If anything. This show caused the opposite reaction right off the bat. (No pun intended)
Ace of the Diamond / Daiya no Ace has caused me so much laughter, tears, and joy that If I didn't give this show a 10 I'd be lying to my heart.
It isn't the BEST all around show I've ever watched, however something about it is just really right. It isn't a Shounen where everything goes completely right and you get an invincible main character who wins every game. (Although, it does still maintain that Shounen feel) You've got lessons being taught that you could only learn while playing and losing on a real sports team. That is no easy feat; to achieve such an emotion as defeat while instilling lessons in the viewer because of a tv show.
The animation is AMAZING at times and other times its just solid. It never is low quality (unless intended for comedic purposes)
The sound REALLY pulls me in as a viewer. I think the emotions behind the timing of the music, the dynamic sound effects, and a crew of great voice actors make this sound category of this show a solid 10/10.
Characters. 9/10. Just watch it and find out. I won't say more here.
All in all I enjoy this anime very much for many reasons. I'd give it an overall score of 10 likely due to emotional impact.
I have actually found myself rewatching this anime, so I'd suggest at least watching it once. Best sports anime I've seen.
(sorry for my lame review, I'm not a writer.)
