Here's where I give Kodomo no Jikan it's highest praises. Many shows try to tap into viewers emotions but usually come up short. Sure we may snicker a bit or feel sad but very rarely is there a visual or audible show of emotion. Kodomo no Jikan will actually make you act. There were countless laugh out loud moments. There were those moments where you could feel that unease in the pit of your stomach. For me personally, there was a time where it wasn't just sadness, but tears. Maybe that's because I'm a wuss, but you all knew that already. But for me, when something can actually force an emotion out of me, I feel that I'm watching something special.

I'm aware that there is going to be fierce disagreement between opinions on this one, but I fully stand by this one.