After watching 9 episodes, I'm in awe about how faithful the anime is to the games (discounting minor liberties here and there). The j-drama, the martial arts world and the investigative nature of the games are all there, and the plot flows smoothly for such a short series. Despite the pacing being rushed in the first couple of episodes, the story hits an ideal rhythm later on, specially once Ryo reaches HK. Even if some Shenmue fans are not really into the anime, I would urge them to watch it solely for Masaya Matsukaze's performance beyond the games if nothing else as he really shines here as Ryo, and it truly hits home for the fans of the games.