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Mar 12, 2016
Only Yesterday understands the nuances of childhood nostalgia. I think to a certain degree we all want to relive the simplicity and easygoing nature of our childhood, but unfortunately reality has other plans. Depending on where we are in life, our childhood memories can play a huge part in understanding where we came from, and why we are the way we are today. Only Yesterday takes this idea and creates a movie out of it, and it’s something that’s incredibly relatable, no matter your age.
Only Yesterday is visually breathtaking. As you would expect from Studio Ghibli, this movie is beautiful from start to finish. The
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backdrops for each scene are incredibly detailed, and all the countryside scenes were an absolute marvel to watch. Those scenes perfectly captured the still beauty of Japan’s quieter towns, the small details were all there, and it had some of the most beautifully animated settings I’ve ever seen.
The music was superb, but the quiet moments were perfect. Only Yesterday masters the art of silence. It is in the quiet moments of the movie that I found myself enthralled. Takahata’s direction made the story at the center of this beautiful movie, and through incredibly timed soundtracks that cut to utter silence, the movie highlights the beauty in the quiet details that define our life.
A refreshing watch, uniquely honest and fascinating. This story is in many ways, something we can all relate to. It goes at the pace of real life, and makes the choice of slowly revealing the inner workings of the main character Taeko. It’s through her childhood memories that we see her true personality, and how it mirrors the humble woman she’s become. In many ways we don’t have major personality changes over our lifetime, and our inner child remains the honest voice within us. Taeko is a true embodiment of that, and through understanding her past she comes to know the woman she is today.
To summarize my points from above, the original yet relatable story, the stunning visuals, the incredibly honest direction… they all make this movie a worthwhile watch. I highly recommend this movie for josei enthusiasts, and anyone looking for something incredibly unique in their anime library.
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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Jan 12, 2015
Story
At first I found Tsubomi, the main character, frustrating, but I quickly related to her when she began to think about positively changing herself. I loved that this story felt real, and that it was relatable on many different levels (that I didn’t expect). All this being said, I found the plot at times was slow moving, spending too much time on little points that weren’t interesting. Certain points that were the cause of conflict were not very compelling, making them unimportant and not interesting to developing the plot. Although these are problems, they’re not major issues to the overall effect of the story.
Characters
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cast of characters are all very different in the story. There are many foils that play off of Tsubomi’s character which work with varying effect. The main highlight is on Tsubomi and Shiro’s relationship as friends. Shiro’s character is very likeable, as he easily becomes someone you can imagine being a real guy friend of your own. His character is natural and his characteristics follow naturally from the simple clues you are given about him. The mangaka does a good job of not over-complicating conversation and interactions between characters; we get subtle clues about their personalities and come to judgments about what type of person they are based on those moments. We don’t need in-depth analyses, but rather we can use real-world examples to understand each character’s role in a young woman’s life such as Tsubomi’s. A lot is left to the imagination which makes particular characters strong in that regard. Being left with a few questions behind intentions is compelling, and it leaves us thinking critically about the roles people have in our own lives.
Presentation
Unfortunately Cousin isn’t the most gorgeous manga out there. At times it looks a bit sloppy, there’s a lot of white space and overused backgrounds. The art style however is unique as it doesn’t over embellish physical features and displays things in a more realistic tone. Tsubomi’s character is convincingly plain, contrasting her well against the made-up female counterparts she’s often comparing herself to. Each character has a unique design that compliments their personality. It offers a refreshing simplistic art style, but it falls prey to messy drawings with generic backgrounds, both leading to an overall lack luster presentation.
Conclusion
here are many great aspects to this manga series that made it a stand out pick. Its relatable protagonist and well thought-out storytelling kept me interested while offering an interesting art-style that rejects over-romanticized art (one that often plagues many romantic manga series). It has few flaws, and from my overall experience of reading the manga I was willing to overlook them and go along with Tsubomi’s journey.
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Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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Jan 12, 2015
This show is silly. Very silly. It’s silly in the best possible way. Strange characters of all types are brought together because of Nozaki, and they work well off of each other because of their strange attitudes. It shows how people are not 2D, and that characters are not defined by their genre. It bridges slapstick with Japanese humor, and makes for a great watch. Whether you know shoujo cliches well or not, this series can be appreciated for its endearing wackiness. You grow to love each of the different characters for their absurdities, and realize that you actually kind of know people like them.
