Let's see... there are titles that I watch sometimes, and even after watching the entire series, just doesn't have me all that interested. Then again, half of those aren't even meant for my eyes, when I think about it. Peach Girl is definitely on that roster, but I'm not bashing the title, it's just wasn't something that wowed me.
Peach Girl deals with Momo Adachi. I suspect those who have actually seen the show perceived her as a Ganguro, because of her tanned skin. Well, to clear up all assumptions, she is a tan girl, but not for that reason. Anyway, the anime centers on her little love triangle between two boys she falls for: Kazuya Toujigamori, or Toji: the guy she loved for many years, and Kairi Okayasu, who has this disdainful reputation of being a playboy, but is actually carefree, yet perceptive. Adding fuel to the fire is Sae Kashiwagi, who's like a complete opposite to Momo in terms of skin and nature. Amidst rumors and the love conflict between the two guys, Momo has a tough school life ahead, even more so because of her unique skin tone.
The TV anime went for 25 episodes, aired in 2005 overseas. Studio Comet created the anime and it was Funimation Entertainment that licensed it, even appearing for a while on their channel here in the US. Full of comedy, romance and drama, this isn't the usual anime filled with over the top antics and hilarity. Watching this, it felt like someone taking the typical love troubles of high school and animating it, which they did a good job of doing. Sadly, I just wasn't into it, yet I still managed to complete the title regardless. Though different, I watched the anime Suzuka alongside this, and felt that they were, in some way, similar. But I digress. The titular character Momo (the name translating to peach), is voiced by Kate Oxley in the English dub. If you're into the romantic dramas, or are somehow entertained by how anime portray normal school life, this title is up your ally, I guess.
Like I said, it didn't click to me, but I'll give recognition where its due, and give about 7 of 10 for Peach Girl. It's a little too lacking for my tastes, but hell, anime has its variety as well.
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