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If you're looking for a quick laugh this Spring, Gakkatsu! is pretty much that. With only 5 minutes per episode, there's not much to expect, but if giving the audience a good laugh is their aim, Gakkatsu! does what it was made to do.

STORY: 5
At Chiho Takachiho's middle school, Homeroom is a time for the class to do whatever they want with their time. Being the class president, Takachiho uses the time to debate a certain topic every episode. That's basically it. No character development, no plot, just a class discussing one topic for one day, and another the next day.

Art: 6
I gave it a ... 6 just because it adds to the humor. Nothing to flashy, but not horrible. The animation reminds me of Paper Mario for some reason.

Sound: 8
The opening is you're generic, 3-chord, punk rock riff for about 15 seconds and then the school bell rings. Simple, and that's why I like it. Throughout each episode, a pop rock riff plays in the background and unexpectedly helps set up each joke and punchline. The BGM kinda reminded me of FLCL, although obviously not as complex as "The Pillows". Voice acting match each character as well as any other 5 minute, plot-less, comedy.

Character: 7
Main character is just a middle-school girl with glasses curious about the world around her and her classmates. Seeming to be a pretty smart girl and being the class-president makes her more likeable than most girls her age.

Enjoyment: 8
Made me laugh each episode with its ridiculous points and random topics. That paired with the BGM (that I personally dig) makes for a nice refreshing break from the more serious plots we're following this Spring 2012.

Overall: 7
Plain and simple, this anime does what it was made to do. It gives you a nice chuckle and a little insight of what everyday life can be like for middle-schoolers with lots of time on their hands. For less than 5 minutes per episode, they know randomness and relate-able topics is what some people need sometimes, and the deliver it with this short anime.