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If you are a shoujo and comedy fan, this is definitely for you. Although this is a cliched story line, you shoould still watch it-because this is the only subbed anime I know revolving around yummy sweets.
This anime is about a girl who goes to achieve her dream, and meets tiny sweet spirits that help her. I have to say, this is quite disappointing. The spirits don't instantly make her a professional, but it is really ONLY the spirits that let her turn into an amazing patissier. I mean, without them, she would so be failing. And, here the main ... characters relax and get help from spirits and the other background characters have to work super hard without them? Although as the story progresses, you totally forget about most flaws...
Also, the characters are cliched also. Amano Ichigo, our heroine, is the typical clumsy, peppy, work hard, dumb girl. However, it is because of this that there is good comedy, so I would let it slide. The others are fairly interesting. Hanabusa is a narcissist, which I don't see often. Andoh is the quiet kind and Kashino is the meanie who is often surprised by Ichigo's stupidity.
The art is good, though. Although the eyes seem a bit big at times, it's decent for people wanting good art. Nothing like bokura ga ita or the wallflower. THE SWEETS LOOK BEAUTIFUL!!! So yummy. You actually learn stuff too.
The music was average too. I actually downloaded the op. It's nice and fluffy, and not super repetitive like Pretty Rhythm's songs. I liked the sound effects. They made me laugh more!!! The voice actors quite matched the characters. The background music was really appropriate for their scenes.
There is one more delta. The problems. Some of them are ok, but sometimes I think that the problem's reactions are too exaggerated, or maybe it was just not explained right. I couldn't empathize with why the characters were making a fuss sometimes. Also, there were some fillers.
But the comedy was really good. Not stuff to make you ROFL, but decent enough! Plus, the Grand Prix makes it not a bunch of little problems, but new themes and new opponents and new obstacles. I loved seeing them overcoming them with creative yummy designs.
Overall, this is a cutesy anime for shoujo fans. For most shoujo fans, this will be the close-to-perfect anime-good art, good comedy, inspiring storyline, the slightest touch of romance. Despite its flaws, I still recommend this. Its flaws are, despite how they seem, minor, and you find yourself smiling and laughing as you walk with a girl's journey to achieve her dream. It is very touching and makes a bullseye to your heart.

Very berry good.
STORY-the plot is creative, and drew me in. Somebody steals Hiyoki's heart-literally! A nice twist that isn't a cliche, finally. Not all the comedy drew laughs out of me, but some were amazing!!! I LOVE the angry faces~ There were also many twists and turns to keep you on the edge of your seat. It's not shallow, so if you're looking for something quick, save this for later, it really BLEW ME AWAY. However, might be a bit dark for people who dont like vampire stuff. Try it out, though, I hate vampires too but I loved it. The romance was ... there, but didn't hog up the whole story. In here, adventure, mystery and romance were all friends and shared. The romance also closed up the story. No kissing, but TRY IT.
ART-the art is very good. Hiyoki had nice eyes, and her hairstyle was cute and something new. The hair, face shape, and eyes were well drawn on everybody, although it looked a bit sketchy sometimes. AND HOLY ICHIGO, the boys were HOT! Cain's design was also unique. (Wish he went to my school)
CHARACTER-everybodies character was very distinct. Hiyoki was not those "ooh save me I'm so weak" type of girl, which was awesome. Go, Hiyoki! Ya, ya! You can really empathize with her struggles. No boy was younger than her, or shorter. I hate when couples are like that. Cain is also very mysterious at the beginning, he keeps you reading. The other characters personalities were, for some of them, very unique. If only Barajou no Kiss was completed, too...
ENJOYMENT-YAY IT HAS COMEDY!!! I love comedy. Yes, it was serious and creepy sometimes, but comedy lightened up the mood. Not all the jokes made me laugh, but all were humourus.
Overall, one of my favs. plus, it didn't drag at all, a huge plus. Boys, I don't know, but GIRLS READ THIS, K?!?!? Berryby-by now.