Canvas & Canvas 2

Originally Visual Novels, but acquired animes sometime after.

The 2 episode OVA of Canvas is extremely rare so I guess i got lucky to pick it up, even online. Although short, it was extrememly well done. I truly don't think they could have portrayed that love any better.

Canvas 2 had 24 episodes and they gave it rather good attention as well. The fact that it took place a bit after Canvas, and included some of the heroines from it, made the story flow better. My only gripe is the male protagonists obtusive views. I feel I have the right to gripe since I'm not any better, LOL. He doesn't realize his own heart's feelings until the last 2 minutes of the show,  and even then you don't really know what his response is. Luckily I watch ending credits almost everytime when the final episode of a show is on, so I got to see the true end and the relief that came with it. Canvas 2 made certain you felt for the characters so I was glad to see a super happy end, even though watching the credits was necessary to see it.

I do suggest this one as a watch, but I can't say must. The drama is a bit too tight knit for some people,  but if you go all the way to the end it gives you that warm feeling that you were waiting for the whole time.