| Obviously it's the popular interpretation of approximating what's closest and I always find it a fair bit interesting to check under this tab for any anime. Yuru Camp being ranked as the #1 point of comparison implying that if you like and appreciate Super Cub, "Check this out" and vice versa didn't surprise me - especially because Yuru Camp only came out in 2018, had its second season this year, and is still super popular and in the zeitgeist - one of the most popular and higher rated Slice of Life series in recent times. But is it accurate? Is this the actual best choice or basically just the most well-known? Is there something closer and more appropriate? Because I can't place my finger on it exactly or put it into words at the moment, but something about the atmosphere in Super Cub and overall experience feels radically different from Yuru Camp. There's the obvious reasons, but in a lot of subtle ways too. |
| Both are comfy CGDCT anime about outdoors activities, so it kinda is. |
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| Scooter main girl, both are set in Yamanashi prefecture, both are comfy slice of life shows, both have some great background visuals. I think it’s accurate. |
| mlem Also read Ookami Shounen wa Kyou mo Uso wo Kasaneru (Bless Botan) |
Punkuin said: Yuru Camp is unequivocally the current most popular Cite-girl Iyashikei, so it's obvious that it would be a popular recommendation for another Cite-girl Iyashikei. Quality has nothing to do with it, and it's the most-recommended because it's the most popular. I'm not referring to anything to do with quality though, but similarities. |
| No it is not due to the themes of the stories and the presentations. Another comparison that people often make is Yuru Camp and Non Non Biyori, which are radically different. "Recommended anime" is often garbage. |
Roevhaal said: Yea they don't really feel similar to me. I feel like 22/7 is more similar in sprit than Yuru Camp. On a side note, I would be exceedingly interested at some point to hear how your experience with Super Cub has been whenever you feel like opening up about it. |
| yepp. motorcycles and camping are very much different things ofc but both shows are "cute girls doing things they enjoy. chill, healing show" |
| they're both nice comfy shows you can watch and feel good. i'd say it's pretty accurate. |
| Goodness no. It's similar to Yuru Camp in that they're both about hobbies, but Yuru Camp is a much livelier show with frankly much better characters and stories. Yuru Camp is much more "fun". |
duskyboris said: Goodness no. It's similar to Yuru Camp in that they're both about hobbies, but Yuru Camp is a much livelier show with frankly much better characters and stories. Yuru Camp is much more "fun". I have been quite enjoying Super Cub in a different capacity. Albeit, I prefer Yuru Camp, but this has a very soothing, naturalistic feel which feels like what some could argue exemplifies the iyashikei subgenre; iyashikei returned to its roots or boiled down to its bare bones with no extra gimmicks, flash, or pizzazz. I'm curious as to what turned you off about it the most? The way I feel about this series is that it's one I personally am taking pleasure in, but would think it inappropriate to recommend to almost anyone. |
WatchTillTandava said: Yeah, I totally get that, it's a fine show, and definitely a hardcore iyashikei, which I'm not entirely sure is really my thing. A lot of my favorites are iyashikei's, like non non biyori, or natsume yuujinchou, or mushishi, or k-on!, but they're not "pure" relaxation like this or Aria, which was another iyashikei that I don't really enjoy. I guess the thing that I don't really enjoy with this is that the characterization isn't that interesting to me. I don't feel like we know very much about who our leads are, because we mostly see them interact with their bikes and the environment, not with other people. And those interactions do offer some insight, but it doesn't really hook me. I guess I just like more elements of either drama or comedy than something like this can offer. duskyboris said: Goodness no. It's similar to Yuru Camp in that they're both about hobbies, but Yuru Camp is a much livelier show with frankly much better characters and stories. Yuru Camp is much more "fun". I have been quite enjoying Super Cub in a different capacity. Albeit, I prefer Yuru Camp, but this has a very soothing, naturalistic feel which feels like what some could argue exemplifies the iyashikei subgenre; iyashikei returned to its roots or boiled down to its bare bones with no extra gimmicks, flash, or pizzazz. I'm curious as to what turned you off about it the most? The way I feel about this series is that it's one I personally am taking pleasure in, but would think it inappropriate to recommend to almost anyone. |
