Jul 27, 2010
~Will be updated weekly until the series is completed!~
This is the first review I've ever written. This anime is so amazing and unique that I just had to because for the first time ever I have found an anime that incorporates everything I have been looking for. I've seen a lot of romance anime, but none like this as it shatters many of the usual preconception's associated with the genre.
This anime is set up differently than all others. It is going to be a series of 24 episodes featuring 6 different relationships. This is accomplished by dividing the series into 4 episodes a relationship then
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a reset which results in a complete exploration with a different girl for another 4 episodes.
Now if your anything like me the art style is extremely important and sometimes the animation as well. Amagami SS does not feature any radical or unique graphics. The graphics follows along the lines of "normal" but done very well which is exactly the way I like it. When shows do weird and unique art styles I'm usually turned off but its safe to say you will love or be at least satisfied with the art style. The animation is also very smooth and well done. The same can be said of the sound and I didn't notice anything that would cause a distraction.
Since it's almost like a new series every 4 episodes it is somewhat fast paced which is good because that is the perfect pacing. I'm not sure about other people but I absolutely hate when romance anime gets dragged on and barely any plot advances. It almost feels like filler and can be very boring. The pacing feels quite natural as well and does not feel rushed especially for something that is 4 episodes long.
The characters were amazing. For once the main character isn't an annoying guy without any balls. He feels all the emotions appropriately and is very nervous but is somehow able to admit his feelings especially in situations where your thinking to yourself there's no way he'd speak up but somehow he does in a realistic and convincing way. Don't get me wrong he's very similar to all the other male lead but what makes him genuine and makes the story excellent is his ability to actually tell the girl what he's thinking despite the situation.You will literally be thinking omg this guy has balls. The cast of female characters were done well with the minor exception of Haruka as her personality and the way she interacts with the male lead doesn't seem realistic in regards to an actual relationship irl although it is very entertaining.
It's one of the rare romance anime's where you see genuine character development that reflects the full picture of romance where their is a physical attraction that is mentioned and expanded. The characters actually follow a normal sense of the physical aspects of being in a relationship, which means no waiting until the last episode to see the character's kiss once.
This anime is also based off of a game and as many know their are multiple paths to take which lead to different relationships. As far as I know this is the first romance anime where each and every path is explored. This is a wonderful feature as with most harem's with good character development you always wonder what the show would have been like with a different girl being the one featured. Its very surprising because the first 4 episodes feel more complete and better than almost all romance series I have seen. So I can't wait to see how the next 5 relationships turn out. I'm quite excited as this feels like having 6 romance series in 1.
Will keep you guys updated every week have fun enjoying this wonderful anime.
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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