Story - 6
"I LOOOOOVE TLR! I kept laughing throughout the show. Although yeah, there are some fillers in the show that I got bored with. It's rather amusing how the MC keeps on failing to clear misunderstandings, ends up in outworldly situations, yet does not end up being hated by the girls around him. I also liked the last episodes. A real conflict came up, that semi-dramatic finale, and a very heart-warming ending. Score: 9!"
And that's what I thought back then. Because I liked the series so much, I ended up reading the manga after watching season 2. I have noticed that much of the anime is different from the manga, with the exception of few episodes. That did not change my opinion of TLR.
Right now, I definitely don't hate TLR S1, but it does not have anything particular to stand out.
After watching more anime, I rewatched TLR again December last year because I kinda forgot the story and wanted to watch season 3. What can I say. It ain't as good as back then. Ain't as funny back then. [There are anime that never fails to keep me laugh (or keep me interested) whenever I watch it.] I realized that this was your typical harem anime. There wasn't much substance nor story.
Art - 8
Considering its a 2008 anime, I think its art is pretty good for its time. The girls are freakin' kawaii~!
Sound - 10
I liked all 3 songs, especially the 2nd ED. I had that song looped in my MP3 for some time back then. It really matches up Haruna's feelings (who happens to be the spotlight of the ED), be it the lyrics or the sound, and left me a rather strong impact. Nice VA for all, by the way.
Character - 8
I don't particularly like or hate anyone, but for some reason, all the characters in TLR are essential to keep the enjoyment of this series. My most fave: Kotegawa Yui.
Enjoyment - 7
I had fun when I first watched it. I had fun rewatching it immediately after watching it. Not worth rewatching in a future time, though.
Overall - 7 (I probably rated 9 back in 2011)
TLR ain't a bad series at all. In fact, I owe my love for anime to TLR.
There are better anime series in the line of romcoms. TLR focuses on the comedy/ecchi part rather than the romance, which could be a turn off for some. (In the genre of ecchi anime, this one has the upper hand, though.)
Does this mean that you should skip TLR and proceed to the better anime romcoms? NO. It's worth watching it. And you won't be able to enjoy the next seasons (which are, in my opinion, are better than S1) without watching this, so...
(Currently watching season 4.)
