kodomo no omacha (child's toy)
Overview
Well this is basically a comedy (with some romance stuff) type of anime. The story is mainly about the two main characters, Sana Kurata and Akito Hayama, (though sometimes its mostly about Sana) and how the go through all sorts of teenage problems, at school and with their family lives. Hmm I've also noticed that this series is othen compared to Marmelade Boy..though I haven't quite seen the latter hence I can't comment...One of the funniest series (as well as heartwarming) I've seen in a while.
Storyline & Narrative
The setting is at school most of the time where Sana and her other classmates figure out what to do with the each other's problems. Sometimes the outcome turns out to be hilrious and at other times that is hardly the case. The series goes to show how problems are not best handled alone and how friendship is important in overcoming life's obstacles and the trouble of growing up. It also adds some slapstick comedy which I found amusing, though sometimes annoying on occassions.
Characters & Dynamics
Sana Kurata, an 11 year old hyperactive child star who attends a regular school which is basically turned into a gang hangout by Akito Hayama, who is the ringleader of all the chaos that occurs in the classroom. Then there's Sana eccentric mom whom happens to be an award winning author with a squirrel living in her hair by the name of Maro-chan. There's also Rei Sana's manager who does practically everything for Sana.
Animation & Visual Direction
The animation looks good, simple yet flawless in a way. The eyes are the first thing you might notice since the artist seems to have placed a lot of detail in them. I would give it a thumb's up.
Voice Acting & Soundtrack
I watched a dubbed version but I guess their voices suited them pretty good nonetheless unlike some other animation voice overs this one was actually good. Of course I would like to see the original just to have an idea.
