Sakamoto desu ga?

There is no plot, just a character and his everyday life subplots. I am not bothered by that, since finding a good plot in anime is something you can only find in certain genres.

The execution and enjoyability of this series reminds me of Prison School. It's somehow an anime for grown ups, even if it's no sex involved.

The characters are well done, even if their screen time is just too little to develop them. The only character with loads of screen time that doesn't evolve is Sakamoto, but that is because of the nature of the character in itself.

This is one of those ... animes that needs to be tasted by yourself before deciding to watch it or not. It's one of those animes that either you love it or you don't understand it, so go see it for yourself.

So, Sakamoto desu ga !

The story is really original, despite the fact there is tooo many anime in this category (school life, comedy, etc), and I have more and more difficulties to endear with characters, with all these anime, it gets boring, especially on 12 episodes. But it still funny and original !

Art is not really exceptionnal, animation is funny, and OK.

Opening is nice, and some musics are cool :)

Characters are funny and despite the fact that it's short, they are well built and there is an evolution during the anime.

Enjoyment is here lol, sakamoto is really funny, and he's always finds a solution, it's ... really cool and original xD

Finnaly I can say that's a cool anime which I advise you to watch if you want to laugh a bit, with an original anime, to change a bit than usual :p

There were many things that I initially didn’t like about this show. Our protagonist is essentially a perfect Japanese dandy-man. He aces in studies and sports, is utterly popular among all the silly girls and boys, and can do anything at any moment and still be cool. Maybe I was biased because he reminds me of some of the cool kids in school while I was the so-so?

And more than that, his sidekicks consists of a wannabe comedian/model (man, Shikamaru in the future really changed), a fixated girl who’d do anything to get his attention, and an unattractively pitiful weakling (I’d like to insist I ... don’t relate myself to him, if it’s of any use…).

Even the bad guys aren’t very interesting. Their motives seem to just revolve around getting a one up on him or to satisfy their own pride. The voice acting is average overall, though Mr Dandy’s is spot on. Not surprising, as the voice actor also plays Yoshino from Clannad, another cool dandy-like character. The animation is alright, I found it amusing how some characters are made particularly unattractive (no hate please, SJWs). Also a few parts just made me frown with disbelief.

But yet, the way this dandy-man goes about his crazy days is hilarious, from simple things like putting out a fire and dramatic things like evading middle-aged cougars. Throw any problem at him, and he’ll resolve with such style and flair that you’d end up laughing at how absurd it is. Even normal stuff becomes hilarious when he does it. Like sweeping the ceiling, yeah, that’s right… the ceiling. And when things get real, it only gets better as almost all your expectations are wiped out by this guy.

Anytime he speaks, you end up wondering more and more how on earth his mind ticks. And that only makes it all the funnier because while everyone else thinks and acts rationally according to their characters, he’s that wild card that you can bet would do something others would never consider. And when he decides to do something, everything ultimately ends up going his way in a manner that is not at all boring. Also, almost everything he says can be taken in multiple ways or has some sort of poetic ring to it. Very clever, very sly.

While I did say that some voice acting could be better, the soundtrack fits perfectly. That jazz tune whenever he takes the spotlight is the anthem for this show, and the opening and closing songs are pretty good. This show throws some amazing curveballs at you. It’s great fun trying to think what on earth will happen, only to end up chuckling when it is revealed.

And then comes the last episode, when for the very first time, we see our dandy man show real human emotions for just a few seconds. Beautiful, just beautiful.

So, in short? He’s that creature Haruhi Suzumiya is seeking. He is Sasuke’s cool genius with Naruto’s spontaneous badassery. And, the only way I can justify the plausibility of his existence is to claim he is an alien, which has been hinted quite a few times in the show, especially regarding his dream career. Yes. He is an alien from the Citadel, sent to Earth to elevate humanity to a new level of evolution and discover the Charon mass relay.

So if you’re looking for a good laugh and not an intricate plotline that involves flowcharts and relationship diagrams, this is for you.

tl;dr: An anime that can be really amusing at times but has no depth whatsoever.

I like the general concept of this anime quite a bit. It's essentially an extension of the trope of there being a character that is able to deal with any situation as is common in a lot of anime but taken to the extreme, to the point it leaves no doubt in the viewers mind that everything will be resolved and be resolved well. Sakamoto was a really great character as well, being quite mysterious and reserved, but also really involved and stylish, which makes him perfect for the prementioned trope. It also leads to a ... lot of really solid comedy. The issue is that beyond that, it felt kind of weak. Sakamoto himself is cool, but beyond that he doesn't really have any character. Hence in terms of substance, the focus is on him interacting with others and their development in interacting with him. However, there really weren't any character arcs that were good, all of them feeling shallow. There were lots of great moments, but nothing substantial overall. And plot wise, that was it. There were some hints of a larger narrative with a villain, but that was resolved so easily at the end that it felt pointless. Beyond that, the ending was a pretty solid way to end things, focusing on everything that happened up to that point in regards to Sakamoto's class and how they grew, but ultimately I don't feel that growth was enough to support such an ending so it didn't really have all that strong of an impact. 

The OP was amazing, with a great song and awesome visuals. The ED was okay. The soundtrack wasn't particularly memorable outside of "The Devil" being used once. The art wasn't all that great. The animation was decent. Also, the OVA was half rehash and half just weird nonsense. 

He's focused. He's cunning. He's everything you'd want in a man. I didn't even say his name but you already know who he is. Sakamoto desu ga? is an anime about a first year named Sakamoto, and his daily misadventures through school life. But while it provides its comedic and dramatic moments, do they add up to make a great combination?

