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My viewing of this show was unorthodox, to say the least. I started this in its airing season and loved it; it was easily one of my top shows in the first seven episodes. Then I started school and never got back to it. Fast forward to last year and I want to finish it but I don't remember anything so I rewatch the first seven episodes... and then drop it for whatever reason. This year I was on an anime kick and felt it was better now than never. And that's how I finally finished the show.

It turns out that I've had a ... slight misunderstanding about the show this whole time. I assumed there would be more emphasis on the 7 deadly sins aspect that was introduced but that was only a personality signifier. There were multiple Servamps we met only in a mention rather than as a full-fledged character. While the characters we did get were great, the 7 sins aspect was my initial draw so I was slightly let down.

However, even with that being said, I loved the art/character designs. They were distinct and incredibly memorable (while I couldn't remember the plot, I remembered each of the characters very well).

I also did like the overall plot though the catalyst was scripted a bit silly (that Tsubaki is upset Kuro doesn't know his name). It makes sense in the end but it could have been worded better.

The last thing is I wish this was 13 episodes instead of 12. We get a full history breakdown in the final episode which was necessary to understand how we got here. But the resolution to the conflict was a massive letdown. For what they built up through the series + the emotional culmination of their histories/stories intertwining, we needed a full-fledged conclusion instead of the quick way they got everything cleaned up, settled, and tied with a nice little bow.

The show was enjoyable and I'm glad I finally finished it. The characters were great and I would recommend it if you wanted something easy to get through. But don't go in expecting more than just that.

After finishing Tsuritama, I felt compelled to write a review. This anime managed to grasp me more than any other sports anime I've watched so far (though all I've watched is Free! and part of Haikyuu!! currently). It has the same sequence as the others: people who have their odds but have to come together in the end for a common goal. But the characterization in this one made it special to me.

Story and Character: 10
I'm doing these together because I couldn't write about them apart. I liked that this wasn't some romantic relationship based show where the shy boy meets a girl who changes ... him. The way it happened, not just by accident but by deliberate choice on the outgoing boy's part, was funny, The story wouldn't have unfolded the same if it had been up to fate or by accident due to the main character's (Yuki) stifling fear of interaction with people. Haru was this breath of fresh air because he wasn't just some outgoing, cute character who changed everyone in town. The way he struggled to interact with or like a human was different than the usual half animal struggles so it gave him a new special aspect and his goal of the show along with how he developed throughout and his interactions with Keiko, Yuki's grandma, gave him depth.

Natsuki was the brooding character of the series but I think the best part about him was the family aspect of his character. He softened pretty quickly towards Yuki and Haru, even once in the first episode because of his sister around. But with him there was more for him to deal with than the fishing and that was dealing with loss and staying with his family. His growth was based here and that was the most important thing to him.

Yuki had all the personal growth of the series left to him. He had obstacles and hurdles and barrels of things to get past before he could be the greater person in episode 12.

Keiko was really just cute and quirky and a great voice of wisdom throughout the series. She'd be the coolest grandma and I'm glad she was one of the main parental figures for both Haru and Yuki.

Art: 9
The art in this one was cool and fun. It was super generic or cookie-cutter like many animes can be and they did something a little different that worked with the flow and feel of the story. The quirky style was a great addition to the whole package.

Sound: 8
The music throughout was cute and went along with the show well.

I felt overwhelmed, as I still do, with love for this series. It wasn't like the other sports animes I've watched where everything is really intense and emotional. It was an upbeat, funny chance and I enjoyed it thoroughly. I hope I can find more comedic sports animes like this one because it was just a nice feel good show that I would recommend to anyone.

Initially, I thought Yamada-kun to 7-nin no Majo would be really cute. And that was about it. I went in with no expectations for a deep storyline or extremely compelling characters. I simply thought it would be cute and fluffy and I was looking for something light, but I started this with caution. And then, due to my lack of expectation, the show greatly surprised me and thoroughly impressed me.

Character: 9
I'm starting with character because this was definitely a place where the anime excelled. Yamada starts out as a scary, delinquent who no one, including himself, believes he belongs at the school. But he, along ... with all of the witches, make clear strides in character development from start to finish. Yamada learns compassion, the importance of true friendship and empathy as he helps each of the witches along their journey.

Shiriashi, who's a bookworm, barely participates and barely does anything besides study in the beginning, truly blossoms before our eyes. And it's mainly thanks to Yamada. It started with him and then it changed her everyday school life forever.

And that's how it was for all the witches. He came in and made them happier. He helped change them all for the better and because of the situation they all made friends, real friends.

Story: 9
The story idea was cute: a delinquent who slowly makes friends and is accepted into this group because he's the one person who can bring them all together. And along the way he helps all of them see how they can survive without their power and empathizes with each of them.

