Gochuumon wa Usagi desu ka? Bloom

Tea or coffee? Maybe just a piece of cake? No matter what you like, GochiUsa has something for everyone!
One of the cutest and most laid-back anime is finally back with a third season! Just enjoy the everyday life of our girls. Not only they do have a lot of fun, it also makes us happy.

All those who have already seen the first two seasons (+ OVAs) know what this series is about. There is no big plot or action happening, but the typical slice of life with CGDCT (Cute girls doing cute things) can be found here. It's just wonderful to see our cafes / ... tea houses Rabbit House (Kokoa, Chino, Rize), Ama Usa An (Chiya) and Fleur de Lapin (Syaro) with their young waitresses again. Our five protagonists should be familiar to all of us. We love them and we also know how much fun they have together. Whether it's a Halloween party, Christmas party or just for no big reason, they always come up with something to make the others happy. The harmony and deep friendship are especially evident through the small actions, our girls also pay attention to the smallest detail.
In addition to them, a harmonious duo stands out more in the third season:
"Blue Mountain" Aoyama and Rin Mate. We get to see these two quite often. We already know the personality of our author. She is really relaxed when it comes to work. She is looked up to and is wise, but she hides a perverted nature and enjoys peeking up girls' skirts. Rin, on the other hand, didn't appear for the first time until the end of the second season. We learn more about her and her relationship with Midori as they have known each other since high school. Rin can be very strict when it comes to the submission deadline of Aoyama-sensei, but otherwise she is also one to have a lot of fun with. Megumi and Maya are of course also an important part of the group of friends.
But what generally stands out is that everyone really gets along well with every other person. They are all truly lifelong friends. You can feel how they appreciate this close friendship.

The third season surpasses the second even more in terms of art style. It is fascinating how amazing everything looks. The colorful and happy city, where all the things happen, can be recognized again. The bright colors and the colored effects harmonize perfectly with each other. It's beautiful and puts a smile on everyone's face.

The happy songs of "Petit Rabbit's" should be already known. Our five members have not only released many singles, but their music videos are also very enjoyable. We see the same scheme as before here as well: The OP is sung by the five main characters, while the ED is taken by our small group of three around Chino, Megu and Maya (Chimame-tai). Everyone loved the OP "Daydream café" from the first season, it just puts you in a good mood. But even with the actual OP "Tenkuu Cafeteria" we hear a song with a similar quality. The ED "Nakayoshi! ○! Nakayoshi!“ shows how good along the all get. It underlines the deep friendship again. Not only the music is nice to hear, but all the rest of the sound part also fits perfectly. Everything is wonderfully in harmony.
When you're in a bad mood, listen to their songs and you'll feel better right away!

As someone who has already loved all other parts of GochiUsa, I was very happy that we got the third season to see even more of their everyday lives. In my opinion, the third season surpassed even the rest. I can't tell if it's because of the studio change a reason in this direction, but I can say for sure that I enjoyed every single minute. It’s great how our girls got even more closer and always have fun together. This is just wonderful. GochiUsa was THE highlight of the fall season 2020 for me and I can really recommend it to every CGDCT fan. Despite the current somewhat difficult situation, our girls manage to conjure up a smile and a joy!

In the end all I can say is: We need a fourth season!

Title: Charming but Repetitive

I had hopes for is the order, a rabbit bloom, not high hopes but hopes However, my experience with the series took an unexpected turn. While many viewers might find it to be a delightful and heartwarming show, I personally struggled to connect with it.

Is the order a rabbit bloom certainly possesses its own charm, with its cute characters and relatable everyday scenarios. The initial appeal is undeniable, and I appreciate the effort put into capturing the essence of slice-of-life storytelling. Yet, as the episodes progressed, I found myself being extremely bored and falling asleep it felt like ... a chore

The repetitive nature of the show made it an uphill battle to finish. There were moments where I felt like I was forcing myself to watch, rather than feeling genuinely engaged. The cute factor, which drew me in initially, quickly lost its impact as the same patterns and scenarios played out repeatedly.

I get that slice-of-life centers around the mundane aspects of life, but there needs to be a balance that keeps viewers me specifically invested. Unfortunately, is the order a rabbit bloom didn't strike that balance for me. I totally get how others might find comfort in its predictability, I couldn't help but feel that the charm wore thin quickly

In the end, my personal experience with this little nightmare was one of missed potential.

Overall, if you're a fan of slice-of-life and enjoy shows that embrace the everyday, you might find something to appreciate in this anime However, for those seeking a more dynamic and engaging narrative, DO NOT WATCH

The first two seasons, when I watched them, were charming. But S2 was five years ago. The first season introduced the girls and focused on their quirks. The second season introduced Chino's friends to the mix. This season, S3, brings them all together. This season looked much better visually than the first two seasons. Technology has advanced to the point where there's shadowing and lighting glare on everything. But as I kept watching, it dawned on me... I was finding all of this boring.

Have my tastes changed? Or has the slice-of-life genre evolved to the point where simple CGDCT (cute girls doing cute things) just ... isn't enough anymore? I feel that slice-of-life shows today must contain some sort of progress, or must have a unique gimmick to be interesting. Laid-Back Camp has the camping gimmick, and How Heavy are the Dumbbells You Lift has the exercise gimmick. Endro has the fantasy gimmick. The Demon Girl Next Door involves befriending the supposed antagonist. Sakura Quest had the backdrop of a conservative town. These are all slice-of-life shows that went beyond everyday school life.

Is the Order a Rabbit has been such a staple of the CGDCT sub-genre that it didn't transform itself, instead preferring to do more of the same. But S3 didn't focus on the cafe setting, instead shifting many of the skits to everyday school and off-work settings. S3 went through all the motions in a lazy manner, such as doing the Summer culture festival, then the Halloween festival, then the Christmas festival. Too many skits involved the entire cast of 7, instead of doing more focused skits with 2 or 3 girls. The season attempted to show character growth by not relying on each girl's quirks as much. But that just made the skits bland, because you could exchange the girls and the skit would turn out the same way.

If you just want more fluffy, sugary friendship skits, then this show does the job. But S3 to me was disappointing, because the show didn't grow up and evolve like the rest of the slice-of-life genre.