"God's Memo Pad": What is the only way for a NEET to live?

Kamisama no Memopad - It's the only NEET thing to do. Review and Recommendation

The TV anime series "Kamisama no Memochou" aired in 2011 and is based on a light novel by Hikaru Sugii and animated by JCSTAFF. This anime tells the small but heartwarming story of the NEET detective Alice and her friends. Below, we will introduce detailed information, reviews, and recommendations for this work.

Overview

"Kamisama no Memochou" aired for a total of 12 episodes from July 2nd to September 24th, 2011. It was broadcast on a wide variety of networks, including AT-X, TOKYO MX, Chiba TV, tvk, Teletama, Mainichi Broadcasting System, Chubu Nippon Broadcasting, Niconico Channel, MovieGate, ShowTime, and Bandai Channel. Each episode is 30 minutes long, directed by Katsushi Oumi, with series composition by Kiyosuke Mizukami, and character design and general animation direction by Keiichi Sano. Music was composed by Taku Iwasaki, and the series was produced by the "Kamisama no Memochou" Production Committee (Warner Home Video, ASCII Media Works, Lantis, AT-X, and Klockworks).

story

"Kamisama no Memochou" is set in room 308 of a multi-tenant building. There is a sign for the "NEET Detective Agency" and a girl named Alice who calls herself a "NEET detective" lives there. Alice has a unique style of solving cases online without leaving her room, making full use of multiple PCs. She is joined by 16-year-old high school student Narumi and the members of the NEET Detectives, who solve cases that are inconsequential to many but irreplaceable to a few. This work is depicted as a pathetic and funny, yet slightly courageous story about NEET teens.

character

The main characters are as follows.

• Alice (voiced by Yui Ogura) - A self-proclaimed "NEET detective." She solves cases using her computer without leaving her room. She gets most of her nutrition from Dokupe, but she also has a girlish side, such as loving stuffed animals.
• Narumi Fujishima (voice: Yoshitsugu Matsuoka) - A 16-year-old male high school student. He has been transferring schools many times due to his complicated family background and is not good at socializing. He helps Alice with the investigation of cases, but most of his job is to "look after Alice."
• Ayaka Shinozaki (voiced by Ai Kayano) - Narumi's classmate. As the head of the gardening club, she grows the school's plants, and also works part-time at Ramen Hanamaru.
• Min-san (voiced by Hitomi Nabatame) - The female owner of Ramen Hanamaru. She is like a big sister to Alice and her friends.
• Tetsu (voice: Matsukaze Masaya) - A former boxer and martial artist NEET. He is in charge of rough work in the NEET Detective Agency and shows his skills in fights. He usually gets his fighting spirit from gambling on slot machines and other games.
• Major (voice: Yuki Miyata) - A military maniac who always wears camouflage uniforms. He has a deep knowledge of engineering equipment, such as making his own wiretapping devices, and excels in intelligence activities. Due to his baby face, he is sometimes mistaken for an elementary school student.
• Hiro (voice: Sakurai Takahiro) - A "gimo" who lives moving from one woman's house to another. He has top-notch techniques for persuading women with his eloquent words, and is a professional who uses multiple cell phones to gather information.
• The Fourth Generation (voiced by Daisuke Ono) - When an incident occurs that disturbs the peace of the town, he leads a group of delinquent boys to investigate independently. Although he has a scary face, he also has a cute side, being good at needlework.
• Electric Pole - One of the two top members of the Hirasaka Group under the command of the Fourth Generation. The tallest in the group.
• Iwao - The second of the two top members of the Hirasaka group under the command of the fourth generation. He has the widest width in the group.
• Meo - A Thai girl who came to the "NEET Detective Agency" for a request. What is the request?
• Renji Hirasaka - The other founder of the Hirasaka Group, which he established with the Fourth Generation. He disappeared after an incident, but when he returns to Tokyo for the first time in five years, he meets Narumi at a live music venue.

subtitle

The subtitles for each episode are as follows:

• Page 1: "A few things I know about her"
• Page 2 / "You and your travel bag"
• Page 3: "What I can do for the two of us"
• Page 4 / "The Story of Hanamaru Soup"
• Page 5: "He knows me"
• Page 6: "I'm going to lose"
• Page 7 / "Everything I can do"
• page.8 / "I don't believe in fate"
• Page 9 / "21 Balls of That Summer"
• page.10 / "About you"
• page.11 / "Pieces of Me"
• page.12 / "You, Me and Her"

Theme songs and music

The opening theme is "Kawaru Mirai" (sung by Chocho) and the ending theme is "Asunaro" (sung by Kenichi Suzumura). These songs are important elements that enhance the atmosphere of the work.

review

"Kamisama no Memochou" is a work that combines humor and warmth while dealing with the social issue of NEETs. The characters, centered around Alice, have strong personalities that draw the viewer in. In particular, the setting of Alice never leaving her room symbolizes the problems of internet addiction and social withdrawal in modern society, and offers deep insight. Additionally, the way characters such as Narumi, Ayaka, and Min-san support Alice depicts the importance of friendship and bonds.

Although each episode is a self-contained story, there is a consistent theme throughout the series. Although the incidents in each episode are mostly small, the characters' growth and changes in relationships are depicted through each incident. The final episode in particular brings together the theme of the story, leaving a strong impression on the viewer.

The animation quality is also high, and JCSTAFF's careful drawing shines through. The detailed depiction of Alice's room and the richness of the characters' expressions are particularly impressive. The music also matches the atmosphere of the work, and the opening and ending songs are particularly memorable.

Recommendation

"Kamisama no Memochou" is recommended for people who are interested in the NEET and hikikomori issues, people who like works that depict friendship and bonds, and people who want to enjoy humorous and warm stories. It is also a work that can be enjoyed by people who like anime based on light novels.

To make the most of this work, please refer to the following recommendations:

• Original Light Novel - By reading the original light novel by Hikaru Sugii, you can learn more about the story and the background of the characters. In particular, it contains many episodes that were not depicted in the anime.
• Related works - I also recommend "WORKING!!" and "NEW GAME!", both of which are by Hikaru Sugii. These works are also full of humor and charming characters.
• Soundtrack - Listening to the anime soundtrack helps recreate the atmosphere of the show, especially the opening and ending songs.
• Fan art and derivative works - Fan art and derivative works can help you to develop a deeper attachment to the characters. There is a lot of fan art for Alice and Narumi in particular.
• Community - Join fan communities to share your thoughts and engage in discussions with other viewers, especially on social media and forums.

"Kamisama no Memochou" is a work that depicts a humorous and warm story while dealing with the theme of NEET. This anime, which allows viewers to feel the individuality and growth of the characters, as well as the importance of friendship and bonds, has become a work that is loved by many viewers. Please give it a watch.