Dagashi Kashi 2

I'll start with my initial skepticism. I love the first season. I love it a lot! From the pleasant art style and art quality, to the voice acting, to the slice of life, character design, especially the character designs! I'm rather picky when it comes to waifus but I absolutely love both Saya and Hotaru. I don't normally like "childhood lover" type characters but Saya is definitely a sweet pick as well.

Anyway, getting back to my skepticism. First, the change of art style and art quality from S1 to this S2. I understand that the studio got changed but one can easily judge that the ... artistic change is a completely downgrade. On S1, Hotaru's hair have more details, but now on S2, Hotaru's hair has barely any details at all. The animation, the backgrounds, and overall cinematography is downgraded. Even the fanservice is downgraded in the rest of the 2nd season as well. The decrease in screentime even made me more skeptical. Not only that the art is downgraded, the screentime as well.

But since I love the first season, I thought of just pushing/forcing myself to continue after the first episode of S2. Slowly, the I grew to like this 2nd season. And after finishing it, I think I can say I love the 2nd season more than the 1st season.

Yes pretty much everything that I loved on the first season got downgraded, but the 2nd season nailed the one aspect that the 1st season lacked: plot.

Season 2 actually has a better plot. Every thought I got from Season 1 is somehow "wrapped" on this second season. While it's a bit of a letdown that Saya didn't get much arc, the introduction of Hajime is a major one as well. Hajime is just a sweet interesting girl that I can root for Kokonotsu as well (if it's even a possibility)

Since a Season 3 is almost absolutely impossible now, I guess I'll just finish the manga. I'm very curious if Kokonotsu really ends up with Hotaru or Saya or even Hajime.

Overall, definitely a decent anime for a niched audience. Highly recommended if you got some spare time.

Part 1 English
Part 2 Bahasa Indonesia

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Alright, let's buckle up and talk about Dagashi Kashi 2, the anime that makes me crave candy like a 5-year-old at a carnival. With a score of 6.8 out of 10, it's safe to say that this anime has some ups and downs, just like my blood sugar after a sugar rush.

Let's start with the story. It's pretty simple: our protagonist, Kokonotsu, has a passion for creating manga, but his father wants him to take over the family's dagashi (Japanese snacks) shop. Along comes the eccentric candy-loving hottie, Hotaru, who tries to convince him to inherit the store instead. Honestly, ... it's not the most groundbreaking plot, but it's enjoyable nonetheless.

Moving on to the art style. It's cute, vibrant, and perfectly suits the light-hearted nature of the show. The animation is decent, and the candy designs are mouthwatering. Seriously, don't watch this anime on an empty stomach, or you'll regret it.

Let's talk about the three main characters: Kokonotsu, Hotaru, and Saya. Kokonotsu is your typical high school student with a passion for manga, but he's also the only sane one in the group. Hotaru is an oddball candy enthusiast who's always on a mission to educate others about dagashi. Lastly, Saya is Kokonotsu's childhood friend who has a crush on him, but he's too dense to realize it. Together, they make a pretty amusing trio.

The voice acting is solid. Hotaru's voice actor does an excellent job of portraying her quirky and energetic personality. The music is upbeat and catchy, perfectly fitting the tone of the show.

Now, let's talk about the experience of watching this anime. It's a fun and lighthearted ride that's perfect for a lazy afternoon binge-watch. It's not the most intellectually stimulating show, but it's guaranteed to put a smile on your face. Plus, you'll probably learn a thing or two about Japanese snacks.

In conclusion, Dagashi Kashi 2 is a sweet treat for anyone who loves candy, quirky characters, and a light-hearted story. It may not be a masterpiece, but it's certainly worth a watch. Just be sure to have some snacks on hand, or you'll be left with a serious case of FOMO.

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Baiklah, mari kita bahas Dagashi Kashi 2, anime yang membuat saya ngidam seperti anak kecil di pameran. Dengan skor 6,8 dari 10, bisa dibilang anime ini memiliki kelebihan dan kekurangan, seperti kadar gula dalam darah saya setelah ngemil.

Mari kita mulai dari cerita. Cukup sederhana: protagonis kita, Kokonotsu, memiliki hasrat untuk membuat manga, tetapi ayahnya ingin dia meneruskan toko dagashi (makanan ringan Jepang) keluarga. Kemudian muncul Hotaru, gadis eksentrik yang sangat menyukai permen, yang mencoba meyakinkannya untuk mewarisi toko tersebut. Jujur, plotnya tidak terlalu inovatif, tapi tetap menghibur.

Beralih ke gaya seni. Menggemaskan, penuh warna, dan sangat cocok dengan sifat yang ringan dan lucu dalam anime ini. Animasinya cukup bagus, dan desain permen sangat menggugah selera. Serius, jangan menonton anime ini saat perut kosong, atau Anda akan menyesal.

Marilah kita bicara tentang tiga karakter utama: Kokonotsu, Hotaru, dan Saya. Kokonotsu adalah siswa SMA biasa yang memiliki hasrat untuk membuat manga, tapi dia adalah orang yang waras dalam kelompok ini. Hotaru adalah penggemar permen yang eksentrik dan selalu ingin memberikan pendidikan tentang dagashi kepada orang lain. Terakhir, Saya adalah teman masa kecil Kokonotsu yang suka padanya, tetapi dia terlalu bodoh untuk menyadarinya. Bersama-sama, mereka membuat trio yang cukup lucu.

Pengisi suaranya bagus. Pengisi suara Hotaru melakukan pekerjaan yang sangat baik dalam memerankan kepribadian yang aneh dan energik. Musiknya riang dan mudah diingat, sangat cocok dengan nada anime ini.

Sekarang, mari kita bicara tentang pengalaman menonton anime ini. Ini adalah perjalanan yang menyenangkan dan lucu yang sempurna untuk dijadikan tontonan santai di siang hari. Ini bukanlah acara yang paling merangsang secara intelektual, tetapi pasti akan membuatmu tersenyum. Selain itu, kamu mungkin akan belajar sedikit tentang makanan ringan Jepang.

Kesimpulannya, Dagashi Kashi 2 adalah camilan manis bagi siapa saja yang menyukai permen, karakter aneh, dan cerita yang ringan. Mungkin bukan karya masterpiece, tapi pasti pantas untuk ditonton. Pastikan saja kamu memiliki beberapa camilan di tangan, atau kamu akan merasa ketinggalan

Radically different from the first season of this anime, the second season of Dagashi Kashi seems to abandon what made the first season shine - the information about dagashi. They do provide some small nuggets in most episodes, but they take a secondary place behind an ill-made attempt at turning this anime into a slice of life story when there's really nothing interesting going on.

More importantly, with only five characters in the first season, they really couldn't afford to lose two of them for this second season. Nonetheless,that's exactly what they did, and while they brought in two new supporting characters to take ... their place, the absence of the familiar missing characters hangs over this season like a shroud.

The final episode is pure chaos - whereas the first season's finale seemed clearly designed with a second season in mind, this season's finale looks like they were planning a third season, realized at the last minute they weren't going to get one, and tried to cram together a bunch of unrelated story lines into the final episode. It works about as well as you might expect.