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Coming into this show I had high hopes. I've been on a bit of a kyoani binge and I was yet to be let down. Well the show wasn't exactly bad, but it could have been amazing if it had been a little more cohesive.

Story: 7
the premise of this show is really cool and unique, the main problem I have is this: inconsistent tone. I think if it had gone all the way with the wacky ott aspect of the story, making it completely surreal and fun it would have worked far better than trying to force subtle character drama into a show that ... has talking walrus pirates. If you're gonna have characters that are basically giant stuffed animals, then you shouldn't take yourself so serious. I mean the main characters are all named after rappers, I really don't care about their subtle drama I want to see them fucking about in an amusement park. If there is drama it should be way over the top like the rest of this world is. Why even have the main character be in high school, it only comes into play in literally one episode. Have him be an adult. It doesn't have to go all out comedy with it, it should just be more fun and play up those surreal aspects more, to feel more fantastical rather than trying and failing to ground these characters in the real world. That said, some of the girl characters are well written enough to carry the story so it's not actually bad, it's just disappointing because I could see it being so much better.

Art: 9
In terms of character design and backgrounds, there is no argument that this show is beautiful. All characters have distinct designs that reflect their personalities and make them stand out, even in this large cast. The backgrounds are stunning and really feel alive.

Sound: 6
The music for this show is good, but not appropriate unfortunately. The OP is great, sets the tone for the show and is suitably wacky and over the top. However the BGM seems to take itself way too seriously, a reoccurring problem for this show. It's never clear if a scene is supposed to make us feel happy or sad, if it's comedic or dramatic because they use the same music for all types of scenes even when it doesn't fit. The music on it's own is pretty strong but it just feels out of place with the world the characters inhabit. In general, the voice acting is passable, nothing incredible but it does it's job. Foley is also just sort of there, nothing outstanding but nothing actually bad either.

Character: 7
To be frank, I'm a sucker for some cute girls, and these girls are cute as h*ck. I can't complain there. But they are not the cutest, in fact by kyoani standards these girls are pretty lacking. What makes shows like k-on, tamako market and hibike! euphonium so good is that the characters feel real as well as being cute. They have full personalities and aren't just a combination of light novel troupes. This show uses the common tactic of just giving characters one trait, and that's their whole personality, rather than actually having them be well rounded and human. There's the rich girl, the kudere, the clutz, the girl who's always on her phone, etc. If I asked you to name one more personality trait of these characters, you would struggle because it doesn't exist. And the MC, well, I thought I'd get something interesting here. In the first episode it's revealed that he's very narcissistic and I thought "hey, this could be interesting, a main character who isn't just a blank insert character and actually has flaws and a past". But instead, it's barely mentioned again until the very last episode really. And the whole thing about him being a former child star is never explored properly either. Where are his parents? Why did he quit being an actor? Why was he chosen to help the park? Why is he quiet at school? All these questions are asked and never answered

Enjoyment: 7
It's fun, the characters are generally likable and the plot is just tangible enough to keep you watching. Strong start, weak middle and strong ending (not counting episode 13 because what even was that, the show already ended they just put an extra episode for no reason)

Overall: 7
Disappointing, but only because I had high expectations going in. The first shot of the series is of the muzzle of a gun, a very strong opening, but unfortunately the rest of the show doesn't quite deliver. But it is laugh out loud funny at some points, and the girls are cute. If you're a busy person and don't have time to waste, skip this one. But if you're a lazy weeb like me give it a shot, you might just be surprised.