You know, ever since episode two I’ve been meaning to write about Sora no Otoshimono and give the attention it deserves, but I figured I lack levels of pretentiousness to praise admittedly mindless stuff in any sort of meaningful way. The show offers plenty of moments that I can point at and say “now that is funny,” but doing so seems like such a futile exercise for this type of show. It’s also hard to get people interested in it when word on the street suggests that Sora no Otoshimono sucks monkey cock. Seriously? The one genuinely negative critique I’ve come across so far is disapproval of trying its hand at a serious plot. I won’t mince words around aspects which this show has actual merit–for one, surprisingly enjoyable slapstick–I merely suggest you check it out.
However, I simply have to point out the unexpected advertisement for the show in the final episode of Seitokai no Ichizon. Apparently, that flock of flying pantsu truly left an impression on some people. Sora no Otoshimono, job well done! The following thoughts, however, have settled my deal with the former. While it may be an awesome pile of anime tropes and references, I realized that this particular Student Council anime show is so devoid of genuine character that I can’t imagine it getting referenced in future productions of its kind. I honestly tried to tie my thoughts on it into a general theme and name this post The Bane of Referential Anime, but as much as I despise Kadokawa’s plugs in Lucky☆Star, that show had character and a sense of eternal value (plus it got referenced in Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei, shoot). Love it or hate it, Sora no Otoshimono managed to pull off a feat, but can you imagine Seitokai no Ichizon doing the same?
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