I love this show, and I also love Sanrio too. Like Shunsuke (Shushu), I love Hello Kitty, and like Ryo, I love Little Twin Stars. But I also love Pekkle the Duck, Pochacco the Pup and Monkichi the Monkey. I didn't think of this series as being commercial or whatever. But I like that it shows people need a group to truly express themselves in order to feel comfortable with themselves.
I do love how they all have stories behind why our male leads love the characters they like. Kouta's backstory almost had me crying, though I never cry at sad scenes. Overall, all I have to say is that this anime series is another favorite series with a message that is never "in-your-face." Like, I'm 36 years old, and I still love cartoons and characters that are said to be meant for kindergarteners, and there's no shame in it. Also, I really wish the series in on North American DVD.
I do love how they all have stories behind why our male leads love the characters they like. Kouta's backstory almost had me crying, though I never cry at sad scenes. Overall, all I have to say is that this anime series is another favorite series with a message that is never "in-your-face." Like, I'm 36 years old, and I still love cartoons and characters that are said to be meant for kindergarteners, and there's no shame in it. Also, I really wish the series in on North American DVD.