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Jan 1, 2014
Important Note - Be sure to stick with this anime for at least 4-5 episodes before making your decision about the entire show. The first 2 episodes are a bit dull and slightly boring but the rest is enchanting and remarkable. I won't say that these episodes are bad or anything but as compared to rest of show, a bit too normal. Don't immediately judge it even if you don't find it to your liking, give it a proper chance. This is surely not your ordinary moe-moe kyun show. Instead is sweet, lovable and rich.
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"Nyan-pasu!"
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Have you ever felt,
"Wow, this show is simply spectecular. I
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need more people to watch it, need more people to discuss it with and just don't want it to ever end"
If not, then look no further because "Non non Biyori" is there for you. This anime is the most relaxing anime, and one of the most entertaining anime I have ever watched. Life is too short and ends too abruptly, our worries and troubles affect us more than we think they are - Why don't we make the best of time while we are still alive, shall we?
In one word, I would describe this anime as a "Healer" as it heals all your anxiety and worries, and replaces those with a warm and happy feeling, the feeling we seem to have forgotten in our tiresome and repetitive daily routine of our respective lives. I am not gonna joke when I say this, the healing element in this show is exclusively high here. It show makes you laugh you laugh from the bottom of your heart. It doesn't overly MOE-tize anything, nor make everyone super-clumsy or astereotype. Shows of this kind are easy to mess up, as the girls are shown to be all about moe and their personality is completely forgotten. But worry not as this anime is nothing like that. Sure, it has cute girls doing cute things, but unlike a regular series, it knows what to do and when to do. You will be grinning and smiling at their cute actions, but this feeling is not temporary. You actually grow to love the characters, and this feeling can be felt in the finally episode especially.
As a reminder, I am a huge slice of life genre lover, having watched countless SOL shows, loving some particular ones more, others less. When it first started, I was heavily biased towards it. I was like," It has great animation, good characters but it's a very dull and a bit boring. Meh, an average SOL.. but I guess, I will stick to it".
As you can see, my expectations had gone low. My views didn't change until I watched the 3rd episode, where it became impressively good. . From there and onwards, it didn't look back. Few episodes more and I was a fan, waiting for this anime every week in true words. It just didn't seem like the same show anymore. I am very, very glad that I continued it, and felt a bit bad for misunderstanding it at first. It is one of those "Hidden gems" which tend to be slighltly ignored, somewhat of a shame.
Inshort, "THIS is the ride to remember."
Story (8/10)
So we have got Hotaru, a 5th grader (Yup she is, get used to it... even if some things mislead you :p) who moves on to the countryside due to her father's job transfer. At her new school, everyone is of different ages, and in different grades, ranging from 1st to 9th. There she meets the main cast and her soon-to-be-friends - the prank lover, 7th grader Natsumi: the adorable and everyone's favorite, 1st grader Renge: and finally 'striving to be adult' 8th grader Komari. Also there is a lazy teacher who loves sleeping more than teaching. The show begins a bit awkward, you get to know the cast and become accustomed to the relaxing air this show. In the first two episodes, nothing much happens. Once you get the hang of it, it starts feeling natural. Everything just starts to flow gradually, and you feel that the show has come alive.
For people who like SOL genre but have grown tired of the repetitiveness, this show is highly recommended. It is different and more unique as it takes place in a countryside instead of your good ol' city adventures. Another difference which makes this show more memorable and interesting than the rest, is the difference in age. I've never seen a classroom, ranging from 1st grade - 9th grade all at the same time. At first it felt a bit strange, seeing a kid in the same classroom with some teenagers but as I watched more, it gradually grew on me.
