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Tatami Galaxy is an interesting piece, I won't dispute the fact that it does occasionally feign depth that is not present and of course the story can be predictable in places but I must say it is an experience and a fun one at that! I do believe that people can become to invested in the meaning of shows and the moral of Tatami Galaxy's story is hardly revolutionary but I feel it is at least well delivered, even though the structure of the narrative does limit the content of the episodes they are presented in a fun, fast paced and refreshing way which makes ... for an enticing surreal roller coaster and the way the story pieces it self together over time is still engaging and paints an amusing and eccentric picture layer by layer. Although I'm willing to admit that this delivery may not be for everyone.

For anyone who enjoys the surreal and peculiar I would recommend this show highly! If you are searching for something to analyse and tear apart I'm afraid you will be disappointed but I would simply suggest to enjoy it for what it is, not all art must have deep and complex meaning for it still to be worthwhile, what's the harm in a little cliche every now and then for the sake of entertainment!

H.O.T.D is your typical Ecchi show in many respects... it's silly, the characters are very one dimensional and it's full of fan service but it is almost certainly the best Ecchi show ever made because it's the only one I know that can carry a moderately serious and eventful story that's is nicely re-enforced with a brilliant art style and very well animated and choreographed fight scenes. This show is great for either a serious anime fan who wants a little mind numbing fun in between more serious plots or a good stepping stone into serious anime for hardcore Ecchi fans. Also if you find ... this a little too short and feel as if the characters don't have much development read the manga, the plot and the character development definitely improves where the Manga picks up from the Anime.