Gin no Saji (Anime)

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Name: Silver Spoon 銀の匙 Gin no Saji

Sequel: Silver Spoon 2
Status: Completed
Episode: 11
Release date (for eng subs): Every Friday


Summary:
Yugo Hachiken dreams of life separated from his family, so he takes the initiative by enrolling in an agriculture school. He thinks, with his talent in studying, no problems will arise no matter what kind of school he attends. He is proven wrong very quickly. Raised as a city boy, he is forced to uncover the inconvenient truth about agricultural life. Enjoy the story of Hachiken, as he tries to keep up with his new friends, farmers' heirs, who are already accustomed to the harsh world of farming. With no clear goals or understanding of farming life, how will Hachiken survive this new, cruel reality? The story of a sweat, tear, and mud-stained youth begins!


Summary from: http://myanimelist.net/anime/16918/Gin_no_Saji
Summary Source: MAL


Personal Ratings: 4
Really unique anime, talking about slice of life and life on the farm. 

I think this anime really gave me a lot of new knowledge about different types of animals and how the food actually ends up on our table. It also has a very interesting background for the main character's family and the story as to how he ended up there. 
I really liked how they showed the main character being some one who didn't like the school or the animals at first, but ends up being the one who loved them the most. 
The main character was also very different from the other students, being a city boy, he is different from most students that comes from families which owns a farm; so seeing the difference between the two groups were quite fun.  

They really went in depth enough, but not too deep to the point where it's hard to understand. I guess it's also because of the fact that most of are either in school or have already been through school before, so it's not hard to empathize with the main character.
This show is come what calming and unique. I loved the way they showed how he cared for the animals. The animals were really very cute. I also like the timing of the jokes they put in.

I didn't like how the main character kept talking and mumbling about failed dreams and what not. (but i guess that's part of his personality). 
Some parts were actually kind of slow and long winded. I hope they also show us the whole story about Hachiken's past.


Art Ratings: 2.5
Nothing special.
I actually liked how the simple art really goes well with the simple story line. 


Recommended for:
Gender: Male & Female
Age: 13 and above
My Ratings: PG