Wasteful Days of High School Girls - What is the appeal of this masterpiece anime that depicts the realistic daily lives of young people?

Wasteful Days of High School Girls: The appeal of a school comedy that lets you enjoy the waste of your youth

■Overview of the work

Wasteful Days of High School Girls is a TV anime series based on the popular manga by Beano. It aired for a total of 12 episodes from July 5 to September 20, 2019, and was available to watch on AT-X and TOKYO MX. Each episode was 30 minutes long, and it captivated many fans as a school girls comedy. The animation is produced by Passione, with Takahashi Takeo as director and Sanpei Sei as general director.

■ Story and Characters

"Wasteful Days of High School Girls" is a school comedy set in Saitama Girls' High School. The main characters are somewhat unfortunate girls, and the story depicts them wasting their youth. The characters to be particularly noted are as follows:

Nozomi Tanaka (CV: Chinatsu Akasaki)

Nicknamed "Baka." A refreshingly stupid girl, she is fearless and treats everyone equally. She is unable to read the mood and does not think about anything, which sometimes leads to her saying things that hit the nail on the head. Her innocence and intuition provide the laughs in the story.

Akane Kikuchi (CV: Haruka Tomatsu)

Nicknamed "Otaku," she is an otaku girl who loves anime and manga, and aspires to be a manga artist. She often points out idiots' words and actions, and her otaku hobbies and creative activities add depth to the story. In particular, the fact that she is a big fan of Low-Income Producer makes her character even more appealing.

Shiori Sagimiya (CV: Aki Toyosaki)

Nicknamed "Robo," she is an expressionless, robotic girl. Her calmness and unique perspective create a contrast with the other characters and provide a new perspective to the story.

■ Production staff

Many talented staff members were involved in the production of this work. The original story was written by Beano, the series was composed by Yokotani Masahiro, and the character design and general animation director was Yasuda Sachiko. Sub-character designs were done by Furukawa Hideki, Ban Yukiko, and Mitsuwaka Takayo, and Tachibana Saori was the assistant director. Art director was Saito Takahiro, art setting was Nakamura Yoshihiro, color design was Suzuki Sakie, cinematographer Yamamoto Yayo, editor was Tan Ayako, sound director Aketagawa Jin, and music was Kikutani Tomoki. Thanks to the cooperation of these staff members, the work maintained a high level of quality while delivering laughter and emotion to viewers.

■Episodes and subtitles

Each of the 12 episodes offers a different theme and humor. Below are the subtitles of each episode.

• Episode 1: Amazing
• Episode 2: Manga
• Episode 3: Something Forgotten
• Episode 4: Serious
• Episode 5: Lily
• Episode 6: The Witch
• Episode 7: Illness
• Episode 8: Swimsuit Club
• Episode 9: Fashion
• Episode 10: Robot
• Episode 11: Dream
• Episode 12: Friends

■ Theme songs and music

The opening and ending themes also add to the appeal of the work. The opening theme, "Rin! Moon! dass! cry!", was written, composed, and arranged by Yamazaki Shingo, and is sung by Tanaka Nozomi (CV: Akasaki Chinatsu), Kikuchi Akane (CV: Tomatsu Haruka), and Sagimiya Shiori (CV: Toyosaki Aki). The ending theme, "Seishun no Reverb", was written, composed, and arranged by Agasa.K, and is also sung by Tanaka Nozomi, Kikuchi Akane, and Sagimiya Shiori. These songs enhance the atmosphere of the work and leave a lasting impression on viewers.

■ Appeal and evaluation of the work

Wasteful Days of High School Girls was loved by many viewers as a school comedy about the waste of youth. In particular, the characters' personalities and humor are what make the show so appealing. Tanaka Nozomi's innocence, Kikuchi Akane's otaku hobbies, and Sagimiya Shiori's calmness are exquisitely combined to not only make viewers laugh, but also to make them empathize. In addition, each episode deals with a different theme, giving the story depth and variety.

The animation quality is also high, with the character designs and background art carefully drawn down to the smallest detail. In particular, Akane Kikuchi's manga-making scenes and Nozomi Tanaka's reckless behavior are depicted realistically, providing a visual treat. Furthermore, the theme songs and insert songs also add to the atmosphere of the work, touching the hearts of viewers.

■ Recommendation points

"Wasteful Days of High School Girls" is recommended for those who like school comedies, those who want to enjoy the waste of youth, and those who like unique characters. In particular, those who can sympathize with Tanaka Nozomi's innocent silliness and Kikuchi Akane's otaku hobbies will enjoy this work. Also, those who are interested in Sagimiya Shiori's calmness and robotic perspective will enjoy this work.

Furthermore, this work depicts the themes of friendship and youth, providing viewers with not only laughs but also emotions. Each episode deals with a different theme, allowing viewers to enjoy youth from various perspectives. In particular, the final episode, "Nakama," is a touching episode depicting the bonds of friendship that is sure to leave a deep impression on viewers.

Related information

The original manga of "Wasteful Days of High School Girls" is currently being serialized in KADOKAWA's "Comic Newtype". Prior to its anime adaptation, the original manga has also gained many fans, and new episodes are currently being released. In addition, official merchandise and character song CDs have also been released, making them must-have items for fans.

Furthermore, the series has received high praise overseas, with English and other language versions being released, allowing fans overseas to experience the appeal of the series and it is loved all over the world.

Conclusion

Wasteful Days of High School Girls was loved by many viewers as a school comedy about the waste of youth. The humor and friendship of the unique characters, as well as the high-quality animation and music, enhance the appeal of the work. If you like school comedies, want to enjoy the waste of youth, or like unique characters, be sure to watch this work. You'll surely be able to laugh and feel moved.