Beware of the yuri vibes though. Hotaru has an innocent (but lovable) on one of her senpais i.e. Komari. I am not a yuri fan, but this, I didn't mind at all. Infact, I really enjoyed it as the excitement from a sweet and pure girl like Hotaru when she gets to be around Komari, is really something to see. Even If you don't like yuri then relax, these vibes are not as strong as a proper yuri show. You can pretty much give it an okay signal as a platonic love interest, due to it being an enjoyment enhancer. I don't think that there is need for that as yuri fan or not, you will definitely enjoy it.The best thing about this show is that it doesn't try to be complex, it knows that it doesn't need to be. It is simple, sweet and lovely, just what you would expect from this genre. It has many relatable scenes, sibling quarrels are noteworthy.
While not extraordinary, the story is still more special than an average one due to the countryside theme so +1 for that.
Art (10/10)
Now, this is the first aspect in which the anime truly shines - Art direction is pure 24 carat gold! It fully uses the potential of the setting to it's peak. Expect some mouthwatering scenery, the detailed animatio and the beautiful countryside. The mountains, The ponds, The farms, The trees, The flowers. Everything is colorful, vibrant and simply delicious, you just want to grab your screen and eat the gorgeous animation away. I have never had the urge to watch an anime in HD as much as I did for Non non Biyori, and so I did. I watched every episode in HD and had lots of fun admiring the magnificient sight.
More than anything, this show is consistent. The quality does not drop an inch from start to finish. You can see the passion, it's like the director didn't slouch for a second, nor was careless. The attention and effort being put into it is admirable. There are some still images too. Normally, those would turn the people off. Who wants a show with screens frozen for what-seems-like-eternity, but this shows is the proof that if used well, even still images can help portray the emotions of the characters well.
I must say I am very much impressed with the art director. If he could do this well with a small-medium budget then what would happen if it had a high budget? Just the though is endearing So kudos to the the studio for providing us with such richfullness, colorfulness and gorgeousness. 10/10, can't cut any marks from here, it is one of the strongest points of this show.
Sound (9/10)
Even in sound aspect, this anime doesn't lose its shine. The sound track consists of some soothing and relaxing pieces which puts your mind to ease. The sound of cicadas, the running water, the rustling water. Ah, the feels. It takes you back to countryside and you feel like running through the lush-green grass, open your arms wide and feel the wind.
The voice actors have done their job very well. I am just in love with Renge's voice, she has a very cute and fitting voice upon listening which, you put on a smile. The way she talks is really adorable. Who can forget the trademark line of this show i.e. "Nyanpasu!" - She is the inventor(just shows how creative she actually is) Same goes for everyone: The mischevious voice of Natsumi really suits her image, Komari's childish voice goes well with her personality, Hotaru's voice has a certain depth to her which suits her outer mature appearance. Likewise, for everyone.The opening and ending tracks are appropriate for this show as they are relaxing to hear and not a mind stress.The endingsong starts a bit lousy, but it is done on purpose to fit the lazy theme of the show. It becomes quite catchy in the mid all the
way to end.
Characters (10/10)
Characters huh.
Actually I wasn't accepting anything from the characters when I first started the show. I expected regular stereotypes, but man, how wrong I was. Instead, I got some lively characters who are memorable and believable. Character attachment aspect is surprisingly high and you can't help but have atleast one or two favorites. Usually, there are one or two characters whom you just don't like, but in this anime - none. The writer knows how to make his/her character interesting without overdramatizing anything, and that's what makes them great. The bonds between everyone here feels realy, sweet and enlights a warm feeling inside you.
We have Natsumi who is ultra-mischevious and somewhat tomboyish. She loves teasing others and having fun. Her elder sister, Komari-chan is the most often victim of her misbehaviors. She is not good at studies, doesn't mean she can'do it. She just... doesn't study. Also her mother is fearsome whenever she does something bad. Those moments are very funny and you feel like relating to her. There is always a scary mothers
Renge-chan is the kiddo of the group, but she is no ordinary kiddo! She is inspirational, interesting and a hinted-to-be-genius. She loves to draw and is a quite talented artist . Inventing new words, and making unique jokes are her hobby. She is one of the most unique characters, not only in appearance but also in personality. There is something extraordinary about her which makes her shine.
