When I first purchased this dvd I wasn't sure it was for me. This is the type of story normally reserved for younger girls
dreaming of meeting Mr. Right. However, in short order it convinced me I was wrong.
This dvd tells the story of a young woman who appears, on the surface, to be the perfect student. In reality she is self-centered,
arrogant, and a sore loser. When a young man suddenly moves in to steal her spotlight, she starts getting nervous and angry.
The only thing left is to try to out do him, but all his accomplishments seem to come with ease.
This sets the base for a story about growth, love, and understanding not often seen in anime. The characters all seem very
real, and their difficulties almost familiar. Their struggles endear them to the viewer, and I found myself moved by these
two characters' trial and tribulations.
This dvd is remarkable without the story. There are literally thousands of words and emotions that flash on the screen.
These not only display the thoughts and hidden agendas of the characters, but also present themselves clearly despite their
number. These flashed words can also be changed separately from the subtitles, to ease in reading on the fly.
The artwork is wonderful, and the characters' emotions are amazingly well read. One almost doesn't need to hear the words
to feel the effects. However, I will warn those that dislike distorted faces and teardrops and all those other 'stupid anime'
things. This anime has lots of this to help portray the strength of emotions.
So, if your looking for a romantic comedy, this is the anime your looking for. A romantic story that grabs the heart and
twists, coupled with a comedic undertone that helps you to see the true hilarity of trying to be perfect. And if you find
yourself staring out a window on a rainy day after watching this anime, don't blame me.
