[WT!] Futsuu no Joshikousei ga [Locodol] Yatte Mita.

Futsuu no Joshikousei ga [Locodol] Yatte Mita.MAL | CrunchyrollPreface:So, that long-ass title literally translates to Normal High School Girls Tried Being Locodols, but the series is usually referred to simply as Locodol. Surprisingly enough, the full title actually has meaning as to what the show is really about. It's not an "idol" show, which is probably the biggest misconception a potential viewer can have going in. That's what I'd like to change with my [WT!] Post.So what is the show about?As I said, the title really is a good description. Locodol is about a group (initially two, then three, then four) of girls who represent their hometown by trying to be "local idols" - Locodols. "Trying" is an important qualifier, as the girls are quite inexperienced at this sort of thing, and often make missteps rather than taking a short path to stardom - even on a local level. These missteps serve as the basis for Locodol as a heartwarming slice-of-life comedy.Why should I watch Locodol, anyway?There are really three reasons, in my mind.It's cheerful. If you're looking for a "pick-me-up" anime, Locodol is a pretty good choice. There's nothing high-stakes about it, there are no unexpectedly tragic backstories, and the character drama is kept to a minimum. True to the characters' opinion of actual idols, Locodol keeps you watching because it keeps you smiling.It's funny. As the Locodols try to promote their (fictional) hometown of Nagarekawa, they have plenty of opportunity for comedic mishaps, whether it's flubbing lines on a single-take telecast, being frightened of stern shop owners, or questioning the town's budget decisions. The yuri subtext between the two main characters is also good for a few laughs, and the time between chuckles is very short for a series that doesn't rely on absurdity to provoke laughter.It's cute. Everything about Locodol exudes a quaint small-town charm, like the setting of Nagarekawa itself. The colors are soft, the characters are sweet, and there's just a general pleasantness to everything. Even the series' use of fanservice, usually in the form of eyecatch cards or gag boobs, is more adorable than titillating.Conclusion:Provided the above are qualities you enjoy, Locodol is an anime that shouldn't disappoint. You're not going to get well-choreographed musical numbers (though the one that is present is pretty catchy), nor anything exceptional in terms of character or plot development. But you will have a good time, and you'll eagerly await the announced sequel OVA for more of it.Past [WT!] Posts:Seirei no MoribitoKemono no Souja ErinKure-naiHaNaYaMaTaHourou MusukoPatema InvertedBakumatsu Kikansetsu Irohanihoheto http://ift.tt/1keCY7l