Komari is a height complex and is constantly striving to be mature and cool, but things just don't go well for her. She is the older sister of Natsumi, but looks younger, something which puts pouts on her mouth. But that doesn't mean she is gonna give up any sooner, she will try again and again, no matter how circumstances lead, and that's what I love how about her. She is the 'good kid' of the family and the one who doesn't want to get in other people's way. Easily scared, has flaws but who doesn't? She is cute and sweet.
Hotaru is, arguably, the main character of the show. She is a bit too tall for her age and is mature - Total opposite of Komari who is clumsy and immature but this doesn't stop her from loving her kawaii senpai. She loves spending time with Komari, be it cooking, shopping, sleeping in the same bed (kotatsu to be exact) or just sitting around. What I love about her is, even if she has a unusual fondness for Komari, she doesn't ignore others. She talks with everyone and have fun with everyone, it's just that Komari holds a bit more special existence to her.
Also we have Kaede aka "candy shop" by Renge and her friends (believe me - that's how they call her) She is a very cool onee-san and shares a sweet bond with Ren which is something you got to watch. Suguru who is the emotionless and a good-at-anything kind of brother of Komari and Natsumi. He is 9th grader and the most interesting thing about him is that he doesn't speak much. love how this series becomes a "spot the onii-san" as he rarely appears, but when he does - be prepared as the hilarity ensues. There are some other minor characters as well, all of which are nice and interesting but sadly, don't get enough screentime.
The fun thing is that you not only laugh with your characters, but also feel angry and sad with them. It's like you can feel their emotions and feel a part of yourself inside them. It isn't an easy task to do, it takes guts and skill to be able to make the audience feel 'one' with its characters.
Enjoyment (10/10)
"Non non Biyori" and "Enjoyment" can be described as alternatives of each other, as it doesn't have a single moment which you are not enjoying. It does everything more than good, and doesn't lose sight of its objective - Be a relaxing series.
I laughed. I didn't cry (Why would I, when it is just so focused on making me grin like a silly kid?) I waited for it every week, and when it ended, I missed it continuously for atleast a week. I still do... When it first started, I had high expectations but I had reduced them after watching the first episode. As it went on and on and as I got immersed into the series, it grew on me to the point that I began to count days for it's next episode. It has the 'X' factor to it which makes it one of the most memorable series of the year. It is a hope that there are still good, honest shows out there.
Watch this show and be relax, and relaxed and relaxed. It is a powerful spell which heals everything like one of those cure spell in rpg games. It will soothe your mind, and calm you down even when you are having some major worries going on. Another plus point is that it is highly rewatchable with some excellent quality art, delightful characters and gentle music. I highly recommend it to those who are too tired of the real life and need a break. This will be your breaking point, and a point to reminisce.
So let's "Nyanpasu-ing desu" (bad pun)
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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Mar 29, 2013
"Slice of life anime have always interested me.Watching some random anime characters doing their everyday chores and spending their life carelessly reminds me of my own life.The life which is spent in search of those small moments of happiness.It remind me of me having fun with my friends and family.There are sad times too but there are other happy moments as well.After all,life is not completely about joy and pleasure.We have to bear sadness as
well"....So,before u get bored by my life lecture(which u are sure being,T.T),I better start my review which is about an hidden gem i.e. Gj-bu or in other words "Good Job"
Gj-bu huh,...where
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to begin..When I first started watching,I didn't pay much attention to it.I didn't expect it to become THIS awesome as I was like"Yeah,it is good..but there are other awesome anime too.."But I was wrong.As i watched more,I got engrossed in it to a point that I began to wait for it every week unknowingly.After watching the last episode,I just couldn't take it as I realized that "Man,I am in love with it."So I decided to write a review for this so that other people who are looking for some fun anime may give it a try.
