Story:
The story is great the first half because it present a problem for the protagonist. Fighting the doubts and insecurity within himself. However, afterwards it just drags out with other characters insecurities. It was inconsistent to see comedic bits at bad timing. Hey I love a laugh that breaks the ice, but this laugh just wasn't for me. Understanding the artist was something I have to appreciate in this show. If it display more music playing without the melodrama, the plot would of been better.
Art:
Its about the only redeemable feature about the show. I can see sounds!!! But I thought it was strange to see non-important characters with black dots for eyes. You either think thats lazy or you implied that they didn't matter to have expression. I believe every person drawn should have personality. The comedic bits was strange art where it did get creative but still strange.
Sound:
For an anime about music, it didn't have that good of an OST. The piano playing of chopin just hits me ears first. And only one orginal track that was recurring in the "im going to be better" theme was very nice. But come on!!!! There could of been a chibi-remix of bach, chopin, mozart in there in the background, especially in the scenes of Kousei and Kaori.
Character:
Tsubaki? Tsundere!! Seen that a mile away. This is how I describe her: if she violently kicks your shins, she loves you. What kind of platonic love crap is that. If her character had other charms she wouldn't had needed her side friend Kashiwagi, to help clarify her character. Kaori was a bit tsundere, but it was moderately right. I rooted for her just like she rooted for Kousei. I really cant say anything good nor bad about Kousei, since much of it was plot driven. Tsundere Tsubaki, really made it intolerable to watch this show.
Enjoyment:
I watch ALL the first half, the second half I fast forwarded to the good parts (piano playing, key scenes, ending). If the characters had their own story instead of being revolved around Kousei I would of enjoy it a bit more.
Overall:
It was alright, it had potential to be good, but not great.
