GA: Geijutsuka Art Design Class

To be honest, this anime never really had got me coming back to it. For me, that's usually a sign I'm not interested in it if I don't want to watch the next episodes. But every time I did come back to an episode, I enjoyed myself.

The basis for this anime is very plain and simple, just 12 (13 if you count the OVA) straight episodes of moe girl stereo types living their daily life throughout their art school. I myself do like to draw, but I am not that "artsy" per say, my doodles are quite alright but I don't do much more than ... that, I only sketch. With my limited knowledge of art, there was a lot of jokes I didn't get, but I still enjoyed this anime.

There is always at least one really interesting thing that happens each episode that is pretty enjoyable. This anime was actually very informational to me. For the art/animation and sound, the actual anime art itself is very plain, but ok for the eyes. However, some of the actual drawn art in the anime, by the characters, is quite good. The opening is really catchy for me, hearing the "hitotsu, hitotsu, hitotsu, hitotsu" makes me happy every time. And the ending is always different too. So props to the studio for the extra effort.

But honestly, the only reason I can give you to watch this is if you like moetrash or art. Because honestly, I do XD

Sometimes you just need something to draw away the crippling depression temporarily you know. Like spending your time watching a cutesy art anime where everyone is having fun and well...you're....

"Hitosu, Hitosu, Hitosu, Hitosu", if you watch the opening of this anime every episode, you will not forget where this came from.

GA: Geijutsuka Art Design Class is a slice of life series which is about art much like the more well known Hidamari Sketch. Despite that, GA: Geijutsuka Art Design Class is unique in it's own way and is pretty entertaining.

Like most slice of life anime series, there is no plot. It takes a similar approach to the genres as most slice of life anime where you watch what the characters do in different situations. However this series is unique in it's way. For one, ... everything that happens is art related, which isn't too uncommon but it also teaches you about art. All these lessons about art fit in very well with this anime and they add to the effectiveness of the jokes that this series makes. Another thing that this series has going for it is that the jokes are pretty funny, and the comedy works most of the time.

An advantage that slice of life anime have is that there is no need for character development. All you have to do is take a bunch of girls with contrasting personalities and throw them together, that is also what happens here. The personalities of the characters' drive this series as it makes it very interesting to watch, and it also makes a lot of the jokes work. Each character is also very likeable in their own respect. This approach to the characters, rarely fails but it also makes the characters not very memorable. That's what you call playing it safe.

The art is like most anime but it does use a variety of different art styles throughout the series. The cute art style also fits in with the light mood of this series. The animation itself was fine, the characters moved fluidly and nothing really seemed odd.

For the opening we have an upbeat song which fits the anime but not really memorable (except for the opening line). There are also six different endings (one for each main character, and one for all of them) which fit the characters quite nicely but like the opening it isn't too memorable.

GA: Geijutsuka Art Design Class is very enjoyable, even if you are not interested in art or don't know much about it. The jokes are still funny because of the lessons the series teaches you. Also for most people who already enjoy anime in the slice of life genre, this will not disappoint. However if you aren't into the slice of life genre, it would probably be best to stay away.

Overall GA: Geijutsuka Art Design Class has a lot of similarities to a typical slice of life anime but it also has a lot of differences that separate it from the rest.

GA just throws you right into it. Though not uncommon for the genre of Cute Girls Doing Cute things, being pushed straight into the day to day lives with no attempt at character introduction is jarring, especially for people who are not already into the anime scene. The story really goes no where; even within episodes it is unclear what the struggle of that day is. The art style is fitting to the characters and the show's tendency to launch into an over the top exaggeration. The music and sounds of the show are solid, with an added bonus of the sounds will often be ... represented on screen with words from where the sound is coming from, labeling the sound.
This anime is probably better than I'm giving it credit for, but as I just finished binge watching K-On!! I find many aspects of it lacking, leading to it being not too enjoyable but at the same time not a snooze fest.