Story: 9/10
The story of Shugo Chara! is compelling, with plenty of exciting moments. There aren't any plot twists as far as I can remember, but the plot is still rather enjoyable. There is quite a lot of filler to help us connect with the characters, but it still seems to move at a reasonable pace.
Art: 8/10
The art is reasonably good, with some nice character designs. There are lots of girly shimmers and sparkles, which is typical in magical girl anime.
Sound: 8/10
The soundtrack for Shugo Chara! is really good; the theme songs are catchy, and the songs that Utau sings are also really good. The voice acting is rather good too.
Character: 9/10
There weren't really any characters that annoyed me in Shugo Chara! I could easily sympathise with them all- even the villains had their moments. Amu is a strong heroine, with an interesting personality, and anyone can relate to her struggle for indentity. Her never-give-up attitude also makes her a good role model.
Enjoyment: 8/10
The great storyline and characters make this anime a joy to watch. There are also a few humourous moments.
Overall: 9/10
This is one of the best magical girl animes out there; a good moral, solid characters and a great storyline. Highly recommended.
