I've watched this anime so many times I've lost count, yet with every re-watch I grow to love the characters even more and there's always something new I notice.
Despite the iffy animation and the style it has a certain charm about it and the voice acting is phenomenal and unique with being in Kansai-ben.
It remains one of the funniest, sweetest and relatable series I've ever had the pleasure to watch, however it is not without some faults:
- The will they won't they DOES get annoying but it's 100% true to the source material.
- Even from reading the manga Koizumi really agitates me when she chooses to go with the other guy to the concert, the AMOUNT of time she spent head over heels in love with Otani and she goes and does that just added unneccesary filler to me. (That is why I'm knocking a star off)
- I would have loved to have seen a FULL adaptation of the manga. This series ends just as they graduate from high school but the manga follows them up until college.
Despite these shortcomings you also have:
- A great soundtrack, the 1st OP is still my favourite though.
- The supporting cast aren't just background characters and they mesh well with the main two. They of course don't get as much screentime but I cared for them.
- Otani and Koizumis friendship and banter is just everything, I personally love the first half of the series more because the comedy is a lot stronger; there is a tonal shift after the confession (which I don't blame) but I do feel episodes 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 to be the strongest comedy wise.
Overall it is a nostalgic masterpiece that always has me hungry for more of these beloved characters. (It's never too late for a season 2 though! )
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