Story:-(8/10)
First of all..about story..there is none...Well it is a slice of life anime,not much to expect in this department.After all,slice of anime are not about story,they are more about characters,fun,comedy and about creating an carefree environment in which a person can relax.They give us a hint of our everyday life in which this anime surely succeeds.I can this say this confidently that this will make you laugh a lot and you will grin in front of your computer(or laptop:P) screen countless times.
The story is about a NORMAL high-school boy who gets recruited in a random club in which there are no prominent club activities..They just relax,play around,get warmed up in kotatsu(when it is winter of-course),drink tea(a lot...),eat cakes etc etc.In other words,a dream-like club(I want a club like that,T.T).
Story wise,it reminds me of Seitokai no Ichizon and Sket Dance which,just like it,are anime about everyday life of their respective characters.Above all,it is very natural.It is not artificial.There are some shows which try too hard to make their audience laugh but that is not the case here.There is a flow in dialogues of the characters and a person laughs even when he don't want to.
So,I give it a solid 8 score out of 10:)The only reason I cut marks is that this is a
slice-of-life anime and marks are bound to cut in such a kind of anime.
Art:-(9/10)
The art is just simply great.It is elegant,vibrant and colorful just the way I like.You can see the detail in everything.The backgrounds are also beautifully done.The best thing is that,art's quality remains constantly goodt.It is not like one episode has great art but in the next episode,the quality drops,no...It remains same throughout the series which is one of those lovable points of this series.
The character designs may bug some people on their first try at this anime(it bugged me for sure) but as u get used to it,it gets better until you start to love those.It is quite unique but once you get a hang of it,it becomes pleasant to look at.So....I give it a mega-solid 9 points for its beautiful and colorful art:P
Sound:-(9/10)
Now,Even,in sound department,this anime shines as much as in others.When I first heard the opening song,I was like is it really a song?I mean it begins very randomly but as I listened it more as new episodes aired,I totally fell in love with it.It is so catchy and upbeat,totally the genre I like.
The ending song changes after 2-3 episodes so as to give each female lead,her own song.I love each and all of them but due to them being not used more than 2-3 times(except the last one,in which all the famale leads sing together),they are sadly not as memorable as they CAN be which is a slightly weak point of this series.
Now,voice-acting...is SUPERB as well.I just love Shion,Kirara,Mao's,Megumi's(and lol everyone's) voice..(Seriously speaking)I
love megu's voice the most.They have done a fantastic job so kudos to them.About the bgm...is it important in a slice-of-life?I don't think so..but it is still good.
So that's why,I give it,a mega-solid 9 points here as well for lovable voice-acting by seiyuus and for OP and ED songs.
Characters:-(10/10)
Now finally the department where it shines truly...the character are lovable..I love all the characters.The only complaint I have that the imoutos don't get as much screen-time as they should get as they are so lovable.
Mao-chan..is the bubbly and mischievious club buuchou or in other words,club president(uhum,my translating abilities:P).She is short,has curly hair and is conscious of her short height.Well,she sure has it rough as she is called to be in elementary school by some people.She acts bossy but in truth likes the main lead very much so she gets shy easily but hate to show her shyness so that's why she acts bossy(there is a whole cycle man,T.T)
Megumi is Mao's younger sister(but looks older..ahem).She is a sweet and kind-hearted girl who loves to make cakes and....make others drink a lot of tea especially our main male lead Kyoya or Kyoro(as called by club members)I don't like anime characters who are like her usually but she has a special magnet that attracts me to her I.She is super-conscious about her weight(both sisters have some thing to be conscious about,T.T), a pretty cute point of hers.
Shion,is a GENIUS!!... but lacks common-sense which is her MOE-KYUN point(:P)She has a lot of brothers who are as intelligent as her,each excelling in at least one field.She gets pampered a lot as one of her brother makes her lunch,dinner etc while other makes special kind of coffee for her etc,so she wants to eat things like hamburger etc.and drink things like canned coffee etc.She is pretty and lovable.
