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Baka and Test is one of those shows that you can watch over and over again and always find something else to laugh at. Going into it knowing even that much, you can go ahead and assure yourself that you are not in for an incredible story. The show has a fairly original concept but also a very stereotypical comedic plot structure. If you are looking for a show that you can sit back and laugh at for hours on end without really ever having to think, then this is definitely for you!

Story: The story has a fairly original concept honestly, though ... with that in mind it is still first and foremost a comedy, and therefore it retains a stereotypical, slice of life-styled plot structure. This being said, the story does progress some and we are given several plot points that effect the show, but most of it is back story and/or moments that add to the romance aspect of the show. Honestly the concept of the show is what pushes it above most other slice of life, romance, comedies. For me the romance aspect of the show was my favorite part of the actual story. What really made it stand out to me was that aside the over-the-top comedy that pretty much runs the show, they had several moments of back-story and romance were surprisingly touching. But in the end the show still relies on it's comedy so... 7/10

Art: The art in this show, I will admit, is a bit different than most, and therefore how much a person likes it will always depend on preference. That being said, I absolutely loved the art! Right from the start of the show we see a plethora of color. The background of the anime is made up of a series of colored dots to give a very fun upbeat feel to the show, and it works like a charm. I found that the art really set up for the craziness of the show and helped define the show as it progressed. It gives a high tempo vibe, which I felt really helped support the comedy of the show and the overall energy of it. 10/10

Sound: Ill start with music. The music for the show is consisted of mostly J-pop, which actually suits the show very well. Again it supports the high energy feel to the show while also being quite catchy. If you are looking for something crazy, hilarious, and J-pop then this show is definitely a great option for you! Then we have the dub. It really isn't bad. I typically like the subs, but with this show I really didn't mind the dub. With the exception of a few actors we see several who are a bit underrated, and they really do a great job. Many times the reactions to jokes aren't as funny in the dubs as they are in the subs, but surprisingly the English actors kept me laughing as much as the originals. That being said I still prefer the Original actors, its just that this dub is much better than most. 8/10

Character: The thing with this show is that the characters all have the classic stereotypes to them. This being said though, they all bring a new vibe to these stereotypes. The amount of comedic set-up done in the show allows for the characters to interact perfectly together to create hilarious moments between them. Also the fact that our protagonist is a true idiot also adds to the recreation of these "classical" stereotypes. All in all the characters make this a hilarious show. I only wish there could have been a little more development in a couple characters, but I couldn't stop laughing long enough to really let it bother me too much. 9/10

Enjoyment: This is where I repeat myself and say that this is simply my opinion. It is only what I thought of the show, therefore you can choose to disregard this if you disagree with me. I found this show to be one of the most enjoyable shows that I have ever seen. It has such a fun storyline, and the characters are all equally hilarious. Each character has certain traits that make them all hilarious to see interact together. The jokes just never get old, and if they do I haven't gotten to that point yet. This is my go to anime whenever I am looking for something to make me laugh, or just mindlessly watch after a long day. So if that isn't a good enough guideline then lets just say, If you are looking for some major comedy, slice of life, romance, and an energetic blast of J-pop then I think this anime is absolutely for you! 10/10

Overall: 9