Ahhhh, owari da. It's finally over. This was the longest manga I've ever read and I gotta say, I'm not disappointed. Despite the pointless chapters, I enjoyed every bit of it. It wasn't boring and it was somehow kept fresh, it didn't feel like a rehash of previous chapters. It was consistently good and entertaining. But that doesn't mean it didn't have flaws. While I did enjoy these chapters, a lot of them felt wasted. There are still questions lingering in my mind that could've been covered by these pointless chapters. I'm not gonna state them obviously as this series is so long I would go on a tangent.
The story isn't the main point of this series, for me at least but what it stands for. A gag manga that should've only lasted for a year but kept going for 13 years because of its random yet witty humor. It doesn't take itself seriously while also using those parts as its main plot, like with the first misunderstanding. Like I said before, the humor feels fresh and never recycled. It references popular medium that fans would enjoy and provides a great easter egg hunt. Characters have their own personality that makes them unique and lovable. Their interactions keep this story lively and fun. This is the reason why I find Hayate entertaining for over 568 chapters.
Now for the story itself. It's not original yet it has its own identity. Hayate takes these popular tropes, clichés, twists and plot devices and make it its own. The story isn't something groundbreaking but will still keep you engaged and entertained nonetheless.
The best arc in my opinion is A-tan's arc. It deals with loss and human relationships and how it can make and destroy you while also providing good character development for both protagonist and heroine of said arc. I am still sad that both of them parted ways and I was hoping that she still has a chance because I can see the fire still burning. But alas, it didn't happen. A-tan is still best girl though.
That's pretty much it. I don't know why I keep switching between formal and informal speeches but just think of that as an overall review and how I'm serious about this. Anyway if you read this, I hope you liked it.
Overall score: 8/10.
I did enjoy the entire series as a whole, but I don't know about the ending itself. I used to be a Hina supporter then A-tan appeared. I was an Athena fan since. That's really the only romance part of the series (Also Ruka) and it was good romance. So it's sad that they didn't turn into a couple yet again. We saw him still thinking about her after her arc and we saw A-tan confirming that she still loves him. So. Why. Did. It. Not. Work? I can't tell if it was a Nagi ending. They did hold hands but that's not enough confirmation. Also, did he change his opinion regarding Nagi? Didn't he see her as his daughter or something? Now he sees him as a member of the opposite sex after that?
For real though, I felt genuine pain after A-tan's arc. Still best girl no doubt.