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A lot of the moments just seem too forced to me... especially when they're trying to shove the whole "Moe Mio!" stuff down our throats.
Really... just rename the show to "Mio" and have everything centered around her (more than it is now) and I'm sure the show would boost to the top of rankings easy.
the anime DOES seem a bit rushed and forced but the manga is more laid back and not Mio-centered.
That aside, this anime is surprisingly entertaining imo. Nice songs, good laid back humour and a few "Moe" moments into the mix create a surprisingly nice result. Though gotta admit, my first motivation for watching the anime is to hear the songs.