Anima Yell!

Kohane Hatoya’s most lovable trait is also her greatest flaw. She loves to help others no matter how far she has to go in order to get the job done. Her biggest inspiration to do so comes to light when she sees what cheerleading looks like for the first time in middle school. Now a highschooler but as enthusiastic as ever, Kohane wants nothing more than to start her very own cheerleading squad. She's encouraged by her best friend, Uki Sawatari, who often has to help her get out of trouble.

There is just one problem: Kohane does not have any experience in cheerleading. She has absolutely no idea what to do, what to wear, or how to perform. To make matters worse, she has been scared of heights since childhood, and this new sport is full of stunts pulled far from the ground for a girl her size. Enter Hizume Arima, a former cheerleader who wishes to leave her pastime behind. Unfortunately for her, Kohane recognizes Hizume, and will stop at nothing just so she can lead the new squad, even if it means facing her childhood fear.

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Hatoya, Kohane Main

Ozaki, Yuka Japanese

Sawatari, Uki Main

Izawa, Mikako Japanese

Tatejima, Kotetsu Main

Kusunoki, Tomori Japanese

Arima, Hizume Main

Yamada, Yuina Japanese

Ushiku, Kana Main

Shiraishi, Haruka Japanese

Sawatari, Akane Supporting

Tanaka, Aimi Japanese

Nekoya, Tamako Supporting

Matsuda, Satsumi Japanese

Inukai Supporting

Matsui, Eriko Japanese

Kateika-bu Buchou Supporting

Natsuno, Nao Japanese

Basket Senpai Supporting

Furukawa, Yurina Japanese

Yoshizawa, Takashi Producer

Kamata, Hajime Producer

Satou, Masako Director, Episode Director, Storyboard

Hiramitsu, Takuya Sound Director

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Aug 18, 2024

JiaLia

Recommended

Anima Yell! is a series that pleasantly surprised me in many ways. Initially, I wasn't sure if I'd connect with an anime centered around cheerleading, but it quickly won me over with its charm and humor. The show strikes a perfect balance between being lighthearted and genuinely engaging, making it easy to get invested in the characters and their journey. What started as a curiosity became one of the highlights of my anime season.

The story follows Kohane, a cheerful and slightly clumsy girl, as she discovers her passion for cheerleading. Along the way, she forms friendships with other girls, each with their own unique personalities. ... The dynamic between the characters is a major strength of the series, and their interactions often lead to both heartwarming and hilarious moments. The show doesn't take itself too seriously, which allows the humor to shine without feeling forced. It’s consistently funny, yet still manages to capture the spirit of teamwork and determination that cheerleading requires.

One of the standout characters for me is Uki, who quickly became my favorite. Her cool and mature personality adds a nice contrast to the main character Kohane, and she’s always at the center of the most amusing scenes. The episode featuring her little brother is a particular highlight—it had me laughing from start to finish.

Overall, Anima Yell! is more than just a cute sports anime. It’s a feel-good series that offers plenty of laughs and a surprising amount of heart. Whether you’re a fan of cheerleading or just looking for something fun and uplifting to watch, this anime is well worth your time. It unexpectedly became my favorite of the season, and I can’t recommend it enough.

Reviewer’s Rating: 10

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Jul 21, 2023

Mitsumi_

Recommended

Such a cute anime! Short enough to be consumed in a single day. Also has quite a few lesbian undertones, if you're looking for something with wlw themes.

Story: 5/10
As is customary for slice of life shows, there isn't really a story present. The show mostly just follows the girls through various cheerleading requests with little tying them together. Still, not having to follow a story lends well to this type of show because you get to just turn your brain off and watch cute anime girls do cute anime girl things.

Art: 7/10
Very typical anime art style, but it's cute and colourful which suits the show ... well! It's very pleasant to look at.

Sound: 8/10
I love cheerleading music so much. It's always so upbeat. The rest of the sound has a very bubbly feel, which really suits the feel of the show. I don't normally pay attention to sound, but the sound in this show scratched my brain just right.

Character: 9/10
None of the characters are ground breaking, and they all tend to fit into certain slice of life or sports anime tropes. You've got the bubbly MC, her serious best friend, the stoic dark-haired prodigy, the shy newcomer and the tsundere-type. There's also a large cast of supporting characters, but they're not worth mentioning because they don't get much development. However, as I've said in other reviews, having tropey characters isn't necessarily a bad thing. I found them to be enjoyable to watch.

Enjoyment: 10/10
Very cute and enjoyable. Kept me entertained for a few days. If you're looking for an anime you can really switch your brain off for, you'll love this one!

Overall: 7/10

Reviewer’s Rating: 7

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May 9, 2020

rawberryrose

Mixed Feelings

If you just want to watch an anime about cute girls doing cute things, Anima Yell would be perfect for you. This series is essentially YuruYuri but with cheer outfits on. For anyone looking for a series to get deeply invested in, you may be a little disappointed. Personally, I love these kinds of series but Anima Yell fell flat for me for a few reasons.
1. The series is insanely trope driven, especially in terms of the types of characters included and how they’re developed (which isn’t much development at all compared to other sports series).
2. The plot is a little all over the ... place in terms of the overall goal the girls want to achieve. First, it was to cheer people on. After, it’s just to have fun. Then, it’s to cheer in a large competition (while having mediocre skills) just to prove to Arima’s team that she’s doing well after being kicked off. For the plot to be worthwhile, they should’ve took a page out of Sound! Euphonium’s book and strives for the contest from the get-go, even if it was to just have fun and not win or qualify for other competitions.
3. I hoped that this series would start a conversation about realistic competitive cheer like Haikyuu does volleyball. However, this show is geared toward people who would otherwise have no interest in the sport and just want to see high school girls flounce around in small outfits as opposed to showing the greater sides of cheerleading- teamwork, sportsmanship, technique, history, etc. Obviously, none of this was to be expected but it would’ve been nice if the show took this turn.

Overall, I honestly don’t think it’s a bad show. It serves the purpose of brightening the audiences mood and giving us cute characters to cheer on while they try their best at the sport of cheer. I think it’s a fun watch especially for people who like moe anime and I’d recommend it for that reason. Otherwise, it’s just alright and not really worth a rewatch in my opinion. I don’t think I’m going to read the manga because the anime didn’t advertise the story well enough but if you liked the characters and want to see what happens next, go for it.

Reviewer’s Rating: 6

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