The appeal and reviews of "That is the Sketch": A must-see for anime fans?

That is, sketch. - Sore Sunawachi Sketch - Comprehensive evaluation and recommendation

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

Anime Original

■ Broadcast period

April 4, 2022 - May 16, 2022
^{*Available on YouTube from November 17, 2021}
■TV Broadcast
TOKYO MX April 4, 2022 to May 16, 2022 (Episodes 1-12) Every Monday 1:05-1:35 (2 episodes broadcast consecutively)

■ Online distribution (※Pre-release)
YouTube Official Channel (That is, Sketch.) Broadcast from November 17, 2021 to May 19, 2022 (Episodes 1 to 12)

■Broadcasting station

・Broadcast: TOKYO MX

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 12

■Original Story

Original work: Folk Dance DE Narikozaka (Keitaro Oketa, Nagisa Murata)

■ Director

・Direction: Ishidate Kotaro

■ Production

・Animation Production: TecomenoY
・Production/That is the project team.

■Works

©2021 That is the project team.

■ Story

Chizuru invites Hajime, who she became friends with on social media, to go on a trip. They are excited to meet in real life for the first time... but what awaits them is even more exciting. When they arrive on the island, the plane they boarded has disappeared, and the people who were with them on the plane are nowhere to be found. Hajime and Chizuru are confused by the sudden start of their survival life. This is a record (sketch) of the two of them.

■Explanation

This is a series of comedy sketch videos brought to you by [Sketch Original Work] Folk Dance DE Narikozaka × [Concept Design] Yoshizaki Mine × [Composition and Direction] Ishidate Kotaro. We will update many of the "classic comedy sketches" that have been lost in history with our own unique worldview and characters, and revive them in the modern era!

■Cast

Hajime/Hikaru Ueda Chizuru/Megumi Haruki

■ Main staff

Original work: Folk Dance DE Narikozaka (Keitaro Oketa, Nagisa Murata)
・Concept design: Yoshizaki Mine ・Composition, direction: Ishidate Kotaro ・3D modeling: Tomitake ・Compositing, editing: i!
・Music by Shigeru Aoki (L-5)
・Supervisor: Nakamura Shuji・Written by: Yamaguchi Masatake・Assistant Director, PR: Suzuki Suzu・Sound Effects, Sound Adjustment: Tokunaga Yoshiaki・Assistant Production: Haruyama Motoki・Producer: Oguri Hiroshi, Iwahama Masato・Motion Recording: Nagano Tatsuki, Kawamata Masato, Oishi Kazuki, Watanabe Mitsutoshi・Translation: Seki Akira・Official Writer: Ota Yoshiki・Motion Capture: Uni Create, Live Cartoon・Animation Production: Tecomeno Y
・Special thanks to: Uraguchi Naoki, Momma Kenichi ・Cooperation: HoriPro, MR, 5Dimension, Office Anemone, Stardust Promotion ・Production: That is, the project team.

■ Main Characters

Hajime: Her real name is unknown because it is a handle name. She is 18 years old and a science student, but is currently taking a leave of absence. Her blood type is unknown. She is an only child and keeps a cat. She is a girl with a unique perspective and a rich imagination. However, she is the type who shows little interest or concern in anything other than the things she likes, and has almost no friends. She gives off an image of being a little detached from the world. While she was uploading something she found interesting on SNS, Chizuru called out to her. She readily accepted the invitation to go on a trip, and it seemed that she liked "islands."
・Chizuru is a handle name, so her real name is unknown. She is an 18-year-old vocational school student, and her blood type is O. She has a younger brother. She has a friendly personality, but is a little shy. After failing her entrance exams, she became a vocational school student in the spring, but felt uncomfortable and vaguely dreamed of becoming a comedian. Then she found Hajime expressing himself freely on social media. She was surprised and interested to find that there was such a funny girl of the same age as her. She gathered up her courage and invited her on an island trip just the two of them.

