Impressions and reviews of the first episode of "The Diary of Yatogame-chan"

"The Diary of Yatogame-chan": A short anime filled with Nagoya charm and dialect humor

The Diary of Yatogame-chan is a 12-episode short anime series that aired from April 4 to June 20, 2019. It is based on the manga of the same name by Masaki Ando and published by Ichijinsha. Set against the backdrop of Nagoya dialect and culture, the anime is a comedy about the encounters and interactions between Jin Kaito, a high school student who transfers from Tokyo, and Yatogame Monaka, a high school girl who speaks the Nagoya dialect.

story

Jin Kaito, a high school student who has transferred from Tokyo to Nagoya, meets Yaotome Monaka, a Nagoya high school girl who is full of love for her hometown. Yaotome-chan is a character with a cat-like appearance and a blatant Nagoya dialect, and at first she shows a cold attitude towards Jin Kaito. However, Jin Kaito is drawn to Yaotome-chan's charm, and as he observes her, he begins to rediscover the charm of Nagoya. This work is a heartwarming story about love for one's hometown, while humorously depicting the Nagoya dialect and culture.

cast

The cast includes Haruka Tomatsu as Yatogame Monaka, Mitsuhiro Ichiki as Jin Kaito, Yuki Wakai as Tadakusa Mai, Mikako Komatsu as Sasazu Yanna, and Hisako Tojo as Jin Shigeka. Haruka Tomatsu's Nagoya dialect performance in particular left a strong impression on viewers.

Main Staff

The general director is Hisayoshi Hirasawa, the character designer is Satsuki Hayasaka, the art director is Hirokazu Aoyama, the color designer is Tomoko Koyama, the director of photography is Koji Hayashi, the editor is Takashi Sakurai, and the sound director is also Hisayoshi Hirasawa. The series is composed by WORDS in STEREO, the animation is by Saetta, and the animation production cooperation is Creators in Pack and LEVELS.

Main Characters

Yatogame Monaka is a character who is full of love for Nagoya and hates Tokyoites. Her Nagoya dialect is very strong, and her love for her hometown is strong. Jin Kaito doesn't really understand the good points of his hometown and is insensitive, but his hobby is playing with cats. Tadakusa Mai is not very fond of her hometown, but she is headstrong when it comes to things she likes, and her hobby is watching anime. Sasazu Yanna has only moderate feelings for her hometown and is a bit fickle, but her hobby is singing karaoke alone. Jin Shigeka likes his hometown more than Nagoya, is flexible and adaptable, and collects security goods as a hobby.

subtitle

The subtitles for each episode are humorous and use Nagoya dialect, making viewers laugh: Episode 1 "The Beginning", Episode 2 "Tokyo-mon", Episode 3 "I'll Admit It", Episode 4 "I'll Take a Picture", Episode 5 "I'll Teach You", Episode 6 "Let's Go to Sugakiya", Episode 7 "That Way", Episode 8 "Akiba", Episode 9 "Relationship", Episode 10 "I Can Only Kakeru", Episode 11 "It'll Be Cool", and Episode 12 "See You Again".

Related Titles

There is a sequel to "The Diary of Yatogame-chan: The Second Season," which is also based on the original manga and offers even more fun stories about Nagoya and Yatogame-chan's adventures.

Theme songs and music

The opening theme "DELUXE DELUXE HAPPY" was written by Masaki Ando, ​​composed by Ayumi Tamura, arranged by Takahiro Furukawa, and sung by Haruka Tomatsu. This song also evokes the atmosphere of Nagoya, adding to the worldview of the anime.

Ratings and Recommendations

"The Diary of Yatogame-chan" is a highly acclaimed short animated film that humorously depicts Nagoya's dialect and culture. In particular, the realistic reproduction of the Nagoya dialect and the story's theme of love for the region have given viewers a fresh surprise and inspiration. In addition, each character has a distinct personality, and many of the characters are loved by viewers.

This anime is highly recommended for those who want to rediscover the charm of Nagoya and those who want to enjoy the local dialect. In addition, the short anime format makes it easy to watch, so even busy people can enjoy it easily. Furthermore, by watching the sequel, "The Diary of Yatogame-chan 2nd Edition," you can enjoy the world of Yatogame-chan even more deeply.

Overall, "The Diary of Little Yatogame" is a heartwarming comedy anime filled with Nagoya charm and dialect humor.