Seitokai no Ichizon is a slapstick comedy series situated at Hekiyou Academy’s Student Council. In Hekiyou Academy, the members of the Student Council are selected by what amounts to a popularity contest. Therefore, the Council mostly consists of attractive girls. However, there is another rule in place, where it states that the highest scorer of the school is allowed to enter the Student Council by using the blue-chip seat. Unfortunately, nobody who ever expect the valedictorian, Ken Sugisaki, to be a crazy ‘otaku’ of bishoujo games (H-games to be exact) who is in a constant delusion to make the four girls of the Student Council into his harem.


The first recognizable part of Seitokai no Ichizon is its extensive use of anime references. Ranging from Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuutsu and K-ON! to Death Note and Jigoku Shoujo, listing ALL the references would be getting beyond impossible. It even competes with Lucky Star, another anime also famous for its use of anime references (Which makes Seitokai no Ichizon even more ridiculous as they made an anime reference towards Lucky Star). Non-otakus tend to get lost half-way through the story due to these references (even I tend to get lost, so no matter), but it is a good laugh to serious anime lovers.

The second thing about this anime is that it gathers most of the different types of personalities that usually show up in a Harem anime, but with an extra twist to it:

2. Akaba Chizuru: Secretary of the Student Council – Model-like Kuudere, who is unfortunately a sadist, a lolicon and a Yuri Fangirl, although she is able to hold up a more cutsy side, which drives around the note of ‘MOE’.

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3. Shiina Minatsu: Vice-President of the Student Council – Twin ponytailed Tsundere, who loves shounen-action stories (practically most of her references comes from this area) and has ABSOLUTELY no ‘deredere’.

4. Shiina Mafuyu: Treasurer of the Student Council – Shy soft-spoken bishoujo, although she is a geek with a serious game addiction and a BIG Yaoi Fangirl, much to Ken’s displeasure (pairs Ken with a male in her BL delusions).


And let’s not forget the wonderful fan service (mostly by Chizuru) scenes that comes mostly from Sugisaki Ken’s bishoujo game DELUSIONS. Even when it IS a swimsuit (which surprisingly is IN the Student Council Room), they covered his eyes with a blindfold.

Oh, before I forget, I absolutely must point out something… The male uniform is a Rummage Sale Reject!

Nevertheless, it brings laughter to my stressed face no matter how many times I watch it. Even my other cousins, who aren’t the least interested in anime, burst into laughter after 10 seconds into the show.


Rating: 8/10 <<<<<<<< DD

In the nutshell: An excellent slapstick comedy for everyone, though it would be funnier if you have knowledge on other animes due to the many anime reference here. And although subtle, anyone who HATES Ecchi scenes (and yes, it can get really REALLY BAD, even if it only about 20 seconds) should steer clear.

Labels: Anime and Manga Corner, Chapter 8