The appeal and reviews of "Hinako Note": A new standard for soothing anime

"Hinako Note" - A relaxing and funny slice-of-life anime

"Hinako Note" is a TV anime series that aired in 2017 and is based on the manga of the same name by March. It aired from April 7 to June 23, 2017, with a total of 12 episodes, and was available on stations such as TOKYO MX and AT-X. Each episode is 30 minutes long, directed by Takahashi Tsuyoshi, and produced by Passione. Copyright belongs to "©March, KADOKAWA / Hinako Note Production Committee".

story

Hinako Note is set in a girls' high school in a small rural town. The main character, Noto (Nonohara Nozomi), is a shy and withdrawn girl, but one day she meets her classmate, Hinako (Sakuraba Hinako). Hinako has a bright and lively personality, and gets Noto involved in various events and activities. Through their daily lives, the story depicts friendship, growth, and finding small happiness.

character

The charm of "Hinako Note" is, above all, its unique characters. The main characters are introduced below.

Nozomi Nonohara (notebook)

The main character. She is shy and withdrawn, but after meeting Hinako, she gradually changes. Her growth is at the center of the story.

Hinako Sakuraba

She is a bright and cheerful girl who is Noto's classmate. Her drive and positivity motivate Noto and the other characters.

Hiiragi Yu

She is Noto's childhood friend and has a cool and intelligent personality. Seeing Noto's growth from her perspective is also an important element of the story.

Arisugawa Chitose

A classmate of Noto's, she is a girl with a gentle personality. Her kindness and tolerance lightens the mood of the entire class.

The appeal of anime

The greatest appeal of "Hinako Note" is that it is a slice-of-life anime filled with healing and laughter. It depicts rural landscapes and the beautiful nature of the four seasons, and just watching it will warm your heart. The characters' humorous exchanges and little mishaps will also make you laugh. In particular, the back-and-forth between Hinako's airheadedness and Note's tsukkomi is never boring to watch.

The characters' growth is also depicted as the story progresses, and the changes in the notebook are particularly moving. Watching her gradually gain confidence in herself and spend fun times with her friends is inspiring to the viewer.

Production Details

Passione's attention to detail can be seen throughout the production of "Hinako Note." In particular, the beautiful background art is well-known, with realistic depictions of the countryside and the changing of the seasons. In addition, the characters' expressions and movements are meticulously crafted, conveying changes in emotions and subtle nuances.

The music is also an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of the anime, and the opening and ending songs as well as the background music are pleasant and relaxing while watching. In particular, the opening song "No Poi!" is a bright song that symbolizes Hinako's lively personality, and it gets you excited even before you start watching.

Viewers' reactions

"Hinako Note" has also been highly praised by viewers. In particular, viewers looking for soothing anime have commented that "just watching it soothes my heart" and "the characters are so cute and soothing." Many viewers have also been touched by the humorous scenes and character growth, with some praising it as "a wonderful anime that makes you laugh and cry."

In addition, fans of the original work have praised the series for "it accurately recreates the atmosphere of the original work" and "the characters' personalities are well-drawn." It can be said that the efforts of the production team in adapting the series into an anime have been highly praised.

Recommended points

The reasons why we recommend "Hinanokoto" are as follows:

• A slice-of-life anime filled with healing and laughter : the rural scenery and humorous interactions between the characters will warm your heart just by watching them.
• The growth of the characters is moving : The growth of the protagonist, Noot, is particularly moving and can help you develop courage and confidence in yourself.
• Beautiful background art and pleasant music : the production team's attention to detail is evident everywhere, making you feel relaxed the whole time you watch.
• Highly rated by viewers : It has received high praise from viewers looking for a soothing anime and fans of the original work, so you can watch it with peace of mind.

Related information

Related information about "Hinanokoto" is summarized below.

original work

March "Hinako Note" (Published by KADOKAWA)

director

Takahashi Takeo

Animation Production

Passione

Broadcasting Station

TOKYO MX, AT-X

Broadcast period

April 7, 2017 - June 23, 2017

Number of Episodes

Total 12 episodes

Copyright

© March, Published by KADOKAWA / Hinako Note Production Committee

summary

"Hinako Note" is loved by many viewers as a slice-of-life anime filled with healing and laughter. Just watching the story, which depicts the countryside scenery, the humorous interactions between the characters, and the growth of the main character, will warm your heart. The production team's attention to detail can also be seen everywhere, and the beautiful background art and soothing music are also part of the charm. This is a work that we would definitely recommend to those looking for a healing anime or who want to be moved by the growth of the characters.