Ore Monogatari!! was an anime that had caught my eye ever since I first saw it released because of its beautiful art style and unique twist on romance. In the end, it really reminded me of Lovely Complex, and that may be one of the reasons I enjoyed it as much as I did.
Story(6/10)
Aside from the unique concept of a less attractive man falling in love with a cute girl, this was pretty ordinary for a romance. There wasn't too much story, and not much ever really happened. I will say that this doesn't really take too much away from the show, though. In the end it is a romcom anime, so you really shouldn't expect it to have some spectacular story behind it.
Art(8/10)
I believe that this is the strongest point of Ore Monogatari!! When I initially began watching it, I was worried about the characters being drawn with lips, but it works surprisingly well. Overall the soft pastel colors really capture the atmosphere, and the quality of the animation itself is really solid. On top of that, the eyes are really excellent, and just have so much life to them.
Sound(6/10)
This is pretty much my standard as far as sound is concerned. The voice acting was nice, and never noticeably poor for any characters. However, the music wasn't really memorable. The music was never noticeably poor, but it wasn't noticeable excellent either. That is probably the best way to describe it. That intro is really wonderful, though.
Character(7/10)
I really enjoyed the characters, but I was hoping to see a little more development. None of the characters ever seemed to change besides Takeo, who came to understand relationships a little more during the series. I was wishing to see a little bit more work, though. On that note, I can't rate the characters any lower because I just loved them all. I was rooting for each and every one, and enjoyed their presence on screen.
Enjoyment(8/10)
This is really where the anime hits a home run. I couldn't help but smile at how sweet the whole thing was. I was always interested in how the relationship would develop and what twist the next episode would bring. What really helped it along was the comedy, though. The comedy was never dirty or vulgar. It had this innocence to it that accented the show so perfectly. It was all very easy to watch, and a nice way to end the day.
In the end Ore Monogatari!! really isn't anything revolutionary, but I do think it is something special. The atmosphere is just really sure and the tone is excellent. I can really recommend this to just about anyone that I know. Th only people I would warn away from this is anyone who dislikes romance or a plot that never really goes anywhere. But, why are you even here if that is the case?
