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In the pursuit of killing boredom and fulling a rather interesting self-pledge to watch all (Y2k+) rom-coms out there, I bumped into this one evening when deciding to pick out my list for the Fall 2015. This was a pleasant surprise. Having the marks of cliche all over it, I still used the "3 shows and your out rule". Getting over all of the unpleasant rom-com/harem cliches the first episode, this series proved to be a gem. Lets get into it...

Story (7)
As far as stories go, this is a needle in a needle stack. Having the male MC turn out to be the "worst" ... in a school for because he has no "talent" (at least the talent the school grades on). The romance subplot complements the action story well, a rare find these days, and to top it off, it does not end like 99% of the rom-com/harems out there. I may imply that cliches are a bad thing, but only if they are done in the most boring way possible. This story presents all of the story elements we are use to, in a new package, with new paint, making it seem like a different toy altogether. I can safely praise the use of well known story elements for they have been used in their best form.

Art(9)
Probably the strongest element in Rakudai Kishi no Cavalry. The fight scenes were very well animated, the characters were distinguishable from more than just their hair styles and colors, and each character had their appearance match their personality in a mostly non stereotypical way. Since this ties into the character element as well, just got to say, well done Silver Link and Nexus.

Sound (6)
Not very memorable but did not pull from the show. Nothing really stands out, good or bad.

Character(8)
In my opinion the art and character elements played very nicely with each other in this series. The characters behaved and acted how you expected, while giving very nice surprises here and there, just like real people. The interactions between the characters were well thought out, as each seems to have an impact later in the series. Most of the "main" supporting roles had good screentime to flesh out their motivation or enhance their flair. The biggest disappointment for me would be the lack of background for Stella, but with 12 episodes and a promising feel for a second season, it does not pose too much issue.

Enjoyment(9)
Overall I thoroughly enjoyed this series. It filled the "week to week gotta see this when it comes on" feeling that Overlord left in its wake. Since series tend to give off a different vibe when you marathon it, I will post an update on that after the Winter Season to ensure that the hype from it died down and I forgot at least some of the inner workings of the plot.

Disclaimer *All of the prior message has been thought on spot and was not reviewed before submitting. This reflects my opinion based on the forced weekly watching and is subjugated to change.*

When I first saw this anime's synopsis, I thought, "Wow that's new (sorta), the side character is finally getting some spot light." Ore Monogatari certainly has been a unique experience, with a steady combination of good and bad.

Story (6):
The other reviews gave pretty much an accurate description on the story. Having made a point to mainly stick with rom-coms, I can confidentially say that this story is pretty much like the others. It does not introduce any new elements, but it does use make decent use of the clichés. Since this story is mainly about the relationship between the main characters, actual plot includes a ... slice-of-life standpoint, not necessarily bad, but can get repetitive if you have seen it before.

Art (7):
The art played a huge role in both the comedy aspect, as well as, bring the show a unique feel to it. Personally, the different faces that Takieo made when talking about Yamato (more so about the "I Love You" line in every episode) probably saved me from dropping, and then repeatedly stepping on the lack of word choice the show offered. The art itself was vibrant, which matched the mood of the show.

Sound (6):
The OST, regardless of the genre, is crucial when attempting to develop a mood the creators wants the viewers to feel. While the OST slightly added to the mood, it did not really help set it, nor is it a "stand-alone" piece one can listen to. The OP and ED were well suited to every episode, but not really memorable.

Characters (7):
Rom-coms rely on two things to be successful, unique characters that have a good amount of emotional depth, and the interaction between said characters. While the two main characters (Takieo and Yamato) had a very good development phase, I feel that the side characters were more there for plot progression and nothing more. There was little to no progression on the "main" side character Suna, even though he had just as much screen time than the real two main characters. The other sides were either there for filler, or lasted 3-4 episodes to introduce a new element to Takieo's and Yamato's relationship. That being said, the interaction between the characters were more or less fantastic. The comedy between them would have me laughing so hard that I would have to pause to calm down a bit.

Enjoyment (8):
The anime meshed with itself rather well, which provided a good comedy with a romance underplot. Any fans of rom-coms, I would recommend picking this up, as it provides a nice light and airy atmosphere, hard found in most anime. If this anime were a food, it would be a waffle. It looks interesting with all the toppings on it, which some tasted well together, while others didn't, but when you finished, you were full and satisfied.

Overall (7):
This anime seemed to waste time adding characters to further plot devices, rather than adding depth to the characters already there. But with the variety of characters, you got to see how interesting it was for the male lead to interact with a seemingly everyday life.