Story: Being a school anime, the show is limited to "follow a school calendar year" type of thing. The story revolves around what time of year it is, and how relationships have been built up since the last episode. That mixture creates some of the ... most interesting stories within the episodes. However, although interesting, there isn't much else besides Sakamoto's quirks that get through the entire show. That isn't bad, per se, but it doesn't help the story that much. Although this does occur, that doesn't make Sakamoto desu ga? any worse in terms of story, and helps it in some ways.

Art: The art is pretty standard. Nothing much here.

Sound: Sakamoto is chill, and that's reflected in his voice acting. Everything felt like it was the way it should have been, and even the scene in the last episode was voiced with emotion. That aside, we should talk about the opening. I love the opening. It doesn't fit the show at all in the way that it sounds like its for an action anime, but it's great nonetheless.

Characters: The characters here are fairly bare-bones for some, but more fleshed out for others. In this show, it seems that there are more than just main and supporting characters due to how much his classmates are developed. Before getting to them, though, we should talk about Sakamoto and his friend Kubota. Sakamoto is literally a perfect person. That makes him a bit shallow, but the fact that he can be sent to the hall shows that even he has flaws. Since he is basically perfect, however, this makes him have all the traits you would expect in perfect people. It's a bit cheap, but that tactic makes you know everything about him, fleshing him out a lot. His friend, Kubota, on the other hand, has many insecurities. Out of everyone, he has the most character. He goes from someone who paid for protection to someone that actually had purpose and could do things his way. His character development became something that allowed for others to develop in a way too, which is a plus for this section. Sakamoto's other classmates are all special in their own way too, but they're only there to fill in the roles of a class. They all have one or two special traits to them, but they mostly aren't too important in the story.

Enjoyment: Sakamoto desu ga? is a very enjoyable anime. The random parts of the calendar year all show up to make a fun story that is a good experience.

Overall: Although some parts could be drawn out more or have more content put into them, this is a solid show in my opinion. There are times that I wish there was more, but it didn't impede on my viewing experience.

A really fun and unique comedy, with a protagonist who's just the coolest.

Story 6/10.
There isn't much of a story to the series apart from the comedic situations.

Enjoyment 8.5/10
Sakamoto's actions are just absurd most of the time, there's no chance to predict what he'll do next, so even if the comedy isn't always the best, it's still really fun to watch. Absurdity also makes for great comedy and brings about genuine laughs.

Art 7/10
Average art with slightly lacking animation, but comedy series don't always need the best animation to work, just look at Gokushufudou.
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Characters 7/10
The Characters just work, but Sakamoto is the only memorable one.

Sound 7/10
Good Sound. Sakamoto's theme is good and the opening is excellent, otherwise average sound.

Overall 8/10
Just a fun series. Though comedy is always subjective.

Perfection has always been one of the most utmost desires humanity has ever had. Frankly, it’s easy to see why. We people naturally want what we feel is better for us, whether it be by improving one’s attributes, or even by obtaining the greatest and latest in, what we believe are, materializations of ecstasy. In a way, such a desire is carved into our genes, forming an inevitable instinct. As such, for centuries, the cycle of humanity’s longing for perfection has gone through constant loops without bearing sufficient enough fruit. Tidbits of the world’s history have accounted the presence of this cycle, both vaguely and ... explicitly. Moreover, philosophers have long argued out with each other as to what exactly defines the concept of “perfection” we so seek. Yet, as more theories are regurgitated, more questions arise as to what can exactly be defined as “perfect”, so to speak. Is it found in the state of one’s being, our relationships with other people, or our accomplishments? Despite all our struggles at an attempt towards perfection and grasping its meaning, we’ll likely never reach the age in which we can present to our fellow homo sapiens what exactly defines our desires.

Sakamoto of Sakamoto Desu Ga, however, has achieved that very perfection and other aspects of grand calibers in just his very state of adolescence. Undeniably, such is a feat that even the most epic of legends can ever hope to describe in bountiful analogical detail. Having attributes that are the equivalent to that of an omnipotent divinity, Sakamoto constantly excels at everyday difficulties with radiance and class. Dangerous obstacles pose no harm to a modest Sakamoto, quite the contrary. The very obstacles up against Sakamoto’s path rid of their malicious intents via reaching a transcendent of purpose upon the simple touch of Sakamoto’s graceful forgiveness. And very much like those purified obstacles which Sakamoto has benefitted, Sakamoto’s mere presence itself is akin to that of a magnificent fragrance that attracts all and transfigures us all. A mere walk taken by Sakamoto along a mundane park produces the blossoming of a multitude of flowers, along with the rising of the glorious sun. Those behind Sakamoto´s shadow gather around, praising his perfection beyond the extent that a theological figure holds. The rituals in which they participate in know no bounds; all are welcome in the hands of Sakamoto. Not that us plebeians can even absorb anything from Sakamoto's teachings without our sinful nature crawling its way out of us. Nonetheless, evidence of a blessing on humanity has never become as evident as Sakamoto's existence itself. Truly, there must be some kind of god out there. And that god, by all means, must be Sakamoto.

Alright, let’s remove all the memetic mutations Sakamoto has formed and get real. Sakamoto Desu Ga?’s initial premise practically oozes out criticism in a single word: redundancy. After all, its primary genre is slice of life; a genre that invites viewers to immerse themselves into the tiny worlds of characters’ mundane lives. When taking this into consideration, redundancy is definitely a crucial flaw that can easily pry itself in at any moment. Sakamoto Desu Ga?’s premise of its titular character frolicking around as the participant of shenanigans in which he is a metaphorical god in is bound to get tiring fast. It practically discourages any curiosity one might have on wasting their time on a show in which aestheticism is the only thing going for it. In the end of the day, Sakamoto will always have a gallant laugh after having confronted a challenge, drink some wine on a refined glass, and indulge in luxury. And, even then, viewers cannot relate themselves to a being rid of flaws. Whereas disposable characters with the likes of Kirito or Kyousuke from My Little Sister Can´t Be This Cute are structured to be wish-fulfillment, Sakamoto doesn't provide any gaps in his existence that one can squeeze themselves into. If anything, watching Sakamoto's constant gaining of achievements as the sun sets itself invites irrationality. Whether it be from the fruitless task of watching Sakamoto reach new frontiers effortlessly or pure envy from a lack of understanding Sakamoto's divinity. Sakamoto's singular quirk of perfection just doesn't meet the requirements for enjoyment.

