Comments on: Maria-Sama ga Miteru Review - 82,5/100

by: AG

Mon, 11 May 2009 21:55:41 +0100

Glad you watched and liked it!

The first season sets the scene, the 2nd is very melodramatic, and the 3rd is light-hearted and great fun.

As you get on, you’ll find that Sei isn’t the only interesting character in the show…

by: Kurisu

Mon, 11 May 2009 03:48:22 +0100

I’m positively surprised by your rating and that you enjoyed Marimite. There are actually 5 OVA by now, not one, but maybe you meant OVA series. I think it’s even labeled as 3rd season but it’s actually a bunch of stand-alone episodes. If I remember correctly, the first OVA episode was the first I saw of it and I enjoyed it very much because it’s so harmonic, layed back (when it’s not in drama mode), visually and emotionally just beautiful. It also has a rather distinct look that one might have to get used to by I grew quite fond of it. So anyway, I like the OVA episodes most except for the second which was rather boring.

Though I must say, the recent 4th season was somewhat disappointing. I only watched half of it although all episodes have been subbed. There were some minor but noticable changes like a pop song with vocals instead of the unusual but very befitting classic instrumental opening song.
Walking slowly used to be preferred but apparently not anymore. Also they seemed to use some regular but cheap SD effects this time. The most important point is that there just happens too little in the first eight or so episodes, too much “more of the same”.

The first season was much better and I think the second even improved upon it, the OVA epsiodes are stellar but the 4th season is rather “meh”.

by: Windy

Sun, 10 May 2009 11:59:51 +0100

Sei is an outstanding and heartwarming and the most funny character I would say but ,as for me, nearly every single character (among the main characters, of course)in this show have their own interesting personality that reflects a different image and they’re all just magnificent, and the pair Sachico/Yumi is just amazing as well, they make us laugh and cry with them and their relationship really affect us people, as if we lived through it ourselves, and the slow pacing is what makes us feel like we’re taking part in their life, not just watching. And to live the everyday life of the Lillian academy and to see the different features the characters display.

by: Machi

Sun, 10 May 2009 01:12:01 +0100

I think Sei was the biggest saving grace of the show. I haven’t heard anyone who wasn’t really won over by her, or had bad comments about her. Which in the end affects the latter parts of the series as Sei hardly appears, and no longer has a role really :(

by: Sniperk

Sun, 10 May 2009 00:03:44 +0100

The only thing that bothers me in this show is the f****ng slow pacing. They can revolve entire episodes around things that usually get done in about 5 minutes in any other show. Though this can be one of the highlights of the show, if you don’t watch it with the right mindset, you get annoyed early.

by: Windy

Sat, 09 May 2009 22:44:37 +0100

Glad to see you enjoyed it! The other seasons won’t be disappointing either, you’ll see, you’ll definitely enjoy them!!! This series really stands out and is one of the best!

by: Howling-kun

Sat, 09 May 2009 21:42:46 +0100

I watched this two weeks ago and my opinion mirrors yours.
This show is surprisingly good.
When do you plan on watching the other seasons?