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Apr 7, 2017 11:43 PM

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and spring season suprises me a again with another wonderfull anime.
such an adorable first episode loving all the character mainly the maid and scrow loved the op and ed too.
cant wait too see more.
Apr 7, 2017 11:59 PM
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The girls are top notch and well designed, they're on par with Urara Meirochou but of course Gochiusa is still better

Nice to hear Yui Ogura here, she should've joined Gochiusa too



(っ◔◡◔)っ 𝓘 𝔀𝓲𝓼𝓱 𝔂𝓸𝓾 𝓪𝓵𝓵 𝓱𝓪𝓿𝓮 𝓪 𝔀𝓸𝓷𝓭𝓮𝓻𝓯𝓾𝓵 𝓭𝓪𝔂 ♥
Apr 8, 2017 1:17 AM

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Really nice characters. I like it already.
And additionally the art itself is great.
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Apr 8, 2017 1:26 AM
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To anyone who thinks the OP is weird is because much like Gabriel dropout's one at some point some start to talk while others keep singing and they keep switching, if you had subtitles you'd have a better time enjoying it.
Apr 8, 2017 1:31 AM

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Before this came out I of course thought it'd be like Gochuumon, so I figured I'd like it, but I thought it might not be nearly as good as that. This is really good though!

I like Gochuumon, this is very similar, and I like this too!
Apr 8, 2017 2:28 AM

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That OP and ED though... so frantic and cute xD

Nice first episode, doesn't look like it's gonna be boring like Gochiusa
Apr 8, 2017 3:14 AM

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Poor man's GochiUsa, except manga is more lewder

Apr 8, 2017 4:48 AM

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Glad this turns out to be a full length series SoL anime of the season that paper-eating loli was funny. OP reminds me of Lucky Star ED was nice too.

55/5
Apr 8, 2017 5:38 AM

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book sure are delicious.
Apr 8, 2017 6:11 AM

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The bath scene is censored in the jp tv airing and crunchyroll versions, much less blurry in the pre-screen of ep 1.
Apr 8, 2017 6:40 AM

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Such is cute and nice, I've seen two times this episode. There have been disappointed my expectations, I imagined a sweet and funny story, and that was, I have no regrets. Pleasant characters, as well as backgrounds, detailed, and in some respects even sought. Animations, not really excelled, as well as drawings, but for now I do not care, I just hope it does not drop too much quality in the rest of the season. Even the opening and ending of this anime, I liked a lot. Perhaps this is one of my series, guilty pleasure of the season.

Apr 8, 2017 8:01 AM

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sonictoryuiai said:
The bath scene is censored in the jp tv airing and crunchyroll versions, much less blurry in the pre-screen of ep 1.

Yep, for those interested
Apr 8, 2017 11:16 AM

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It's so adorable!My favorite of the season! And the characters are all cute. It reminds me so much of my favorite anime Gochiusa ^^
YumeMilkyApr 8, 2017 11:24 AM
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Apr 8, 2017 11:38 AM

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the OP is weird overall that was nice
Apr 8, 2017 7:24 PM

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ok first episode, very cute. And did she just.. eat.. paper?? xD
I'm really uninterested in acting, so I wonder how much I'll end up liking this.
Apr 8, 2017 7:38 PM

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Too cute..... Heart cant take it!!!
Apr 8, 2017 8:29 PM

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Well... that opening just left me feeling weird... the outro was better and I feel like that would have been a better opening and that dancing was SMOOTH AS HECK, but whatever. The characters are very cute and all, but they also kind of weird and throw me off a bit, but not so much so that I can't find enjoyment in them.

One thing that bugged me was how the characters were shown short and in chibi style the majority of the anime, but then the bath scene happened. She looked REALLY freaking tall in that bath, like, I seriously, she was pretty dang big. I forget how old people in these anime are suppose to be. Now to see if things get GAY or not.

Last thing, people are comparing this to Gochiusa, but I think its more like Anne Happy or Kiniro Mosaic. But that's just me.
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Apr 8, 2017 9:12 PM
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Ah, start of Spring 2017 season and this is the first on my list.

OP and ED are on too much crack.

Slice of life slash cute girls doing cute things... Urara Meirochou-esque, and i love it.

