Gift: Eternal Rainbow

To tell you the truth, I did not expect much from these series..
but then, it seems I was wrong xD.

Story: the story is the usuall love triangle that I have seen so many times.
A childhood friend and a male protagonist getting along when another old friend that the male character had a crush on( usually) comes back and there goes the triangle. However, the story was, nonetheless, good. It wasn't boring, although there wasn'nt anything that stood out that much.

Art: the art overall was pretty good, and the figures didn't seem out of place. The characters were drawn nicely. The art did ... certainly bring the rating of this series up.

Sound: the sound was also very nicely fit into the scenes. It really helped set the right atmosphere to each of the scenes that it was put in.

Character: The characters were nothing new, as this type of genre is common, and their actions were almost always predictable. It would have been much better if there was somehting more unique about the characters... but then that may as well have affected the story as a whole.
But this does in no way mean that the characters were shallow. They were well, thought out and each character has his or her own development in the story.

Enjoyment: I really enjoyed these series, it was one of the series were i could lay back and enjoy the whole series, without troubling myself on trying too hard to think in depth on in.

Overall: Overall, I think these serie is really worth watching if you like romance stories and have got the time. I wouldn't say that its a Must-See, but still it is worth the time.

Gift: Eternal Rainbow is yet another anime adaption of an H-game, usually im not into these kinds of anime but this series really proved me wrong on almost every aspect.

Now on to the story:
When I first read the summary I immediatly backed away thinking that its just one of those randomness anime that have no plot, But as above I was proven wrong and im really glad I was wrong, Gift: Eternal Rainbow has a very nice plot, quite confusing during the first half of the series and it starts at a rather slow pace, but as you progress through series It just keeps getting ... better and better.

The art was very nice and a pleasure to see

The sound was good, I loved the opening because it was catchy and the ending was even more catchier.

The characters were really good, the way art represents them was truly excellent.

I personally enjoyed every single bit while watching this series, It had a perfect mix of magic, Mature harem and love triangle that just brought sadness and sorrow for everyone affected by it.

Overall I give it an 8, I was truly dissapointed of how gift: eternal rainbow has only 12 episodes+ 1 OVA because I felt that this series would be best having at least 20 episodes, but hey im not the producer.

"Precious gifts can be given even without relying on a miraculous power."

I feel like this phrase alone was indirectly against religions that believed in miracles, but please don't take me on that. A-Anyways, time to review!

Story: 9/10

Let me begin by stating my first impression that I was going to put the story down to a 6 or even a 5, but I was really wrong. This story started off happy, then kept getting better and better as it progressed. A good story always comes with a a good setting, problem and climax, which is why I would think this is a good story. Aside from ... the romance and school genre, there is not a lot of comedy in this anime. I would take comedy out and replace it with drama, as it somewhat hit me right in the heart. Manipulating your audience's emotions, mainly happiness but sometimes sadness, with a story will no doubt- bring a good anime.

Art: 7/10

An anime from about 8 years ago, is above average for its art. I've seen anime from that time period that have really bad art, not naming any. Animation was smooth but not a lot of detail put into the characters. Also, there is one episode where Riko's eyes were literally 2/3 the size of her head, but I can't remember which episode it was. Feel free to find it, I doubt you will.

Sound: 7/10

The piano piece that was played was very nice, bringing me on a wander in my thoughts. Ever heard of a Katawa Shoujo OST? I would say it's around its level. I'm not a fan of reviewing OP and ED that much, but I could say it's so-so. The first time you hear the OP, is that you might think that this is a romance anime.

Character: 7/10

I'll start on the protagonist:

Amami Haruhiko, a person who would do anything to fix relationships that involve him. A hardworking and a kind person. Not a pervert, thank god.

Fukamine Riko, Haruhiko's non-blood related sister who loves Haruhiko very much. A good cook, a good "cleaner", undoubtedly these aspects of hers would make her a very good housewife.

Konosaka Kirino, Haruhiko's childhood friend and a character I kinda hated, even thought a character like her was needed for this type of anime. The type of girl who wants everything the way she wants it to be. I swear she's mental, but thank god her brain was fixed. She gave that 'yandere' aura on her, that would kill the girl that Haruhiko likes because she was a childhood friend, spent more time than that girl Haruhiko likes, and won't give up on Haruhiko. Did I mention she likes Haruhiko?

I didn't mention the best character I think was out there, which was Edo Masaki. A side character and is Haruhiko's 'best' friend and would help him out anytime Haruhiko is in some kind of knot with either Riko, Kirino or both. The most helpful character in this series, no doubt.

Enjoyment: 9/10

I enjoyed this mainly because of the story because it hit me in the feels. Kept me on my toes to watch until the end and it didn't disappoint me. Would I re-watch this? Maybe.

Overall: 8/10

If you're looking for an anime that is related to Shuffle!, then this anime might be for you. Not as long, but I would say it has similar stories, just different characters.