Kirara is the tigress of group(well she behaves like a cat and sometimes tigress) who loves to eat meat so she is sometimes forced to eat veggies by her younger sister which she eats...raw!(really)The meat which she eats..is a special kind of meat which only Kyoro has eaten.She speaks in very short sentences but can,surprisingly speak like a normal girl through cell-phones which is her super-cute point.
Kyoro,is our main lead who is super lucky to be in part of this harem..I mean who wouldn't wants to be there with all those amazing girls.He is very surprisingly beautiful as when he cosplays,he becomes a bishoujo,club members fear his this ability.Thats not all,he can transform into ORE-MAN.During this transformation,he gets Extra-Masculine,a fact due to which he is loved by fellow club members.His last skill is that he is super-good at hair-brushing which can
make any girl MOE-KYUN.So all in all,he is a nice lead as he develops nicely throughout the series by acquiring his...fearsome skills...
There are other nice characters too.Tamaki is a newly recruited or more like...abducted girl who eats a lot and amazingly does not become..fatter.The imoutos(or in other words,sisters.Again my translating abilities,huhu) group which consist of Kyoro,Megu and Mao's and Kirara's sisters.The have a Gj-bu at their school as well.Who can forget the strongest women of the entire world i.e. Mori who is a maid at Megu & Mao's house.When she does that maid twirl as requested by Kyoro,I bet your heat will skip a beat.She does not age..and has a daughter just like her,a mystery that has not be solved ever.In a nutshell.I totally love the characters which you may have guessed by now(:P)This department is done splendidly sooo a giga-solid 10/10 from me:D
Enjoyment/Overall(9/10):-
I loveee it!This is an amazing series as it gets you on a ride full of fun and enjoyment.I laughed a lot and at end I got teary(sob sob)After completing it,I just want to say"Good Job" to the studio which has done it(dogakobo is its name,i think..)Now for recommendation..I don't recommend it to those people who watch series based on its story as there is not much here.Contrary to it,I totally recommend it to people who,just like me,love to see those cute,slice-of-life sort of anime.If u are one of these,then go man(or woman,:P),watch it as u are missing a hidden gem which u may want to add in your anime list.So,what u are waiting for,watch it now.I promise that you won't be
disappointed(:D)
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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Dec 31, 2012
(Before you plan to absolutely downvote this review & start saying something against this anime because of 9 points I gave it,please read this review first,thank you:D)
(*Comedy+
brocon-
Likeness meter=?*)
Ecchi anime have been quite popular lately.Every season,there are 2-4 ecchi manga+novels which get an adaptation.Onii-chan Dakedo Ai Sae Areba Kankeinai Yo Ne(Yup,this is its full name:O)is one of those highly ecchi anime which get an adaptation & become quite popular among a certain group of people.
This is a hit or miss kind of anime.Its wonderful if you watch it for its comedy & characters(Which are lovable) & overly-disgusting if you get offended by the bro-con.So watch
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it if you can bear implemented FALSE bro-con & are a big comedy lover & also if u like to see harem anime.Don't watch it if you are only going to say,"How disgusting it is...there is bro-con" without even completing it first(as there is a TWIST) so with this introduction,lets begin:D
Story:-(8/10)
The story,huh..I guess it is about a sister wanting to marry with her brother or what if I say it is about a bunch of high-schoolers living in the same building,two of them being brother where the brother has full harem(ofcourse,including the sister).Either way,story is not this anime's strong point.
We have Akiko,who loves her brother,Akito in a romantic way.She has been separated from her brother for quite a long period of time.Now finally she is able to stay at his place for completing her high school studies & is overjoyed because of it as she may now be able to spend much more time but suddenly her plans get ruined when the student council presiden,Arashi,Vice president,Anastasia(Ana for short) & Accountant,Ginbei also come to stay there.So it is about her STRUGGLE on dealing with them & still getting her brother to love her..huh...