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I found this show more real than any shoujo series simply because the characters were unique and contradictory. For one there’s Nozaki, a big masculine guy who draws shoujo manga. Then there’s Mikoshiba, a popular attractive guy who’s very insecure. The list goes on and on, and rather than spoil it I encourage you to explore it for yourselves. This series has easily one of the best list of characters I’ve seen in a long time. And the humor is just totally spot on.
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Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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Jan 12, 2015
The main reason I enjoyed Golden Time so much had to do with its honest representation of university/college romance. It showed the ups and downs of being in a serious relationship while growing up into an adult. A lot of the feelings that characters had in this show were reminiscent of my own, and I enjoyed how I could relate to what was happening on screen. Whether you’ve been in a serious relationship as a young adult or not, a lot of the mixed emotions that happen throughout the show are relatable to all walks of life. Even adjusting to university/college life is properly represented
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here, and like a good drama it shows you the good and the bad. I really loved how honest it was as that’s not a common thing in anime. More akin to a drama from the West, I really enjoyed the storytelling in Golden Time.
Also, this show really knew how to write a cliffhanger. It had me coming back every week to see what was going to happen next. Even when things were going well for the characters, a wrench was thrown into their plans to stir everything up. Although the second season wasn’t as strong as the first, it still did a great job at keeping me interested. You became invested in the characters early on and stuck with them until the end. Few animes can do drama well, and Golden Time is one example of how to keep you hanging on for that next episode.
Golden Time is one series I highly recommend, even if you have trouble with the second season lull see it through to the end! It’s worth the patience.
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Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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Jan 3, 2014
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The Story
I will admit that at first I was hesitant to be drawn in by Itadakimasu’s story as it felt too unnatural and offbeat for me. The circumstances appeared too far-fetched and I had trouble getting immersed into the romantic drama. Over time however, the series won me over; its quirks and originality kept me interested to see what scenario the characters would be thrown into next. I’m giving the story a 7.0 out of 10. It was a fun-loving story that kept me curious, something that is rarely achieved for a romantic-comedy manga. I feel like it successively swayed my aversion to older-woman
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romances, and made me reconsider the taboo in a new light.
The Characters
There aren’t a whole lot of characters in this series, Naeko and Ouji steal the show as they are always in the spotlight. There are small parts like Naeko’s ex-husband, her co-workers and Ouji’s classmates but they are all generally negligible. Despite the lack of variety Naeko and Ouji have fully fleshed out personalities that are entertaining as well as relatable. Naeko is a hard-working young women who is probably a bit too perverted for her own good, and Ouji is a mature young man who takes responsibility for his actions and has some opposing tendencies to Naeko. The pair is interesting, and their interaction is an enjoyable centerpiece to the series. The characters deserve a 7.5 out of 10. Their unique personalities make them entertaining, as well as making them more relatable. Their characteristics make this love story more dynamic, and it’s refreshing to see the outside-the-box thinking that went into their creation.
The Presentation
Lastly, the presentation is always an important aspect to any manga. Thankfully Yoshihara didn’t skimp on effort in this department as Itadakimasu looks great. All the art is top-notch and every panel is lively and interesting to look at. The character designs are also very nice, save for the fact that some minor characters had similar designs making them hard to distinguish between. The art style isn’t terribly unique, but Yoshihara did a good job of incorporating entertaining chibi characters for comedic effect, and her style has great comedic impact overall. Really the art speaks for itself if you look through the scans I chose to present on this page. The presentation gets a 9.0 out of 10. It was pleasant and stimulating, making for an enjoyable read for the eyes as well as the mind.
Final Thoughts
I was pleasantly surprised by Itadakimasu, as it engaged me more than I expected, and wrapped up nicely in a small 4 volume package. It challenged my perceptions on A-typical relationships and showed me how many relationship taboos should be thrown away because you can’t help loving someone, no matter what the age, race, sex etc. It wasn’t a mind-blowing story mind you, it didn’t offer huge story arcs or anything grandiose, but it was an enjoyable read with my morning coffee. The overall score for Itadakimasu is 7.8 out of 10. If you’re looking for a light fun read then check it out!
