What to Expect: An anime with a relaxed atmosphere, with humor at the forefront. Often, the episodes are divided into two "mini-episodes" each with separate plots. Generally, the daily antics of the club serve as our main focus point in the story. New characters are often introduced by approaching Sket Dance with a problem, and our lovable trio tries their hardest to tackle whatever the task is at hand. This is not quite a gag comedy, there are some serious and dramatic moments to be found. Though if you are looking for romance, this title only hints on it subtly, and is not a main focus. Above all, the characters and their personalities tend to grow with you over time. Even characters that seemed minor a one point, can reappear and have a prominent role. Overall, a lighthearted show with its touching moments.

How is this Inspirational?

Throughout the course of the anime, we are shown the importance of friendships, how meaningful they can be, and how they mature over time, just like anything else. A club and those within it that dedicate their free time simply to help others, volunteering out of the kindness in their heart. Sket Dance has its share of emotionally powerful scenes that can really connect to the viewer. How one's path and course in life can change so drastically by reforming oneself for the better. Many scenes like these are hidden like a precious gem, waiting to be uncovered. That is the power of having comedy as the main focus. When the tone of a given situation turns to the serious side, it really draws our attention and effects us.

What to Expect: A very interesting and easy to relate to plot based on a scenario that endangers many relationships to this day. What happens when a couple can't make time for each other? We witness firsthand the trials and tribulations that Yuki and Tōya go through to make their love work. Yuki is very committed to her work as a prospective singer. Ultimately, she is forced to choose between her career and the love of her life.

Rina Ogata, plays the role of the second heroine in this story. She is also an up and coming idol, much like Yuki. Little does Yuki know, she will face competition not just in her work field, but over the man she loves most.

If you are familar with Kouji Seo's work, I would say the drama is on a similar scale. Not necessary a bad thing, if that is something you are looking for. This anime very accurately depicts the struggles of young love, and how work and one's career can change the course of love.

How is this Inspirational?

A very easy to relate to anime, as I have mentioned. You could take from these events and reflect back on your life. It shows us that love may be broken up, under factors we cannot control. Will one be patient enough to wait for their partner, even if they see them less and less? Can one remain faithful and love the other unconditionally under these circumstances? If you really love someone, what lengths will you go to be with them?

What to Expect:If you were a fan of Kouji Seo's previous work, Suzuka, you will not be too far from home here. The art style and general feeling of that series is present here as well. The OVA at least sort of places you in the middle of the manga timeline so if you have not read up to that point, you may be lost on the plot. With the OVA, the timeline starts at around the time Yuzuki moves back to Tokyo and Haruto decides to see her during his school trip to Tokyo.

How is this Inspirational?

The anime and manga highlight the importance of childhood friendships and how chance encounters may very well rekindle themselves into adulthood. How a friendship can slowly blossom into love. The lengths as well as physical and emotional distance that two people must travel for a relationship to thrive over the years.