First of all, I am impressed by the animation of its OP. If I didn't know the anime, I might mistake it briefly for any of the OP or ED of the Apothecary Diaries, which everyone knows has solid visuals.
Let's get straight to the point. I was a bit bored with this, and it doesn't seem to have that much of a compelling theme compared to Part 1 of Season 2. Hence, I score this a 5 out of 10. That's just me.
On the upside, if you're a fan of this franchise, it might be the best season yet, owing to the fact that 1) we get to more of the backstory of Hanako-kun and his brother, and 2) there is a nice romantick development, which is probably a major reason why about half or so of its fans are watching this.
In conclusion, I have mixed feelings in that I did not enjoy this that much, but I can see where other people might enjoy watching this.
NOTA BENE: A rating of 5 out of 10 means that 1) I find this anime to be average, 2) I enjoyed it to some extent, but it has some flaws. 3) Or simply, I rank it below my 6's but above my 4's.
A 5 means a passing score. If you're the kind of viewer who treats anything below a 7 as irredeemable, I'd encourage a broader, more nuanced approach to rating.
My enjoyment spectrum lies from 4 to 10. If I have scored an anime below 4, I actively dislike it.
