I shall start with a base score of zero. Every time I see something I like, I’ll add a point. Every time I see something I don’t like, I’ll subtract a point.
Score (S) | Meaning |
S > 5 | Love it |
5 >= S >= 2 | Like it |
2 > S > -2 | Indifferent |
-2 >= S >=-5 | Dislike it |
-5 > S | Hate it |
1. Lyrics
Where have I heard those lyrics before? -1
Now for the Japanese lyrics (translations taken from subtitles):
If there’s a shortcut, it’s the best route
Inconsistent lyrics. Whatever happened to not being lazy? -1
However, I approve of laziness. +1
Crap, I broke a nail!
Great, another song about nails. -1
I’ll fix it with glue.
Manly. +1
What’s important is to take good care of yourself
It’s true. +1
If you can’t love yourself, then you can’t love someone else
Big deal. -1
Skilled hawks hide their talons
Hawks kick ass. +1
Current Score: 0
2. Fashion
Sleek. +1
Earrings don’t match the dress. -1
Yui and Mio’s dresses make them look pregnant. -2
Current Score: -2
3. Animation
The scene where they explode is hot +1
Mio: TOO MUCH FACIAL MOVEMENT -1
Yui, Tsumugi, and Ritsu: Too mechanical (contrast their movement, especially Yui’s, with Mio’s movement in the above scene). -1
The bunny: -1 for pedophilia, +1 for comedy
Current Score: -3
4. Music
Instruments: Typical pop beat that’s catchy at first and will inevitably irritate me after two weeks. Currently Day 12. +1
Vocals: Solid +1
Current Score: -1
5. Timing
Consistent at 22:20. +1
FINAL GRADE: 0 (Indifferent)
Overall, the song is pretty good, the animation sucks, and I’ll never want to see this ending again in approximately three days. My old karui ongaku band was far superior: