This anime is not meant to be taken seriously. This isn't because it's terribly written or paced, in fact, when the story wraps up, it leaves no holes or misunderstandings! This is not meant to be taken seriously because the writers spoon-feed everything to the viewer. They take the viewers along on a journey, or a story - you are not meant to try to figure out the subtleties or the underlying issues simply because they outright tell you about it later anyway. It is cheesy, with plenty of face-palming moments but ultimately it makes you smile. It reminds the viewer of the strength oflove and even explores the different types! Definitely worth the watch, especially since you don't need to watch the prequel to understand it.