Also the student council president having so much power and knowledge of the entire situation was a good touch. It helped keep the story line to a more realistic path rather than being /just/ a cute story.

Art: 7
Definitely good. I wouldn't say it blew me away, but it was just good. I really enjoyed the art in the opening sequence especially.

Sound: 8
Again, it was good. The opening and closing songs continued the cute feel to the show.

Enjoyment: 10
The show was very enjoyable. The character development was well thought out around the plot and the character dynamic was, at many times, comedic, but still realistic. The show wasn't entirely over the top at any given point.

Overall I give it a 9 and one day I'll probably watch it again.

The only way anyone can enjoy this anime is if they were to look at it as a horror anime (which was how I was able to give it a four). But you have to be able to get past the immense abuse the main character is put through. And get past the fact that the title says "Lovers" and all the guys are sadistic masochists who get off on fear and inflicting pain. Yui is barely even treated like a human being, but rather a piece of food. There's nothing remotely romantic about that.

The only thing that keeps you watching is the constant unknown ... of who Yui really is and other mysteries throughout. And I enjoyed the art (except for Yui's hair, the ombre effect was a little odd).

I also was intrigued by how the brothers kept having flashbacks whenever Yui touched them or interacted with them in some way, but that kept ending in them drinking her blood. They even went as far as to try to make Ayato's seem romantic and started to show his last bit of humanity... before he drank her blood even though he knew she was drowning (but as soon as he kissed her she suddenly wasn't struggling for air anymore???).

The show had potential, truly, but it fell flat and I don't have much desire to go further. Of course, I still want to know who Yui is, who was the woman in the window, etc etc, but I feel like my time could be better spent. If they had drawn from the one moment of Ayato's humanity came through and continued playing on that, this really could have gone somewhere, but with where it's going now they're all manipulative, possessive, abusive animals who see Yui as a blood bag (and that's all the writers saw her as too, or so it seems). I wasn't expecting the vampires to be extremely kind to her like this was some Twilight remake, but I also wasn't expecting the entire show so far to be based around them getting off on her pain and that really be it for them (besides their pent up hatred). Just something to make it a bit more worthwhile to watch and less like I'm watching a potential rape scene every five minutes.

Also Laito's little nickname for Yui is so overused it's ridiculous. Use it once, fine, but he didn't need to use every single time he addressed her.

"Witch Craft Works" manages to take a few cliches/average plots (weak main male characters surrounded by strong women, some harem, good and evil fighting for the main character because they have immense power they have no idea about, etc) and not completely beat them to death. In fact, they played around with their boundaries, breathed new life into them and all the while told a pretty good story along the way.

However, I truly think this show could have benefited from a few more episodes to allow for more development and storytelling, but I think it did well for the small period it had to cover ... everything. Very little was left unexplained but the full background to Kagari and Takimaya's relationship was cut short and never finished which is rather disappointing. But I also have to commend them for not basing this on the obvious romance that could have erupted between the two main characters, but rather the bond/contract they share and how they have to grow with one another rather than simply being together.

Story: 7
As I said before, there's a few cliches, but overall it's enjoyable. It can feel rushed because they want to get all the big points put into 12 episodes, but if you can look past that little detail then watching this series is a breeze.

Art: 6
All the art seemed so average to me. Nothing too special, but not particularly bad either. Even my mom commented on the graphics being "lame" when she saw what I was watching. And that's all there is to it - the graphic didn't wow me or dazzle me and were just... there. Evermillion, Kagari in full-fledged Fire Witch form and the intricacy of the development of the tattoos on Kagari/Takimaya that would form are the only things that were moderately stunning.

Sound: 8
It was good, well placed and never overpowering.

Character: 6
There could have been a little more development in this area. The fact that the tower witches motives were purposefully left so vague worked out at first, but I think individual characters should have made their motives known. I mean, if all of these witches knew about Takimaya then why are they finally attacking now? This is also a failed plot point.

Beyond that, I do like how they made it seem like Kagari was carefree (which mostly came off as lack of emotion), but would periodically reveal something that showed otherwise through flashbacks and small breaks. Also Kagari and Takimaya are phenomenal foils of each other that meet on certain levels; her lack of emotion is countered by his deep caring and emotional desires to keep everyone safe and their recklessness, for various reasons, show their similarities.

Each witch from their respective side managed to have their own distinct personality and most showed why they were on their particular side.

Enjoyment: 9
The overall enjoyment of the series is definitely high. At times, the show was extremely cute and at others it kept me engaged in the fights as I wondered how Kagari could do all she did and walk out just fine. And really, the characters were all pretty likable in their own right.

I would definitely recommend this anime. I don't think it's for everyone (but there's not a single anime that is, honestly), but I think it's worth taking a chance with.