Hinako reminded me of Cocoa from GochiUsa, only with longer hair.

Suddenly I heard Gabriel (Kuu-chan) and the old hag from Masamune-kun no Revenge (Mayu-chan). Lel

Will continue watching this weekly dose of diabeetus.
Apr 8, 2017 11:01 PM

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I checked this out on impulse, without spending much time reading reviews or descriptions. I'm always looking for lighthearted escapist entertainment, and Japan seems to provide a few shows in this category each season, although there seem to be fewer than usual this season.

I've often wondered why the Japanese like to take the concept of cuteness and blow it up to the point of absurdity. Last season, there was Nyanko Days - every week, a three-minute dose of cuteness overload. And now, Hinako Note provides exaggerated cuteness in half-hour episodes. Will I be able to absorb this level of cuteness without becoming mentally deranged? I think it is already too late for me. I watched this episode, and I enjoyed it. Furthermore, I look forward to wallowing in the next installment of absurd cuteness next week and for the rest of the season. I think I have found my temporary escape from the drudgery of day-to-day life for the next three months.
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Apr 8, 2017 11:55 PM

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This is the Spring's 2017 CGDCT!
scarecrow gurl ah...but with boobs and many moe moments!
4/5.


Apr 9, 2017 1:01 AM

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Finally a cgdct anime for this season.
The OP sure has a nice tune to the ears, kept me bobbing my head.
Those chibi faces are sooooo cute I want to hug and cuddle them.
The ED is cute too gosh I need a doctor.
Apr 9, 2017 3:43 AM

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Life of a scarecrow in a metropolitan area must be rather difficult... In that respect, Hinako's frozen stance is quite amusing, after a few moments of getting used to it. The animation and art look pleasant as well, so I am definitely looking forward to more.
Apr 9, 2017 5:58 AM

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The first ep was good. A combination used book store, cafe, and rooming house sounds like Heaven on Earth to me. Man, I should have opened a used book store back in the day.

The part where Hinako imagines herself as the scarecrow of Tokyo in a trash-strewn alley surrounded by adoring rats was hilarious!

The stealth duck in the park followed shortly by Hinako in the bath with strategically placed toy duck and stealth fighter was another good one. I love that kind of simple humor! Surely the bath toys are Kuina's.

What's with the "animal magnetism" lately? Last year we had Anne Happy where Ren attracts female animals and Anne is frequently attacked by hordes of animal, then this Winter we have Chiya in Urara Meirochu attracts animals (though this is not mentioned past ep 1 for some reason), and now Scarecrow Hinako. I'm sure someone out there can name at least 10 more characters, but these are what I noticed lately.
Apr 9, 2017 9:57 AM

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So Moe GONNA DIE! It's cute if not reminding me of Urara a bit. It's simple, sweet and pretty much as I expected. I've coped with extreme shyness all my life so I can relate with Hinako and I'm sure I'll enjoy this can't wait to see more.
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Apr 9, 2017 8:31 PM

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Everthing was beign high-quality moe, until... sudden bath scene... and we get to know Hinakos massive... you know...

I'm not sure why I had this on my PTW list. Not the slightest regret though.
Chibi mode is perfect; characters are loveable/adorable; animation looks really smooth; great op/ed... whats not to love?
Literally, never heard of this studio... wonder why, 'cause their work here is outstanding.

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Apr 10, 2017 7:29 AM

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I laughed pretty hard at the book-eating scene. However, Hinako's scarecrow thing sort of lost its charm by the end (not a good sign). I'm kinda sad it seems like it's going to focus on the theatre troop aspect, I'd rather see a slice of life in a used book shop!
Apr 11, 2017 7:58 AM
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Cute, relaxing, anti-stress show of the season. The characters are nice, not-Konata is pretty fun with literally devouring literature, I love the blonde little maid, she is adorable as hell. I hope they will tone down the main character's scarecrow gimmick, it's going to get old fast. The theatre troupe plot seems fun and interesting, I'm curious if/how it will develop.


bastek66 said:
Poor man's GochiUsa, except manga is more lewder







I hope we'll get some of these delicious views in the anime ;)
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Apr 11, 2017 3:06 PM

