Apr 8, 2024
(Very Minor Spoilers!)
First thing's first; I'm not going to criticize the Lolicon Anime for being the Lolicon Anime. I've seen a few reviews under this show saying to avoid it, because it's like, "Creepy Degenerate Media." Or something. And I think that's kind of pointless, considering the fact that anyone who actively wants to watch this show is, more likely than not, watching it for that reason alone, and I don't think weird transgressive media shouldn't exist because people find it unsettling.
Anyway...
I think Wataten is an incredibly cute slice of life anime, that fans of yuri might get a lot out of (Yuri might be
...
a stretch, since a lot of people who watched this show don't really think Miyako's crush on Hana-chan is Like That, but if you watch it, it's so blatantly obvious that I don't know what else to call it.)
Now, there isn't really any over-arching story, nor does the """Romance?""" really progress past a one-sided obsession, so don't go into it expecting Miyako and Hana to like, kiss or get married or whatever, or else you'll be a bit disappointed. The premise of this show is that Miyako is a total freak and Hana is mostly only in it for material gain (Candy, Sweets, Etc.)
However, there *are* scenes that give you a little more on the side of affection where they grow just a *little* closer that make you blush and giggle.
Now besides that aspect of the show, the rest of the girls have distinct personalities that make the scenes where they're all together pretty cute and engaging to watch- especially the relationship they all have towards Miyako.
Wataten is pretty easy to watch and get through in a couple days if you take it easy. It's not difficult to parse, on account of being a Moe Slice Of Life Anime a-la Lucky Star. For that same reason, it's not particularly revolutionary or like, a masterpiece... but for what it is, I think it's worth a watch if you enjoy cute girls being cute girls and you don't have any reservations when it comes to somewhat "Problematic" media.
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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