Review of D-Frag!

Recently I've been trying to shave off some anime from the PTW list that look like garbage or just anime that I know I won't like. Looking at D-Frag's image alone and the for some reason the name just put a bad taste in my mouth. Surprisingly when I checked that this had a decent score of 7.70 I decided to give it a chance and it's good that I did. Story: 7 D-Frag's story is very simple and that's surprisingly a good thing. Normally I get irritated at some harem anime for taking themselves way too seriously or some other animes that don't have anystory and are episodic. All you need to know about D-Frag's story is that a high school delinquent (although its kind of hard to tell most of the time) joins an after school game creation club. After that the next episodes are meant for introducing more characters and just having the main characters goof off and do stupid things. It has a sort of slice of life feeling to it, and in a good way. D-Frag doesn't really need a story. It has two "arcs" if you even want to call them that since they're only 2 episodes long each and don't do a whole lot with the story. The only sort of progression you'll be getting is that of character development which isn't great, but not bad. I would've loved to see more of it, especially from Takao. The only downside I have would be that it just sorts of ends. I know this is only the first (and sadly only) season, but its finale is kind of weak.
Art: 8
D-Frag doesn't look amazing, but it is appealing to the eyes. I like the character designs and the colors really pop. It's a good looking anime overall, but the creative ways in which they use the animation is where it's strong point is. It may just be me, but t's just really funny seeing a chibi form of a character doing the same action in only a couple frames or just seeing them in chibi form in general. The animation really helps some of the jokes work and that's very important for a series like D-Frag
Sound: 7
I would say D-Frag's soundtrack is easily it's weakest point. It's definitely not bad, it's just that some of it's songs feel really generic and could easily fit in with any other high school anime. Some of it's other tracks, most notably the calmer/sadder ones like That does not change, and Warmth, are actually quite good. The soundtrack is kind of a mixed bag, the OP is kind of generic but the ED is fairly good. As for sound design, it does a good job at helping out some of the jokes work. Another very important detail is the voice acting. I am not a fan of subs in general and didn't like the voices that much when I watched the OVA since there isn't a dub of it. However I did really enjoy Funimation's English dub. I normally enjoy dubs since thats how I watch anime, but this is easily an above average dub so I highly recommend watching it or at least giving it a chance.
Characters: 8
D-Frag's characters are what makes the show so enjoyable. All the main characters are unique and have their own personalities. I don't think there's a single unlikable character in the series. Kenji is an enjoyable main character but is a bit on the average side. He isn't the star of the show, and is MILES better than your typical main male harem lead. Roka and Takao are great and are the show's strongest characters (although Takao is best girl). Normally I'd hate someone like Chitose but she turns out to be a likable character, but still my least favorite among the mains. Sakura is a weird case. She seems great, but gets very little screen time compared to the others which makes it hard to love her as much. All the other side characters are good especially Tama, even if she's only in the last 2 episodes. Another point I'd like to talk about is how D-Frag seems like your typical high school anime and the way they introduce some of it's characters. Takao is seen at the beginning of episode 2 and seems like an annoying character, yet she turns out be the best. Same goes for the Band of 14 Devils. At first glance they seem like your average tough group of bullies, but turn out to be funny and enjoyable.
Enjoyment: 8
D-Frag is hilarious at times, and all around very funny. I wouldn't say it's there with the likes of Chuunibyou or Baka to Test but there are moments that come close. It's comedy is it's strong point and always seems to be fresh and unique. I could easily watch half of the series if (but most likely when) I rewatch the series. It's just really enjoyable and entertaining.
Overall: 8
D-Frag is definitely an underrated anime that I haven't heard many people talk about. I don't want to say it's a hidden gem since it's only 12 episodes but maybe if it were twice as long and was just as good then maybe. D-Frag is a well above average anime that will keep you interested in its comedy and enjoyable cast of characters. Just a heads up 1. Don't expect an ending 2. Try out the dub first and 3. enjoy it while it lasts
Hopefully in the future we'll get a second season but it's been 4 years now so I highly doubt that'll happen. Unfortunately the anime industry considers the likes of Fairy Tail and Black Clover better and more important.