Review of Hanebado!

And the award for the worst mom goes to! Review may contain some spoilers here or there, so if you're planning on experiencing this for yourself. Be warned. But seriously. Watching this a year and a half after it ended, I really enjoyed it from start to finish. Sure, there are poor writing elements here and there, such as the characters and coaches hardly doing anything to help Ayano through her troubles up until near the end of the show. To the moment where her and her mom seem to be on more friendly terms. But those elements aren't enough to ruin the show at all. Ireally felt they really developed both main characters well, and even the side characters. Showing them go through their own personal struggles, and reaching an end goal. Nagisa went from being the brute and wondered why is she even trying any more, to more down to earth and considerate. While still having that drive and passion. While Ayano at first was a sweet timid like girl,, only for her emotion baggage to get the better of her, which flipped her personality in a whole 180. You can thank her mom for that. Both characters in that regard were really written well. Along with it being realistic. The way they developed as the series went on, it was great. You felt passionate for Nagisa as she tries to adapt compared to what we first saw her as. While feeling sorry and bad for Ayano.

The art style was colourful and very appealing. Even during the matches, it flowed together nicely. Much like the sounds through out the show. Being perfect for each scene.

All in all I'm glad to have checked this out. It's something I wanted to for a long while now, and I'm glad I did. A must watch.