Jan 13, 2018
I went into Blend S with low expectations – the only reason I watched it to begin with was the meme OP. If anything, I’m glad it was (mildly) better than I expected, yet I’d still have a hard time describing it as anything other than mediocre-bordering-on-decent.
Character (6/10)
The story is non-existent, and frankly, not important for this genre. Good character is more – much more – important. Unfortunately, most of the characters are bland and have little personality. Too often, their entire personality borders down to a single character trait. Only a handful of characters get focus, and at least two of the main
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characters get less focus than the dog.
That being said, some of the romantic interactions (mostly between Akizuki and Kaho, but some between the main “couple”) are genuinely heartwarming and easily the highlight of the show for me.
Art (5/10)
The visuals are as average as average can be. Nothing particularly bad – but nothing that good either. Simple A-1 art style.
Sound (5/10)
Other than the meme OP, there isn't much that really stands out. About 8 episodes in, I caught myself thinking that – I hadn’t really thought about the music. It’s completely in the background.
The voice acting is standard. Tokui Sora’s work for Hideri (the crossdresser type) stands out, being masculine enough when needed. Some voices I’d describe as mildly annoying – one being Mafuyu’s high pitched voice as the little sister type – though this might just be according to my own tastes.
Enjoyment (6/10)
As mentioned above, the interactions between Akizuki and Kaho were the highlight of the show. The OP, besides being a meme, is actually very good, and one I watched every time before the episode. Despite characters being mostly flat and one-dimensional, I did get some enjoyment out of the humor (standard fare as it might be). If you don’t care too much about how “good” a show is, and just want to relax, Blend S could be a cautious recommendation (though there are certainly better offerings). Particularly if you like cute girls doing cute things shows, this might be up your alley. I might watch a season 2 if there’s one.
Overall, 5/10.
Summary: Blend S does nothing very well, but nothing so badly that it’d deserve a score lower than a 5. Virtually everything about the show screams “just-okay”, and if you’re looking into it for more than the OP, you’re not going to get much more.
Reviewer’s Rating: 5
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