duskyboris said: Yeah, I totally get that, it's a fine show, and definitely a hardcore iyashikei, which I'm not entirely sure is really my thing. A lot of my favorites are iyashikei's, like non non biyori, or natsume yuujinchou, or mushishi, or k-on!, but they're not "pure" relaxation like this or Aria, which was another iyashikei that I don't really enjoy. I guess the thing that I don't really enjoy with this is that the characterization isn't that interesting to me. I don't feel like we know very much about who our leads are, because we mostly see them interact with their bikes and the environment, not with other people. And those interactions do offer some insight, but it doesn't really hook me. I guess I just like more elements of either drama or comedy than something like this can offer. I see. I was intrigued because you mentioned being a fan of certain types of iyashikei in general and I took the liberty of checking your profile. I find it very interesting that you dropped this as well as Houkago Teibou Nisshi, yet rated both a 6. Whereas I completed Houkago Teibou Nisshi yet also rated it a 6 and will also complete this series, but probably will also end up rating a 6 (possibly a 7, but leaning toward a 6 unless there is something in the last several episodes which really upsets the apple cart in some unforeseen way). I've actually long sought the "pure" or "perfect" iyashikei, but uncertain what that would look like in practice. I think the genres it incorporates are a factor, but the actual premise, world/setting, and characters still play a role in fueling my interest level. Yuru Camp is exceptionally well done (which is why I rated it an 8) and I find it both amusing and relaxing to watch, but a little too "genki" loud or zany at times. Non Non Biyori is similar to me. These have more comedy, though I like that they also aren't taken over by it. Aria is more pure, as you said, but I also don't find the characters too compelling so it's more like an extended ASMR video for me/my senses. The actual perfect iyashikei for my sensibilities has been Flying Witch and so far nothing has topped or unseated that. There is no drama, no action, no romance, and even the comedy is very dry, understated, and subdued. Yet there is enough going on with the interpersonal character dynamics with a very fun, relaxed and lighthearted chemistry together. Characters are okay individually but as a small group work great. And enough mysteries, details, and little nuances and new things to discover in the world. It feels like the world is very calm and safe, yet there is some element of intrigue which it pulls off by virtue of having magical realism alone without leaning into any one genre. |
WatchTillTandava said: I love both Yuru Camp and Super Cub. And I agree that both has different atmosphere. Yuru camp for me still a CGDCT but with relaxing atmosphere, more "fun" and lively character. While Super Cub more "peaceful" I think, with minimum dialogues and calm characters. So I don't think Yuru Camp is the "right" recommendation but it still an Iyashikei and it is the most popular nowadays I think.Obviously it's the popular interpretation of approximating what's closest and I always find it a fair bit interesting to check under this tab for any anime. Yuru Camp being ranked as the #1 point of comparison implying that if you like and appreciate Super Cub, "Check this out" and vice versa didn't surprise me - especially because Yuru Camp only came out in 2018, had its second season this year, and is still super popular and in the zeitgeist - one of the most popular and higher rated Slice of Life series in recent times. But is it accurate? Is this the actual best choice or basically just the most well-known? Is there something closer and more appropriate? Because I can't place my finger on it exactly or put it into words at the moment, but something about the atmosphere in Super Cub and overall experience feels radically different from Yuru Camp. There's the obvious reasons, but in a lot of subtle ways too. The only anime that I think has the similar atmosphere to Super Cub is Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou. It is an old anime, very different setting and character background but I think it has the "peaceful" vibe that Super Cub has. Only one person recommended this anime in recommendations tab but I think its accurate. |
