I will be including the 4-part sequel OVA in this review NO spoilers though.
The good:
- It has a great set-up. First couple episodes had me invested.
- I liked the jazzy style soundtrack, stood out a bit which was nice.
- The entire ensemble of characters are the highlight of the show - all very likeable and were the main thing that kept me going to finish the series.
The bad:
- I'm not expecting a super dramatic story but really, nothing happens for 13(+4) episodes. Just lots of boring misunderstandings that would be fixed if the characters just COMMUNICATED what they THOUGHT. You already know what's going to happen and you're simply just waiting for them to tell each other what you as a viewer already know.
- The romance side, like many other high school anime, is not worth your time. It's clear from day one who's who and the rest of the show is very much just waiting for them to confesses (they hug by the last episode, incredible). Boring & annoying.
- Specific to the 4-part sequel - the budget must have dropped because the animation quality is SHOCKING. I don't usually care but honestly - EVERY single background character was just a silhouette. Completely took me out of it laughing about it.
Look, if you like high school animes, this is like the rest of them. It's fine. Starts very strong and goes downhill.
