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I don't think think this deserves the score it has. I came into this with low expectations and was pleasantly surprised.

The first twenty minutes or so I'll admit, are janky. A lot of the monster is cheap and un-scary, the animation is mediocre and the character's look like they came out of a shoddy 'how to draw manga' book, the premise is unoriginal.

I think way it shines is in how it does its premise and how it plays with viewer expectations. Most horror comes with an expectation of tragedy, death and suffering, and roots search has its share of that, but it's cut through ... but this extremely sweet and tender optimism I don't think I've seen in any other story like it. There's this theme of second chances and perseverance throughout it, which is contrasted by the theme of divine judgment and punishment.

The three central characters, Moira, Buzz and Scott were predictable though enjoyable. Moira and Buzz's romance was quite sweet at times. Another review criticises how quickly they get together but I think it added to the very tender, hopeful tone.

In some ways it does feel a bit unrealised. It's a bit cramped, I think with a longer run time it could've maybe fleshed itself out a bit more, spend some more time with its characters, expanded on some of its themes a bit more, but for what it is I think Roots Search is neat. It's a fun OVA that deserves your time.

Pretty awful first impression, became better later on. The first few episodes are skits that don't lead into a plot, I found them kind of unpleasant. The humour itself was often quite predictable and relied on grossout (which I personally don't like), and as a parody of mecha, it didn't feel particularly poignant.

I didn't like Subaru on his own much. I think the first episodes could've established more about his character in earnest, and I think he works better when he's playing off of other characters.
The later episodes become more enjoyable as an 'overarching story' between Subaru and his brother (Isuzu) is introduced. While it ... is quite threadbare, it's serviceable enough. I found their dynamic to fun at times. I liked Isuzu's silly, comical evil, although his character wasn't particularly unique (which is a problem all of the characters had).
I think it was most enjoyable when it focused on the loose plot it had. If more attention had been given to the story, I think it could've been decent.

The story, unfortunately, doesn't end on a satisfying note. A plot point is introduced about Isuzu creating a clone of Subaru, which he needs to defeat, and a fair amount of importance is given to this but the show ends without a conclusion to this plot point.

Overall, Space Battleship Tiramisu is a very middling experience. Very bad first 3 episodes, and then it's fine. You might like it more than I did. If you have an hour or so to kill, you might have fun.

Extremely heartfelt with a main couple whose love just flies off the page. One of the sweetest BLs I've read. It shows how aging isn't necessarily bad or something to fear, how it brings with it change, showing the characters' relationship grow and adapt as they get older.
While their initial age gap (18 x 28) might be off-putting to some readers, I think it's handled well. Kazuhiko (the younger) is given a lot of autonomy. The couple is presented as very equal, which eschews some of the potential discomfort.

The main characters are endearing, I loved Makoto's push and pull with Kazuhiko. How Makoto worries ... about his age and how Kazuhiko completely smooths over those worries. I like that Kazuhiko's choice is important, I like how their sex life continues into old age. I love how it embraces old age and death as a part of life. A wonderful manga if you want to see an age gap couple get together or an elderly gay couple stay together.

Makura no Danshi has a very specific aim (being a relaxation or sleep aid) and a very specific target audience. The format itself acts as a filter; if you're not someone who can get over that, just don't watch it.
The variety of characters is decent. If you're into men, you'll probably find at least one of them will appeal to you. Most of the characters are just archetypes, but there isn't any time or need for them to be more complex, given the show's incredibly short runtime. I found some of them charming or entertaining for the short while they were there.

Makura no Danshi ... is meant to be a sleep aid. I don't think I could actually fall alseep to it, but I could imagine someone using it as a way to relax before bed.

Overall, Makura no Danshi is fine. The show isn't long enough for it to feel like sunk time and if cute, short, slice of life roleplays with anime boys are your thing, you'll enjoy it.