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Rokufudo Yotsuirobiyori - A heartwarming story of a Japanese-style cafe

The TV anime series "Rakuen: Yotsuiro Biyori," which aired from April to June 2018, is based on the manga of the same name by Shimizu Yu. The anime is set in a Japanese-style cafe called "Rakuen," and depicts a heartwarming story woven by the four unique staff members who work there. It was broadcast on AT-X and TOKYO MX, and was loved by viewers for its 12 episodes, each 30 minutes long. The animation was produced by ZEXCS and directed by Kamiya Tomomi.

story

The setting of "Rokufudou Yotsuiro Biyori" is the Japanese-style cafe "Rokufudou," a hidden gem. The four people who work there are Sui (Tougoku Kyosui), who is in charge of tea, Guré (Gregorio Valentino), who is in charge of latte art, Tokitaka (Nagae Tokitaka), who is in charge of cooking, and Tsubaki (Nakao Tsubaki), who is in charge of sweets. They provide "hospitality" to customers in their respective fields of expertise, and sometimes help solve customers' problems. This work, which depicts the daily lives of these people, is full of heartwarming episodes that will soothe and move the viewer.

character

Sui (Tougoku Kyosui) is the owner and leader of Rokufudou. She manages the store as the tea specialist, and is also a cat lover who dotes on the mascot cat Kinako. Although she looks cool, she also has a natural side, and cares deeply for the members and Rokufudou. Tokitaka (Nagae Tokitaka) is in charge of cooking, and her hobbies are pottery and watching period dramas. She was Sui's best friend in middle school, and has a vegetable garden in the backyard of Rokufudou. Gure (Gregorio Valentino) is in charge of coffee, and is half Italian and half Japanese. Although her latte art is a bit iffy, she livens up the store as a mood maker. Tsubaki (Nakao Tsubaki) is in charge of sweets, and is a born sweets fanatic who loves making sweets. She is shy, but sometimes makes comments to Gure.

cast

Sui is played by Junichi Suwabe, Tokitaka by Yuichi Nakamura, Gure by Daisuke Ono, and Tsubaki by Daiki Yamashita. These voice actors express the individuality of each character well, adding depth to the work.

staff

The original work is by Shimizu Yuu, the director is Kamiya Tomomi, the series composition is Akao Deko, the advisor and sound director is Sato Takuya, the character design is Ajiki Kei, the sub-character design is Gozu Haruna, the food design is Ito Noriko, the color design is Shinji Nanae, the art director is Ogura Hiromasa, the cinematographer is Kuchiba Takeshi, the editor is Hiraki Daisuke, the script is Akao Deko, Tomita Yoriko, Igami Takayo, the music is Watanabe Tsuyoshi, the producer is GENCO, the animation production is ZEXCS, and the production is the Rokufudou Yotiro Biyori Production Committee. These staff members came together to create a wonderful work.

episode

The subtitles for each episode are as follows:

• Episode 1: Welcome to Cafe Rokufudou (2018/04/11)
• Episode 2: The Secret of the Tea Shop (2018/04/18)
• Episode 3: Sweets Trap Collection (2018/04/25)
• Episode 4: Tendon Survivor/Happening Meow (2018/05/02)
• Episode 5: A helping hand for a lost lamb (2018/05/09)
• Episode 6: It all started with omurice (2018/05/16)
• Episode 7: Love Ice/Vegetable Power (2018/05/23)
• Episode 8: Espresso Espressivo (2018/05/30)
• Episode 9: Clumsy Hero/Mont Blanc Boys (2018/06/06)
• Episode 10: She doesn't know about Rokufudo yet / Neapolitan at the coffee shop (2018/06/13)
• Episode 11: Life is a Hamburger (2018/06/20)
• Episode 12: Rokufudou Yotsuiro Weather (2018/06/27)

Each episode depicts the staff of Rakufudou interacting with customers and solving various problems. A particularly memorable episode is the first episode, "Welcome to Rakufudou Cafe," which fully introduces the charm of Rakufudou and serves as an introduction that draws viewers in. In addition, the twelfth episode, "Rakufudou Yotsuiro Weather," concludes the entire series, depicting the growth and bonds between the staff and bringing it to a moving finale.

Theme songs and music

The opening theme "Sakurairo Cliche" was written by Cocoa, composed by Tezuka Yuta, arranged by Yuuki Shinichi, and sung by Aki. This song is used from episodes 2 to 12, and expresses the warmth and kindness of Rokufudou. The ending theme "Clover" was written by KENJI YAMAMOTO from Coffee Creamers, composed by Coffee Creamers, arranged by Watanabe Tsuyoshi, and sung by Tougoku Kyosui (Suwabe Junichi), Nagae Tokitaka (Nakamura Yuichi), Gregorio Valentino (Ono Daisuke), and Nakao Tsubaki (Yamashita Daiki). This song was used from episodes 1 to 7 and 9 to 12, and was broadcast with vocals in episode 12.

Related Titles

"Rakuen Yotsuiro Biyori" is based on a manga serialized in Shinchosha's "Monthly Comic Bunch". The original manga is a heartwarming story that depicts the daily lives of the Rakuen staff, and has captivated many fans. The anime version faithfully retains the essence of the original while adding original episodes to provide viewers with new excitement.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Rokufudou Yotsuiro Biyori" is a work that is appealing for its unique setting of a Japanese-style cafe and its heartwarming story woven by a cast of unique characters. Each episode depicts the staff of Rokufudou solving customers' problems and growing, providing healing and inspiration to the viewer. There are also many depictions of delicious-looking food and sweets, making it a work that can be enjoyed visually as well.

This work is recommended for those who like heartwarming, everyday anime and those who like Japanese-style atmospheres. People who are interested in cooking and sweets will also enjoy it. In particular, the setting of a Japanese-style cafe is not often seen in other anime, so you can enjoy it from a fresh perspective.

Furthermore, the voice actors' performances are superb, and the personalities of the characters are well expressed. In particular, Junichi Suwabe's androgynous voice expresses Sui's coolness and naturalness well, drawing the audience in. Daisuke Ono's role as Gure's mood maker also adds luster to the work.

The music also matches the atmosphere of the work, with the opening theme "Sakurairo Cliche" conveying the warmth of Rokufudou, and the ending theme "Clover" expressing the bond between the staff. In particular, the ending theme was sung by the staff, which made viewers feel their love for the work and moved them.

"Rakuen Dou Yotsuiro Biyori" is a work you cannot miss, combining a heartwarming story, unique characters, delicious food and sweets, and a wonderful voice cast and music. Please give it a watch. I'm sure it will soothe your heart.