Let's begin with the characters. I think if they weren't plucked from each stereotypical character trope, and splashed with colourful hair, than I think the Gakusen Toshi Asterisk, would lose many of it's fans. (I persevered, due to my love for Saya.) First you have your plain, overpowered male protagonist, who attracts all the girls, and gets caught up in a lot of events, as progression for the plot. We have this in Ayato, who joins Seidokan Academy, the scene for most of the events in the anime. Then we have our tsunderes and lolis coming out. Before you know it, Ayato, and his friends (pretty much girls) are battling for victory in tournaments.
These tournaments, are what we are told about early on. This takes up a lot of the plot, besides, the problems, of our main characters. I feel that many there are many plot holes, and unanswered questions, that the viewer wants to learn about, during the anime, which saddened me. These story points, that I felt I'd learn about, I never did, so I'm at the very least pleased Season 2 is coming soon.
The art, is bright and attractive, but sometimes, it's lazy, outside of fight scenes. The music is half decent, but not memorable. In conclusion, I think Gakusen Toshi Asterisk is a shambles. I'd only recommend it, if you are desperate, for your deres, but if you haven't watched it, don't bother.
