My apologies for falling behind. A personal matter came up and I got swept away in my personal business. This episode marks the beginning of the summer break, and Tsuchida heads home with the usual cast of characters. There Tsuchida and Sakura reminisce and Satsuki tries to impress her brother through her cooking, which he fails to identify her as the cook causing her to get angry. This episode focuses less on the children and more of the adult characters; Namely, Tsuchida, Satsuki, and Sakura. Unfortunately, they are still the most boring of the cast. The chemistry between them is flat, making for some dull interactions. The first example that comes to mind is the relationship between Tsuchida and his sister, Satsuki. She is given a popular moe catchphrase “onii-chan no baka!” and a strange strong desire to be the center of Tsuchida’s attention. In addition, the relationship between Tsuchida and the other characters make no progress either. Sakura tells a story about the past in the first half of the show, but it doesn’t explain anything or imply anything beyond that Tsuchida might have had feelings for her in the past. It felt like the whole episode was just a rehash of things that have been done in other anime, and the events which transpired ultimately made no impact on the characters themselves. It is not an entire failure, it just lacks that which made the episodes prior to this one interesting. It’s clear that the adult characters are not the shows strong point. When the children are not made the center of attention in an episode, the show is at less than its best. Hopefully the next few episodes will either shift it back to the kids or fix the current issues with the show. The next review will come when I get the chance. Episode 7 is on crunchyroll.
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So this week we start off by having a little side story on Mayumi, Yamamoto-sensei’s younger sister. And same like her sister, she really has a presence that motivates people and helps them do their best. Exhibit A here is Hanamaru-sensei, mangaka of the meta-series Panda-cat and also the author whom Mayumi is working with in [...]
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You’re still as meaningless as parsley, Baka to Test, but at least you’re amusing meaninglessness. You might wallow in reference humor like Seitokai no Ichizon or Family Guy, but you have a few points in your favor that they don’t. You ape off of anime that’s actually good, unlike Ichizon (Strike Witches and Marimite? Really, Ichizon? Making [...]
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Geez, do all Satoshi Hino characters have an inherent pheromone production device that automagically attracts females that are close to him but he will never consider as his main interest? Out of nowhere some yakuza ojou comes and declares to marry him just because he brought her home after her sandal straps broke. And she’s [...]
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In this episode, it’s summertime and the pool opens up at Hanamaru Kindergarten. Anzu and the gang go swimming and try to help Anzu win the attention of Tsuchida. The next half, Tsuchida's sister stops in to see how he is managing. This is another welcome episode in Hanamaru Kindergarten's line up. Satsuki, who is Tsuchidas little sister, makes an appearance in this episode and it seems that she perhaps will be a recurring character. She isn’t very interesting and falls into a tsundere personality archetype. If her emotions were not as transparent as they are, she would be a less annoying character. On the bright side, Tsuchida makes more progress as he proves he can be a competent worker who actually cares about his job. He blends in his love of video games and when he connects with the children at the school both he and the kids have a great time. Tsuchida has an understanding and compassion for the children which grant him a more human personality rather than just a flat-otaku who can’t stop staring at busty women. As for the rest of the cast, they stay pretty much the same. The comedy comes from the chemistry between the characters which is certainly going strong and lasting. This episode didn’t best the previous episodes but that is okay. Hanamaru Kindergarten is still a fun light show that many should enjoy. Keep watching it on crunchyroll. There are still some adventures to come so until next time, I’m outta here. Laters.
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More Yamamoto-sensei in swimsuit? I LIKE. Ogling at Yamamaoto-sensei is bad for health? I highly disagree. On the other hand… poor Satsuki sure needs a “push”. Heh. Uh… Anzu-chan? Very dangerous statement to make in public. Naozumi (Tsucchi’s name) and Satsuki when they were kids. Pretty cute. Awww.. such nice moment together. Poor Tsucchi got cockblocked [...]
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I’ve noticed that, for a handful of recent anime, a trend has been going on in which the openings and/or the endings are changed more frequently than usual. I’m curious if this is just a coincidence or if it’s pointing to something more… Typically, one season of anime (about 13 episodes) uses just one OP and [...]
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The episode this week revolves around Anzu and the gang following Tsuchida around on a Sunday to make sure he is not cheating on Anzu, and the second half involves Koume developing a crush on someone at the kindergarten named Yu. This weeks episode is the same deal as last weeks. The girls continue their cute adventures, and it is indeed very cute. Hanamaru blends innocence and cartoony characters for lovable scenarios which might not be laugh out loud funny but still worth a chuckle or two. This episode makes me feel more attached to the children: Anzu, Hiiragi, and Koume. The girls follow their teacher around ambitiously with a keen sense of adventure that kids are familiar with having. The three girls are different but are brought together by their kid-like naivety, as they have their own strengths and weaknesses. These elements seem to only serve and add to the cute factor of the show. It makes them believable as adventurous kids who love the world around them . The adult characters in the show still don’t show any interesting traits, though. They are only there so that the kids have something to interact with. Tsuchida is especially annoying since he is too much like the shy/otaku character that shows up in anime these days. Outside of this, there isn’t much else to say. Hanamaru Kindergarten episode 5 continues to entertain and provoke smiles. Those who have watched the first episode might have turned away but they should come back and give it another chance, at least up to this episode. This finishes the review for the fifth episode. Curious readers should go watch it on crunchyroll!
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“‘Samurai’ they left; we got to keep ’samurai.’ We lost ’sake’; ’sake’ became ‘wine.’ We lost ‘Japan,’ interestingly enough, and we even lost China at one point.” - Neil Gaiman, on translating Princess Mononoke In the very first episode of Hanamaru Kindergarten, the fansubs I watched had translated the title as “Gold Star Kindergarten.”  That was [...]
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Well worth waiting 3 days to watch this! And yes, Yamamoto-sensei doesn’t disappoint. Simple is still the best! Tsuchida’s shirt is the probably his most awesome part this episode too. “Composure” ヽ( >∀< )��� AHAHA AHAHA AHAHAHAHA. Too bad only in his mind! ヽ( >∀< )��� AHAHA AHAHA AHAHAHAHA Koume-chan is preciously cute as usual. (〃∇〃) てれっ☆ PORORIN! PO. [...]
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