■Subtitle

・#1／Why not give it a try? (2022/04/04)
・#2/You're Not Alone (2022/04/04)
・#3/I really love it (2022/04/11)
・#4/Look, it's interesting (2022/04/11)
・#5／It's fine as it is(2022/04/18)
・#6/Anywhere (2022/04/18)
・#7／I felt relieved (2022/05/02)
・#8/I'm rooting for you (2022/05/02)
・#9／It's my purpose in life(2022/05/09)
・#10/It's good to be positive (2022/05/09)
・#11/It's getting hotter and hotter (2022/05/16)
・#12/Keep drawing (2022/05/16)

■ Theme songs and music

・ED1
・Folk Dance of Two ・Lyrics by Ishidate Kotaro ・Music by Inoue Junichi ・Arrangement by Nakamura Akira ・Singers by Hajime (Ueda Hikaru), Chizuru (Haruki Megumi)

A detailed evaluation of the sketch.

"Sore, Sochi Sketch" is an anime series that aired in 2022. It is based on the original work by Folk Dance DE Narikosaka, and was created with concept design by Yoshizaki Mine and composition and direction by Ishidate Kotaro. This anime depicts the adventures of two girls, Hajime and Chizuru, who met on social media. The story is about how their plane disappears during their trip, forcing them to survive on a deserted island.

The greatest appeal of this work is its unique comedy style and storytelling that reflects modern social media culture. The character settings of Hajime and Chizuru are also very interesting. Hajime is a science university student on leave, while Chizuru is a vocational school student, and their relationships portray the real worries and dreams of modern young people. The story begins with their interactions on social media, symbolizing the importance of digital communication in the modern world.

The anime production staff is also impressive, and Ishidate Kotaro's direction is particularly impressive. His unique perspective and humor are scattered throughout the work, keeping the viewer entertained. Yoshizaki Mine's concept design is also beautiful, bringing out the individuality of the characters. The 3D modeling, compositing, and editing are also of high quality, making it visually appealing.

The music also plays an important role, especially the ending theme "Futari no Folk Dance" is a beautiful song that symbolizes the relationship between Hajime and Chizuru. The song is a testament to the talent of lyricist Ishidate Kotaro, and will leave a deep impression on viewers.

The subtitles for each episode are also interesting, with words chosen to stir the viewers' emotions. For example, many of the subtitles are designed to evoke empathy from the viewers, such as "Why don't you try?", "You're not alone" and "I love you so much". These subtitles symbolize the growth of Hajime and Chizuru as the story progresses, and leave a deep impression on the viewers.

Another appeal of this anime is its comedy element. Based on the original work Folk Dance DE Narikosaka, the comedy-style skits not only make viewers laugh but also convey deep messages. In particular, the humorous exchanges between Hajime and Chizuru not only bring smiles to viewers' faces but also play an important role in depicting their friendship and growth.

This anime also has a social media theme. It depicts how young people today communicate through social media and what worries and dreams they have. Hajime and Chizuru's interactions on social media evoke empathy in viewers and remind them of the importance of modern digital communication.

Furthermore, this anime also contains survival elements. It depicts how Hajime and Chizuru live on a deserted island and how they overcome difficulties. These scenes give viewers a sense of tension and make their growth feel more real.

Overall, "Sketch." is a work with many appealing features, including a unique comedy style, storytelling that reflects modern SNS culture, a stellar production staff, beautiful music, interesting subtitles, comedy elements, and survival elements. This anime not only brings smiles to viewers' faces, but also conveys a deep message, evoking sympathy among young people today and becoming a work loved by many people.

Recommendation

"Sketch" is a work that I would especially recommend to those who like social media, comedy, and survival elements. It is also recommended for those who want to empathize with the worries and dreams of modern young people. Furthermore, this anime is not to be missed by those who are interested in the direction of Kotaro Ishidate and the concept design of Mine Yoshizaki.

When watching this anime, pay attention to the subtitles of each episode. Words that stir the viewer's emotions have been chosen, and they symbolize the growth of Hajime and Chizuru as the story progresses. Also, pay attention to the ending theme, "Futari no Folk Dance." It is a beautiful song that symbolizes the relationship between Hajime and Chizuru, and will leave a deep impression on viewers.

Furthermore, this anime is also based on the theme of social media. It depicts how young people today communicate through social media and what worries and dreams they have. Hajime and Chizuru's interactions on social media evoke empathy in the viewer and remind them of the importance of modern digital communication.

Finally, this anime also contains survival elements. It depicts how Hajime and Chizuru live on a deserted island and how they overcome difficulties. These scenes give the viewer a sense of tension and make their growth feel more real.

"Sketch" is a work that not only brings smiles to viewers' faces, but also conveys a deep message. Be sure to watch this anime, which evokes sympathy among young people today and is loved by many people.