"Yuyushiki" review: A soothing anime that depicts the small joys of everyday life

"Yuyushiki" - A story of laughter and friendship that colors the daily lives of youth

"Yuyushiki" is a TV anime series that aired in 2013, based on a manga by Mikami Komata that was serialized in Houbunsha's Manga Time Kirara. It aired from April 10 to June 26, 2013, and consisted of 12 episodes. It was broadcast on TOKYO MX and AT-X, and each episode was 30 minutes long. Kinema Citrus was in charge of animation production, with Kaori as director, Takahashi Natsuko as series composer, and Tabata Toshiyuki as character designer. EXIT TUNES produced the music, which also includes the theme song and insert songs, to enhance the atmosphere of the series.

Story and Characters

The setting of "Yuyushiki" is the everyday lives of high school girls. The main characters are three girls who belong to the Information Processing Club: Nonohara Yuzuko, Ichii Yui, and Hinata Yukari. Their daily lives are a story of humor and friendship that unfolds through school life and club activities.

Nonohara Yuzuko is the mood maker of the Information Processing Department, and although she has a mischievous personality, she also has a surprisingly serious side. She has excellent grades and is good at saying things to entertain those around her. Her voice actor is Okubo Rumi.

Yui Ichii is a reliable girl with a straightforward personality, and is the most sensible of the three members of the Information Processing Department. Although she is serious and strict with money, she can also show a shy side at times. Her voice actor is Minami Tsuda.

Hinata Yukari is a soft-spoken, airheaded girl who is the head of the Information Processing Department. She always does things at her own pace, and sometimes says things that surprise those around her. She is a rich young lady from a wealthy family, and her voice actor is Risa Taneda.

Other characters with unique personalities include Matsumoto Yoriko (voice actor: Horie Yui), the advisor of the Information Processing Club and English teacher; Aikawa Chiho (voice actor: Kayano Ai), the beloved class president and Yuzuko's classmate; Okano Kei (voice actor: Han Megumi), who has a crush on Chiho; and Hasegawa Fumi (voice actor: Shimizu Mana), who has a mysterious aura.

Episodes and subtitles

The subtitles for each episode are often symbolic of the protagonists' daily lives, making the content easy for viewers to relate to. Below are the subtitles for each episode.

• Episode 1: "I'm Now a High School Student"
• Episode 2 "Information Processing Unit"
• Episode 3: It's summer vacation!
• Episode 4 "Chief"
• Episode 5: Yui, En, and Yuzuko
• Episode 6 "First Snow Pot"
• Episode 7: Third Term!
• Episode 8: I'm Now a Second Year Student
• Episode 9 "Majarinko"
• Episode 10: Because it's fun
• Episode 11 "A Time Like This"
• Episode 12 "No Event Good Life"

Theme songs and music

The opening theme is "Se-no!", with lyrics and music by Fuwari-P and singing by Information Processing Group (voice actors: Okubo Rumi, Tsuda Minami, Taneda Risa). The ending theme is "Affection", with lyrics by mitsu, music by Another Infinity, and singing by Mayumi Morinaga. These songs are important elements that add to the atmosphere of the work.

Production Staff

Many staff members are involved in the production of "Yuyushiki." The original work is by Mikami Komata, the animation is by Kinema Citrus, and the music is by EXIT TUNES. The director is Kaori, the series composition is by Takahashi Natsuko, the character design is by Tabata Toshiyuki, the art director is Kato Hiroshi, the sound director is Aketagawa Jin, the color design is by Mizuta Nobuko, and the director of photography is Wakabayashi Masaru. These staff members work together to improve the quality of the work.

Appeal and evaluation of the work

The appeal of "Yuyushiki" is, without a doubt, the humorous story that depicts the daily lives of the main characters. The dialogue between the trio of the Information Processing Club, Yuzuko, Yui, and Enishi, provides laughs to the viewer while also making them feel the warmth of their friendship. In addition, the personalities of each character are well-drawn, allowing viewers to enjoy watching them grow and change.

The animation quality is also high, and Kinema Citrus' careful drawing and direction enhance the appeal of the work. In particular, the characters' expressions and movements are carefully crafted down to the smallest detail, evoking empathy from viewers. The music is also a masterpiece by EXIT TUNES, and the theme song and insert songs add to the atmosphere of the work.

"Yuyushiki" is a work that brings out the best of slice-of-life anime, providing viewers with laughter and emotion. It is especially recommended for those who like works that depict the daily life of young people. It is also a perfect work for those who want to enjoy the individuality and growth of characters.

Recommendations and related works

For those who enjoyed "Yuyushiki," we recommend other slice-of-life anime that also depict friendship and growth. For example, "K-On!", "Hidamari Sketch," and "Non Non Biyori" are works with a similar atmosphere that provide viewers with laughter and emotion. Also, be sure to check out the original manga of "Yuyushiki," which offers even deeper stories and character backgrounds.

"Yuyushiki" is a story of laughter and friendship that colors the daily lives of young people, and is a work that will provide viewers with a lot of emotion and laughter. Please give it a watch.