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SKET Dance written by Shinohara Kenta is a comedy based Shounen series that focuses on the adventures of the academy support group 'SKET Dansu'. And so in this review, I will be writing my opinions on this manga.

Story (10/10):
Sket Dance does not have a plot like common Shounen series. Rather, it focuses on the adventures of the three main characters from the first chapter until the day they graduate from high-school. Most chapters are comedic ones and will make you roll on the floor holding your stomach in pain (Do not drink or eat while reading or else your computer/laptop will have a short ... lifespan, Guaranteed).

While most chapters are comedic and usually take only one single chapter, once in a while there will be sad stories popping up where you don't expect it to. These arcs usually range to 3-6 chapters. The saddest parts of this series from my opinion are the pasts of the three main characters as well as the final chapter. The anime decided to end it on episode 77 and that is not the last episode. Though english scanlation might be late, there are summaries of the last manga chapters on the internet if you look carefully.

Art (9/10):
The art of SKET Dance is in quite unique and is in good standards. The only problem I've had with the art is Himeko's appearance. I don't know, it just feels a bit weird. Or maybe its just me. But I have to say, Shinohara Kenta has a lot of experience in doing manga art.

Characters (10/10):
The most enjoyable part of SKET Dance are its unique characters. Like in the real world, everyone has flaws. And those flaws are what makes you love the characters even more. Lets say for example Bossun. He is the main character of the series. He is reliable, smart and talented in art, but has zero delicacy, gets easily depressed and in many cases very shy.

Other examples include a wannabe samurai, a mangaka who comes up with interesting plots but has no talent in art, a genius who cannot think properly if it comes down to relationships with his sister, a girl who changes personality when he gets touched by a man, the captain of a softball team with a big appetite but vomits whenever she eats boiled eggs, and many many more.

Enjoyment (9/10):
The enjoyment I feel whenever I read this work is outstanding. Sure, maybe a few of the comedic chapters are a bit cliched. And maybe there are one or two chapters where I thought "Maybe I can skip this chapter.". But this series is a very talented mix of humor, drama and angst that I have to go and say it is a masterpiece.

Overall (9/10):
Like everything else, this series has flaws. Its not perfect, but to those who can really enjoy it and understand all of those life lessons hiding behind those 32 volumes, this manga stands above the normal standards of Shounen. A new type that even though it has pretty much no action or fancy storylines, is still brings us the good of Shounen mangas. I say thank you to Shinonara Kenta for writing this masterpiece

This is the first review I have written so I'm sorry if its bad.
Gintama is by far, my most favorite anime. To tell you the truth, I'm was born in 2001 (Guess if I'm 12/13). So if you think about it, the jokes in Gintama are a bit 'high' for me. But hey, its those jokes that makes me laught to death (Yes! Gintama: 100% Comedy!). For my ratings, here they are:

-STORY- (10/10)
Gintama is mostly made out of stories that take up about 1/2 episodes, but there are arcs. The longest arc being about 8 episodes. There is humor in of course, ALL of the ... episodes. But you can also pick up the emotional scenes in the 'serious' arcs to the point of crying. Although Gintama doesn't really have much of 'straight' storyline like Naruto or Bleach, you will realize how deep it gets as you progress into the series. Thats just how Gintama is.

-ART- (9.5/10)
Gintama art is absolutely fantastic. They draw out the characters and backrounds really well. The movements really gives life to the characters. The fighting scenes are detailed and are interesting to watch. The arts also makes emotional scenes look way better and makes you feel the 'feeling'. The openings and endings has fantastic art. It makes you actually want to watch them. They really get together with the music. Way to go!

-SOUND- (10/10)
I have just realized this after watching a Gintama 'funny moment'. The Gintama seiyuus are on another whole level of epicness! If the Gintama seiyuus weren't as hillarious, professional or epic like the ones we have now. Gintama wouldn't be as funny/hillarious as it is now! The OSTs also fit with the situation. Be it hilarious, sad or cool. The openings and endings also have a catchy theme. The songs are played by some really great artists. All in all, sunrise does a very good job on the sounds and I hope they will keep on doing their best in the future. :)

-CHARACTERS- (10/10)
The characters in Gintama are unique and unreplacable. Most of main/supporting characters have a downside to them, which makes them downright funny and hillarious! Even the antagonists get some 'funny personality'. They are unique in their own ways. The girls in Gintama aren't the 'cute' type. They are independent and can fight for themselves. Thats why Gintama is one of my favorite series. Because the females are respected in their own light.

-ENJOYMENT- (10/10)
There has never been any anime that has made me laugh to death or overflow with tears like Gintama. The enjoyment I feel whenever I watch Gintama can't quite be explained. But it always makes me laugh and roll on the floor. Well, Gintama is a 100% comedy anime after all.

-OVERALL-(9.8/10)
Overall.... It is an unexplainable, fantastic, fabulous piece of work. The art is detailed. The sound is perfect. The characters are unique. The enjoyment is fantastic. So overall, its my most favorite anime of all time. Gintama is Gintama because it is Gintama. Thats all I can say for this fabulous peice of work. And I hope you guys will enjoy Gintama like I do! Thank you for reading my review. (^.^)/