Review of Dagashi Kashi

Dagashi Kashi is that kind of anime that you either hate or love as soon as you are done watching the very first episode. Yet I'm still surprised how low is the show rated here on MAL. Instead of pointing out pros and cons, let me comment on some aspects that people complain about. "The show is advertising Japanese sweets.". I mean... it is called *Dagashi* (sweets) Kashi, so the talk about sweets and their history is to be expected, isn't it? Even the synopsis says, quoting: "...And so begins Hotaru's mission to *enlighten* the boy on the true joy of delicious and nostalgic dagashi!" Thenwhy is it so surprising, that the characters often discuss facts about candy? It isn't. That's exactly what I expected and what I got. Facts about sweets. Often pretty interesting at that and occasionally humorous, too.
"The show is not that funny." Yeah, probably because it isn't meant to be funny. I don't understand why is it marked as comedy / shounen here on MAL, when it is neither of that, it's a slice of life more than anything. It's supposed to make you smile, maybe giggle a little bit, but don't expect to laugh out loud.
"It's repetitive." Like I said, it's a slice of life. Life is repetitive. What do. Live on.

Now that I'm done ranting, let me just say that I genuinely enjoyed it. I mean the show, not life.
Highlights? Characters are great, Saya is the best waifu. Also great animation, I love the way eyes and faces in general are drawn. Lastly, really good (and cute) opening and ending sequence.

Don't get confused by the genre tags. They're lying to you. Watch the first episode and decide yourself, whether you like it or not.
Definitely one of the better slice of lifes I watched in recent past. 1/1 (me) would recommend).