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Oct 9, 2016 1:11 PM

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For the record, since Poco is a tanuki, it can be male or female. The shape a tanuki takes is not limited by its gender.
Oct 9, 2016 1:35 PM

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This is so adorable and heartwarming. Really big Barakamon vibes, not that I mind though.

5/5
Oct 9, 2016 1:56 PM

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It gave me a Barakamon vibes. Looks like another nice series.
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Oct 9, 2016 4:31 PM

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Love this, Glad we got another Yuuichi Nakamura Character, another Hanazawa Kana character, and also That Dark Flame Master Character haha
Oct 9, 2016 4:53 PM
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Very nice and warm feeling...

Loved the way their relationship seems to be natural, and the way Poko seems to connect with Souta!!
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Oct 9, 2016 5:58 PM

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That was very cute. I always like these type of anime.
Oct 9, 2016 5:59 PM

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Always love a tanuki theme, combine that with food and feel good anime of the season confirmed :)
Oct 9, 2016 6:06 PM

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sure felt like Barakamon with a twist MC even looks like Handa-kun and has the same expressions he makes lol, but man i thought Days had the most jamming op in the season but this makes me wanna dance as well!.


seems like this might be another good SoL/parenting anime
Oct 9, 2016 7:22 PM

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Really heartwarming anime, this will be the relaxing anime of the this season I guess, it could be like a mix between"barakamon"and "sweetness and lightning".
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Oct 9, 2016 7:31 PM

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I found the first episode to be adorable.
Hoping MC resolves his Udon angst and reopens the family restaurant since it looks popular.
Oct 9, 2016 10:30 PM

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Fucking furries man.
Oct 9, 2016 11:06 PM

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Seems like a pretty nice anime so far.
Oct 10, 2016 12:55 AM

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Poco is so lovely, but Barakamon is better
Oct 10, 2016 1:43 AM
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Stark700 said:
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Well, this was really cute. Poko is such an energetic kid, reminds me a bit of Tsugumi from Sweetness & Lightning.

Souta and Poka shares an interesting relationship so far, like a parent and son. The animation style has a bit of colorful palate to it, might have to get used to that. Otherwise, I think it was a decent start. The theme songs are well crafted.


I was thinking the same thing :>
Oct 10, 2016 2:58 AM

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OMG, Souta really reminds me of Handa, especially when he is shocked! xD
Oct 10, 2016 3:03 AM
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I liked it till the last scene, now I'm not sure
Oct 10, 2016 12:52 PM

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ADORABLE!
looking forward to the next episode!! ^-^b
Oct 10, 2016 12:58 PM

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That was adorable!

Oct 10, 2016 2:25 PM

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Super cute first episode. It looks like Amaama to Inazuma, but I hope that the episodes will be more varied than just make one dish per week.
The art and the little Tanuki are beautiful :).
Oct 10, 2016 7:02 PM

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Very pleasant show, felt pretty good. The exposition of the main character was transparent and felt a little lacking, though. Was I the only one who felt the flashbacks were a bit lazy?

Hoping we get some more of the famished udon-loving girl next door.
Oct 11, 2016 12:18 AM
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This show feels like it's gonna be heartwarming and family feels all over. I don't need to watch till episode 3, this episode itself is already a confirmation for me to watch until the end of the series. Well my other reason to watch is mainly because of Nakamura Yuuichi; that I didn't know will voice in this show till I heard his voice in the beginning of the show. On a side note it kinda feels like this show is gonna be more or less similar to Nakamura Yuuichi's other anime show which is Amaama to Inazuma (which I didn't watch). It gives off the vibe.
Oct 11, 2016 2:34 AM

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A family relationship
Nice and cosy
Oct 11, 2016 2:58 AM

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Very heartwarming anime, bit mix of everything, from the little fun to more "feel". Definitely gives vibe of Barakamon series, but since this is kinda fantasy based SoL it's going to have different story to it.

