A review of "XL Boss" that focuses on the realistic depiction of the workplace and the appeal of the characters

"XL Boss." - New possibilities for short animation

"XL Boss" is an eight-episode short anime series that aired on TOKYO MX from October 7 to November 25, 2019. It is based on the manga of the same name by Ito Kani, and was animated by Magic Bus. It is directed by Mitsutaka Noshitani, written by Kazuhiro Toda, and character design and general animation direction are by Nanashi. Although short, this series captivated viewers with its dense storyline and appealing characters.

story

The story of "XL Boss" revolves around Watase Saki, an office lady who becomes a monitor for something XL-sized after being introduced by a friend. Saki accepts the job even though she doesn't have a boyfriend, and one night when she drank herself out of despair, her demonic boss Sudo Keisuke sees her large amount of XL-sized items. Saki tries to explain the situation, but Sudo reveals something he's hiding, and the two enter into a strange relationship. The highlight of this work is how the relationship between the boss and subordinate, who were previously at odds with each other, deepens through the XL monitors.

character

The main characters of this work are Keisuke Sudo, a strict boss; Saki Watase, a broke office lady who lives off bean sprouts; and Riku Narita, a frivolous guy whom Saki meets at an XL roundtable discussion. Keisuke Sudo is a very serious character who puts his heart and soul into his XL reviews. On the other hand, Saki Watase is a bit absent-minded, but she is an honest and hardworking office lady. Riku Narita is a frivolous guy who won't let any tasty looking prey slip away even when he's full, and he meets Saki at an XL roundtable discussion. The relationships between these characters are one of the charms of this work.

cast

The role of Sudo Keisuke is played by Ishiya Haruki, the role of Watase Saki is played by Izawa Shiori, and the role of Narita Riku is played by Shioya Fumiyasu. In particular, Ishiya Haruki, who plays Sudo Keisuke, exquisitely expresses the strictness of a strict boss and his passion for XL reviews, leaving a strong impression on viewers. In addition, Izawa Shiori, who plays Watase Saki, realistically portrays the suffering of a broke office lady and her struggle to become an XL monitor. Shioya Fumiyasu, who plays Narita Riku, also skillfully expresses the light-heartedness of a playboy and his presence at the XL roundtable.

staff

The production staff of "XL Boss" is a diverse group of talented people, including the original author Kani Ito, director Noshitani Mitsutaka, screenwriter Toda Kazuhiro, character designer and chief animation director Nanashi, color designer Anohito, art director and art setting director Ikeda Tsutomu, cinematographer Yamamoto Kohei, editor Serie@G, sound director Enomoto Takahiro, sound production Studio Mouse, production company Picante Circus, animation production Magic Bus, and production company Suiseisha. These staff members worked together to create a short anime with depth.

episode

"XL Boss" consists of 8 episodes, and as the title suggests, each episode depicts the characters' reactions to XL-sized items and the changes in their relationships. Below are the subtitles for each episode.

• Episode 1: This is what you're looking for, right? (2019/10/06)
• Episode 2: I told you to prepare yourself. (2019/10/13)
• Episode 3: I'm confident that I can satisfy you. (2019/10/20)
• Episode 4: I don't want other men to touch you (2019/10/27)
• Episode 5: Did you want to get me excited? (2019/11/03)
• Episode 6: Let me relax your mind and body. (2019/11/10)
• Episode 7: Are you saying I'm no longer needed? (2019/11/17)
• Episode 8: Please accept my bursting feelings. (2019/11/24)

Each episode is only five minutes long, but it depicts the changes in the characters' reactions and relationships to XL-sized items, so viewers won't get bored. Also, as the titles of each episode suggest, the characters' feelings and actions toward XL-sized items are at the center of the story, which leaves a strong impression on viewers.

Theme song

The ending theme of "XL Boss" is "XL BO$$", with lyrics by Hinooka Rei, music and arrangement by Morita Koichi, and singing by Ishiya Haruki, who plays Sudo Keisuke. This song expresses Sudo Keisuke's passion for XL reviews and his strictness as a strict boss, and left a strong impression on viewers. In addition, the title of the song, "XL BO$$", emphasizes the changes in the characters' reactions and relationships to XL-sized items, which is the theme of the work.

Ratings and Recommendations

"XL Boss" is a short anime, but it has a dense story and attractive characters that have drawn viewers in. In particular, the characters' reactions to XL-sized items and the changes in their relationships have been depicted, which left a strong impression on viewers. In addition, the talents of the cast and staff have come together to create a work with depth despite being a short anime.

This work offers viewers a new perspective as it depicts the characters' reactions to XL-sized items and the changes in their relationships. It is also worthy of recommendation as a short anime that attracts viewers with its dense story and charming characters. In particular, it is recommended for those who are interested in the reactions of characters to XL-sized items and the changes in their relationships, and for those who want to explore new possibilities for short anime.

Related information

"XL Boss" is based on the manga of the same name by Kani Ito and published by Suiseisha. The anime has also been released on Blu-ray and DVD, and has been highly praised by viewers. In addition, related goods are also sold, and the work is loved by many fans for depicting the characters' reactions to XL-sized items and the changes in their relationships.

Above, we have delivered our review and recommendation for "XL Boss." Although it is a short anime, we highly recommend watching it as it attracts viewers with its dense story and the charm of the characters. This is a work that is especially worthy of recommendation for those who are interested in the reactions of characters and changes in relationships towards XL-sized items, and for those who want to explore new possibilities for short anime.