Review of School Days

School days is NOT a bad anime. It is a story that diverts from what it originally was, but that doesn't make it a lackluster show. It went from a wholesome romance and slice of life series to a completely unexpected genre one can hardly anticipate. The events that happened here can occur in the real world as much as some people want to deny it. The actions and decisions of the characters can be frustrating at times, but it's far from being illogical. The characters are well-written. Some of them deserved sympathy, but others are repugnant, but that's life, you will meet a wide varietyof people whether you want them or not. The point I'm making here is that one can dislike or disagree with one particular character without labeling said character as poorly-written. The majority of criticisms about this show stem from the audiences' aversion to one specific character, and not because of poor writing.

Presentation-wise, it's not spectacular, but it's far from being uncomfortable. The art-style is generic. The atmosphere is not lively nor dull. The music blends well with the scenes especially in the last episode.

School days is more of a social commentary about modern teenaged relationships than a story one can enjoy. It's realistic, unpredictable and distressful. If the story didn't change from it's original course, it would definitely be forgotten. If you're someone who's searching for a story that is unafraid of showing harsh realities of romantic relationships, then this is for you.