Mar 13, 2011
IMPORTANT NOTE:
the original episode 12 is considered the "alternate ending". this review is being written with the "true route" ending in mind.
my first glance at the synopsis and title made me think this would be nothing more than a bucket of fan service specifically targeted at people into incest. it seemed so obviously trashy that i only gave it a chance because ayana taketatsu voiced the female lead.
however, it turned out to be a real hidden gem (thank you azunyaan).
put simply, it starts with a very bland and basic concept and adds layers upon layers of entertaining carpeting to obscure the blandness. then it makes
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you believe said layers of carpeting are the point of the show. then it pulls the carpet out from underneath you... only now, the original concept that was being obscured--although still basic--is no longer bland, but in fact quite beautiful and poetic.
it's a shame some people mistake the plot devices for the plot itself... although i do find it amusing that the creators not only poked fun at themselves, but also had enough foresight to proactively poke fun at viewers who wouldn't see passed the carpeting being laid down. i just love that. it would've been a lot of fun to name this "People Can't Possibly Be This Blind".
oh, and for the record, there is no incest (despite the title and despite what some people claiming to have watched might tell you).
the only problem i have with this anime is the original episode 12. while it's certainly serviceable, i feel the "true route" episode 12 does a far superior job at connecting the audience with the real meaning of the story.
the story is the real jewel here. sound is average and art is slightly above. characters are archetypes but they are presented beautifully given the scope (we all have our favorites and they never get enough screen time in any anime, much less a 12 episode one). enjoyment was great as the jokes had me laughing hysterically without fail.
also, while there are indeed unique OPs and EDs for each episode--which was a real treat for me because i'm a sucker for high production values--they neither make nor break the show. really, it's just more carpeting.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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