Er, so far, I've only seen the first episode (I have the second episode on my HDD waiting for me to get to it) but it was a great first episode, in my opinion. I think it captured the average Japanese school child life more realistically than, say, Toradora and I can really relate with the main character. It looks like it's very promising and I think this one of Bones' better works so far, and I'm hoping it won't disappoint.
Oh yeah!! I forgot that Bones was doing... I really love anime animated by Bones for some reason... (Ouran High School Host Club, Soul Eater (Which I have nine episodes left to watch still... DX), Eureka Seven, RahXephon...) Lol!
QUOTEWell, Umineko is more awesome and completely different than Higurashi, and if you're into raising your power lever, read the VN first. As for Bakemonogatari, the fan service in it is fucking great.