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Dec 10, 2014
Medaka Box is an anime I stumbled upon while just browsing around on YouTube at some parodies and abridged series. Little did I know I was in for a great experience. I have seen both this and the Abnormal Sequel Series and yes my score is based around both as with this review. I won't spoil anything so go ahead and read the rest of this worry free.

Story 9/10
The first series was all about what the anime was titled about: Medaka's Student Council Suggestion Box and her quest to reform the school and everyone around her. It is somewhat more light-hearted than the second seasons immense amounts of violence and blood because it revolves around most of the school life and Medaka's Student Council. This may not sound all too exciting for the first season but Medaka herself is an abnormal person being physically able to do anything presented to her. After first season, second season picks up and presents a conflict, The Flask Plan which I find relieving since it doesn't remain somewhat of mostly filler. Although, I did not personally enjoy the ending as it really didn't have any relation to the rest of the series except for back story of a character we didn't know about until the second to last episode. But its one of those you may have to read the manga so I somewhat understand the reasoning behind that.

Art 8/10
The art style presents a lot of fan-service but does it in a way you'll still like the way everything is drawn. Its not the most beautiful anime but the way it presents itself is quite nice.

Sound 8/10
I liked all of the tracks except for the first season OP. It just didn't appeal to me and just felt generic. However every other theme in both seasons were very moving and I feel they fit the style and tone very well. I did watch in dub and I was very happy most of the voice actors cast consisted of Clannad actors.

Character 10/10
I loved every character presented in this anime, especially Medaka. She may be abnormal but its a good light hearted abnormal with one goal, help everyone around her be happy. She herself goes through major development mostly occurring in the second season but you can see the seeds of it being planted at the end of this series. As I said above, I really enjoyed the Clannad party here in the dub, it makes them more recognizable to me. I also enjoyed the wide variety of troubled people in the anime.

Overall 10/10
This is not a perfect anime by any means though through it all, I really enjoyed what saw. Every bit was enjoyable to watch and if you are into school with some added effects, give this a watch. You may not feel like I do but I assure you, you will not be disappointed by this anime, except maybe for the ending. But hey, if you can put up with, it still makes an enjoyable experience.
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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