Udon no Kuni no Kiniro Kemari (Poco's Udon World)

ღ Taking a break from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo, Souta Tawara returns to his hometown in Kagawa. Though his parents are no longer around, his former home and family-owned udon restaurant reminds him of the times his family was still together. Reminiscing about his childhood, Souta enters the udon restaurant and discovers a grimy young boy sleeping.

ღ At first, Souta thinks nothing of the chance encounter and provides the boy with food and clothing. However, to his surprise, the boy suddenly sprouts a furry pair of ears and a tail! Souta soon learns that the nameless boy is actually the rumored shapeshifting tanuki that has been inhabiting Kagawa for many years. Thinking that the boy has been living a lonely life, he decides to take him in and name him Poko.

ღ Udon no Kuni no Kiniro Kemari follows the heartwarming relationship between Souta and Poko, and through the time they spend together, Souta recalls his own past, the place he left behind for the city, and the relationship he had with his father.

[Written by MAL Rewrite]

Tags: Seinen Slice of Life Iyashikei Japanese Mythology Supernatural Youkai Based on a Manga

Rating: 9.5/10 ✨

☸ A heartwarming, whimsical story with a bittersweet ending. I love Poco from the very first episode. All the characters are likeable and relatable.

☸ Everything about this anime is remarkable, powerful and effective! The twists and turn, the adventure! It portrays how life sucks at times. About compassion, kindness, happiness and healing.

☸ Even though I cried at the ending, because it's a bittersweet reality. I know in my heart that life is not always rainbows and butterflies. I still like how it ended.

☸ HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! 🥺❣️

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Gyokou no Nikuko-chan (Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko)

❀ Easy-going, cheerful, passionate and always ready to eat something delicious, mother Nikuko falls for the bad guys. Her happy motto: "Being ordinary is best of all."

❀ Naturally Nikuko's loud and bold spirit embarrasses 11-year-old Kikuko, her daughter. With nothing in common except living together on a boat at the port, a miracle occurs when their secret is revealed.

Source: ANN

Tags: Drama Ship Based on a Novel

Rating: 9.5/10 ✨

ஐ Whimsical, heartfelt and a masterpiece!

ஐ This is a random movie for me. It's a hidden gem and underated anime. I love it. It's simple yet captivating story. I definitely rewatch this soon. 🥺♥️

ஐ Highly recommended!

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AMAAMA TO INAZUMA (SWEETNESS AND LIGHTNING)

𝄢 Since the death of his wife, Kouhei Inuzuka has been caring for his young daughter Tsumugi to the best of his abilities. However, with his lack of culinary knowledge and his busy job as a teacher, he is left relying on ready-made meals from convenience stores to feed the little girl.

𝄢 Frustrated at his own incapability to provide a fresh, nutritious meal for his daughter, Kouhei takes up an offer from his student, Kotori Iida, to come have dinner at her family's restaurant. But on their very first visit, the father and daughter discover that the restaurant is often closed due to Kotori's mother being away for work and that Kotori often eats alone. After much pleading from his pupil, Kouhei decides to continue to go to the restaurant with Tsumugi to cook and share delicious homemade food with Kotori.

𝄢 Amaama to Inazuma follows the heartwarming story of a caring father trying his hardest to make his adorable little daughter happy, while exploring the meanings and values behind cooking, family, and the warm meals at home that are often taken for granted.

[Written by MAL Rewrite]

Tags: Seinen, Cooking, Comedy, Slice of Life, Based on a Manga

Rating: 8/10 ✨

𝄢 Adorable and wholesome cooking slice of life anime!

𝄢 I find it relaxing and enjoyable. It's a story of a father who will do anything for his daughter. The art style does a great job of conveying the emotions of our characters. You can also relate to the character's struggles and have developed really well.

𝄢 I watched it in one sitting. lol

𝄢 Highly recommended! ♥

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HORIMIYA

シ Kyouko and Izumi are two classmates whom each lead a double life: the popular and talented Kyouko cares for her little brother by herself while her parents are away, and the quiet, bespectacled Izumi hides his many piercings and tattoos at school. After discovering each other's secrets, the pair becomes fast friends, and together, they begin to navigate their new relationship together amongst unknowing peers and love rivals.

シ On the surface, the thought of Kyouko Hori and Izumi Miyamura getting along would be the last thing in people's minds. After all, Hori has a perfect combination of beauty and brains, while Miyamura appears meek and distant to his fellow classmates. However, a fateful meeting between the two lays both of their hidden selves bare. Even though she is popular at school, Hori has little time to socialize with her friends due to housework. On the other hand, Miyamura lives under the noses of his peers, his body bearing secret tattoos and piercings that make him look like a gentle delinquent.

シ Having opposite personalities yet sharing odd similarities, the two quickly become friends and often spend time together in Hori's home. As they both emerge from their shells, they share with each other a side of themselves concealed from the outside world.

[Written by MAL Rewrite]

Tags: 

Shounen, Romantic Comedy, School Life, Based on a Manga

Rating: 10/10 ✨

This review may contain spoilers.

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シ One of my favorite animes! I would definitely rewatch this soon!

シ I miss being in high school. You'll learn a lot of things after watching this. I laughed out loud a lot! And I need that nowadays. lol

シ SURPRISINGLY ENJOYABLE! This series doesn't focus on a love story. I love the character development! I think everyone can relate to every character here. Being introvert or extrovert. How to make friends. Falling in love. Having a crush, or breaking somebody's heart. MOST IMPORTANTLY, ACCEPT WHO YOU ARE.

シ I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS TO EVERYONE! 😊

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BARAKAMON

シ Seishuu Handa is an up-and-coming calligrapher: young, handsome, talented, and unfortunately, a narcissist to boot. When a veteran labels his award-winning piece as "unoriginal," Seishuu quickly loses his cool with severe repercussions.

シ As punishment, and also in order to aid him in self-reflection, Seishuu's father exiles him to the Goto Islands, far from the comfortable Tokyo lifestyle the temperamental artist is used to. Now thrown into a rural setting, Seishuu must attempt to find new inspiration and develop his own unique art style—that is, if boisterous children (headed by the frisky Naru Kotoishi), fujoshi middle schoolers, and energetic old men stop barging into his house!

シ The newest addition to the intimate and quirky Goto community only wants to get some work done, but the islands are far from the peaceful countryside he signed up for. Thanks to his wacky neighbors who are entirely incapable of minding their own business, the arrogant calligrapher learns so much more than he ever hoped to.

[Written by MAL Rewrite]

Tags: 

Comedy, Shounen, Countryside, Slice of Life, Based on a Manga

Rating: 8/10 ✨

Review:

シ Adorable, heartwarming, beautiful, and wholesome.

シ I've read some of the reviews about this anime before watching it. They compare it to Poco's Udon World. For me, it's different. Yes, same slice of life and enjoyable. But Poco's Udon World surpassed my expectations.

シ Barakamon is about an adult who has difficulties growing up, socializing with people, overcoming the fears of rejection, and accepting who you are. It has elements that you will surely enjoy.

シ I have high expectations on this one since I finished watching Poco's Udon World. It's a bit disappointing and different from what I expected. But it's still enjoyable. I like the characters and ending. I'm glad that I was able to finish this. I recommend this anime to people who love a slice of life and drama stories.

#anime #barakamon #sliceoflife #basedonamanga #animelove #june2022 #animewrapup