The opening song is awesome (whole song with official video is out btw), and the ending theme is just perfect fit for this kind of series. I would say overall the series is going to be the quality one.

PS. Especially when I was watching the episode and when it transitioned from Souta having his flashbacks to the ending song (even the ending song had the flashbacks), it kinda bought some tears in my eyes for some reason and couldn't control it. Hence the ending song is perfect match for it.
Oct 11, 2016 4:32 AM
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This was one of the series I was most excited for this season as it's right up my alley, but I left the first episode feeling rather disappointed. It reminded me a lot of Barakamon--which I love--but left me thinking almost the entire time, "I should just rewatch Barakamon again..." I'm going to stick with it and hope my opinion changes as the series starts rolling along, but I'm a bit surprised by my initial impression (and I'm sure most of you will be too). :/
Oct 11, 2016 5:18 AM

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Barakamon + Usagi drop + some tanuki girl?? Nice... really nice... i'm in
a good start for this anime... looking forward for the next episode...
i really like the ED
Oct 11, 2016 10:07 AM

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Not really sold on this yet, might give it another ep.

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Oct 11, 2016 11:48 AM

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aryashine said:
4kicks said:
I'm totally a sucker for sappy family type anime dramas like this. All I want, is a wholesome, safe-for-all family story with zero-controversies (i.e incest/electra complex)....but f-ing Usagi Drop (the manga, not the anime) forever ruined that for me. Now I can't watch any shows like this without being reminded of my hate for that manga ending. I'm just glad this show won't become like that, with her being a tanuki and all, and revelation that she's apparently permanently a child. So far so good with the first episode.


That she is actually a he, if that helps too.


Anyway, very faithful to the first chapter of the original manga. I really like the OP, a lot more bright and upbeat than I'd imagined. I'm also digging Sugita's voice for Nakajima too!


Thanks for the info, because it's all the better. I hate when subplots are shoehorned in when it's unnecessary. Looking forward to seeing this shows season.
Oct 11, 2016 10:26 PM

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This looks like it's going to be adorable!! I'm in!!
Oct 12, 2016 3:49 AM

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Another heart-warming SoL show!..gonna like this.
4/5.


Oct 12, 2016 9:29 AM
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it's soo cute, furries. That frog & tv gaogao.
Handa faces lol!
Op & music super cheery.
Oct 12, 2016 9:58 AM

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It was very cute start, it's gonna be funny to see what both will do from now on
Oct 12, 2016 2:31 PM
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This is too adorable. I loved it.
Oct 13, 2016 3:17 AM

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Reminds me of barakamon, hope it'll turn out like barakamon instead of the snoozefest amaama to inazuma
Oct 13, 2016 6:12 AM

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Poco is ADORABLE! I'm getting bittersweet vibes here. Love that OP!!
Oct 13, 2016 8:49 AM

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Another tanuki anime! Love that adorable furry friend dancing in the rain.
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Oct 13, 2016 8:58 AM

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Not enough udon tbh.
Oct 14, 2016 1:50 PM

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Barakamon is that you? the OP is nice
Oct 15, 2016 2:00 AM

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Looks like Lidenfilms is making progress, the production looks very nice. What a terrible mistake it was to give them Yamada Kun as one of their first projects >:| . Well if the source material is on Yotsuba or Barakamon level and hopefully not as boring as Amaama, this is going to be good.
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Oct 15, 2016 2:39 AM
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I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT! The first episode is fantastic. I just arrived from school and BAM! "Poco's udon world" anime flashed on my TV screen the moment I switched the channel to Animax. I don't regret watching this very cute and fluffy show! what? Poco looks really fluffy and warm. I just want to cuddle him. Yes, and I got no idea from the trailer that Poco was, after all, a BOY. He looks so much like a girl, but I don't care. He is so cute and I want him all for myself so that I can cuddle him all day long.

