"Chio's School Road" review: The everyday commute to school turns into an adventure!

Chio's School Road - A unique school adventure

"Chio's School Road" is a TV anime series based on the manga by Kawasaki Naotaka, which aired from July 6 to September 21, 2018. It aired on TOKYO MX and BS11 every Friday from 10pm for 30 minutes, and consists of 12 episodes. Animation was produced by Diomedea and directed by Inagaki Takayuki. Copyright belongs to "©2018 Kawasaki Naotaka/KADOKAWA/Chio's School Road Production Committee".

story

The setting of "Chio's School Road" is an ordinary school, "Samejima Academy". The protagonist is Miyamo Chio, a first-year high school student, whose motto is "below average". Chio tries to live an unremarkable school life, but for some reason, various obstacles await her on her way to school. Chio makes full use of the (useless) physical abilities she has honed through her daily Western game life, and faces various difficulties on her way to school with her childhood friend Nonomura Manana, who is trying to break away from being an otaku.

Character Introduction

Miyamochio

The protagonist. A high school freshman, his motto is "below average." He tries to lead an unremarkable school life, but encounters various obstacles on his way to school. He overcomes these difficulties by making full use of the physical abilities he has honed through his Western gaming life.

Manana Nonomura

Chio's childhood friend. Aiming to get away from being an otaku, she enjoys adventures on the way to school with Chio. She has a bright and cheerful personality, and is a good friend of Chio's.

The appeal of anime

"Chio's School Road" is attractive for its unique setting and humorous story development. Chio's school road is filled with various obstacles, just like game stages, and it is never boring to watch her overcome them. In addition, the friendship between Chio and Manana and interactions with other characters are also depicted, and there are many heartwarming scenes.

Diomedea's careful drawings also stand out in the visual aspects of the anime. Chio's expressions and movements are drawn in detail, making her character stand out even more. The realistic depiction of the backgrounds and props also conveys the atmosphere of the school route well.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Chio's School Road" is a heartwarming anime that depicts humor and friendship. Chio's adventures on her way to school are fun to watch, and you can feel her growth and the deepening of her friendships. Chio's character is also very charming, and you will be able to empathize with and laugh at her actions and lines.

This anime is especially enjoyable for high school students and college students, but is recommended for a wide range of age groups. It is a work that will leave you laughing and feeling touched even in small everyday scenes, and it is sure to stay in your mind even after you have finished watching it.

Related information

original work

The original work is the manga "Chio's School Road" by Naotaka Kawasaki, published by KADOKAWA. The original manga, like the anime, is attractive for its humorous story and unique characters.

staff

Director: Takayuki Inagaki Animation Production: Diomedea

Broadcast information

Broadcast period: July 6, 2018 - September 21, 2018 Broadcast station: TOKYO MX, BS11
Broadcast time: Every Friday from 22:00 to 22:30
Number of episodes: 12 in total

summary

"Chio's School Road" is a heartwarming anime that depicts humor and friendship. Chio's adventures on her way to school are fun to watch, and you can feel her growth and deepening friendships. Chio's character is also very charming, and you will be able to empathize and laugh at her actions and lines. This anime is especially enjoyable for high school students and college students, but it is recommended for a wide range of ages. It is a work where you can find laughter and emotion in small everyday scenes, and it is sure to stay in your mind even after you finish watching it.

Please watch "Chio's School Road" and enjoy Chio's adventures on her way to school. I'm sure it will bring new perspectives and laughter to your daily life.