Or so one would think after having read the synopsis on paper. I say this as I too was a victim of skepticism as to how exactly Sakamoto desu Ga would play out. Of course, you could always aim for the most obvious executions, such as making the most basic usage of Sakamoto's talent through the varying of situations. But with the haunting premise Sakamoto Desu Ga curses itself with, even such an approach isn't without its own flaws. The biggest challenge Sakamoto Desu Ga has to deal with is how it will fundamentally differentiate itself each time, not through the situations Sakamoto gets himself in, but rather on how its stylistic tone is each varying situation is implemented. Both as a parodic comedy that laughs at our existence, and as a stock gag series, it has to keep intact what makes it so thematically different without ever boring the audience. However, upon realizing this work was in the hands of Shinji Takamatsu, a director whom I believe is fairly brilliant when working with comedic anime, I knew I had nothing to fear. He's the very reason as to why Gintama gained the legacy it so holds today, discarding controversial opinions. And even without Gintama, the guy's handling of comedy has been shown to have, not only to be consistent but better throughout the years. Sakamoto's premise is by no means a factor one should worry about, as absolute utilization of the exploits in Sakamoto's outlines is something Takamatsu can surely handle well. And handled well he did, as Sakamoto Desu Ga´s conveying of comedy is truly a unique experience. While it never manages to even closely reach the impeccable altitude that it's titular character has erected, it does manage to reach heights that demand respect.

The most fundamental, yet difficult task that has to be dealt with is hooking us into Sakamoto's heavenly characteristics. For a majority of the time, regardless of the audience finding Sakamoto as their idolized figure or containment of vented hatred, our attachment to Sakamoto is what will influence our enjoyment throughout the show. This could be done by opting out for the promotional route, either by creating PVs highlighting Sakamoto's loftiness or making a Sakamoto-themed 3DS layout. Of course, none of these cheap tactics would've had any effect if I were to just blindly walk into Sakamoto's world. The molding of Sakamoto's essence within the show he inhabits is what truly matters. Contrary to this, however, Sakamoto Desu Ga? absolutely denies creating any further traits to Sakamoto's character beyond what was originally founded. Sakamoto is just an overwhelming cool being. No profound implications, just pure coolness. Don't worry about missing this crucial detail; the narrator at the beginning of most episodes will provide you with his description of Sakamoto's persona. A clearly direct reminder to us all that Sakamoto is a medium meant to produce coolness.

Yet, the maneuvering around any possible flaws such characterization brings is handled with cunningly well. The usage of the adjective "cool" under the circumstances of Sakamoto explicitly brings out subjectivity. How exactly one perceives a fellow being as having qualities remarkable enough to encourage casual praise is entirely based one's own personal beliefs of what fabricates a figure of sublime respect. Which prompts the question, "What exactly is it about Sakamoto that makes him cool?". And that very form of skepticism is something Sakamoto Desu Ga knows its audience will make, as it's a necessity to how it'll execute its portrayal of Sakamoto. Taking advantage of the seemingly one-note flaws under Sakamoto's persona allows a flexible utilization of the character in question. The surroundings around Sakamoto and how he responds to them are all based on the very idea that he's "cool", but they're completely indirect in portraying the slyness of Sakamoto. At one point, Sakamoto's breaking physics, at the other, he's practicing eccentric behaviors in solitude. If the viewer weren't fed on the idea of Sakamoto's nature, they'd possibly put themselves into a stump if they were to describe Sakamoto solely based on his isolated actions. But with the cool-tinted leans Sakamoto Desu Ga provides the viewer with, all the actions he so performs already fall into the default categorization of "cool". This form of in-your-face characterization is what stirs up questionability in determining if the very figure in question is indeed as directly described. The instance when you've fallen to that bait is when Sakamoto's essence will truly be cast upon your mindset, resulting in the joining of new brethren for Sakamoto's praise. Essentially, predetermination in characterization is what allows Sakamoto to shine. Any and all actions Sakamoto performs will now automatically be described as "cool" via Word of God, therefore, his character is in complete control simply because he can act in accordance to any whim he so carries without ever breaking the influence held in his presence.

Of course, such a tactic can be discarded as wasted if it's not used effectively enough to at least maintain an interest in Sakamoto's legacy. Similarly, writing that requires a subtle form of manipulation to work to its full effect is practically impossible to maintain throughout. Having a couple of loose strings attached here and there is inevitable. Stubborn people whose pride doesn't permit them to watch a show with "the same joke repeated consecutively" won't infatuate themselves with Sakamoto. People who've been on the Sakamoto train ever since its premiere are prone to wear off their attention if Sakamoto's flexibility were to be abused enough to the point of making his extreme activities senselessly mundane. Such a form of inconsistency is something not even Sakamoto himself can control; comedy is most prone to become tiring due to how subjective humor as a whole is. In the case of Sakamoto, excessive exposure is what damages him the most. At times, watching Sakamoto's radiance be escalated causes an undesirable blinding light in enjoyment. Thankfully, the prolonging of neglection towards flaws isn't allowed. Even with the marginalization its rough edges cause at times, Sakamoto Desu Ga is able to prosper itself by handling the variation of situations its titular character is placed in with a tenderly ease acknowledgment of its strengths and shortcomings.