Art: 9/10, because NO art is completely perfect. I like how well-drawn and cutely characters are drawn...especially poco. Speaking of appearance, I was very shocked to hear that Souta was 30 years old. I thought he was in his late teenage years...BUT NO! that bishounen is freaking 30 years old. wow.

Plot: 9/10; Although the art and portrayal of characters are very good, I didn't find the story very appealing or interesting. It sounded just alright and watchable, because there is hardly any plot in this anime.

"A man returns to his hometown only to find himself in a critical situation where he has to become the caretaker of a not-so-humanish kid."

Then again the relation development between Poco and Souta is too fast, unnaturally fast. I would've liked it more if things go more slowly. Souta already starts acting like a real parent around Poco...and It shouldn't be like that, now from the very first episode anyway. But it doesn't mean the story is actually boring. It is very heartwarming and smooth story. I want to see more of Poco and Souta's growing relationship. I look forward to see what would be happening next in the upcoming episodes.

But nonetheless I'm loving this show and I'm excited for next episode.
Oct 15, 2016 9:11 AM

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One thing that makes me curious.

MC supposedly left the store when he graduates highschool, which means around 17. Now he's 30. There are 13 years difference between these.

Implying his dad is dead right after MC left, is it even possible to see a guidebook that leads you to the store after 13 years? And even if not right after, is it still even possible? How many years does it take for a guidebook to be updated?
Oct 16, 2016 3:31 AM

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My cup of tea. 5/5.
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Oct 18, 2016 6:25 AM
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Lately it seems like we have a new “solo guy raising a kid” slice-of-life anime every season! I’ve enjoyed a lot of them so I’m not complaining but it will be interesting to see how this one uses the tanuki aspect to make it stand out from the crowd.

I love the character designs and setting so this is definitely on my watch list for the season :D
Oct 22, 2016 1:41 PM

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Ahh, what a nice and (bitter)sweet show! Amaama to Inazuma all over again?

But it had really good nostalgic feel and I wonder if tanuki grant him a wish in the end.
His new restaurant is just about confirmed, I only wonder how he gets to learn all the cooking.

Can't wait for seeing his sister too. I wonder if she, too, gives up on selling the house and joins udon business.
Oct 23, 2016 6:19 AM

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Looking forward to more, the little tanuki is so cute!
Oct 24, 2016 8:51 AM
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Oct 25, 2016 6:55 AM

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I like the OP song so much <3 It's a breath of fresh air.

Poko is so freaking cute! TT___TT I love him <3 I don't give a fuck if he's a tanuki. I love him.

It's nice to have a little boy like him, most series have a little girl and it's kind of tiring sometimes.

I love how that savage old lady thought that Poko was his lovechild LOL she's my spirit animal.
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Oct 25, 2016 9:55 PM

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This was a cute first episode, if a bit odd. The only experience I have with tanukis is the running gag from Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki-kun so this is definitely different. I like that the MC is a real adult, none of this "I'm an adult, oh wait I'm actually only 22" BS
Oct 29, 2016 12:23 PM

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I feel a bit left out, I haven't watched any of the anime mentioned in the thread. xD

Anyway, I ended up here because of Yuuichi Nakamura and I wasn't dissapointed. Not the kind of anime I usually watch, but this seems promising. I loved the art, even though it's overally a little too bright. Poko is the cutest thing ever and I've taken to Satou as well.
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Oct 29, 2016 12:23 PM

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I feel a bit left out, I haven't watched any of the anime mentioned in the thread. xD

Anyway, I ended up here because of Yuuichi Nakamura and I wasn't dissapointed. Not the kind of anime I usually watch, but this seems promising. I loved the art, even though it's overally a little too bright. Poko is the cutest thing ever and I've taken to Satou as well.
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Nov 12, 2016 4:40 PM

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Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeh

Kaname Jun???????????????????????

Eeeeeeeeeeeeeh

Not in Gakuen Handsome, but in this? They're airing in the same season as well...

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