For me,this is a cliche but a nice story but It is easily one of the best comedic harem anime I have ever seen.You will get some good laughs,some great laughs & some loud laughs till you get tired of having them:)
Art:-(9/10)
About 95 percent of this anime is spent in the building in which our main cast lives(just like in seitokai no ichizon)The remaining 5 percent is spent in school(mainly in student council) & there are some rare scenes outside plus at Akito's part time job as a incest novelist(yeah incest..)I
Regardless of this,this anime has done a great job in art department.All the girls are just beautifully drawn & are Moe-kyun worthy=).I just love Ana & Akiko's expressions.Akiko for numerous faces she makes & Ana for that...straight face.
I think it is a bit unique too in this department since I have not seen these kind of character designs before so it is different..Its colorful,vibrant plus animation is fluid which is a plus for anyone.
Sound:-(9/10)
The opening song..............is soo soooooo goood.I just adore it.I could listen it for hours & still not be bored.I don't think so there has been a single episode in which I didn't hear it AT LEAST twice.This is one of those reasons,I love this anime.The ending song...is the opposite of opening song.I don't feel anything for it.It is just okay..Bgm is also nice.
Voice-actors have done a great job(I really mean it)Their could not be a better choice for each character's respective voice actor.Akiko's voice actor has done that cute voice which her character demands.I can't believe it is her debut,She sounds so professional.Ana's voice actor has done the same which goes well with her straight face.Ginbei's boyish voice & Arashi's aggressiveness goes well with her respective seiyuu's voice.
So,this anime is great even in sound department.Voice-acting & opening songs is a big plus.I am cutting 1 point because of its ending song as it is a disappointment:(
Characters:-(10/10)
Oh my God,this anime has some lovable characters.Totally one of the strongest points of this series.Each character has a unique personality although some are explained more & others less which is a bit disappointing as it is a lovable series but all of them are great.
First of all,Akito is a pretty nice protagonist.I actually like him.For once,there is a good protagonist in an harem anime.
Akiko has those cute expressions & that ever-echoing laugh in my ears"Guhehehe,guhe"I don't know how much I love that.Her aggressiveness is also notable.
When it comes to aggressiveness,no one can beat Arashi.She is really a storm(Arashi means Storm:D).She wears an eye-patch which is attractive,I guess.
Ginbei has those boyish features & she is actually childhood friend of Akito due to which she believes that she will be forever in the friends zone with him..
Finally Ana,the silent queen.She is just so charming with that straight face & is usually calm but when that wall of calmness is broken,a totally new Ana appears who is so cute as well.Her name is a joke as well(see the series for more information...)
There are also some side-characters.Arisa who is fiancee(I just love this word) of Akito due to SOME circumstances.A young loli who is a genius & can do anything from cooking to ...all other things.Jinno is Akito's editor & has a misunderstanding about Akito as she thinks that he is a sis-con AND a loli-con....
This anime is just intriguing when it comes to characters.I just love each & everyone of them but my favorite is still Akiko.2nd is ofcourse Ana.
So,10/10 for this:D
Enjoyment/Overall:-(10/10)/(9/10)
This anime is amazingly done.Too bad it ended with a unexpected twist.
I just love,no...adore it.That comedy & of course Akiko's laugh,I am going to miss so much.Guhehehehe.I love how the preview is done.A really good anime for me.
So my last advice is that do not watch this anime if you can not handle..again..FALSE bro-con(as I call it) & if you are a comedy lover(like me),want some great anime with outstanding characters & don't mind lack of action,story then I strongly suggest it.So I hope you will watch this anime & my review will be able to attract you to this anime.Don't watch it if you are just going to leave it incomplete forever in your list....
So I guess this is time to....answer my own question which is in the beginning of this review.
Comedy+
Character+
Likeness meter=Full!
