The appeal and evaluation of "Dagashi Kashi 2": The sequel's depth and character growth

"Dagashi Kashi 2" - The charm of this candy comedy that combines nostalgia and newness

Dagashi Kashi 2 is a 2018 anime TV series based on the manga of the same name by Kotoyama. It aired on TBS and BS-TBS every Friday from January 12 to March 30, 2018, at 2:28am. It has 12 episodes, each 30 minutes long, and was produced by Tezuka Productions. It was directed by Kuwabara Satoshi, written by Yokote Michiko, and character designed by Miura Nana.

story

The story of Dagashi Kashi 2 revolves around the interactions between Shikada Kokonotsu, a high school student who doesn't want to take over his family's candy store business, and Shidare Hotaru, a beautiful girl who is a candy fanatic. Hotaru frequently visits the countryside candy store "Shikada Dagashi" in order to lure Kokonotsu's father, Shikada You, to a major candy company. Kokonotsu dreams of becoming a manga artist and has no intention of taking over the candy store, but as he is touched by Hotaru's enthusiasm and the charm of candy, he gradually changes. Kokonotsu's friends Endo Mame and Endo Saya join him, and as the fun days of summer vacation continue, he is shown growing up through various candy.

cast

The voice actors for the main characters are as follows:

• Weeping Firefly: Ayana Taketatsu
• Kokonotsu Shikada: Atsushi Abe
• Saya Endo: Manami Numakura
• Endo Mame: Tatsuhisa Suzuki
• Yo Shikada: Keiji Fujiwara
• Hajime Owari: Chinatsu Akasaki
• Beniyu: Tomokazu Sugita

These voice actors skillfully express the individuality of each character, enhancing the charm of the anime. In particular, Ayana Taketatsu's role as Hotaru is exquisite, portraying her passion for cheap snacks and her friendship with Kokonotsu. Atsushi Abe's role as Kokonotsu also realistically portrays the feelings of a young man who is torn between his dreams and reality.

Main Staff

Many staff members were involved in the production of Dagashi Kashi 2. The original work is Dagashi Kashi by Kotoyama, serialized in Shogakukan's Weekly Shonen Sunday. The director is Kuwabara Satoshi, the composition is Morita Mayumi, and the script is Yokote Michiko. The character design is Miura Nana, and the general animation director is Kobayashi Akemi. The art setting is Nishida Minoru and Iwaki Mariko, the art director is Shibata Masato, the color design is Yuya Yumi, the director of photography is Kodama Junya, the editor is Uchida Wataru, the sound director is Motoyama Satoshi, the sound production is Pony Canyon Enterprises, the music is Osumi Tomoo and Shinzawa Nobuaki, the music production is Pony Canyon, the animation production is Tezuka Productions, and the setting cooperation is feel. With the cooperation of these staff members, the world view of the original work is faithfully reproduced while bringing out the charm that only anime can offer.

Main Characters

The main characters of Dagashi Kashi 2 are as follows:

• Hotaru Shidare : Daughter of the president of the major confectionery company "Shidare Company". She came from the city to recruit Yo Shikada. Her dream is to create the world's best confectionery manufacturer. She has extraordinary knowledge of cheap confectionery.
• Shikada Kokonotsu : A high school freshman living in the countryside. His father wants him to take over the sweets store, but he doesn't want to. His dream is to become a manga artist.
• Saya Endo : Kokonotsu's friend and Mame's twin sister. She is the poster girl for Cafe Endo. Due to a certain incident, Hotaru calls her "Saya-shi." She likes Kokonotsu.
• Endo Mame : Kokonotsu's idiot friend and Saya's twin brother. His family runs the Endo Cafe. He's at an age where he desperately wants to be popular with the girls.
• Shikada You : Kokonotsu's father. He is the manager of the Shikada candy store and sincerely wants his son to take over the store.
• Hajime Owari : A woman who started working at Shikada Candy through a certain incident. 20 years old.
• Beniyutaka : The manager of the convenience store across from Cicada Candy.

