Morita-san is Silent. 2: Exploring the charm of silence and the depth of character

"Morita-san is Silent. 2" - A soothing anime depicting the daily life of a silent girl

Morita-san wa Mukui 2 is a TV anime series based on the manga of the same name by Tae Sano, which aired from October 4 to December 27, 2011. It is available on KBS Kyoto, Teletama, and Niconico Channel, and consists of 13 episodes of 30 minutes each. Animation was produced by Seven, produced by Akihiro Ito, and written by Takeshobo.

Story and Characters

The protagonist of this work is a quiet high school girl, Morita Mayu. It's not that she likes being quiet, but because she's too kind and thinks too much, she naturally becomes quiet. Also, because of her mother's teachings, she has a habit of staring into people's eyes, which often leads to misunderstandings. The story revolves around Mayu's daily life and her interactions with her friends.

Mayu's childhood friend and best friend, Miki Murakoshi, is a cheerful and talkative character in contrast to the taciturn Mayu. She has an eye for cool guys and actively pursues them, but she keeps getting dumped and breaking up with them. Chihiro Miura is a modern high school girl who follows the latest trends, thinks up risky business deals, and uses a lot of trendy jargon. Hana Matsuzaka is a gentle girl with naturally curly hair who often comes to Mayu for advice on life, as if to escape from her parents' home, where she is troubled by serious mother-in-law and daughter-in-law problems. Ritsuki Yamamoto is the president of Mayu's class, and is popular for her excellent grades, her talents as an athlete, and her outspoken nature. Yumi Morita is Mayu's mother, and although she often fights with her husband, they get along well. Mayu's father likes stores with women, and is a henpecked husband who gets scolded by her mother when he finds out, but she doesn't seem to mind. The girl with glasses is a mysterious high school girl who likes Mayu and gets excited just by looking at her, and is always waiting for the right opportunity to talk to her.

Cast and crew

The cast includes Kana Hanazawa as Morita Mayu, Haruka Tomatsu as Murakoshi Miki, Saori Hayami as Miura Chihiro, Yoshino Nanjo as Matsuzaka Hana, Mie Hiraga as Yamamoto Ritsuki, Amina Sato as the girl with glasses, Aki Nanase as Morita Yumi, Masatoshi Nori as Mayu's father, Rie Yamaguchi as Maki Sensei, Kota Oshita as Ohno Koichi, Ryuichi Kubota as Kokubo Ryuta, and Yumiko Fujita as narrator.

The main staff includes original author Sano Tae, director Hayashi Naotaka, screenwriter Karasuma Ryo, character designer Yamashita Toshinari, sound director Nozaki Keiichi, music by Kakishima Shinji, production company Dream Creation, animation production by Seven, sound production by Dax Production, and production and copyright by Takeshobo.

Episodes and subtitles

The subtitles for each episode are as follows:

• Episode 14: My Homeroom Teacher is Mr. Maki
• Episode 15: Baking sweets is a serious challenge
• Episode 16: Autumn is the season for reading
• Episode 17: Seat changes depend on luck
• Episode 18: Sleepovers are fun
• Episode 19/Is autumn the season for love?
• Episode 20: Professor Hama is a worrier
• Episode 21: Preparation is key for the school festival
• Episode 22: Staying at home when you have a cold
• Episode 23: Being clumsy is part of the charm
• Episode 24/Will Mayu not be angry?
• Episode 25: Everyone works part-time on Christmas
• Episode 26: The four of them are good friends

Theme songs and music

The opening theme is "Nyaa Nyaa Kimochi" with lyrics by ALiCE, music and arrangement by Ash, and vocals by Fuwawaka.

Related Titles

A related work to this one is "Morita-san wa Mukuchi" (Morita-san wa Mukuchi), which is the predecessor to this one and is also based on a manga by Tae Sano.

Evaluation and Impressions

"Morita-san wa Silent. 2" was loved by many fans as a soothing anime depicting the daily life of a silent girl. The protagonist Morita Mayu's silence and kindness warm the hearts of viewers, and her interactions with the unique characters surrounding her add depth to the story. In particular, the various misunderstandings and troubles that arise due to Mayu's silence are enjoyable comedic elements that will make viewers smile. There are also many episodes depicting friendship and familial love, and heartwarming scenes are scattered throughout the series.

The animation quality is also high, with carefully drawn character designs and background art. Mayu's facial expressions and gestures are particularly detailed, allowing viewers to feel her inner thoughts. The music also matches the atmosphere of the story, helping to bring out the emotions of the viewer.

The acting of the cast is also excellent, especially Kana Hanazawa's role as Mayu Morita, who expresses exquisite silence and kindness, and resonates with viewers. Haruka Tomatsu's role as Miki Murakoshi and Saori Hayami's role as Chihiro Miura also bring vivid personality to their characters, adding color to the story.

Recommendations and how to watch

"Morita-san is Silent. 2" is recommended for those who want to enjoy a soothing anime depicting the daily life of a silent girl. In particular, it is a perfect work for those who like episodes depicting friendship and family love, and those who enjoy comedy elements. It will also satisfy those who are particular about character design and music.

You can watch episodes that have been broadcast on KBS Kyoto, Teletama, and Niconico Channel. DVDs and Blu-rays are also available, so you can purchase them and watch them. In addition, some shows are available on streaming services, so you can also use those.

summary

"Morita-san wa Silent. 2" was loved by many fans as a soothing anime that depicts the daily life of a silent girl. The protagonist Morita Mayu's silence and kindness warm the hearts of viewers, and her interactions with the unique characters that surround her add depth to the story. The animation quality and the acting of the cast are also excellent, and it is full of elements that will entertain viewers. This is a work that we highly recommend to anyone who wants to enjoy a soothing anime that depicts the daily life of a silent girl.