The overall ambiance of the series is dreadfully mundane. The generic animation, however, goes hand in hand with the god-awful Victorian music, which is played throughout the series.
If Strawberry Panic removed every scene where the characters are either staring into space while public domain Bach music plays, the series would be a good 12 episodes long.
If you're not a fan of Jane Eyre, Little Women, or Sense and Sensibility, don't waste your time on this shoddy yuri.
