The appeal and evaluation of "iii Ice Cream 2": A deep review of episode 2

"iii Ice Cream 2" - A new adventure in Ice Cream Town

■Overview of the work

"iii Ice Cream 2" is an original anime produced by Shinei Animation and aired on TV Tokyo from July 2 to September 17, 2022. It is an anime themed on ice cream, which is very popular among children, with 12 episodes in total, each episode being only 3 minutes long. There is no original work, and the story is an original anime story. The director is Juria Matsumura, the character design is by Kurochi, and the animation was produced jointly by Shinei Animation and TIA.

■Broadcast information

"iii Ice Cream 2" was broadcast on TV Tokyo's "Ini Mini Manimo" slot every Saturday from 7:00 to 7:05. It is also available online on many platforms, including dTV, Anime Times, J:COM On Demand Mega Pack, TELASA, milplus, au Smart Pass Premium, Amazon Prime Video, Animehodai, U-NEXT, d Anime Store, Kinder Video, Bandai Channel, FOD, Video Market, music.jp, GYAO! Store, Rakuten TV, Paravi, Hikari TV, Nico Nico Douga, Prairie Kids, Hulu, HAPPY! Video, Furatto Video, and Love Cya LOVE.

■ Story

Welcome to Ice Cream Town! What kind of friends will you meet today? Have a great time with some friendly toppings!

"iii Ice Cream 2" is a story set in Ice Cream Town, depicting the adventures and friendships of unique ice creams. Each story features a different character, depicting their daily lives, friendships, and growth. The story is easy for children to relate to, and the characters are adorable.

■Character Introduction

Many attractive characters appear in "iii Ice Cream 2". The main characters are introduced below.

Vanilla

Voice actor: Taeko Kawada

I love my friends. I have so many things I love that I get lost in my thoughts... When I sweat, I get all sweaty.

Chokon

Voice actor: Fumiko Orikasa

A clumsy and hasty person. Always full of energy. Oh, I forgot something again!

Mamango

Voice actor: Ryota Iwasaki

Slowly and leisurely. Mamango is always slow and leisurely. We met yesterday, but he hasn't come yet?

Bloon

Voice actor: Ayaka Senbongi

Super ice cream that can do anything! I melt in embarrassment when I'm praised...

Stotchy

Voice actor: Yoshimi Kohara

I'm very, very shy. But... I'll do my best for my dear friends!

Francisco Minton XV

Voice actor: Marina Horiuchi

I have so many siblings! It's always lively. There are so many of them, it's hard to know where they are all?

Bucky

Voice actor: Maeda Rena

She's cool and mature. But she really loves cute things. (That's a secret.)

Chacha

Voice actor: Mai Sato

He is studious and enthusiastic about research. He hates sunlight, so he always stays in his room.

Chichi

Voice actor: Chitose Morinaga

He is a scaredy crybaby and worries easily over small things. He cares about his friends and is kind.

Tirara

Voice actor: Maria Naganawa

He's good at livening things up, and is quite popular. He tends to get bored a little easily.

Nap

Voice actor: Sato Megumi

I love chatting and gossiping. In fact, I get lonely easily.

Mahbub

Voice actor: Kino Hina

The legendary ice cream...!?

Ube-tan

Voice actor: Yoda Natsu

Summary of Ice Cream Town. Does he have a strong sense of justice and get into trouble sometimes?

Poe

Voice actor: Taro Kiuchi

He is knowledgeable and patient. He hates modern trends.

Patty

Voice actor: Misaki Watada

She's bright, energetic, and shows off. She can also be a little selfish.

■ Episode Guide

The subtitles and broadcast dates for each episode are listed below.

• Episode 1: Vanilla Run's House (2022/07/02)
• Episode 2: Patty's Love Audition (2022/07/09)
• Episode 3: Hot Springs (2022/07/16)
• Episode 4: Detective Chacha (2022/07/23)
• Episode 5: Topping Festival (2022/07/30)
• Episode 6: A relaxing cafe!? (2022/08/06)
• Episode 7: Who is Minton XV? (2022/08/13)
• Episode 8: Ice Cream Concert♪ (2022/08/20)
• Episode 9: Chichi and Nono-chan (2022/08/27)
• Episode 10: Hot, Hot Day (2022/09/03)
• Episode 11: Tell me, Po-san (2022/09/10)
• Episode 12: Save Ice Cream Town! (2022/09/17)

■ Staff Introduction

Many staff members were involved in the production of "iii Ice Cream 2". The main staff members are introduced below.

• Original work: Shinei Animation
• Director: Juria Matsumura
• Series composition and script: Yuko Fukuda
• Character design: Aya Matsui
• Art director: Tatsuya Kondo
• Planning cooperation: Blue Seal Ice Cream
• Character design: Kurochi
• CG Director: Tomohisa Ishikawa
• Animation Producer: Kazuyoshi Nakamura
• 3DCG Producer: Takeshi Nagasawa
• Production desk: Yoshinori Tanizawa
• Production Assistant: Shuhei Morino
• Sound Director: Noriyoshi Konuma
• Sound effects: Yuka Kazama
• Music Production: Imagine
• Sound Production: Jinnan Studio, Froebel-kan
• Music: Kenta Higashioji
• Animation production: Shinei Animation, TIA

■ Related works

"III Ice Cream 2" is the sequel to "III Ice Cream". "III Ice Cream" is also an original anime work produced by Shinei Animation, and the story is also set in Ice Cream Town. By enjoying both works together, you can experience the world of Ice Cream Town more deeply.

■ Evaluation and impressions

"iii Ice Cream 2" has been highly praised as an anime for children. It has been especially praised for the cuteness of its characters and the familiarity of its story. In addition, a different character takes the lead role in each episode, which keeps viewers from getting bored.

Viewers' reactions include many positive comments such as, "My child loves it and looks forward to it every week," "The characters are cute and soothing," and "Even though it's a short show, it's packed with content and enjoyable." Parents have also given positive reviews, saying, "I enjoy watching it with my child," and "It has educational elements, so it will have a positive impact on children's development."

■ Recommendation points

Below are some reasons why we recommend "iii Ice Cream 2".

• The appeal of the characters : A variety of ice creams with unique personalities are featured, each with their own appealing character. The characters are designed to be enjoyed by adults as well as children.
• Friendly story : Each story has a different character as the main character, depicting their daily lives, friendships, and growth. The story development is easy for children to relate to.
• Educational elements : The themes of friendship, cooperation, and growth are depicted, and the content has a positive impact on children. Parents and children can also expect educational benefits by watching the show together.
• Ease of viewing : Although each episode is only 3 minutes long, it is packed with content and is easy to watch. In addition, it is available on many online distribution platforms, so you can enjoy it easily.

■ Summary

"III Ice Cream 2" is an original anime set in Ice Cream Town, with unique characters and a familiar story. It is very popular with children, and parents and children can enjoy it together. It is available on many online distribution platforms, so please give it a try.