Although these characters all have different backgrounds and dreams, they are connected through sweets and grow together. The relationship between Hotaru and Kokonotsu in particular is the central theme of the anime and leaves a deep impression on viewers.

subtitle

The subtitles for each episode of "Dagashi Kashi 2" are as follows.

• #1: Big cutlet and peperoncino and...
• #2: Baseball board gum and pom-pom ships and...
• #3: Spinning tops and memories...
• #4: Homerun Bar and Fireworks Festival...
• #5: Don’t mess around with the ambulance…
• #6: Vinicon and job information magazines and…
• #7: Hajime Owari and Chocoball and...
• #8: Roll candy and Hi-Eight chocolate and...
• #9: The Internet, the Super Bowl, and...
• #10: Monjiro squid and manga manuscript...
• #11: Homerun Bar winning sticks and snow...
• #12: I'm home and welcome back...

The subtitles of each episode reflect the snacks and content of the episode, giving viewers a sense of nostalgia and freshness. Also, by featuring different snacks in each episode, viewers can experience the sensation of wanting to eat snacks while watching the anime.

Related Titles

The first volume of the Blu-ray series was released on March 21, 2018, as a companion piece to Dagashi Kashi 2. This allows viewers to enjoy a high-definition version of the anime. The original manga is also still being serialized in Weekly Shonen Sunday, allowing fans to follow the original storyline while watching the anime.

Theme songs and music

The opening theme of Dagashi Kashi 2 is "OH MY Sugar Feeling!!" and is sung by Ayana Taketatsu. The ending theme is "Okashi na Watashi to Hachimitsu no Kimi" and is sung by Hachimitsu Rocket. These songs not only enhance the atmosphere of the anime, but also leave a strong impression on viewers. The opening theme in particular has a bright and fun melody that symbolizes Hotaru's character, capturing the hearts of viewers.

Evaluation and Impressions

"Dagashi Kashi 2" has been highly praised as a candy comedy that combines nostalgia and newness. While faithfully recreating the charm of the original work, the anime's unique production and character growth will deeply move viewers. In addition, the candy featured in each episode will not only evoke nostalgic memories for viewers, but also provide new discoveries and enjoyment.

In particular, the relationship between Hotaru and Kokonotsu is the central theme of the anime and deeply touches the viewers. Hotaru's passion for cheap snacks and Kokonotsu's determination to pursue his dreams resonate with viewers and make them think about their own dreams and goals. In addition, the supporting characters such as Endo Saya and Endo Mame also add to the appeal of the anime as a whole with their story developments that make the most of their individual personalities.

Furthermore, the voice actors' performances are superb, skillfully expressing the individuality of each character. In particular, Ayana Taketatsu's role as Hotaru is an exquisite portrayal of her passion for cheap snacks and her friendship with Kokonotsu. Abe Atsushi's role as Kokonotsu also realistically portrays the feelings of a young man torn between his dreams and reality. The performances of these voice actors convey the worldview of the anime in a deeper way to the viewers.

Reasons for recommendation

Here are some reasons why I recommend Dagashi Kashi 2:

• A fusion of nostalgia and newness : The sweets featured in each episode not only evoke fond memories for viewers, but also provide new discoveries and enjoyment, making this a show that can be enjoyed by viewers of all ages.
• Character Development : The relationship between Hotaru and Kokonotsu is the central focus of the story, as each character develops. This allows the viewer to reflect on their own dreams and goals as they watch the characters grow.
• Voice Actors : The voice actors, including Ayana Taketatsu and Atsushi Abe, skillfully express the individuality of each character, enhancing the appeal of the anime. This allows the audience to be deeply immersed in the world of the anime.
• Link to the original work : The original manga is still being serialized in "Weekly Shonen Sunday", so fans can follow the original storyline while watching the anime. This allows viewers to enjoy both the anime and the original work.

As mentioned above, "Dagashi Kashi 2" is a candy comedy that combines nostalgia and newness, and can be enjoyed by viewers of all ages. In particular, the story that depicts the passion for candy and the growth of the characters will deeply move viewers. Please watch this work and experience the charm of candy and the growth of the characters.