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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Dec 23, 2013
This is an office comedy. It stars a small cast of young adults (Lucy, Hasebe, Chihaya, Miyoshi, and Ichimiya) all with their own unique quirks. There's a bit of romance, but mostly office antics that keep the story moving at a steady pace until the end of its 13 episode run. Think of it as Japan's answer to The Office of England and North America. There will be characters that you look forward to watching, and some that irk you every time they're on screen. And of course it wouldn't be Japanese without a talking animal, which comes in the form of a stuffed bunny
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boss. They work in the social service sector, but the setting is really only a backdrop,
with the action of the characters amongst themselves being the plot driver. It's a good relatable scenario for anyone who would consider themselves affiliated with the josei genre, so if you're looking for a more mature comedy anime this would be a good choice.
Story
My opinion of the story is that is a light enjoyable plot that never gets too serious. It deals with relatable office scenarios that anyone in the service sector will know, as well as a couple relationship woes (that aren't as relatable). It has a steady pace that never has too many deep catalysts, and is typically resolved within the 20 minute period of each episode. So don't expect too much depth. You might be surprised by how admirable some of the characters are given certain scenarios, so at least to a degree you'll find yourself excited to see how the characters function within the plot. The comedy of course is effective, you'll find yourself laughing on multiple occasions, but probably not a whole lot. It had moments, but not monumentally hilarious ones. I guess that's a part of what Japanese comedy is, some things just don't translate over. That said, it is still a office romance comedy at heart. The story gets an 7.5 out of 10. Not stellar, but certainly enjoyable.
Characters
As I mentioned earlier, all the characters are quirky and interesting. My personal favourite was Chihaya, but I think the effectiveness of this show is how everyone will like someone different for different reasons. Briefly, Lucy is the nerdy, coming out of her shell character that ends up being the prime love interest. Hasebe is the endearing slacker who spends the whole season trying to win Lucy over. Miyoshi is a quiet somewhat closeted person who ends up in the toughest situations. Chihaya is the otaku seamstress who has a fiery personality and Ichimiya is the hopeless naive supervisor who is whipped by his younger sister. There are other minor characters of little interest, but what makes this anime strong is the banter among them. Their quirks offer interesting situations with some unpredictable outcomes. The characters get an 8.5 out of 10. Likeable, interesting, and well-developed, you'll find yourself wanting more from them after the 13th episode.
Presentation
Lastly the presentation should be addressed, because I feel this is another facet to this anime that made it effective. The opening and ending songs are both catchy, and I found myself looking forward to hearing them each week. The voice actors are all really effective, with prominent seiyu such as Suzuki, Tatsuhisa which I recognized from some of my top animes including Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun. The art is spectacular in the opening, but somewhat lack luster in the show itself. Sometimes it's great, other times it feels kind of cheaply done. I don't expect very much from a comedy slice-of-life series, but coming off of Working! there was already enough fanbase to warrant a bit more work on the animation end in my opinion. The manga has a similarly low budget look to it, so I guess there's not tons to work off of here. Either way, I was a little disappointed. However, all in all the presentation gets a 7.5 out of 10. There were strong points of the presentation that made up for the weaknesses in others, giving it this solid score.
Final Thoughts
For the josei genre there is a disparagingly large void of animes to keep a young woman watching shows that relate to her. Servant x Service will help to shrink that void, even if just a little, as it is truly a seinen/josei series. Appealing to both the sexes there's something for everyone, and I would recommend this series to anyone looking for a good watch or read. Compiling the score, Servant x Service gets a final score of 7.8 out of 10. For a comedy/romance it does a good job of keeping you entertained, and will leave you wanting more by its finale. Luckily the manga exists that can remedy that for anyone looking to get some more of Lucy x Hasebe! It's still an ongoing manga so expect more in the future, and while you're waiting, watch the show.
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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Oct 15, 2013
I was going to do a first impressions review of this show, but I've decided to play a different tune for this one. What seemed to be a harmless vampire romance at first glance, turned into something much more sinister that left my stomach turning.
The show follows Yui who ends up in a house full of vampires as she was directed to by her father. But now that she had fallen down the rabbit hole there is absolutely no escape for her. All the vampire brothers there keep her as their sadistic prisoner, each taking turns at torturing her. It's not surprising for vampires to
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take advantage of the living, but this show takes it to a whole other level by giving all the vampire characters absolutely no humanity. They literally torture her one by one and enjoy doing it. And of course, in typical vampire fashion there are sexual undertones, but this is no undertone, they underline rape quite clearly. I found myself being very angry by the end of the 5 episodes as it just turned from ugly to hideously uncomforting. I thought there would be at least one redeeming moment over the 5 episodes, but no. She is helpless, tries to get away, and is taken advantage of. It is disgusting.