Where the core of Sakamoto's comedic value lies is in the situations Sakamoto is utilized in. Despite how conventional such an approach seems at first glance, the factors that depend on the situations are kept in resonance with the eccentric, stylistic charm the show holds. The warping of the original definition that "cool" had towards Sakamoto's character is done so by the surroundings around him testifying his endurance. Often times, his environments provide materialized obstacles or internal conflicts for Sakamoto to decimate. Once presented, Sakamoto will begin accumulating towards tactics in which he will break through the problems indicated before a problematic experience fully launches itself on him. On first inspection, the formulaic structure of overcoming challenges is a hindrance that sticks out like a sore thumb. Yet, the issues Sakamoto faces don't ponder into the possibility of his outcomes being successful, such a thing is a given. It's not so much "Will Sakamoto open the pickle jar?", but rather, "How will Sakamoto open the pickle jar while simultaneously exemplifying his wonderous eroticism?" The developing of Sakamoto's tactical schemes and how he utilizes them in the most prosperous, randomized manner possible is key to the delivering of punchlines. Sometimes, the figure does some inhumanely ludicrous things. Other times, he unexpectedly performs with normality. The more poetic verses Sakamoto spouts while majestically reading a classic on the edge of a school window, the more one becomes curious with how the abilities and techniques Sakamoto will ploy tests the boundaries that his "coolness" can reach. This, of course, isn't to say the atmosphere he's in is merely present to become the victim of Sakamoto. In actuality, it's the mundane nature in each atmosphere he's implemented in that allows us to sneak a peek on Sakamoto's unmeasurable capabilities. The seemingly normal settings Sakamoto gets in are what amplitudes his sheer capacity to convey coolness. The settings don't accommodate their natural laws whenever Sakamoto's presence enters the field, rather, they welcome Sakamoto with warm hands without any of the irritating fanfare. Sakamoto's shenanigans being viewed as "commonplace" simply because his charisma allows him to makes his performances feel all the more "cool" instead of pathetically forced.

Contrary to what one might expect out of his sheer divinity, Sakamoto is not the figure that holds up the entire show on his shoulders. Sure, his legacy is plastered on everywhere as if the entire world were to revolve around Sakamoto and Sakamoto only, but appearances can only be so deceiving. Instead, the very people who envelop themselves to Sakamoto are the individuals who are tasked with structuring the show as a whole. A god's foundation cannot exist without any followers, and such is the case with Sakamoto. The side characters that happen to inhabit the same world as Sakamoto are where the value of the show derives from. The whole collective body of side characters are symbolic of the flawed, foolish attributes humanity holds, which is what allows Sakamoto's perfection to be properly measured as something far more than a concept. The functionality of the side characters isn't largely the equivalent of that of a peanut gallery, however. This isn't to say that their purpose at times doesn't come up to be as such, it does. After all, if it weren't, we wouldn't be able to properly perceive Sakamoto's display of transcendentalism as the extraordinary thing that it is. But they can only indulge in such praise because they themselves have none of the attributes Sakamoto possess. While it never invites for tone-breaking seriousness, the fact that each of the side characters shares their own self-conscious flaws is largely what determines their purpose in the narrative. For instance, fellow male adolescents in Sakamoto's class will let their jealousy towards Sakamoto's universal harem corrupt them. So much so that they take the action to become an obstacle in Sakamoto's path, in hopes of ruining his image. This forces Sakamoto to participate in their internal struggle in hopes of reaching a solution only he himself can achieve. If angsty delinquents aren't what's troubling Sakamoto today, then it'll be pubescent girls aiming to get a glimpse of the forbidden fruit. All of which are dealt with a small dose of Sakamoto´s mercy. Essentially, the opposition of conflicts between the side characters' struggles and Sakamoto's carefree state of perfection are what compose the show as a whole.

Despite how cursorily the side characters are presented at times, Sakamoto Desu Ga does not aim to make itself a satire on humanity's futile grasping for power and ideals by having its embodiment of perfection kicking on them as if they were mere pebbles on the road. At any point, such an execution of Sakamoto's character would have made the premise justifiable, enough to make the snarkiness that surrounds the show all the more ensuing. Yet, Sakamoto Desu Ga opts itself out for a much more different road. Instead of exemplifying his gracefulness through the mockery of others, Sakamoto's way of going about others dilemma is much more benevolent. All the approaches Sakamoto takes whenever confronted with an internal struggle is beneficial, not to him, but to the people that he aids. Sakamoto does so by simply reaching out his hand to whoever calls out for enlightenment, in one way or another. In the end of the day, however, the people in his aid aren't rid of any of the flaws they hold just because Sakamoto helped them. No one ever reaches heights close to that of Sakamoto, but that's only because they don't need to anymore. Sakamoto's perfection is utilized by making side characters come to the realization that what they desire isn't perfection in everything, but rather a peaceful acceptance of their flaws. Whenever Sakamoto accomplishes such a task, the side characters simply move on with their lives under the teachings Sakamoto conveyed. Such scenes become unexpectedly heartwarming and genuinely endearing at times. And while they will by no means gauge out all your bodily fluids out of your eyes, they do add a complimentary layer of meaning to the show as a whole. Integrating light thematic substance into shows of Sakamoto's kind is considerably difficult to carry out. Once one line akin to that of teenage poetry is spouted with serious intents, a breaking of the comical atmosphere is bound to occur. The existence of Sakamoto's figure, however, prevents such a thing from happening. As Sakamoto is consistently within the stylistic deadpan aestheticism of coolness, so is the very show itself in its execution of events. All the enlightenments Sakamoto performs are done with the same class he does other actions with, making what would've felt as a horned-in PSA feel natural within the show's style. It helps that Sakamoto Desu Ga is an exceptional comedy that keeps its continuity in check, much unlike that of irritating romcoms. Whenever a previously focused character makes their way into a future scene under the influence of their change, one can't help but make a wry smirk, both for the characters in question and for our always-growing entrustment towards Sakamoto's coolness.

