I think people are a little too frivolous with perfect scores, but that's just my opinion. This anime was very good, but I don't think it's the greatest of all time. It had it's flaws, namely:
- Cliche/cheesy/repetitive dialogue, especially in the second half of the season.
- Weak/poor characterization of secondary characters; they just start throwing them into the show with feigned importance.
I think the strongest part of the show was the soundtrack, which I loved. Art, animation, and overall style were well done. The story was great, but perhaps suffered a bit during the second season, however the final few episodes made up for any weak points.
Overall a solid 8. Made me laugh, cry, and inspired me at times. Ep.11 was the highpoint of the season for me I think. Watch and enjoy!