WatchTillTandava said: Hey no worries.The reason for the high rating is that I don't want to give the impression that it's bad, because I don't think it is, it's just not working for me. I try to rate things "accurately" whatever that means, so a 6 to me is more like the low end of good, not the high end of bad. 5 is just okay, neither bad nor good, and the high end of bad is a 4, to me. Much like Super Cub, Houkago Teibou Nisshi just didn't for me, and I dunno why. It's the kind of thing I'd like on paper, but it left me largely uninterested.duskyboris said: Yeah, I totally get that, it's a fine show, and definitely a hardcore iyashikei, which I'm not entirely sure is really my thing. A lot of my favorites are iyashikei's, like non non biyori, or natsume yuujinchou, or mushishi, or k-on!, but they're not "pure" relaxation like this or Aria, which was another iyashikei that I don't really enjoy. I guess the thing that I don't really enjoy with this is that the characterization isn't that interesting to me. I don't feel like we know very much about who our leads are, because we mostly see them interact with their bikes and the environment, not with other people. And those interactions do offer some insight, but it doesn't really hook me. I guess I just like more elements of either drama or comedy than something like this can offer. I see. I was intrigued because you mentioned being a fan of certain types of iyashikei in general and I took the liberty of checking your profile. I find it very interesting that you dropped this as well as Houkago Teibou Nisshi, yet rated both a 6. Whereas I completed Houkago Teibou Nisshi yet also rated it a 6 and will also complete this series, but probably will also end up rating a 6 (possibly a 7, but leaning toward a 6 unless there is something in the last several episodes which really upsets the apple cart in some unforeseen way). I've actually long sought the "pure" or "perfect" iyashikei, but uncertain what that would look like in practice. I think the genres it incorporates are a factor, but the actual premise, world/setting, and characters still play a role in fueling my interest level. Yuru Camp is exceptionally well done (which is why I rated it an 8) and I find it both amusing and relaxing to watch, but a little too "genki" loud or zany at times. Non Non Biyori is similar to me. These have more comedy, though I like that they also aren't taken over by it. Aria is more pure, as you said, but I also don't find the characters too compelling so it's more like an extended ASMR video for me/my senses. The actual perfect iyashikei for my sensibilities has been Flying Witch and so far nothing has topped or unseated that. There is no drama, no action, no romance, and even the comedy is very dry, understated, and subdued. Yet there is enough going on with the interpersonal character dynamics with a very fun, relaxed and lighthearted chemistry together. Characters are okay individually but as a small group work great. And enough mysteries, details, and little nuances and new things to discover in the world. It feels like the world is very calm and safe, yet there is some element of intrigue which it pulls off by virtue of having magical realism alone without leaning into any one genre. I'm right with you on Yuru Camp and Non Non Biyori, it's a different kind of relaxing than a show like this one. Still chill, but it's more mundane than actually low-energy. People still fight, yell, and have their own personal drama, it's just low stakes. I totally agree on Flying Which, I, and I adore that show. It has loads of personality even though it's really laid back. I've been struggling to write a review of it because I think it's underrated, but I think your description sums it up really well. |
ReyHa said: Hard second, this reminded me a lot of Yokohama Kaidashi KikouWatchTillTandava said: I love both Yuru Camp and Super Cub. And I agree that both has different atmosphere. Yuru camp for me still a CGDCT but with relaxing atmosphere, more "fun" and lively character. While Super Cub more "peaceful" I think, with minimum dialogues and calm characters. So I don't think Yuru Camp is the "right" recommendation but it still an Iyashikei and it is the most popular nowadays I think.Obviously it's the popular interpretation of approximating what's closest and I always find it a fair bit interesting to check under this tab for any anime. Yuru Camp being ranked as the #1 point of comparison implying that if you like and appreciate Super Cub, "Check this out" and vice versa didn't surprise me - especially because Yuru Camp only came out in 2018, had its second season this year, and is still super popular and in the zeitgeist - one of the most popular and higher rated Slice of Life series in recent times. But is it accurate? Is this the actual best choice or basically just the most well-known? Is there something closer and more appropriate? Because I can't place my finger on it exactly or put it into words at the moment, but something about the atmosphere in Super Cub and overall experience feels radically different from Yuru Camp. There's the obvious reasons, but in a lot of subtle ways too. The only anime that I think has the similar atmosphere to Super Cub is Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou. It is an old anime, very different setting and character background but I think it has the "peaceful" vibe that Super Cub has. Only one person recommended this anime in recommendations tab but I think its accurate. |