Although there is something to be said about the vampire genre, about its inherent domination of vampire over victim, from the vast amounts of entertainment I've enjoyed from the genre I have never seen the vampire character lose its humanity and be truly happy raping and torturing someone. These characters laugh at how pathetic and helpless Yui is, and have no remorse for her emotional battery. You might try to argue that this is just showing the vampire genre for what it really is, but no it is not. The alluring factor of a vampire is that it has problems controlling its nature, but will do so out of love for another. These characters experience no love, and from the looks of it, never intend on opening up on the matter. But if they do open up, this show has already completely lost my interest. After 5 episodes of this filth I'm not willing to stick around to find out.
It seems like in this anime, rape is some taboo but exhilarating thing. It makes me sick to my stomach that this anime can be coined as entertainment. I have no clue how the otome game plays, but I can imagine it has many of the same elements as the show, making this horrifying story interactive (and I don't want to imagine how it can be worse than this). The vampires refer to mortals (but let's be honest, they mean women) as empty containers meant for the use of the vampires. They even scoff at how Yui must be 'enjoying it' (because all women love rape right?). They have inherent mommy issues, and use every opportunity to belittle Yui with one character even calling her bitch-chan. I watched these first few episodes to get some sort of opinion, and I refuse to promote this sick entertainment in any redeeming light. I'm capped at 5 episodes, that's all my stomach can take.
Unless you like to see rape readily promoted as some sexual taboo then stay away from this anime. It's bad enough the game it was based on was popular enough to warrant an anime adaptation, the less promotion it gets the better.
Reviewer’s Rating: 2
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Oct 7, 2013
Synopsis
Whether you’re familiar with Genshiken or not, this season introduces a largely whole new cast of characters, so those previously unfamiliar with the series can jump in. It’s about the The Society for the Study of Modern Visual Culture, which basically breaks down to be a bunch of otakus obsessed with anime, video games, and cosplay. The old crew has graduated, with the only links left being Ohno and Sasahara’s girlfriend who is the new club president, Ogiue. Now the club is comprised mostly of “rotten girls” who are into BL (boy’s love) and are female otakus. The times have changed in Genshiken which used
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to be almost exclusively male club members, but the guys make re-appearances, with Madarame being the center of attention for a multitude of episodes. Although there’s a large cast, the story focuses mainly on the character development of cross-dresser Hato, and his attempts to be accepted by a group of women. Madarame helps Hato a lot in this regard, and Hato also helps Madarame back, and they end up learning a lot about themselves as they enter adulthood. The students banter back and forth, and get up to some pretty nerdy stuff, which is fun to see for any anime fan.
Presentation
It’s been a number of years since Genshiken was first televised, and since then there’s been a lot of improvements visually to the art style. Now the animation is polished compared to the first 2 seasons of Genshiken which were animated a bit sloppily. Seeing the drastic change surprised me, as I didn’t know what to expect when I pressed the play button for the first episode. The art looks really great, and the old characters are cleaned up for a more fluid look to fit the update. It makes characters like Madarame look much less geeky, but he still sports the signature snaggle tooth, showing that they’ve still kept to their roots. Each character’s design is interesting and contrasts one another as there are characters like Sue who don bright blonde hair. The show in signature fashion pays homage to other animes by means of cosplay, and background touches like figures and posters, which is fun to see visually and offers for a bit of fanservice to the otaku fans who came back for a new episode each week. Naturally they had the returning voice cast for the old characters, which can be appreciated by the returning fans of the series. Both the opening and ending songs are nice on the ears, and every now and then they throw in a pop hit which any otaku could recognize. The Second Generation with its impressive updates get a 8.5 out of 10 for presentation. Gone are the days of sloppy animation, and the updates on all fronts are welcome for this aging series.