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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Apr 13, 2012
Did you love Angel Beats & didn't want it to end,wanting something more??Then this is the manga for you.It is a prequel to the main series,so if you want to know the events which occurred in the formation of SSS then you should definitely give it a go.
Story:-(8/10)
I loved the main series story.A group of people spending their lives in their afterlife is definitely a interesting thing to see!The story is about Hinata & Yuri,how they formed SSS club & how other members joined it..It also explains how & when Yuri started thinking of Kanade as representative of the God.
I love the story as
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it makes things a bit more clear.It is really interesting to see the formation of SSS & the lives of its members before Otonashi's arrival.
Art:-(9/10)
The art is clean & very beautiful.It is neither rushed nor too empty.The backgrounds are explained carefully.The character are also drawn nicely & they look awesome.The blood also looks realistic(for any blood lovers,T_T)In other words,the art is lovable.
Characters:-(10/10)
Now,this was the one of the strongest point of the original series so why would I not like them in this manga?I love the characters of "Angel Beats"This time,the story is more focused on Hinata as he is the main character.How he meets Yuri(who,as usual,shows great leadership abilities) is explained nicely.Their are also POSSIBLE hints about POSSIBLE romance between Yuri & Hinata,about which I was not too happy as I am more of Hinata x Yui fan.
This series also explains how SSS members joined the group & give more details on their past,how they died etc.So, any person who thinks that the main series lacked in character development,should definitely give it a go,as it explains all the characters more deeply & give them enough time before moving on.
Enjoyment/Overall:-(9/10)
I am absolutely enjoying it.Its a really nice manga & interactions between the characters are lovable.
I will give it a 9 as it great prequel to the main series.So any Angel Beats fans are welcome to read this:D as it is a really nice prequel.You can also read this first & watch the anime afterwards just to be a little bit more sure on what is happening.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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Apr 9, 2012
I watched Ao no exorcist specials with hopes of finding something funny & entertaining to watch in "Ao no exorcist"'s style as I liked the series for its humor & I wasn't disappointed.
My advice is to watch these specials if you are a fan of "Ao no Exorcist"/s comedy.If that is the case then you should watch these specials as they are only 2 minutes long.Although,make sure to watch the main series first.
Story:-
Their is no real story,just some parts from everyday life of characters & some of their likes & dislikes.So if you want to know more about your favorite character then you should definitely
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watch it.
Art:-
The art is nice but don't expect anything as great as in the main series since it is not as detailed as in the main series but still it is not bad for a special.The movements are not as sharp but still nice.
Characters:-
I liked AnE's(Ao no Exorcist) characters.All main & side-characters get at least one episode centered around them & we get to know more about them,either their interests,hobbies or anything else which they either like or dislike.
Sound:-
There are no opening & ending songs.Although the voice-acting is done nicely but still there is not much to expect in this department.Also,any mame-shiba lovers are welcome~:D
Enjoyment/Overall:-
I enjoyed these specials.They are short & funny,just what I want.As I said before,watch them only if you want something more from Ao no Exorcist franchise:D
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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Dec 29, 2011
"What happens when you have 4 beautiful girls,a good-looking guy,a student council,parodies & comedy?Yes,you are right,the answer is HAREM,oh,no I mean Seitokai no Ichizon.This anime is a parody so you better be prepared before you watch this anime.Watch other anime it parodies or else you won't understand the jokes in a better way"
(Story:-8/10)
There isn't a linear plot in this anime i.e. each episode begins & ends randomly.The student council consists of 5 members.The first 4 student council members are chosen by votes.The top four who get most votes gets to be in the student council while 5th spot is for the student who gets most
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grades.We have our 4 beautiful girls Aka-chan,Mafuyu,Chizuru & Minatsu who got their positions due to being well-liked by everyone while Ken who got in council simply by his hard work & good marks but his reason of joining it or more like the motivation of all of the study he did is........only to form a harem.Sounds pretty generic,doesn't it?but it isn't.In fact it is better than most of harem anime I have seen.
