Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki-kun is based off of a shounen 4-panel manga that I've read for a little while, but started to drift off from. Though, that was after I watched the anime, so GNSK is one of the rare anime in which I have no idea what it's about. I've only heard that it's funny. So when I started watching this anime, I didn't know exactly what to expect.
It starts off very shoujo-like - manga/anime for young girls consisting of cheesy, ideal romance - and then I suddenly come to realize that the entire show is making fun of shoujo. Within this anime are characters who help Nozaki (who I'd say is the deuteragonist) with his shoujo manga, and the hilarity ensues from there. I don't know what's considered spoilers in your book, so I won't reveal much more than that pertaining to the plot.
S H O R T C O M I N G S
No anime is perfect, but this anime doesn't stray far from it. However, story-wise, it may not appeal to some viewers, simply because each episode feels like some OVA or filler. Sure, every episode gets us and the characters to know each other better and get closer, but the plot lacks story. Though if this anime decided to make a story, straying from its source, it'd surely be inappropriate. In other words, the story is fine as it is in my opinion. Moving on, this anime does have silly romance pairings, but none of the characters really form romantic relationships to the point of madness. It's either from their thick, dense skulls, inability to read the atmosphere, misunderstandings - you name it, they troll you with it. But to me, honestly, it's fun. To others... it's probably really frustrating for them.
P R O S
If I had to name the biggest thing you can't miss that's amazing about this anime, I'd have to say it's the humor hands down. You just can't miss it. The humor is ridiculous and strong, constant and I'm serious, I've laughed out loud more than possibly any other anime I've seen thus far. Maybe it's the way the characters constantly act, their gimmicks and antics. Maybe it's the atmosphere, or the punchline (or lack of one). Maybe it's that as you get to know each character, and find them in a scenario in which love can develop... you'll just watch as they miss it so badly, you're in tears and clutching your stomach. The art is really cute and the color choices make each character stand out. I just love the OP; it' really, really catchy with its use of brass.
C L O S U R E
I think some people will see this as a funny, slice-of-life, troll anime by the end of it. The author's troll game is strong. But I've grown fond of every single character, and that's not easy for me as I usually dislike at least one character in every other anime. This is memorable for its funniness and light watch; it's capable of making your day, trust me. Sometimes, when I'm feeling down and out of it, I come back to watch an episode or two.
Story: 7/10
Art: 7/10
Sound: 8/10
Character: 8/10
Enjoyment: 9/10
Overall: 39/50 ~ 78% ~ 8/10
