Sakamichi is delightful in the delivery of its story and characters. You have Kaoru, an intelligent but antisocial individual. He meets Sentarou, someone who's assertive and straightforward, but at the same time, gentle and caring in his own way. Over the course of Sakamichi, you come to see more about the two of them, their motives, and even glimpses of a greater bond as they both embrace their love for music and use it to overcome the typical obstacles and worries of becoming an adult. Sure, the story Sakamichi presents may be nothing new, BUT what is new is the way that story is handled and what direction it goes in. I thought I knew where Sakamichi was going midway through but the story took several turns that allowed the story to even further develop what I'd say a quite perfect bromantic relationship between Kaoru and Sentarou. The art may be seen as dated for the general teenage populous of this generation, but don't let that scare you. I personally think that the art is outstanding and blends well with the theme of love and friendship. Some of the characters may come off as edgy and downright unlikeable at first, but that's all the more reason to continue reading and cherish the author's extraordinarily clever writing that reveals itself moreso, later on. Overall, Sakamichi is a beautifully crafted story with dynamic characters that aren't too predictable. If you're not a fan of the general plot, that's understandable but otherwise Sakamichi is far too amazing to be ignored by anyone, unless you hate the idea of love and friendship, in which case I recommend a darker read that will tear your soul in half and scar you for life like Berserk..... >:)