C

    Also known as C: The Money of Soul and Possibility Control, this animation is about money. Kind of boring sounding right? Not really. Money is a very simple thing, yet it is very complex. Money is the stand in for something of real worth. It by itself it is useless, but because it is a substitute for gold it has enormous value (or at least we think it does). C takes advantage of this concept by presenting a world where things of no (or possibly great) value have enormous affects on the world.
    The story centers around Kimimaro Yoga. Kimimaro was raised by his aunt after his father disappeared, and his mother died. He is a college student who wants to have enough money to live a stable, normal life. One night a representative from The Bank of Midas named Masakaki comes offering a deal that could possibly increase his earning several times. All he has to do is let his future be held a collateral (something of great value (like gold?) for something of little value(money)). A short while later he is drawn into The Financial District where he must compete for his money, and therefore his future, in competitions called Deals. He meets many people in the financial district, and slowly realizes how much of an effect on the world money (futures in this case) has.
    Overall the animation is in what I like to call the "regular" anime style (not completely flat-faced, but the characters have distinguishing features. This series takes the concept of money to a completely different level. It uses the same basic principles of money, but uses it on something we cannot comprehend the value of. It is insightful (for someone who know little) about the way money works, and all the complicated matters that determine its worth. There is also a bit off clashing philosophies during the story. One involves that if the future is lost then the present has no meaning (losing a deal). The other one is basically that you have to work for your future. Both could be valid (but as many things are), no-one is always correct.
   This animation is juicy with mind-bending concepts and theories. The concepts used in it are well explained and shown. All content in it requires significant amount of thought to understand. This animation is for anyone who enjoys (or can process) complex ideas, and issues of right and wrong.

Masakaki: Left, Kimimaro: Right

Financial District