Litchi DE Hikari Club

Litchi DE Hikari Club takes place in an alternate reality where the Hikari Club does not fall into disarray after the completion of Litchi, the intelligent humanlike robot the club invented to kidnap girls.

The cult-like Hikari Club has had its ups and downs. Led by the enigmatic, beauty-obsessed Hiroyuki "Zera" Tsunekawa, the club has finally succeeded in using their fruit-powered robot, Litchi, to kidnap the beautiful Kanon. After accomplishing their goals, the Hikari Club has little to do other than delight in their newfound lives. From selling the technology that allows Litchi to run on lychee fruit, to modifying the robot to perform different tasks, there's no telling what antics the Hikari Club will get up to next!

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Ameya, Norimizu Main

Tamaki, Yuki Japanese

Tsunekawa, Hiroyuki Main

Kimura, Ryou Japanese

Tamiya, Hiroshi Main

Nakao, Akiyoshi Japanese

Litchi Main

Ore no Graffiti Japanese

Kanon Main

Honoka, Rin Japanese

Ichihashi, Raizou Supporting

Satou, Hisanori Japanese

Ishikawa, Narutoshi Supporting

Hiranuma, Norihisa Japanese

Kaneda, Riku Supporting

Hirose, Daisuke Japanese

Hakuei Supporting

Hakuei Japanese

Suda, Takuzou Supporting

Tomioka, Kouichirou Japanese

Furuya, Usamaru Original Creator

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Feb 1, 2013

wintercitrus

Recommended

I'm a huge fan of the Litchi Hikari Club manga, so when I heard they were doing an anime, I was thrilled. Unforutnately, I was disappointed to learn that it was going to be a series of short comedy sketches. Still, I gave it a try and found that it wasn't as terrible as I originally anticipated. It was cute and silly, at best. I would recommend that fans of the manga watch this, if they think they'd enjoy a spoof, but wouldn't recommend this to anyone who hasn't read the manga, as it would be too difficult to follow.

Reviewer’s Rating: 7

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Nov 30, 2022

Total_Saikou

Mixed Feelings

It's difficult to recommend this spoof because it's so far off from what the source material is. While fans who enjoy both graphic Eroguro works and irreverent Japanese comedies exist (das me), it's very unorthodox to create a work that shifts from one into the other and tries to appeal to both crowds at once. Obviously, I had an inkling that adapting LHC into an anime would be difficult, given its graphic content. However, I never expected it to be turned into a mini-episode comedy sketch series that centers on inside jokes from LHC. Anyways, I did find it pretty funny and I absolutely lost ... my shit when Hakuei showed up out of nowhere (ngl Litchi Hikari Club is one of my fav VK alter-ego bands, it's up there with My Dragon for sure). I only recommend this series to those who like comedy sketch shows and have already read Litchi Hikari Club, otherwise, you'll be very much lost and won't get the jokes at all.

Reviewer’s Rating: 8

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Aug 25, 2023

recidivante

Not Recommended

The anime adaptation of "Litchi DE Hikari Club" is, regrettably, a pale and distorted representation of its manga namesake. Any hope of seeing even the slightest complexity and dark atmosphere the original manga tried to deliver is swiftly dashed. The decision to present the narrative in three-minute episodes, aimed at humor, seems a glaring misjudgment. Instead of delving into the intricate layers of the source material, we are subjected to superficial attempts at humor that disrespect rather than pay homage to the original work.

The animation, in turn, leaves much to be desired. What should have been an opportunity to highlight and enrich the manga's unique ... aesthetics manifests as something awkward and devoid of finesse. There's a tangible sense that corners were cut, resulting in a product that feels not only rushed but also disinterested in its own narrative. Especially when the aesthetics of the original manga already represent the best of the manga.

The outcome is a series that, instead of complementing and expanding the appreciation of the original work, runs the risk of alienating its fans and confusing new viewers with its disjointed approach.

In summary, "Litchi DE Hikari Club" as an anime is a missed opportunity, failing to capture the essence, tone, and depth of its manga counterpart.

Reviewer’s Rating: 2

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