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Doesn't mean it's not good. Rakudai Kishi no Cavalry and Gakusen Toshi Asterisk were extremely similar but both freaking amazing!!
I'd have to strongly disagree. Both followed cliche adventures of MC-kun and his bitches at a magical academy, although Cavalry did surprise me a bit with him choosing a girl immediately instead of it being a harem, there was nothing I haven't already seen before. Cavalry also had a fantastic OP, one I still listen to constantly. Only other magical academy show that had a catchy OST IMO is
Unbreakable Machine Doll. Actually, Cavalry also had
this scene. But I'm afraid I can't say anything good about Asterisk, except the lightsaber noises made me laugh. I seem to have a preference for Cavalry despite disliking both.
It probably has something to do with what
this guy says in this video series so I can't blame my preference.
It's just there was no hook to either of them that separated each from the rest of the crowd. I at least ironically enjoyed Mahouka because of the stupid-insanely overpowered protagonist,
Tatsuya Jesus.
Also sister was the best but shhhhhh. But to each their own, I guess. I just really wish this trend of magical academies would stop, along with reincarnation and SAO clones (despite saying this, I am really enjoying RE Zero).
EDIT: Sorry for potholes, couldn't help myself. C: