Review of School Days

Despite the friendly appearance, School Days not a slice-of-life anime, but rather a drama showcasing the psychological effects of cheating. The main character, Makoto Itou, is a stereotypical high school boy. He is somewhat awkward, airheaded, and... horny. The plot follows Makoto's journey through the sensation of falling in love, albeit there is a thin line between love and lust. He, as well as a handful of other notable characters, make a lot of mistakes without even realizing it. Numerous times, the characters are left confused, frustrated, or both and only trying to find an answer but to no avail. The thing is those who causedthe problems are not even fully aware of the situation at hand and refuse to take any blame. The climax of the series is incredibly shocking and unexpected. Karma catches up to everyone in a beautifully, terrifying way. While the situation toward the end is dire, justice is ultimately served when it comes to the general morality of the main characters.

Overall, School Days is worth a watch if you're looking for a short anime to kill time. However, it can be subjectively unenjoyable due to the frustrating and erotic nature of the show.