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Loli Maido I'm in. Pretty cute episode overall.
Apr 11, 2017 7:37 PM

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I lol'd at Kiuna eating the book XD
Apr 11, 2017 11:58 PM

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Well....found my adorable anime of the season. This is going to be cute as fuck!
Apr 12, 2017 3:34 PM

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Moeblob of the season it seems. And all girls are kinda likeable which is good. Wonder if it would get better than Urara.

bastek66 said:
Yep, for those interested

Dem details though ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
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Apr 12, 2017 11:11 PM

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LOL a girl eating a book? Interesting, I'll stick around for this show.
Apr 14, 2017 3:45 PM

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http://imgur.com/a/9LJrj

This image sums up the OP.
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Apr 15, 2017 6:44 AM

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I'm sure it's been said before but Natsukawa Kuina is the perfect combination of Gabriel Tenma White and Konata Izumi
Apr 15, 2017 3:10 PM
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crazy OP dances, dat frog game.
Been awhile Passione, very charming animation, Hinako's twirling & everything.
Taiyaki looks delish.
Animals give a Urara feel, but more natural fanservice (lol stealth fighter), could turn out better.
Apr 16, 2017 5:16 AM

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So cute! Hinako as a scarecrow is the cutest!
Apr 17, 2017 6:43 PM

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Ahegyao said:
Sokah said:
Annoying and stupid with crap voice acting is not cute. Bird perch thing got old before the end of the episode, don't want to see anymore.


It's like you came to this expecting to hate it. You sure love to waste your time.

Not expecting it to top New Game or Gochiusa, but this will fill the quota of CGDCT considering it seems to be the only one this season.


Yeah I hope the poster stays away from these kinds of animes. I am really enjoying this anime and don't need really angry people in this thread.
Apr 29, 2017 2:23 PM

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This just screams moe, rest didnt really do it for me but well for 1 ep a week its ok..

Nothing that makes me think its unique yet
Jun 9, 2017 11:50 AM

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Ah moe SOL, my soul has been purified for today.
Living in a bookstore/coffee shop and hinako wants to go into theater and inadvertently drags the rest with her.
Jul 15, 2017 11:22 AM

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Quite a lovely start of this series! Reminds me a bit of a combination of Gochuumon wa Usagi desu ka? and Lucky Star!

Looking forward to see what this anime will have to offer!
Jul 30, 2019 12:58 PM

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Definitely gives off some Gochiusa vibes, especially with that cafe they are also working at. Liked the first episode, was soothing.
Aug 10, 2020 4:21 AM
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A socially awkward girl who wants to do theater... cute start for this anime
Aug 15, 2021 5:22 PM
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opening is so cute, it's amazing and definitely one of my new favourites!
Jun 26, 2022 10:39 PM

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This giant ass sure appeared unexpectedly.
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Jun 29, 2022 7:34 AM

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Re-watching this.

Cute OP and ED.

Kuina eating that book was so random, lol.

Hinako, Kuina, and Mayu are adorable. <3

It's hilarious every time when Hinako becomes a scarecrow. x3

That bath scene. Apparently this show is much more lewd than I remembered, haha.

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Dec 5, 2022 8:04 AM

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Characters have their enjoyable and interesting sides right from start.. It's nice.. ;P
Being a scarecrow.. Poor Hinako..
Also anime is called Hinako note, because we see these notes from times to time?.. Maybe?.. Will see..
Kuina is always hungry.. From one side, it's making me feel for Kuina.. As well as it's funny how she eats pages.. From another, I'm not too big fan of food segments.. Sometimes they can get too long in anime in general.. Like cooking food scenes, for example.. Or characters eating something and commenting on that for like over 10 minutes.. I'm not too big of a fan of scenes like that.. But maybe it'll be fine and not too long of scenes, will see, really..
Dat ass.. At 20:38 or so.. Didn't expect anime would have such ecchi, lol.. Mostly it's enjoyable comedic slice of life so far, though.. Which is good.. First episode was enjoyable..
Both OP and ED have quite nice sounding places, by the way..
Apr 8, 2023 5:52 AM

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Bro, what? That suggestive camera work out of fricking nowhere lol, wholesome to fanservice in a blink of an eye.

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