Almost the whole show occurs in a simple room which is obviously student council where all the members have fun almost all the time & do work only if they really have to do it.Afterall,They are not a ordinary student council.The majority of the show is spent in doing parodies of other anime like Lucky star,Suzumiya haruhi,Death Note,etc with reference of some others like baka test.
There are also Mafuyu's crazy yaoi fantasies like she wants Ken to end up with her imaginative Nakameguro-kun or with his nii-san,who of course do not exist.These parts are really funny & you will be laughing really hard even if you are against yaoi.
Often Ken mentions this student council to be a place of his dreams,a harem only to be beaten up or to be shut up by the girls.There is also a journalism club that likes to degrade council by spreading false news lead by Lilicia but that is only for comedic reasons.
8/10 since the plot is very random.
Art:-(9/10)
The art of this anime is very clean & beautiful.It is not rushed & each area is explained carefully.The characters designs are also drawn beautifully & they look awesome.
The backgrounds are also very impressive.Since most of this anime occurs in a single room so I am amazed how they end up not making this room look boring.Most of time is spend in student council so it is described very well.There are also some scenes outside of the school & they still manage to do it impressively.
There isn't a moment in this anime where I found the characters' proportions weird plus I don't think so that I have seen this much of a single room before,lol.
So,9/10 for its awesomeness:)
Sound:-(9/10)
Opening & ending songs do not feel anything memorable when you hear them for the very very first time but they will gradually grew in you,especially the ending song.The opening song may sound boring at first but by the end of it you will be already trying to download it.The ending song is actually one of my favorite.It is very funny especially "I am Kaichou" one is awesome & you will be laughing very hard.
I didn't noticed the BGMS very much since I was too busy laughing but the ones I noticed were nice.They are suitable to the mood the scene is trying to give.
Voice acting is done very well.All of the female voice actors have done a good job.I especially liked Ken's voice actor.He has put great effort on his flirty side.Even when he cries,it almost feels like he is really crying.You can see the effort being put into it.
Character:-(10/10)
Now this is the department where this anime truly shines.At first you think that "Oh no,this anime consists of usual archetypes." but as you see more of it you realize that are different & are explained rather well,a thing some other anime lacks.It feels like all of them can understand each other.Even the side - characters in this series are not boring.
Chizuru is a sadist who is very mature but there is an evil side to her.She loves teasing others as much as she loves our main heroine aka chan.
Aka chan...is well....aka chan,the usual bubbly,loli & childish kid,errr,I mean girl(sorry aka chan)who wants to make the student council the best one in the world.
Have you ever seen a tomboy who is good in maths or any other subjects?If not then you will see here.Minatsu is a tomboy who is good at maths.She likes action manga & is the strongest one in the group.Also she has a bit of yuri taste(I didn't really wanted to say it,err....anyways).
Mafuyu may seem like the usual underclassman who is kind to other but can't make friends but here comes the difference.Even if she can't make friends she doesn't care about it,She is not like the usual,"Oh,I can't make friends" type of girls she is different because she doesn't care about it & is happy with her seitokai friends.Her BL love is absolutely entertaining.
The main character,Ken himself isn't boring either.In fact he is the most interesting main character in an harem or in this case HAREM-LIKE anime I have seen.Ken is a KINDHEARTED pervert who likes to play H-games & wants to make student council his harem simply because he loves happy endings due to an incident involving his girlfriend(I won't spoil it for you further)
I like how the creator has took risks on her/his characters but they have come out really well.10/10 for this outstanding choice.
Overall/Enjoyment:-(10/10)
You will really enjoy it since enjoyment is one of the prime factors of this series.You will love the comedy & the jokes in this series.This is one of the best comedy series out there after all.If you can handle the little yaoi moments here & there then you will absolutely love it.Also remember to watch other anime before which it parodies to get a better idea of what is happening.
Have fun & enjoy!!!^_^
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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