The appeal and reviews of "Acchi Kocchi": A masterpiece of a heartwarming youth romantic comedy

"Acchi Kocchi" - A heartwarming love comedy depicting the bittersweet days of youth

"Acchi Kocchi" is a 12-episode anime series that aired in 2012 and is based on the manga of the same name by Ishiki. It was broadcast from April 6 to June 28, 2012, and was available on major broadcasting stations such as TBS, MBS, CBC, and BS-TBS. Each episode is 30 minutes long, and is loved by many fans for its depiction of the bittersweetness and friendship of youth, as well as heartwarming everyday life.

Story and Characters

"Acchi Kocchi" is set in an ordinary high school. The main characters are two high school students, Tsumiki Oniwa (CV: Rumi Okubo) and Imi Otonashi (CV: Nobuhiko Okamoto). Tsumiki is a cool, petite high school girl who is in love with her classmate Imi. She is usually calm and collected, but has an adorable side to her, turning into a cat when she is around Imi. On the other hand, Imi is a high school student who always goes at his own pace and is good at housework. He is skillful with his hands and is a simple-minded person who is completely unaware of Tsumiki's feelings. His catchphrases are so charming that they can knock out the hearts of girls.

The two are surrounded by friends with unique personalities. Katase Mayoi (CV: Nabatame Hitomi) is a mad scientist-like troublemaker who loves to have fun with everyone. Haruno Hime (CV: Fukuhara Kaori) is an innocent and pure friend who is the most sensible of the five. Inui Sakaki (CV: Asanuma Shintaro) is a joking troublemaker who loves to have fun with Mayoi. The everyday episodes woven by these characters entertain the viewers.

Production staff and animation

The director of "Acchi Kocchi" is Fumitoshi Oizaki, the assistant director is Kaoru Suzuki, the series composition is Nobuhiko Amakawa, the character design is Atsuko Watanabe, the chief animation director is Hideki Furukawa, the sound director is Yoshikazu Iwanami, and the music is Masaru Yokoyama. The animation is produced by AIC, and the drawings and direction are meticulously done to bring out the best in the original work.

In particular, the adorable character visuals by character designer Atsuko Watanabe capture the hearts of viewers. Also, the consistent high quality of the work by chief animation director Hideki Furukawa cannot be overlooked. The performances of the voice actors by sound director Yoshikazu Iwanami are also an important element in bringing out the charm of the characters.

Episodes and subtitles

Each episode of "Acchi Kocchi" is made up of episodes depicting the daily life of young people. Below are the subtitles of each episode.

• Episode 1: "Here and There" (2012/04/05)
• Episode 2: "Delicious cake and Valentine's lipstick" (2012/04/12)
• Episode 3: "Ruthless Snowball Fight vs. Cooking Class (Burning)" (2012/04/19)
• Episode 4: "I want to catch you ⇔ Love Donna Donna" (2012/04/26)
• Episode 5: "Attack! ⇔ Nyamba Nyan!" (2012/05/03)
• Episode 6: "Pool, Y-shirts, and Homework" (2012/05/10)
• Episode 7: "Mountains! Rivers! ⇔ Barbecue!" (2012/05/17)
• Episode 8: "Summer of Homework ⇔ Summer of Festivals" (2012/05/24)
• Episode 9: "Wrap Me Up! ⇔ Love and Romance School Festival" (2012/05/31)
• Episode 10: "Bear Encounter⇔Lovelymas" (2012/06/07)
• Episode 11: "Thank you for this year too⇔Mochi Game" (2012/06/21)
• Episode 12: "Sweet Jewels ⇔ Chocolate Vale Tudo" (2012/06/28)

These episodes depict the love story between Tsumiki and Imi, as well as the fun daily life of their friends. In particular, episodes centered around events such as school festivals and barbecues will make viewers feel nostalgic for their youth.

Theme songs and music

The opening theme of "Acchi Kocchi" is "Acchi de Kocchi de" and is sung by the unit "Acchi Kocchi" consisting of Tsumiki Oniwa (CV: Rumi Okubo), Io Otonashi (CV: Nobuhiko Okamoto), Hime Haruno (CV: Kaori Fukuhara), Mayoi Katase (CV: Hitomi Nabatame), and Sakaki Inui (CV: Shintaro Asanuma). The lyrics were written by Hakase, and the music and arrangement were done by ARM. The song features a refreshing melody that evokes the energy and friendship of youth.

The ending theme is "Hold My Hands Tight", sung by Tsumiki Oniwa (voiced by Rumi Ohkubo). The lyrics were written by Omi Oriha, and the music and arrangement were done by uno. This song has a gentle melody that expresses Tsumiki's pure love.

Other characters

In addition to the main characters, there are many other attractive characters in "Acchi Kocchi". Inui Miiko (CV: Yuko Minaguchi) is Sakaki's older sister and the manager of "Hachi Pochi", where Imi and Hime work part-time. She has a laid-back tone and an invincible calm, making her the strongest in some sense. Sakimori Saki (CV: Natsumi Takamori) is a classmate of Tsumiki and her friends, and has a straightforward and reliable older sister-like personality. Miyama Kana (CV: Hiromi Konno) is also a classmate of Tsumiki and her friends, and is honest, always cheerful and full of energy. Nishihara Kyotani (CV: Tsubasa Taonaga) is a classmate of Tsumiki and her friends, and for some reason, she tends to get into trouble even when she is acting normally. Sakuragawa Kikue (CV: Junko Iwao) is the homeroom teacher of Tsumiki and her friends, and even though she is over 20 years old, she still has a lot of clumsiness about her. Ami Kirino (voiced by Marie Miyake) is a classmate of Sakaki and a member of the broadcasting club who hosts the school's lunchtime radio program. These characters also add color to the story.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Acchi Kocchi" has been highly praised as a heartwarming romantic comedy that depicts the bittersweetness and friendship of youth. In particular, the characters' personalities and charms have left a strong impression on viewers, winning them many fans. In addition, the animation, which faithfully reproduces the original manga, and the excellent performances of the voice actors are also points of praise.

I highly recommend this work to those who want to feel the nostalgia of their youth and those who want to enjoy a heartwarming daily life. It is especially a must-see for those who like romance elements and those who value friendship. It is also recommended for those who are particular about character design and drawing. The more you watch "Acchi Kocchi", the more you will grow to love it. It is a heartwarming work.

Related information

The original manga for "Acchi Kocchi" is currently being serialized in "Manga Time Kirara." Even after the anime version has finished airing, the original story continues, and new episodes can be enjoyed. Blu-ray and DVD versions have also been released, so you can enjoy your favorite scenes as many times as you like. Furthermore, character songs and soundtracks have also been released, so you can enjoy the music.

"Acchi Kocchi" is loved by many fans as a heartwarming romantic comedy that depicts the bittersweetness and friendship of youth. Please watch this work and enjoy the love story of Tsumiki and Imi, as well as the fun daily life with their friends.