The story is nothing ground-breaking.
The artwork is good but not particularly distinctive either, thought animation is very good.
Most soundtracks suit the situation, though they're not really great. The ED is awesome though!
However, when it comes to the character department, Baka Test truly shines. Baka Test boasts a large, colourful cast, each with their own distinctive personalities and most of its humour stems from the interaction of these individuals. Their personalities are by no means original, but you can always rely on them to never act out of their character, thus providing consistent, situational fun. It would not be an exaggeration to say that the characters are what make this show great and worthy of your time. Be warned that actual character development is minimal though!
Overall, Baka Test was a very enjoyable start to the year and it kept me coming back for seconds. I’d gladly recommend this series to people who enjoy harem, slap-stick humour and light viewing and oh of course, Hideyoshi. Do not bother with this if you cannot withstand weak plots, lack of major changes in characters, nonsense or fun in general ;)
