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I rarely write reviews on here, but I'm going to now because I think this series gets a bad rap when plenty of people would really enjoy it.

If you love Soul Eater but dislike cute things, sure, it might not be for you. And if you love moe but don't want a bit of a dark side to your shows, you might not like it either. But if you're like me and you love both? You're in for a treat.

Soul Eater NOT! is ADORABLE. But as it turns out, adorable things can be cool too! A lot of SE fans lamented Maka's appearance in this ... series, and I can see how it might be jarring compared to the super-slick style of the original, but I find this style appealing, too. And just because she's gotten a little squishier doesn't mean she can't still kick some ass! The cameos of characters from the main series alone make this series worth it for me.

But what I really love about this series is that it's an honest-to-goodness love triangle between three girls, not to mention the adorable side romance with Kim and and Jacqueline. Sure, there's no kissing, but it's still pretty damn gay, and incredibly sweet.

I won't say the plot and its pacing are perfect, but they're fitting for a Soul Eater side story, and it fills in a lot of blanks from the main series (more information on Sid-sensei, for one). The OP and ED are super cute, although the OST itself isn't nearly as exciting as that of Soul Eater.

So overall, it's not for everyone, but it's definitely for me! And if you like your yuri/moe/slice-of-life with a bit more action, and especially if you like Soul Eater as well, I think you'll enjoy it.