Sakamoto´s meager classmates aren´t the only beings active in the veneration of Sakamoto, however. As with similar regard to the many depictions that have been given to the religious figure that is Jesus, Sakamoto has been painted with the very colors of elegance in his animated portrayal. Mostly thanks to the glorious animation studio that is Studio Deen, Sakamoto´s character design has been vigilantly adapted to captivate the very spiritual fragrance he composes with his brilliant loftiness. Enlightenment itself can be simply achieved with just a simple glance of Sakamoto´s poetic figure. It truly is quite the spectacle. Pseudo-theological jabbering aside, if one were to take a look at Sakamoto without previous knowledge as to what the show he´s the namesake of revolves around, they´d probably succumb to noting a casual remark on the cool persona he vibrates. And such a thing is to be expected of; Sakamoto´s character design itself characterizes him as the being he is without any need for an introduction. His build is robustly defined enough to engulf any passersby into his impacting gravitational pull, yet is equally spiced with the scent of adolescence to convey his comforting approach. His facial features are sharp and refined, being comprised of eloquent eyes with the capability of radiating his charisma, a wonderfully formed chin that will surely invoke some envy in CLAMP characters, and a single divine mole reminiscent of 18th-century nobles. Not to mention his stylishly parted blackened hair that serves as a complementation towards his celestial glasses. It´s no wonder why delinquents and Tumblr bloggers everywhere are dedicating themselves to Sakamoto´s figure in the tributes that are phone wallpapers. Conversely to Sakamoto, the side character´s that accompany him aren´t all that shabby either. While they can never hope to hold a candle to him, their designs certainly set the scene for the quasi-serious comical atmosphere of the show. Albeit comparing them to Sakamoto might be too grand of a scale, all the inhabiting characters are rather simplistic in how they´re designed. Besides Sakamoto´s exceptional display, designs throughout the show don´t convey any particular style to them. Occasionally, they´ll carry minimal traits to physically define themselves with and that´ll be it, which is sufficient in making them distinctive. The very simplicity they carry, much like their written characteristics, is a clear opposition to Sakamoto, which in return makes his greatness stand out more than it already has.

Yet, the character designs and how glamorous they aren´t all that matters. After all, this isn´t the doctrine that is the manga, this is an anime. Experiencing how The Sakamoto´s routines and actions come into play once the animation is added to the formula is one of the fundamentals in grasping his character. One would think that animated characters can only fully capture once their animation is realistically fluid, and such an idea wouldn´t be all that farfetched. However, the said capturing of emotion isn´t all that reliant on how many frames the model of a character is composed of. The sly mention of the animation studio, Deen, has been dropped for a reason. Deen hasn´t exactly been known to be the most vibrant animation studio in Japan; it’s what gave birth to the now deteriorated infamy they had. As such, Sakamoto Desu Ga in the gritty hands of Deen shouldn´t be expected to be chock-full of sakuga or scenery that’s worthy of rivaling Makoto Shinkai. Nor should it be down frowned upon; Deen´s been on quite a roll this recent year, what with the rare piece of art that was Winter 2016´s Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu, as well as with Konosuba´s comically ingenious utilization of its “poor” visuals. With Sakamoto Desu Ga, however, pulling off a visual technique that’s both pleasing to the budget at hand and the final product is a bit more on the difficult side. Considering the show´s premise, one would expect visuals as grandiose as the ace himself throughout, but that is not the case here. The visuals of the show, much like some occasional gags that simply missed, tend to lean more towards on the inconsistent side of things. For instance, several times do Sakamoto´s facial attributes blankly disappear in the void that is the off-model. This results in the singular feature of Sakamoto becoming his empty, hollow glasses that display nothing else but an uninviting stare of pure whiteness. One could say that this is a deliberate, almost surreal attempt at conveying a contrasting side of Sakamoto that displays perfection as something to be feared, but I digress. Fortunately, the movement of the character does make up for this. Within the bizarre, yet surely cool habits Sakamoto executes, the animation is what partially allows for his abstract performances come to light. Whether he´s ludicrously brandishing his arms about, carefully pouring salt with his heavenly hands, or running in the style of Darwin´s evolutionary theory, an optimization towards the weak animation is made. Combined with the absurd shoujo special effects in the backgrounds, one can´t help but appreciate his wonder and snap a gif or two to stash in their private Sakamoto folder. On a similar note, the side characters often experience the same phenomenon that is the “off-model”, but on them, it´s much more welcome. There´s no doubt that the minor occasions in which they take place are due to another one of Sakamoto´s extraordinary powers.

