Review of School Rumble: 2nd Semester

Not nearly as good as Season 1. Several of the arcs are simply boring, let alone not being funny. And among these, a few depart far from any notion of character development or story advancement. Some arcs leave seemingly important situations unresolved and not are concluded in subsequent arcs. I kept watching because I hoped the season would recover. With that said, there are a few arcs that are funny and have the same feel as Season 1. In fact, one of the arcs in Season 2 may have been the best of both seasons for me. There is very little characterevolution. The only evolution that comes to mind is that we learn a little more about Yakumo towards the end of Season 2 (then only to find out that what little there is of a "Season 3" does not further evolve her character).

Animation style is typical of 2004-2006 - a transition period between old school and current animation style. Facial styles are reminiscent of old school, but physiques are more shapely which is more like current animation style.

I ranked it a "7" because there are some good parts, but my overall feeling is that its a let-down.

The most similar anime that comes to mind is Nisekoi. If you liked School Rumble, definitely watch Nisekoi.