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Good story, Not enough for a whole film

If you're interested in the topic at hand, you should just watch it and judge yourself because the reviews have gone very biased by people that didn't even watch it and just hate (or love) the creator. I liked it, it was well written, narrated, and directed and it was about a topic that interests me.

This is a small, humorous movie in some ways, but it has a huge heart. What a nice experience.

THE GOOD:There are some very well developed characters in this show and some serious themes such as consent/rape, competition, and responsibility. Some people interpret the show as promoting objectification of women. There are scenes where the main character is being measured, gawked at, and even recorded for the pleasure of the love stricken best friend. To some this may be out of the ordinary, but as an adult who is a veteran anime watcher I recognize this as the typical pervy shenanigans done for comedic effect. The characters that do push the boundary of consent for the most part face consequence and the show explores the guilt of the perpetrator as well as the trauma of the victim very nicely. There are a lot of filler episodes which can sometimes feel pointless but ultimately lead to the final 6 episodes that are jam packed with twists and turns. There are a lot of likable characters in this show and there is a typical prince/princess subplot intermixed with the main characters tragic love story. This show at it's core is a drama and knows how to pull at your heart. It will compel you to finish it, even if you are unpleased at what's going on. The music fit the scenes well and SOME the art was very well done. THE BAD Now onto the bad. The music was really repetitive and I usually don't notice songs in animes but it seemed like not a second could pass without the same classical piano piece blaring in the background. Also the artists had no idea how to draw legs and any scene that was a few meters away showing the characters full bodies was an absolute disaster. Personally I think most people will walk away from this show ultimately unsatisfied because the final pairings objectively suck. I don't understand why Hikari is obsessed with Amane. Especially considering Hikari's roommate Yaya is absolutely gorgeous and hilarious, whereas Amane is essentially emotionless and completely adored by everyone for no reason except that she rides horses? This is kind of my beef with the show in general. The main characters are all kind of overrated and the side characters who are more interesting are merely tortured by unrequited love. The competition surrounding Etoile evaporated way too quickly as Amane's rival just gives up for some reason out of the blue. And Amane is forced onto the responsibility of running. Shizumi is also an extremely unlikable character. Mainly because she changes so often in this anime. In the beginning she is a mystical mysterious entity that just wants to pounce on Nagisa...then she is broken and grieving...then she goes through this weird period of angst. Also whenever anything goes wrong Shizumi disregards all her responsibilities and faces no consequences other than her best friend scolding her. Also one of the characters in this show is mentioned to be depressed because she is forced to marry her fiance. But the show never mentions that again. Totally weird. It's as if the authors forgot they wrote that in or something. FINAL VERDICT It seems like all the best friends in this show get the short end of the stick and that's what makes me give this show a 6 instead of an 8. There are tons of good qualities in the show that put it above the typical Yuri. Although the show is interesting and entertaining the ending is so disappointing and empty. Overall I would say to watch it, but not expect much.

I am so glad to find another brillant lesbian anime series. I love the fact they made the characters different from one other just like some Yaoi anime. I love the fact Shizuma is this weird girl who just is so laid back and really in love with Nagisa. You would think in girls movies that they b*tch around to each other but she was so different, that is so much what I like about this series! I literally melted that whenever she saw Nagisa, she would always nearly kiss her but like, in front of the whole school. Who would not also admire Nagisa? She is literally adorable and just so motivated to get the schools going. Like Sena from Love Stage!!, they both are truly angels lol! I even liked the other lesbian couple (cant think of them at the top my head) in the end, they should've been recogised more as well with Nagisa and Shizuma. They also looked cute together.I give this 9/10 cause its just a wonderful anime, I'm pretty much speechless and not making sense here lol!!!!!!!!

It is a very enjoyable title, it might not offer a big deal of substance, but the love and the developing of the relationships sure provide good entertainment.It is indeed a Yuri title, I won't start with the WHOLE explanation of this term, but I'll say it's used in this side of the world for romantic and/or sexual relationships among women,so if You find yourself offended by same gender love or the like, better refrain from this anime and enjoy any other of the almost countless Japanese productions that have a lot of everything for everyone.Can't say much about the series because I don't want to spoil anything for you,but the characters I find easy to become fond of,I even liked the opening song and the art in general is soft and sweet.So,go for it if you are curious,if You would prefer something maybe a little bit more serious you may wanna watch Maria-sama ga miteru, also located in an all girls school, but way more serious.

This is a great series about an a girl who starts an all girl school and has to adjust to her new life style with all the tradition of the school. This is a really good love story ( girl - girl ) with many love triangle going on at the same time with people still trying to forget old love and start anew as well as people giving up on the people they love so there loved one can be truly happy all in all its a great anime i recommend this to anyone but if you don't like or are offended by Yuri ( girl - girl ) then don't bother. Its a shame there are only 26 episodes but they are all good with many lovable characters and a great storyline