The Story
If you read the synopsis you might be wondering exactly how the story all fits together. Unfortunately for the other characters, it is almost exclusively interested in Hato and his character development. This leaves the interaction and development of the other members to limited segments never extending past the 5 minute mark at best. The reappearance of Madarame as a main character of focus is a bit surprising, as I didn’t expect him to become the focal point for a lot of episodes (but he becomes this through his close relationship to Hato that bridges on romance). Having him back is a nice addition, as he was my favourite character in the first series. But with such a small focus (being Hato and Madarame) their development is something to be desired. It goes into more explanation than development, and when they do finally change the season is pretty much over. The change is barely gradual, and it is thrown together last minute. My other issue as I mentioned before, is the lack of development on the other characters’ part. We get to meet 2 new members, Yoshitake and Yajima, but their presence is merely to interact with and challenge Hato’s sexual identity. Although they’re very likeable, I felt as though their contributions were minimal. Ohno’s existence is barely noticeable, Sue is a combination of one-liners and Kuchiki is forgettable. Ogiue has her moments of being the wise sempai, but is forgotten in the mix along with the others. A lot of moments are spent with nothing exciting happening, save for the interaction between Hato and Madarame. For all the potential this season had of exploring the dynamic between the old members and the new, they not only forgot about all the old members, but also all the new! The story gets a 5.5 out of 10. There are a lot of gripes I hold with the story, and it mainly concerns the lack of conflict, deep plot and development.
The Characters
As I mentioned earlier this season not only has the old club members as returning faces, but we also get a plethora of new characters who join the club for the first time. First there is Yoshitake, the boisterous and stubborn true “rotten girl”. Then there is Yajima who is heavier set, but convicted to what she believes is right and wrong, and of course this conflicts with her own rotten girl personality. Then there is the main focus of the show, Hato who is a rotten girl, but actually a guy. He struggles with accepting his identity that conflicts with the general conventions of what a man should like, versus what he really likes. He maintains to be heterosexual (although there is definitely a lot of romantic tension between him and Madarame). We also have returning characters from the manga that never made a television appearance, Ogiue, Kuchiki and Sue. Ogiue is the president who is working towards her professional career as a mangaka. She doubts in her own abilities but remains a strong role model for the other girls in the club. Sue is an American who is more of the observer than the participator, but whenever she acts she does it for the benefit of her fellow members. It makes her funnily altruistic, which contrasts with her moments of loud bursts of sudden revelation. Last is Kuchiki, the only current boy student in the club. He exists only to act as an overly perverted catalyst to Hato. Obnoxious and forgettable, we never get in his head or get any reason to be sympathetic to him. With the returning characters most of them are unchanged from the earlier seasons except for Kasukabe and Madarame. Although Kasukabe’s appearances are short, she’s become a much more understanding and peaceful person (surprising, I know). There’s also Madarame who’s toned himself down, and decided to live the Salary Man life, while visiting the club infrequently. His character is a bit sad as he remains passive to most things; he has lost passion for his otaku lifestyle and his overall vibrance for life. Seeing the older matured characters is kind of a nice reminder of how the story has evolved. All the characters are diverse and interesting as they contrast each other a lot. It’s hard to see how they can all be friends, but their otakuness is what binds them together. I’m giving the characters an 8.0 out of 10. They’re all interesting and relatable for different reasons. And although most of them are under-developed, they still have fully fleshed out personalities that challenge the norms of what would consist in the everyday person.
Final Thoughts
This anime is a bit of mixed bag for returning fans and newcomers. For a returning fan myself, I find myself conflicted between the lack of unity among developed characters mixed with the welcomed return of the old characters. With the main focus of the story focused around a character I didn’t particularly like, I found it hard to be engaged fully in the show. What motivated me was the dynamic of Madarame interacting with all the new club members, and how he developed. I can’t say I wasn’t happy to see Genshiken returning for another season though, as it offers refreshing moments that this time around, related more to women than men. From the above scores this anime gets a 7.3 out of 10. It loses out on its story, which wasn’t diverse enough nor engaging enough. For the plethora of characters it offers no attempt to immerse them fully into the driving plot, and they are merely there for their interaction with the main plot driver, Hato. Because of the lower score this anime received, I’m more inclined to pursue the manga, which I imagine goes above and beyond Hato to feature the other characters more fully. Perhaps I’ll be doing a review on the manga itself once I’ve gotten deep enough through the series to offer a fully formed opinion.
