Seitokai no Ichizon - Review

Art (7/10)
This anime mostly took place in the Student Council room so background detail was limited to only the walls, furniture and other items in and around the room. On the rare occasion that the Seitokai was actually shown going outside for a prolonged period of time, the background details were decent; I couldn't notice any sloppy or rushed animations. As for the characters, they were well-drawn and easy to look at.

Characters (9/10)
What I like in an anime is for the characters to be different. Variety makes for a good experience and this is exactly what Seitokai no Ichizon did. Despite using common archetypes like the loli, the sadist, the tomboy, the shy girl and the perverted male, the combination of these characters made watching the show enjoyable. It is evident that, because of these archetypes, the gags and jokes shown in each episode work well. In a show like this, I'm not looking for character development but character compatibility instead. If characters don't fit well with each other, the comedic moments won't have as much impact. Fortunately, this is not the case with Seitokai no Ichizon. I found that all the characters' interactions were smooth and natural, with the included comedy helping to define each of the characters' personalities.

Sound (7/10)
Most OPs and EDs take time to grow on me but for Seitokai no Ichizon's OP, it was different. After hearing it for the first time, I immediately had to look it up and download it. It has a upbeat and catchy rhythm along with great vocals. To top it off, the seiyuus of the four Seitokai members sing it. The ED was decent but the variations didn't impress me. To be honest, the BGM was barely noticeable. I actually don't remember any of the tracks as I am writing this review. The voice acting was decent; though I don't think much "skill" was needed in this show when compared to those that are drama-heavy. Overall, I would say that the sounds in general met my expectations.

Story (7/10)
Well, I didn't really expect much of a "story" given that it's a comedy and parody series. Nonetheless, the last couple of episodes did explain a bit about the main protagonist and his relationship with the other Seitokai members. There were also some bits and pieces about the lives of the other characters but nothing too significant. Since I didn't expect a story but got still got a broken but interesting one, I think I'll leave the score at a 7.

Overall (7/10)
Aside from the disturbing scenes with BL, I thoroughly enjoyed watching Seitokai no Ichizon. It's something that I think helps you unwind after a long day or after watching something depressing. The more anime you watch that aired before Seitokai no Ichizon, the better your experience will be when you watch it since they reference many other popular anime out there. I recommend this to almost anyone who enjoys some comedy or who is looking for some anime to kill their time with. No matter what kind of anime you may be seeking, give Seitokai no Ichizon a try. As for me, I'm going to wait for season two. Hopefully, it will provide the same feel as season one but with something new. Looking forward to it.