Quite a contrast, isn't it? I've seen plenty of anime with a decent plot line but really weak characters, but this is the first time I've ever seen a flip-flop like this. And perhaps you also agree, if you've already watched this show.
Enter the main characters: first up, Youto Yokodera. A pervert by nature, Youto is basically every high school boy: he will do anything in his power to see girls...... well you get the point. Next up, Tsukiko Tsutsukakushi (say that five times fast). Tsukiko is an emotionless, monotonous girl who likes to eat food (who doesn't?). Third: Azusa Azuki, a strong-headed girl with a lot of willpower - it's either her way or no way. Finally, Tsukushi Tsutsukakushi (what is up with these names lol), Youto's track captain, and as you'll see later in the anime, an extremely important figure during Youto's younger childhood years.
A simple, small cast of main characters with a lot of potential - which this anime fortunately delivers.
Every main character undergoes significant development. If you watch closely, you'll learn why Youto can't remember anything from his childhood; why Tsukiko acts the way she does and why she was willing to sacrifice her emotions for another significant person in her life; why Azusa behaves the way she does and how it's basically Youto's fault; and, finally, how Tsukushi's life forever changed when she met Youto.
If the character development is what allows this anime to take five steps forward, the plot is what makes it take five steps back.
The plot is absolutely haywire. My main problem with this anime is the use of the "Cat God." Need a reason to push the plot forward? Cat God to the rescue! Want to create tension among the characters for some trivial reason? Cat God to the rescue! Want to successfully pull off a deus ex machina? Cat God to the rescue! Too many times does this show treat the Cat God as a gimmick, and for that, it fails on the plot.
You'll also see how many of the side characters fall out the plot after one particular scene. To many people, this seems fine - after all, the story doesn't center around the side characters; but particularly take note of how they exit, ESPECIALLY Morii and Moriya.
Aside from that, however, this show was very enjoyable. It was comedic, light-hearted, and funny. Characters were all drawn with thick lines; voice acting and sound were decent. All put aside, this is definitely a show worth watching if you're trying to kill off a lazy Sunday afternoon.
tl;dr
Story: 2
Art: 7
Sound: 5
Character: 9
Enjoyment: 8
Overall: 5
Pros:
- Impressive character development
- Comedic, light-hearted
- Art is on point
Cons:
- Too many plot inconsistencies
- Too many plot holes
- Side characters exited out of the show unexpectedly - and this was done in a poor fashion.