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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Oct 2, 2013
To summarize this show quickly, it’s the story about the Student Council at Fujisaki Girls Academy who makes an effort to study love and romance to help themselves find love successfully, as well as advise their fellow student body. Maki the Student Council President is a bit naive and ropes in the edgy wild one, Riko, to advise the girls on what they should do to find love. Hesitant to accept, Riko gets pulled in while lying to all the girls that she has copious amount of boy suitors and her popularity outside of the high school. Luckily for her the girls don’t catch on,
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and antics ensue with the girls struggling to keep Love Lab a secret from the faculty while also aiding their fellow classmates. The dangers aren’t too serious though, as this show is mostly light and fun, with serious moments being on the back burner for the duration of most of the episodes.
The Characters
The show is very good at roping you into the student council as Maki, (the secondary protagonist) has an infectious personality. You sympathize more with Riko, (the main protagonist) as she is a bit more level headed, but you still enjoy the banter between the two of them. They are the two main drivers of the plot, but intermixed is the gentle yet clumsy Suzu, the stubborn but convicted Enomoto and the cunning yet well-intentioned Mizushima. Each character has qualities to like about them, and none of them are people you couldn’t consider yourself getting along with. They’re probably too perfect but that’s ok. The show is pretty idealized and not too serious so it’s ok that the characters are idealized as well. I give this aspect of the show a 7.5 out of 10 as the characters although not riddled with too many flaws for a dynamic show, are still likeable and feel very real as people, especially when interacting together.
The Story
As summarized earlier, the story is pretty simple. It’s mostly about young girls having fun, and it accomplishes that fun aspect very well. It attempts to bring in conflicts if you can call it that, but it doesn’t surprise the audience as we know of course things will be resolved in no time. Although this makes it pretty predictable, we shouldn’t expect a show directed towards a younger demographic to do much beyond that. At least the conflicts are interesting and explore new ideas that young girls have to face. Contrasting that is the funny moments in the show which were executed perfectly. I was laughing along with them, and the comedy succeeds because of the strength they accomplish with developing the characters. We learn to like every character because it delves into each characters’ back story, even if just for a little bit. Getting to know what to expect from each character makes the comedy that much funnier as we see the dynamics between the girls play out with their contrasting personalities. And that’s all and good, but the question is, and I mean obviously it would be on your mind since this show is called Love Lab, how’s the romance? And I would answer you… underdeveloped. The show pushes forward friendship first, with love much farther on the list. This short season just gives you a taste for all that Love Lab has to offer, so anyone wanting more from it has to turn to the manga. So with all those elements put together I give the story a 7.0 out of 10. Its comedy is bang on, but it lacks in most other regards to make it shy of a higher score. But for young girls, this show is a must see for sure. For women my age however? (I’m 22) It’s more a nostalgic revisit to the easy times when you were first learning about love.
The Message
Now, one thing I did not expect from a shoujo comedy series was just how deep this show got at times (Refer to image above from episode 9, it’s an artistic metaphor). There were a lot of moments where I thought damn, these girls are really just amazing people, they try to be nice to everyone and help each other grow and mature in a constructive way. This isn’t one of those mean girls episodics, the girls learn from each other in a positive way. And as I mentioned before, there’s never any real dangers because the girls are such a together group, and their hard work pays off for them. The show demonstrates what real friendship is, that what it takes to be a good person isn’t always easy, and that being confident in yourself will gravitate others towards you. Just a lot of fuzzy nice messages that are often overlooked in animes, especially those geared towards a younger audience. The message of this show is what kept me watching, because easily a young adult woman would have nothing to relate to this show otherwise. If you’re curious and you’re a little older, maybe give this title a try, if not for this reason. I give the message a 9.0 out of 10. For obvious reasons mentioned above, it made the show stand out this season.
The Verdict
This show is complex for the overthinker and simple for those just looking for a sweet laugh. But did I enjoy it? Yes! I’m not eager to admit that I liked a fluffy shoujo anime but I believe it accomplished a little more than most shoujos tend to. It was pleasant returning week after week to watch the latest episode as it was continually giving a new experience instead of boring me. Although it ended just as new ideas were developing, it’s only 13 episodes long and I intend to look into the manga to get my Love Lab fix. Compiling my score it gets a solid 7.8 out of 10. Not perfect, but probably a bit more perfect for young girls, especially those in their tweens to early teens.
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Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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