The appeal and reviews of "Slow Start": A slow but important story of youth

Slow Start - Slow growth and heartwarming everyday life

The 2018 TV anime series Slow Start is based on the manga of the same name by Atsumi Yuiko. It aired from January 7 to March 25, 2018, with a total of 12 episodes airing on TOKYO MX and BS11 every Sunday at 12:30am. It was produced by A-1 Pictures, directed by Hashimoto Hiroyuki, with series composition by Inoue Mio, and character design by Yasuno Masato. The series is beloved by many fans as a slice-of-life anime that depicts the slow growth and heartwarming daily life of characters.

story

The protagonist, Ichinose Hana, is a shy and slightly crybaby high school freshman. For some reason, she leaves her parents in the city and starts living alone in Temari Heights, an apartment building managed by her cousin Kyozuka Shion. In her new high school life and new environment, Hana meets many different people and slowly begins to connect with them. Her daily life is filled with moments of childlike excitement and adult-like excitement. This work depicts a heartwarming coming-of-age story of Hana and the people around her.

character

Ichinose Hana is a kind and caring character, but she can also be a bit of a crybaby. She was born on April 6th, is 154cm tall, weighs 45kg, and is blood type A. Momochi Tamate is a lively and laid-back character who is an otaku and good at cooking. She was born on May 23rd, is 153cm tall, weighs 47kg, and is blood type B. Tokura Eiko is a character with good communication skills and a mature atmosphere, and is very popular with the girls in her class. She was born on June 20th, is 163cm tall, weighs 48kg, and is blood type B. Sengoku Kanmuri is a small character who loves to eat, is shy, but loves Eiko. She was born on October 30th, is 136cm tall, weighs 30kg, and is blood type AB. Kyozuka Shion is Hana's cousin and serves as the manager of "Temari Heights". She was born on November 6th, is 162cm tall, weighs 56kg, and has blood type O. Mannen Taikai is a resident of Temari Heights, and is intelligent and beautiful, but for some reason she is unable to leave her apartment. She was born on January 9th, is 167cm tall, weighs 52kg, and has blood type A. Enami Kiyose is Hana's homeroom teacher, and is a cool, straightforward beauty. She was born on March 10th, is 173cm tall, weighs 56kg, and has blood type AB.

Other characters who appear in the story include Hana's parents, Hazuki Ichinose and Ken Ichinose, Eiko's younger sister Mitsuki Tokura, and many of Hana's classmates. Each character has their own unique personality, enriching Hana's daily life.

staff

The original work was written by Yuiko Atsumi and is serialized in Houbunsha's Manga Time Kirara. It is directed by Hiroyuki Hashimoto, who also directed Is the Order a Rabbit?. The series is composed by Mio Inoue, and character design and general animation director is Masato Anno. The prop design is by Masako Ito, the main animator is Nobuyoshi Yoshida, the art director is Katsufumi Hariu, the color design is Kanako Hokari, the CG director is Shinji Nasu, the cinematographer is Satoru Kuroiwa, the editor is Ayumu Takahashi, the sound director is Jin Aketagawa, the sound effects are by Toshiya Wada, the music is by Yoshimasa Fujisawa, and the music is produced by Aniplex. It is produced by A-1 Pictures, who are also responsible for such works as The Idolmaster series and Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day.

episode

Each episode depicts the daily life of Hana and her friends, and is full of heartwarming scenes. Episode 1, "The Excitement of the Beginning," shows Hana starting her new high school life, while episode 2, "Panting During Sports," depicts an episode from a gym class. Episode 3, "Tears Fall," shows Hana's crybaby side, while episode 4, "The Premier Tournament on the Second Floor," depicts an episode from the Perpetual Tournament. Episode 5, "Fluffy Head," shows the cute side of Kanmuri Sengoku, while episode 6, "Slimy Eel," depicts an episode about cooking. Episode 7, "Spinning Hands," depicts an episode about needlework, and episode 8, "Hana's Friends," depicts the bond between Hana and her friends. Episode 9, "The Gorilla's Swimsuit," depicts an episode about the pool, and episode 10, "The Shark's Cousin," depicts an episode about Shion. Episode 11, "Tomato Festival," is about the school festival, while episode 12, "The Start of Slow," depicts the growth of Hana and her friends.

Theme song

The opening theme, "ne! ne! ne!", was sung by STARTails☆ (Reina Kondo, Ayasa Ito, Tomomi Mineuchi, Maria Naganawa). The ending theme, "Listening to the Voice of the Wind," was sung by Mingatsu no Phantasia. Both songs perfectly match the atmosphere of the series and warm the hearts of viewers.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Slow Start" is a work that depicts the slow-paced daily life, but it is packed with emotion and laughter. The characters' growth, friendship, and familial love are carefully depicted, providing viewers with a comfortable time. In particular, Hana's gradual adjustment to her new environment and her interactions with her friends will resonate with many viewers. Additionally, the small episodes depicted in each episode are also appealing, and viewers are naturally drawn into the characters' daily lives.

This work is recommended for those who like slice-of-life anime and those who want to enjoy a slow-paced growth story. It is also perfect for those who want to pay attention to the personalities and relationships of the characters. In particular, the relationship between Hana and her friends will move viewers a lot. In addition, the beautiful drawings and heartwarming music also enhance the appeal of this work.

"Slow Start" is sure to be loved by many people as a heartwarming story of everyday life. Please enjoy the slow growth and heartwarming daily life of Hana and her friends through this work.