Opticflash said: No it is not due to the themes of the stories and the presentations. Another comparison that people often make is Yuru Camp and Non Non Biyori, which are radically different. "Recommended anime" is often garbage. I am watching Super Cub but have yet to see Yuru Camp or NNB, however, people point out that the similarity between the two (Yuru Camp and NNB) lies with their iyashikei and cgdct themes, obviously, I don't know how true that is but I will take their word. That is more than enough for a recommendation which people may want to invest more time in anime with such content. It honestly depends on how you use recommendations, no real stat to say how helpful they are anyway. With Super Cub, again, not sure how accurate it is to say it is similar to Yuru Camp. But that one relaxing atmosphere seems more than enough to satisfy people for a recommendation. |
| Well, you can see why though. Relaxing, Chilling, Motorcycles, Outdoor Activities, CGDCT If you enjoy a laid back anime like Yuru Camp, then you will enjoy Super Cub as well. It's not that I consider it 'top 1' accurate but it is definitely recommended if you enjoy this something(the peaceful and relaxing theme) they have in common. |
it’s never too late for life ... to go horribly wrong. . . afff~  |
| This anime isn't relaxing or peaceful at all, it's just boring, almost all thanks to this terrible cast of bland characters, both in personality and color palette lol. The setting and what the story revolves around isn't nearly as interesting as well, nothing heartwarming about this. I'm not sure what I'd recommend otherwise... |
Opticflash said: No it is not due to the themes of the stories and the presentations. Another comparison that people often make is Yuru Camp and Non Non Biyori, which are radically different. "Recommended anime" is often garbage. In this case, we should not recommend anything because all shows are different in at least some aspects. lol |
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Yxjou said: I think the atmospheres are different. Looking at the music alone, Yuru Camp is cozy but still energetic. Super Cub is more clam and beautiful with its Debussy and Satie. I think that while they are different someone would enjoy the other if they liked one. That's the main point of recommendations no? Interestingly, I'm increasingly getting the impression as time goes on through reading subjective accounts that those who are enjoying Super Cub may similarly enjoy Yuru Camp or be Yuru Camp fans to begin with, but it doesn't seem to work so much the other way around. |
| Not really that accurate. Yuru Camp is a very cheerful slice of life, while Super Cub is more melancholic subdued slice of life. Both have character development but it's not the focus of Yuru Camp, while it is the main focus of Super Cub. |
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| No. Not accurate. Yes, both are set in Yamanashi prefecture, only about 40 km apart. Both likely have commercial ties and a bit of corporate funding, although Yuru Camp is much more commercialized. Yuru Camp is still being used at trade shows for outdoor equipment companies in Japan, and is used by the tourism office in Yamanashi prefecture. Some companies paid to have their businesses or brands featured prominently in Yuru Camp. Yes, Honda may have had a say in some of the details of Super Cub, but ultimately Super Cub stands up independent of any commercial backing. The biggest contrast is that Super Cub is a drama, and a more pure form of Iyashikei drama. Yuru Camp is a silly CGDCT comedy. And that's okay. Yuru Camp is about making friends, having fun, and relaxing at the campground. Super Cub is a coming-of-age drama about intense emotions involving more complex characters with some significant unpleasantness. And so in Super Cub we have an adult soundtrack, lots of classical music, artistic use of color and sound. The shows will appeal to different audiences or appeal for different reasons. Choose Yuru Camp if you don't want to think about the characters and their motivations. Choose Super Cub when you are up for a more serious show about a girl dealing with her personal issues of abandonment and ptsd. Super Cub might be better compared to March Comes in Like a Lion, another Iyashikei drama about an orphaned child living independently while attending high school. Kiriyama Rei begins his story all alone, and like Koguma discovers he really has a community and friends, and teachers who are looking out for him. Both shows are actually pretty heavy dramas. Yuru Camp is really a completely different genre. |
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