[Oni]

But GA was just so...it didn't introduce the characters right, and the only things art related it focused on was the actual utensils, materials and paint. No art styles were focused on, and it then decided it wanted to be a comedy, thus shoving what it had developed aside for some slapstick.

Yeah, that's why I thought it was trying too hard. I wouldn't compare it to Azu either, as everyone tries to for every SoL series. e.g. Pani Poni is more like Negima and Excel Saga, not Azumanga Daioh and Excel Saga.

I think PreParade is far superior to ToraDora's second opening, but I didn't count it, as the opening originally aired in 2008.