I'm not sure where else to post this, but this is probably as good a place as any... So, I recently started trying to read the Strawberry Panic light novels. I haven't read the manga or watched the anime yet, but since I'm having a hard time really wanting to keep on reading it (I stopped midway and ended up rereading Girl Friends), I'm wondering if I should have delved into the other versions first. Any input would be appreciated.
Or I guess, does it get better? Currently it's too cheesy for the sake of cheese. Maybe it's a "you love it or hate it" type thing.
I only watched the anime, so I can't compare them.
The anime has a reaaally slow start. And at first it's entire draw is supposed to be "Wow girls kissing, that is so taboo!" I'm not kidding, that's basically all it boils down to for like 4 episodes. Once the plot picks up though it gets kinda interesting.
So all I can really say is, if you have the patience, keep going. I'm sure the LN will go more in depth and be more interesting than the anime.