Lucky Star is a series that has a loose storyline, but does not deviate from the big picture. After viewing a few episodes, it follows more like that of Azumanga Daioh and Ichigo Mashimaro. This is a slice of life story that is realistic, and is full of skits all around. Some viewers may scrunch their eyebrows at the questions the main characters ask, and the discussions that follow, and there are some punchlines that may be dubious to comprehend, but it does not affect the story overall. The story plot, which is weak, is strengthened with the
characters, who reflect different personalities and persuasions. It's a good balance.
~Art~ 9/10
The motions of the characters are fluid, and it just feels like the animation is clean from the get go. The details might need to be a bit more improvement, but it's not as much an issue because it holds its own. Some of the scenes, like Tsukasa in the ocean during the beach vacation, or Kagami's tears after confessing to Konata about her weight gain, are indeed detailed, and are done tastefully well. The OP of the show even has some computer animations, too. The art, the direction, and the way Kyoto Animation did this series reflects their work of The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, and its formula can be adjusted for any series that they work on. The art matches the emotions, the storylines, and the thoughts. Altogether, in spite of a need for a little more detail, it is another solid KyoAni effort. If I could give it an 8.5, I would, but a 9 should be close enough.
~Sound~ 6/10
Lucky Star has a rather nifty way of promoting silliness and ingenuity in one using their opening theme. "Motteke! Sailor Fuku" is a very upbeat and catchy song reminiscent of Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya's ending song "Hare hare Yukai " in which it also sports a wacky dance number. On the Other hand, the long list of ending songs is just too much and the only recurring theme is they are being played while the characters are singing in a karaoke bar!
~Character~ 6/10
Konata Izumi, the main protagonist, has a fetish for chocolate cornets, as well as a number of anime and
manga shows that are also popular. Not surprisingly, she is an avid follower of Haruhi Suzumiya (the seiyuu
of both characters is Aya Hirano), and you also have plenty of other anime and manga references. And in
spite all her bubblyness, and the catlike smile she loves to sport, she has skeletons in the closet, too: her
mother died when she was young. She is a "Jill of all trades," the renaissance girl, and the otaku, all in one.
Kagami Hiiragi is the tsundere-type of girl in this series, and a popular girl in her class. Aesthetically, she is an
interesting person to pay attention to, more so than her sister Tsukasa, although there are attributes that make her unique. Miyuki Takara is your meganekko in the show, and after Konata talks with her about what her weaknesses are, she sees her in the moekko mold. The supporting characters have their unique quirks: Yui
Narumi, Konata's cousin, and her teacher, Nanako Kuroi, are akin to Yukari Tanizaki and Minamo Kurosawa
in AzuDai. Akira Kogami and Minoru Shiraishi, who both host the Lucky-Channel portion of the show, are a
boke-tsukkomi duo.
Some other well known characters outside of Lucky Star even cameo in the series, like Sergeant Frog. I feel
it may take away from the story, but these guest stars add another dimension to this sitcom of a series. Lucky
Star can also be thought of as a sitcom in a way, a situational comedy with punchlines at every twist and
turn.
~Enjoyment~ 8/10
This show make me smile, laugh, and bored. If you like SOL genre, I recommend you to watch this.
