When you trust someone and get to know them, you eventually learn about their wounds, too. – Mei Tachibana
I was unsure about this anime-still am. Honestly, this isn't about real love...it's more about finding yourself and where you fit in society which in this case is high school. I think everyone will love this anime as we all were once the awkward, unsociable girl/guy...so it is relatable.
Art-9/10
I actually loved it...the male characters were weirdly attractive and of course the animation was interesting in every episode.
Sounds-7/10
It was cutely cheesy...the theme song was beautiful and colorful at the same time. Ironic because the main female character is anything but colorful.
Character-8/10
Yamato's character was astonishing as he broke the stereotypical pretty boy story we expect. As this character showed us that everyone has problems despite their appearance and status...which was refreshing. Also, Mei wasn't the typical beautiful heroin...she was quite the opposite: insecure, pessimistic and ordinary. Thus the character development was beautiful as you would see how each of them grow due to the influence of the other so I liked it.
Relationship 4/10- This part I did not like...13 episodes and you already love each other?! Come on. I just felt it was very fantastical and compared to the characters it was a let down and way too far illogical. Furthermore, their 'love' for each had so many holes you had to cringe-the bad communications, secrets and the short months they have actually had a serious 'relationship'. I just couldn't see the genuine love there...yes crush but not the sacred word love. No way. Itazura na kiss feels like heaven comparing the love.
Overall-6/10
It was a great anime but I wouldn't rewatch it like I do with Itazura na Kiss. As it felt like a slice of life and two people trying to find their identity and place in society.
