Unfortunately (really it is), I don't really care for this anime.
First of all, I have a cultural background to understand most of the
lifestyle quirks presented in this anime, yet I don't feel any
nostalgia from them the way I did while watching "Tonari no Totoro."
I think it's because the show leans too much towards the slapstick
style comedy. Second, and more importantly, I personally can't relate
to the main character, Hanada Ichiro. There's just not anything I can
do about that. I just can't relate to the way this kid acts.
It's really too bad, because there's so much to love about this
anime. The first thing I fell in love with is the casting of Ichiro's
friend, Souta. Kuwashima-san deserves some kind of award for this
role! "Impeccable" would be the word I'd use to describe it. In the
scene where Souta is crying because Ichiro fell into the toilet (see
screen capture), I was just melting with glee, hearing Kuwashima-san's
voice acting. Words can't describe it. It's so good, I might
continue buying this series despite the fact that I don't really care
for the show itself. Besides, I think Jiro (the puppy) is adorable!
Anywho, I haven't decided whether I should keep buying or not, yet. We'll see.
