenes, it also offers emotional moments that cater to girls. Davey C. Jones commented the series is something "Chobits" fans would enjoy and that "Rozen Maiden: Träumend"s ending is not a "feel good" ending. Rachel Bentham however, was critical of the plot. Bentham described Jun's antisocial personality and friendship with the dolls to be disturbing and criticized the "there can be only one" competition between the dolls calling it misogynistic in nature.