Story: 8/10
Story-wise it wasn't really that special or unique like that of Toradora (it is basically one of my favorite and standards when it comes to shoujos haha), but I somehow find the plot of Peach Girl really interesting. I wanted to hate it but I cannot bring myself to hate it. The plot can somehow be predictable and there were some character loop holes - it wasn't perfect but very engaging and I find it very weird.
Art: 9/10
The animation itself for me was okay (knowing in fact that it was released on 2005), but I find the art style really unique especially during the break scenes and the ending mv. The art style was really sassy and quirky in contrast and despite of the compelling plot.
Sound: 8/10
I'm not a fan of all the soundtracks of this series but I must say its ending OST (Asunaro Ginga) captured me and it has become one of my favorite anime soundtracks!
Character & Enjoyment: 8/10
To be honest there wasn't any character that I truly loved but there were characters that I truly enjoyed watching. What I meant is that, in this series for me, I did not find any character I could find myself falling in love with but rather I've found characters that I enjoyed watching falling in love. It's not that I'm a masochist to enjoy watching the characters fight over for a girl but I found myself really drawn to them. I've felt the sadness and bitterness of each character but not because I see myself in them but rather because of the plot-engagement this series has given me.
Overall: 8
I cannot say it is one of my favorite shoujo anime series but Peach Girl will always have a special spot in my heart. Plot and character-wise its not flawless, it may seem cliche but I find it really engaging - and that's what we look for in a shoujo right? You'll not fall in love with a character but instead fall in love with them falling in love! For me, I find it really refreshing (I'm currently watching Maid-sama and I can't seem to stop watching it as well because I already fell in love with Usui haha, review to follow) anyway, Peach Girl isn't the series wherein you'll find yourself saying "Where can I get myself a Kairi or Toji?" and seriously go gaga over a character but rather seeing yourself falling in love with them falling in love. If you find my review a bit unclear maybe it's time for you to see it yourself, it's really worth the watch! :)
