The story of Itazura Na Kiss doesn't get a ten because it's an extravagant or complex story; It gets a ten for it's lovely, straightforward, and simple story line. The main appeal of the story is that it doesn't focus on one main part of life like High School life. The author takes the characters through, High School, College, careers, marriage, and even children. Getting to see this gradual move through life and it's struggles is great and entertaining. The main characters relationship is very unique so it keeps the interest up. The comedy is well rounded and fantastic at relieving more stressful moments. Overall, the best part of this is the sheer reality of the show.
Art: 6
Unfortunately, Itazura Na Kiss is very dated and so is the art. While it was good art for it's time nowadays its okay at best. It still adheres to the old drawing where everyone looked similar with flat and boring lines.
Sound: 10
Too make up for the art the voice acting in this show is great and the actors definitely suit the characters. The emphasis is always at the right place and really adds to the show.
Character: 10
The Characters are fantastic. Kotoko is clumsy and not talented in anything, but she extremely kind and hardworking while her costar Naoki is good at everything and passionate about nothing. They balance each other perfectly and teach each other lessons. There are also incredibly lovable side characters like Kei chan the overzealous boy who constantly chases after Kotoko with the sweetest of intentions. There is Chris an american girl who falls in love with Japan. There is Naoki's extremely eccentric family including his overserious younger brother and his slightly yet enjoyably crazy mother.
Enjoyment: 10
This anime is easy to get into and easy to love it's full of great characters with beautiful personalities that you can't help but watch over to the end.
