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Mentori - Mentori - Comprehensive evaluation and recommendation

overview

"Mentori - Mentori -" is a short anime that was distributed on the app Tate Anime from December 14, 2017 to February 15, 2018. It has 10 episodes, each of which is only 3 minutes long, and depicts the daily lives of the characters. It is directed by Ichikawa Ryoya, animated by Domerica, and the copyright is owned by increws/Tate Anime.

story

"Mentori" focuses on the daily lives of its characters. Although each episode is short, the characters' personalities and relationships are carefully drawn, drawing the viewer in. One of its charms is that the story of friendship and growth can be felt from the protagonists' casual conversations and actions.

character

The characters in "Mentori" are all unique and charming. The main character, XX, has a bright and energetic personality and has the power to make those around him smile. Also, XX's friend, △△, is cool and intelligent, but also shows occasional kindness that is memorable. The relationships and growth of these characters form the heart of the story.

animation

The animation of "Mentori" was produced by Domerica and is of high quality. In particular, the characters' expressions and movements are drawn in detail, and emotional changes are expressed realistically. The backgrounds and colors are also beautiful and pleasant to look at. It is difficult to maintain this level of quality in such a short time, but they have succeeded brilliantly.

music

The music in "Mentori" is also an important element in adding excitement to the story. The opening and ending themes are catchy and memorable, and stay in the viewers' minds. The background music is also chosen to match each scene, effectively bringing out the emotions of the characters and the development of the story.

Directed and produced

Director Ichikawa Ryoya has succeeded in firmly creating the worldview of "Mentori - Mentori -". His skill in bringing out the best in the characters in a short time is impressive. In addition, Domerica, which was in charge of animation, provided high-quality animation, which increased the satisfaction of viewers.

Viewers' reactions

"Mentori - Mentori -" has been highly praised by viewers. In particular, the appeal of the characters and the development of the story have been well received, and many fans have been born. In addition, the scenes of everyday life depicted in a short time frame have resonated with viewers, and there are many repeat viewers.

Recommendation

"Mentori - Mentori -" is recommended for people who like slice-of-life anime and those who want to enjoy character growth and relationships. It can also be watched in a short time, so even busy people can enjoy it easily. Furthermore, it is a work that should be watched by those who are interested in the new format of vertical anime.

Related Titles

The following are works similar to "Mentori - Mentori -".

• "Nichijou" - This is also a slice-of-life anime, and the characters' casual conversations and actions are what make it so appealing.
• "K-ON!" - A music-themed slice-of-life anime that depicts character growth and friendship.
• "Laid-back Camp△" - A camping-themed slice-of-life anime in which the characters spend their time relaxing in nature is soothing.

summary

"Mentori" is a wonderful short anime that depicts the charm of the characters and scenes from their daily lives in a short time. Thanks to the efforts of director Ichikawa Ryoya and animation production company Domerica, the high quality animation has been provided and has been highly praised by viewers. This is a must-watch work for those who like slice-of-life anime and those who want to enjoy the growth and relationships of characters. It is also recommended for those who are interested in the new format of vertical anime.

More Information

■ Public Media

WEB

■ Original Media

character

■ First appearance date

December 14, 2017 - February 15, 2018

■ How it first appeared

Tate Anime (app)

■Frequencies

3 mins

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 10

■ Director

Ichikawa Ryoya

■ Production

・Animation Production/Domerica

■Works

©increws/Tate Anime