Litchi DE Hikari Club

Litchi DE Hikari Club takes place in an alternate reality where the Hikari Club does not fall into disarray after the completion of Litchi, the intelligent humanlike robot the club invented to kidnap girls.

The cult-like Hikari Club has had its ups and downs. Led by the enigmatic, beauty-obsessed Hiroyuki "Zera" Tsunekawa, the club has finally succeeded in using their fruit-powered robot, Litchi, to kidnap the beautiful Kanon. After accomplishing their goals, the Hikari Club has little to do other than delight in their newfound lives. From selling the technology that allows Litchi to run on lychee fruit, to modifying the robot to perform different tasks, there's no telling what antics the Hikari Club will get up to next!

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Ameya, Norimizu Main

Tamaki, Yuki Japanese

Tsunekawa, Hiroyuki Main

Kimura, Ryou Japanese

Tamiya, Hiroshi Main

Nakao, Akiyoshi Japanese

Litchi Main

Ore no Graffiti Japanese

Kanon Main

Honoka, Rin Japanese

Ichihashi, Raizou Supporting

Satou, Hisanori Japanese

Ishikawa, Narutoshi Supporting

Hiranuma, Norihisa Japanese

Kaneda, Riku Supporting

Hirose, Daisuke Japanese

Hakuei Supporting

Hakuei Japanese

Suda, Takuzou Supporting

Tomioka, Kouichirou Japanese

Furuya, Usamaru Original Creator

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Jul 4, 2014

megcr

Recommended

I basically stumbled upon this by scanning what crunchyroll had to offer on my day off. I had no idea what it was but the art style and the plot synopsis (which was really of the manga) sounded interesting so I figured I'd check it out.

What I found was something I enjoyed, it was funny and dark and while I felt like I didn't fully know what was going on, I was interested in trying to follow it. It sort of felt like I had stumbled upon an inside joke, that while it was fun to watch as an outsider, I knew I was ... missing a lot of in jokes. After watching the 8 three minute long videos I did some googling and found the manga and sat down for a read. And then I read the prequel. And then I watched the band "Litchi Hikari Club" music videos. And then I watched the anime again. Basically it sucked me in.

What I've found is the deeper you get into the Litchi Hikari Club, the better it gets. I really enjoyed both of the mangas and would recommend those to the not so faint of heart before you go for the anime. Once you've read the manga the anime's humor seems much more unsettling and creepy than it had before.

All in all I feel like this anime can stand up on it's own so long as you're up for some goofy black humor, but it's best enjoyed as an addition to the Litchi Hikari Club manga.

Reviewer’s Rating: 7

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Nov 30, 2022

Total_Saikou

Mixed Feelings

It's difficult to recommend this spoof because it's so far off from what the source material is. While fans who enjoy both graphic Eroguro works and irreverent Japanese comedies exist (das me), it's very unorthodox to create a work that shifts from one into the other and tries to appeal to both crowds at once. Obviously, I had an inkling that adapting LHC into an anime would be difficult, given its graphic content. However, I never expected it to be turned into a mini-episode comedy sketch series that centers on inside jokes from LHC. Anyways, I did find it pretty funny and I absolutely lost ... my shit when Hakuei showed up out of nowhere (ngl Litchi Hikari Club is one of my fav VK alter-ego bands, it's up there with My Dragon for sure). I only recommend this series to those who like comedy sketch shows and have already read Litchi Hikari Club, otherwise, you'll be very much lost and won't get the jokes at all.

Reviewer’s Rating: 8

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Aug 25, 2023

recidivante

Not Recommended

The anime adaptation of "Litchi DE Hikari Club" is, regrettably, a pale and distorted representation of its manga namesake. Any hope of seeing even the slightest complexity and dark atmosphere the original manga tried to deliver is swiftly dashed. The decision to present the narrative in three-minute episodes, aimed at humor, seems a glaring misjudgment. Instead of delving into the intricate layers of the source material, we are subjected to superficial attempts at humor that disrespect rather than pay homage to the original work.

The animation, in turn, leaves much to be desired. What should have been an opportunity to highlight and enrich the manga's unique ... aesthetics manifests as something awkward and devoid of finesse. There's a tangible sense that corners were cut, resulting in a product that feels not only rushed but also disinterested in its own narrative. Especially when the aesthetics of the original manga already represent the best of the manga.

The outcome is a series that, instead of complementing and expanding the appreciation of the original work, runs the risk of alienating its fans and confusing new viewers with its disjointed approach.

In summary, "Litchi DE Hikari Club" as an anime is a missed opportunity, failing to capture the essence, tone, and depth of its manga counterpart.

Reviewer’s Rating: 2

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