With how exceptionally Sakamoto excels as a human being, both in his body build and characteristics far beyond that of plebeians, one would think that a voice would not be required to finally resonate the character. Considering how perfect he is, the necessity to convey messages indicative of meaning through vocal abilities wouldn´t confront Sakamoto. Unexpectedly, however, Sakamoto is containment of a particular voice. Luckily, the seiyuu he´s been cast with couldn´t have any more divine: Hikaru Midorikawa has been given the virtue of being able to voice Sakamoto. Admittedly, the guy´s experienced with characters types meant to extract awe out of the viewer, such as in the case of the embodiment of brotherly sentimentalities that is Natsume Kyousuke from the Little Busters, and the most admirable conman and best girl known as Deishuu Kaiki from the Monogatari series. His performance as Sakamoto is by no means a decline in comparison to these two. Midorikawa´s take on Sakamoto is splendid in which it manages to capture all the traits the character possess in one voice without the need for tonal shift. He´s humble and modest enough to attract a passing bird, yet erotic and romantic enough to tingle your sensations with a single whisper into your ear. With such a majestical voice, it’s no wonder why high school girls and delinquents alike reach the peak of ecstasy once confronting Sakamoto. And despite the potential of his voice alone being able to equate to that of a German chorus, surrounding soundtracks happen to accompany Sakamoto in his actions. The score of Sakamoto Desu Ga at first glance might seem like that of a Mozart masterpiece, but upon much closer inspection, it´ll be revealed that is not the case. Abundantly throughout the show do multiple renditions of Sakamoto´s leitmotif play, more often than not whenever Sakamoto is in the process of accomplishing a gag. It´s full of class and jazz, very much like his persona, however, I can only dare to describe it as “Sakamoto-esque”. Unfortunately, the leitmotif in question isn´t sufficient enough a track to be constantly played throughout in almost every single episode. After a while, when the memes die off, it wears off as well. Only then can the fact that other pieces in Sakamoto Desu Ga´s soundtrack exist come into light. But by that point, the leitmotif would have already spread its influence enough to make them, quite frankly, dismissable. Albeit when compared to how the leitmotif exerts the entire style of the show all in one, other pieces simply aren´t sonorous enough to maintain atmosphere beyond their particular usage in a fitting scene.

Contrary to the lackluster soundtrack’s inability to fully captivate The Sakamoto, the opening and ending themes of the show are dynamic in their ability at expressing the show’s signature style. The dubbed title of the show´s opening itself, [COOLEST], exemplifies the capacity of Sakamoto´s abilities. Being composed of guitar riffs that are sure to reach out to the heavens, some absurdly befitting lyrics to what follows, and Sakamoto performing everyday tasks in manners in which only he can, [COOLEST] couldn´t have been dubbed by any other name. Customi Z sure fabricated an opening that’s both an earworm to listen to and complimentary to the series. In juxtaposition to the zaniness of the opening, the ending theme, [Nakushita Hibi ni Sayonara] by Suneohair, is of a more melancholic and sentimental tone. Featuring Sakamoto indulging in luxurious pastimes in the midst of a dawn-engulfed afternoon, the emotionally invoking ending theme serves as a curtain call to the subdue thematic implications throughout Sakamoto Desu Ga. Both songs are similar in this regard; they set the mood naturally well as introductions to the show at hand and subtle farewells to the viewers. Plus, what sane person wouldn´t want to jam out to the choruses of “Kuuru, kuuraa, kuurizuto!” directed towards praising Sakamoto?

Once all eccentric mannerisms of the titular character have come to a momentary intermission, Sakamoto Desu Ga, despite the conspicuous premise arousing skepticism towards redundant gags, is an unexceptionally engrossing comedy to watch that´s in acknowledgment of its shortcomings without neglecting what makes it brilliant. When inspecting the character´s mannerism both ironically and casually, one can´t help but instantly be enraptured by Sakamoto´s charisma. Despite the constant allusion to him being an embodiment of perfection, when scrutinizing Sakamoto he´s anything but a euphemized figure of boredom. The direction of the show´s stylistic humor is as well-composed as the character himself in merging the obscure mannerisms of Sakamoto in a universe where such frolicsomeness is accepted as the norm.This, however, doesn´t prevent itself from stepping into unknown boundaries well in its reach, being the providing of simplistic themes properly interweaved thoughtfully enough to contain impact without ruining its comical priorities. With its tongue-in-cheek maintenance of its characters reputation and clever exertion of the varying potential he has in his COOLness, Sakamoto Desu Ga plows itself through as a comedy with sheer swagger, resulting in an enchanting experience far beyond that of transcendental happenings and linear punchlines devoid of the gracious touching.

First and foremost I`m going to be biased here because I`m a fan of this show

Sakamoto desu ga? is a show that uses ridiculous scenarios as a form o comedy more specifically the main character (Sakamoto) he is the epitome of perfection in whatever he does

To not spoil any kind of those scenarios in this review I will tell you that the first half of the anime can be really entertaining and funny while the second half can be more tone down with the exception of the ending (Knowing this I hope you can end up watching all the show)

The Story 6

No really a lot ... of background story about the main character but there is development when it comes to the relationship of Sakamoto and his classmates

Art 7

Is not your moe-shit so that is a plus

Sound 8

I did enjoy the op and ending of this anime and I found the background music of this show fitting

Character 9

This is the forte of the show the different personalities of the characters is what makes this show great

Enjoyment 7

You may be wondering why I gave it a 7 but you have to remember they are episodes that can feel like a drag to watch

Overall 8

This show is not perfect despise having a perfect character but I can wholeheartedly recommend it

PS. Don`t worry about the people who gives this anime a low rating
The guy who gave this show a 4 is a Naruto fan so don`t expect much from him

I'll be honest. I'm not sure if I'm laughing because it's genuinely funny or if I'm nervous that this is the sort of anime my otaku life has led me to.

The story is basically non-existent minus a single character trying to get sakamoto kicked out of school? Maybe? I think?

Art is fine with e few points here and there that make you go eh or wow

Music is the same

Story basically revolves are sakamoto (obviously) and each episode is sakamoto doing something with a different character so there are roughly 15 or so characters with not much depth behind them.

As mentioned before I'm ... not sure if I'm enjoying this because it's actually funny or I'm just nervously laughing to myself

Haven't You Heard? This is just another anime that is laid back, stress free, glittery and doing ordinary things in extraordinary. No more no less. Well, I did not expect anything from this anime, but I'm just curious that's why I watched it. As I mentioned above, the story is just like that, another concept is when bully becomes deal with it. The art is sort of meticulous since the main character is being portrayed as elegant. The characters are not that remarkable, but they are interested in their own ways. The elegant and jazz music background suits the anime. To me, I did enjoy ... watching the anime so far I was not bored it just a different style or attack to how it shows the main protagonist. I will recommend this to people who like a genre of school.

