Grading Genshiken

Oh yeah, so I've got to give a score to Genshiken at some point, don't I?

Alrighty then...

Pluses:

+It really is the best representation of otaku culture I've ever seen in anime (or in any other storytelling medium, for that matter).
+It tells stories that are believable and honest and never steps outside the realm of reason.
+One of the best parts of the story is the gradual but definite growth of Saki, the anti-otaku girlfriend of one of the guys and sort of the main character of the series.
+All the other characters are great too.
+Like Ohno.


+I looove Ohno.


+The humor is pretty much always on. I laughed out loud several times during the show. And it's not really packed with wacky slapstick antics either (though there are a few punches thrown here and there).
+Every other aspect of the show is excellent as well.

Minuses:

-There really isn't an overarching plot. Just the characters going about their lives.
-There needs to be MORE. Moremoremore.

Rebuttal Pluses:


+OHNO


+Also, Sand-Castle of Cagliostro. Plus Ohno.

Score: 8/10 (Don't Miss It)