I feel this adaption is disgrace for the company that made Kanon, Air, Clannad, Little Busters and Rewrite and made our heart race during the whole show.
However, even with all this, the experience of Little Busters! : Refrain is a very UNIQUE and RECOMMENDED experience. Why? read this review.
==Story (9/10)==
As KEY production, just like always KEY made us expect. You're going to share both of great moments and sad moments during the show. So it's really recommended to prepare handkerchief before watching the latest episodes.
But if you're looking for crying and not morals, sorry dude, wait for either a better adaption or look for other KEY animes.
The story is about 4 boys, 1 girl forming together a great bond of friendship. Together they formed a small team "Little Busters!" which was later joined by 5 more girls that made a great combination. So far, so good, that's season 1.
However, It's clear that things aren't normal in that world: Like a cat giving missions, accurate predictions of future and even more, an endless day, weird memory loss and disappearence of people.
What's going on with this world? What's the secret of this world? Who's exactly Kyousuke? Is he really the one behind everything?
==Character (10/10)==
As you all know, little busters! is a team of 4 boys and 1 girl, later joined by more girls that do nothing but roaming around, playing and playing baseball.
Those are the leader, the muscle idiot, the Kendo idiot, the shy girl and the weak boy (no spoiler for those two later characters... just 'CHANGE') .
The group is later joined by 5 other girls: The Happy-Go-Lucky, the silent bookworm, the pervert genius, the wafu and the cheerful "Everything is alright" girl.
This combination is very amazing, It fits those who are looking for actions, leadership, pervery girl, moe, cheerful girl and of course comedy and targedy!
==Sound (9/10)==
Well, the soundtrack is by KEY. The music is amazing but not _THAT_amazing, Although some if heard again can get you to the depth of depression.
We have both of electric/piano and Calm/Noisy sound track. If you loved Clannad OST you'll with NO DOUBT love this.
Most of Sound Tracks are well placed except in many episodes.
The Seiyuu did their best in the show. Things can be voiced more dramatically especially in episode 10 and 2, but I can't complain. Overall it's 9/10...
==Art (8/10)==
The Art. Let's just say it's ruined.
Don't misunderstood me, I didn't say it's terrible but, it's good yes. However for this show, I feel like it needed more love from key animators.
The character design is a little dull compared to the big eyes in Visual Novel. However, it's good enough.
Certainly, the animation "film effects" are good. But It feels like people are jut forced to do the work, there is no deep affection. Art erm... shall we pass this?
== Overall (8/10)==
In one word "KEY" anime.
But KEY usually means 10/10. Yes, I'm NOT satisfied with the adaption, to put it in one sentence. And I'm really waiting for a better adaption in the future. This is Jun Maeda's last/latest work, that would mean it should better than Clannad and similar to Angel beats. But see the difference in scores.
== Enjoyment (8/10)==
I'm definitely NOT satisfied with the adaption, however, I really enjoyed it (except of the last episode , I felt like punching myself).
You'll really enjoy the other 12 episodes, I don't guarantee it I'm sure of it (for most tastes I mean).
Final words,
It's a good experience that you won't regret. Similarily goes with KEY works. Whether you're a fan of comedy/tragedy/school or not, it's definitely a great experience and I really recommend it.
