Clean Freak! Aoyama-kun

YOU. MUST. WATCH. THIS. Even though it says it's seinen, I believe it is also shonen and shojo, basically for everyone. If you like sports, more specifically soccer, watch this. If you like comedy, watch this. If you like romance, watch this. If you think this is not for you, at least watch the first episode, you might be surprised. I LOVE this anime. The story was so interesting and characters were so interesting and made me laugh so many times! The sound and art was crisp and perfect. Keppeki Danshi! Aoyama-kun is definitely one of my favorites! I think I'm actually in love withAoyama-kun, he's so adorable and cute, and he's not even trying! Overall, I had an amazing experience watching this anime and I hope there is a second season or that I can find more animes similar to this one. So, what I'm trying to say is... YOU. MUST. WATCH. THIS.

(Spoiler Warning) If you're looking for a traditional soccer anime, you'll be very disappointed. Putting that aside, if you're looking for a short-running show with some comedic moments, you may find enjoyment in Clean Freak! Aoyama-kun. Aoyama's perfect character is very boring to me, he doesn't have any conflict or any sort of progression in the twelve episode season. He doesn't have any motive to join Fujimi High School's underdog soccer team besides that the jerseys are white. Aoyama has a legion of followers, both male and female, that see him as an idol. Their "Clean, clean Aoyama!" chants get annoying very quick. Aoyama's only interesting charactertrait is that he's a germaphobe. He won't eat food prepared by other people, he rarely allows people to touch him. One of Aoyama's underdeveloped traits is that he's a gamer, and he acts very differently in-game while in-person. Most of the side characters are dull and they are only used for comic relief. Most of the jokes that are from the side characters are used time and time again. There's just not enough time to develop the side characters to be multi-dimensional. Most of the other people on the soccer team are given one trait, or just there. Bottom line, they're mostly forgettable. I'll give the show some slack because there are only twelve episodes. Only occasionally are the side characters successful in their comedic attempts, and I find it most often with Gotou's interactions with the other characters. The times when Aoyama interacts with the other germaphobe makes for some interesting dialogue. The times when Fujimi High is playing soccer is very predictable, and with Aoyama only actually trying in the final five minutes, the result can always be known. The most interesting episodes in this show are the times when Aoyama & crew are put into a unique situation outside of school, or when the side characters get the spotlight. Unfortunately, some of the most interesting characters are the ones only seen in one or two episodes. The Ozaki-centered episode is by far the most interesting, with his attempts to make an interesting manga based on Aoyama's actions in school. Umeya's episode with Gouto is also one of the better ones. The OST is nothing special, its generic j-rock that you can find in most animes. The animation is clean and fluid. The animation style used while Aoyama is gaming is a nice change of pace. The outro animation also has a unique style. Passable. All in all, Clean Freak! Aoyama-kun seems rushed, poorly planned, and executed inadequately. Aoyama's singular trait is boring, and most of the gaffs of the side characters are overused. The show's strongest strength is when they do succeed at comedy, and it's seldom used side characters. There are better shows for you to watch.

"Keppeki Danshi! Aoyama-kun" is kinda strange show. My experience with sport shows is I had two categories: the competitive and serious one such as Haikyuu and then the non competitive (or just not focused on the competitions) comedic one such as Yuri!!! on Ice. Yes, Yuri!!! on Ice does have the main character enter a competition but the anime doesn't really focus on the competition. It focuses on the characters. Back to Keppeki Danshi! Aoyama-kun, it doesn't fit in those two types I'm familiar with. This show was weird because it focus on comedy half of the time. Being a comedic show with sort of plotprogression with end game objective, the story becomes fragmented with the episodes dedicated to 2 character spotlights. The show doesn't just focus on Aoyama and his sport team. We do the coach, manager, a mangaka, a basketball girl (yes, we had an episode on basketball instead of soccer), and a fellow germaphobe student. Since comedy is binary, you will have some episodes which give you laughter or not. I had my favorite characters, the manager/stalker who loves Aoyama and the judo guy. Since I'm not good with names and didn't bother with checking it for the review, the characters in this show might be hard to remember for those who aren't good with names like me. You will remember their quirks. That's pretty much the strength of the show's comedy: the wacky characters and their interactions. For sports, the show does up its animation during its few intense soccer matches. It doesn't feature as much if you wanted soccer. The weakness of the show for me is it ends with a weak bang. It doesn't really entice me for a second season. It was like a one trick pony ice cream that you just wanted to taste first time and won't go back. It's a shame because I loved the show when I saw the first few episodes. 6/10 for me in rating this show. I wish it went out with a bang or have some plot objective but being a comedic show, it might have killed its sport element. With a cast huge, you can barely remember all of them. You will be sure to have some favorites.

If your looking for a sport futbol anime of going for the goal, this ain't it. This is more of a comedy, if your looking for a laugh. Story: There are actually several stories in this comedy anime of each teammate, yet more about Aoyama-kun of the clean freak. The stories give a good laugh. Characters: The character's are amazing in Keppeki Danshi!. My favorite two are Aoyama-kun and Gotou, Moka. You see why if you watch it. Art: The art is really great in this anime. You get clear image if watching 1080p. Enjoyment: Like posted before, this is a comedy. You will laugh watchingthis one. Overall: It was a good watch, yet I thought it be better than "Knight in the Area."