Going back on it, I didn't think too much about how I took this show for granted. I initially and still do see it as a "generic slice of life comedy that follows the lives of certain individuals." However! there's so much more to it than that. With Azumanga Daioh, although it has that "I've seen shows like this thousands of times" vibe, the shows story and characters do a amazing job of retaining it's own unique individuality.
Moving along from that, the story and plot are actually quite simple. What you see in the description, is exactly what you're going to get. There is astonishingly, not too much I can add on how I feel about the story because it felt almost non-existent, plot too at times.
Artwork and animation is on par for the shows time. There isn't anything that stands out too much, nor should there be.
The soundtrack was pretty good, a bit childish but it helps the show retain its' "cutesy" feel. I think my favorite thing in the sound department though, overall is the OP song. LU LA LU! it's that old fashioned catchy intro song that you would expect to hear in an older series like this. The ending song was pretty okay too.
The thing that makes Azumanga stand out the most, and this is totally my opinion, but Number 1 thing has to be the characters. While it is possible I think its' very difficult to hate the girls of Azumanga. Each of them are just freaking adorable! I mean they could not have found a better voice actress for Chiyo, and Osaka (Best girl.) My least favorite of all is Kimura-sensei who started the annoying "Waifu" phrase. I mean, the guy has his moments but he's too much of an oddball for me. Now for favorite character whose made her way into my heart is Osaka. She is literally the best original dizzy dimwit character I have seen in quite some time. In this order Osaka, Chiyo, Sakaki, then Tomo make the show worth watching in my opinion me... I can't forget the crazy Yukari-Sensei either.
Azumanga Daioh is a show that I would have to recommend at least every fan watch at some point in time. I think its' one of the last shows of the early 2000's to retain some sort of originality.
Overall I would, and will most likely in future watch Azumanga daioh again. I enjoyed, loved, and truly found myself engaged in this show. I gave this show a 9/10 because its' a timeless masterpiece. Lastly, I believe Azumanga is an essential show that every other anime collector or down loader whatever he/she may be should have in their perspective collection.