Sakamoto desu ga? - Hilarious, weird, cringe worthy, and overall; plain entertaining.

Never has watching a cliche megane character- like Sakamoto, a clean cut average guy with glasses; kept me at the edge of my seat,and hand ready for face palming- wondering what on earth comes next. His alternate sense of humor, charm, and child-like nature balances his character's element of mystery.

Although the show has no proper story line to follow exactly, the characters make up for the lack of an actual plot. Each character is likeable in their own ways even though some of them have very confusing roles.
The Story and Character rating overall ... would be a good 6/10.

The animation is stunning and the introductory music for whenever, and whatever Sakamoto does would most likely be the best overall which adds to the enjoyment, giving the overall Art,and Sound factors a 8/10.

The anime overall, a solid 7/10.

Hope this was helpful to anyone planning on watching this. ~(^w^)~

GigaChad The Anime
ts just that and nothing else its just amazing to see Sakamoto do chad things and I think this should be a genre like Cute girls doing cute things there should be Chad guys doing Chad things
the character Sakamoto is just a chad and that's all he does women fall at his feet and every boy is jealous of him, and I like the concept but sometimes Sakamoto goes full superhero for fuck sake, like in ep 1 he literally flies to save a bird despite being human.
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It's interesting Sakamoto, why? That break of the rules: Sakamoto is not only making fun of his teammates but the strategies seen a thousand times in the manga, that bad gandul that results in rancid and unoriginal scenes and that give rise to comics always built from the Same schemes: the cool poses, the moral hero or the exaggerated and absurd polarities. The work of Nami Sano rejects that boring creation accustomed to cliché and does it based on that parodic humor but purely absurd and exaggerated so typical Japanese.

A fun and interesting work that works as a parody of the most viewed and used ... cliches in Japanese comics

Incredibly funny gag anime.

There are a lot of reviews complaining about a lack of story or how Sakamoto is simply "perfect" with nothing else to add. I don't know what these reviewers were expecting. It's clear from episode 1 that its priority is delivering quick jokes. Complaining about a lack of story or deeper characters for this show makes about as much sense as complaining about the lack of an overarching storyline for Garfield.

Turn off your brain, and laugh as you watch how various characters in the show react to the ridiculousness of the "perfect" Sakamoto. The fact that the art and animation is ... pretty decent helps deliver the overdramatic nature of the comedy.

Character/Story:
The characters of a show like Sakamoto Desu Ga? are the most important part of the show. Right off the bat, the show does everything it can to really hone in on these characters and how their unique traits bounce off each other. The main character Sakamoto is quite of a blank slate, but that allows for the viewer to really get to know the rest of the cast and see them evolve in the show. The main "antagonists" (if you can really call them that in a show like this) go through a self discovery character arc, which is really nice to see, and ... become better people at the end. The puppet master style villain who controls them is a bit weak, but that doesn't really matter, as the show only focuses on him for the last couple of episodes, in which he also serves more as a catalyst to put the regular cast in an interesting spot. The supporting cast is incredibly diverse and all have their own unique quirks that make them fun to watch. I already mentioned the antagonist gang, but the friend to Sakamoto is also very well made. He learns the value of his work and learns to stand up for himself. This is a very heartwarming arc and it is very heavily built up, despite the show looking more like a gag slice of life romp. Regardless, the characters in this show are amazing and you should really watch this show if you enjoy just watching people in interesting situations.

Sound:
The sound is actually quite interesting. In shows such as this, you typically get some really cliched styles of music, and maybe a couple emotional tracks here and there, which are usually gags. This show, however, does a pretty good job when it comes to music. Obviously there is the main theme for Sakamoto, but this theme is well done and does a great job in characterizing the protagonist as a flamboyant guy always at the right place at the right time. The emotional themes for the rest of the cast are also very well done, and even though sometimes they are played for laughs, towards the end of the show, they really hold a lot of weight. The other incidental music is also handled very well and helps to exemplify the show's feelings. The opening theme is extremely punchy and is a good juxtaposition to the show, while still showing off the characters and how odd Sakamoto is. The jazz style is awesome and is a great way to musically represent the show. The ending is pretty standard of a show this type, and is emotional and slow.

Art:
The art style of this show is pretty good. It's not amazing by any means, but the art serves its purpose and is good for what it is. The designs for the characters are well done, and each design tells a story of the character. The gangster characters are very well designed, and showcase their main battles and little idiosyncrasies like one of their members' infatuation with his hair, and the scar on another one telling the story of his humility. Sakamoto's friend is also well made, originally being a scared boy, his design reflects that. However, as he grows, the design becomes less Caricature-esque (meaning less hyperbolic) and more in line with a person. This helps to drive home the idea that the character is growing as a person and becoming a better individual.

Overall:
This show's closest comparison is Saiki K. If you are a big fan of that show, then you will probably get even more out of this show. The action and laughs aren't as punchy, but that holds its own charm. This show knows when to pull back the laughs to get development from the characters and the development done is amazing for a show of this type. I would definitely recommend this show to anyone who enjoys a good comedy show, but one with a good plot and a well put message at the end.

First things first. My "reviews" system is explained on a blog entry. Which can be found through my profile.
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✦Story
There really isn't much of a story in Sakamoto. it's the usual high school life up to a graduation, but this Anime main goal is of course comedy. And I gotta say, it has a very unique and odd comedy, which is simply priceless. So as far the plot goes, it's simply presentation of a ultra elegant and gentleman of a man called Sakamoto. The elegance is taken up to a whole new level and in a comedic manner. For the most part it's very enjoyable episodic ... comedy show with a really odd style to it that ain't supposed to taken seriously at all.

But, here is as well a issue. A lot of jokes end up end up being very stale, overextended and repetitive, in not a good way. As far as "random comedy" Anime go, this one felt a bit weak. It did have quite few moments that gave me a good chuckle but at the same time there were a lot of moments where it felt simply "tedious" and eventually even started fast-forwarding. Which is simply a not good mark.

But in the end, it was good enough and had plenty of funny "elegance" moments.

✦Art&Sound
Well, animation and art was good. Nothing too impressive, but fairly enjoyable and pleasing as needed.

On the other hand, music had some gold tracks. Main theme was simply catchy and joyful and some of the songs were as well actually quite good. Plus the utter classic moment was probably one of my favorite moments of this Anime.

✦Enjoyment&Overall
Unique, odd, elegant. The dream of every girl on every planet and target of jealousy of every male. Jokes aside, it was simply fun Anime, but as mentioned, it was at the same time quite often stale, repetitive and tedious.

The good part is, it got my praise from it. And I feel like praising it by giving final score of 7 rather than 6. My stamp of "Approval". You can imagine it.

Story 7/10
So, the stories are like mini-episodes, pretty much like Spongebob Squarepants where you have two episodes in one. They're all good, but there's really nothing spectacular about them. It's about Sakamoto, a high school boy, doing cool stuff.

Each mini-episode is really funny in their own way. But, the stories in themselves aren't spectacular.

Art 10/10
The art is really good. Really don't have much to say here.

Sound 10/10
The soundtrack is very nice and mellow. I don't have much to say here as well.
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Character 7/10
So depending on the mini-episode you're watching, you get different characters. And the characters are good. I just wished for the characters in the mini-episodes, you get a bit more development from them.

Enjoyment 9/10
I really enjoyed the anime for the great laughs it gave me. Sakamoto desu ga is probably one of the best comedies I have ever seen.

Overall 9/10
This show is awesome! And you can watch it with anyone (even non-anime people). A classmate of mine in senior year of High School asked if we wanted to watch this series with him. And some of us did (including me and my close friends) and boy, we were glad we watched it! We had sooo many great laughs together! I definitely recommend this anime to the whole family or if you have friends over and you just want to watch something great, 'cause Sakamoto is cool, cooler, coolest!

Thanks for reading. Let me know your thoughts on this review and any feedback you may have for me. Until next time!

Sakamoto Desu ga? is one of those shows that can make you laugh, but this is certainly not a show for everyone. With it's unique sense of humour, and a storyline, which does not actually follow any specific concepts, instead it presents you with various scenarios, that Sakamoto goes through on a daily basis. With his cool headed character, and the way in which he preforms various task, in a matter of fact over exaggerated way, which most of us find ridiculous. But for Sakamoto, no task is truly a challenge, as he performs it in a matter of fact perfect way. With his ... upfront attitude, you simply cannot dislike his character completely. The fact that all of the actions seems to be centred about him being a perfect class example, and doing everything perfectly, seems a slight drag on. Of course, don't get me wrong, I enjoyed the comedic moments of this show, but none the less like most shows out there, there's of course place for improvement. Perhaps the creators, of this how could have given the show different perspectives, like focusing a bit more on how other people around him, react to the way he performs his actions, or maybe have a focus on what they think of him. Of course, not saying that this show was bad, but there could have been more added to it, to make it seem less like a repetitive concept of him being a perfectionist in everything.

Sakamoto desu ga is a comedy of mostly 10 minute sketches where the main character, Sakamoto, is shown existing as the perfect being to ever grace the planet. He's cool, cooler, the coolest, as the intro suggests. There's nothing he can't do and no situation he can't get out of. His perfection is the running gimmick but there's more going on here than meets the eye.

At certain point, one of students wants to know if it's true that Fukase, one of the bad guys in the show, have lived a thousand human lives before. I believe they should be asking this about Sakamoto as well. ... It's like he lived every single one of those situations and knows exactly what to do every single time. Sometimes all it takes is bringing an umbrella to the bathroom, but if the situation requires more, like say, riding a typhoon to save a little bird, no problem, he has powers that goes far beyond that of an ordinary human.

I'm convinced Sakamoto is a bodhisattva that have lived a million highschool students' lives before. That's why he can do everything perfectly. That's why he shows perfect compassion and understanding of the human soul. His solutions are not always obvious but it always lead to the best conclusion. For example, at one point, he witness one of his schoolmates, Kubota, having money stolen by a group of hooligans. Later Kubota asks for Sakamoto's help because he's getting mugged so often he's running out of money. Sakamoto doesn't confront the hooligans. Instead, he and Kubota start working at Wcdonald's. He figured if the problem is Kubota is running out of money... This turns out to be the right move for everyone involved.

His perfect loving-kindness means that he actually doesn't have any enemies, just people that doesn't know yet that they want to be friends with him. This is also a running theme on the show. It's interesting to see how Sakamoto manages to get on everybody's good side acting in inventive, sometimes even tangential ways that ends up making absolutely everything right.

It's a feel good type of show. It's about friendship, unexpected situations and lots gags. It's about the greatest student who've ever lived, Sakamoto.

Cooler, coolest!

Some girls and some boys are too cool, but Sakamoto is coolest! And most handsome. Every girl love him, but you know Sakamoto's classmates jealouse to him. Because he is impeccable!
Short, wisely and sooo funny... These words are summary of the 'Sakamoto desu ga?' Serious things happen and "boom!" Sakamoto - kun cool movement are very silly and really flashy. For this reason I'll always mocking with cool people... So I can suggest you, dear animes fans...

By the way Sakamoto similar to Gintama or Danshi Koukousei no Nichijou... If you like these, I'm sure you'll like this series.


PS: ... I start laughing even when I hear this animes soundtrack...