Amaama to Inazuma

Food. Food is widely regarded by many as culture, comfort, and a representation of family. Eating with family while sharing stories over home cooked meals and cooking together are among some of the memories that can be made over the simple idea of food. So, what happens when you take the fiery passion of cooking and the sweet gentleness of cooking at home with family? Well, you get Amaama to Inazuma, or Sweetness and Lightning, a simple show about the recipe of family.

Story: Inuzuka Kousei is a single dad with a 5 year old daughter named Tsumugi. Due ... to health complications, Kousei is left to raise his daughter on his own after the death of his wife. Being unable to cook, Kousei is forced to give Tsumugi frozen and already prepared meals in order to feed her. After going to a cherry blossom viewing, the father and daughter duo meet a girl consuming an entire 3 layer bento by herself underneath a sakura tress (And yes, that is a lot of food) named Iida Kotori. She gives them a business card saying that her family owns a restaurant, and after a set of events, sparking a healthy friendship between the two families over food.

Sweetness and Lightning follows a very simple recipe for every episode. It first starts with a setup that sets up the day for our characters before going into a cooking segment with our three main characters before they all enjoy the meal together, sometimes with friends. While formulaic and simple, each passing episode is a lesson involving parenthood, bonds, and the joy of being with kids, friends, and other loved ones.

There really isn't much to say for the story of Amaama to Inazuma. The story is so simplistic that only two paragraphs can really sum it up. The only downside I can even see for this series is the fact that the show is so formulaic that if you're going into this expecting something different episode to episode aside from maybe a different recipe, than you're looking in the wrong place.

Overview:
+ Nice simple story with a good message

Characters: The characters in any slice of life series are what generally make or break a series. No matter how lackluster the story may be, without good characters, the show will inevitably fall flat on its face.

First, we have the main draw of the show, Inuzuka Tsumugi. The 5 year old is the kind of character you would expect of a little kid of that age. She's an excitable, imaginative little girl who can turn from really adorable with her antics to downright annoying with her tantrums and fussiness. (Yep, just like a real child.) The majority of the series is devoted to Tsumugi and her constant wonder into the world of food. The joy on her face is what drives the show to delve deeper and deeper into the family moral that's so ingrained in this series that it makes you forget that she's like any other small child who fusses when things don't go her way.

Then there's her father, Inuzuka Kousei. As the sole remaining parent of Tsumugi, Kousei's intentions and growth in the series comes with his devotion and love for his daughter. Like any other caring parent, Kousei's motivation in the series is to better his relationship with his daughter and provide her with all of the love and care that she needs, especially now that it's only him and he needs to act both as the mother and father. Over the course of the series, Kousei grows along with his daughter and ends up creating this really nice father/daughter dynamic that only deepens with every passing episode.

Finally, we have the last of our trio of main characters, Iida Kotori. Now, first off, Kotori LOVES food. Like...really loves food. An enthusiastic foodie, Kotori also suffers from mild depression since her mom is always out doing her work, leaving her to eat by herself on most days at home. When our titular father/daughter duo comes in, Kotori comes into the picture and gradually grows alongside the other cast members and becoming in a sense, a member of the family. She like many characters bond with Tsumugi in a way that can only bring a smile to one's face.

Side characters are minimal in number and serve as other members around the dinner table in the second half of the series. Aside from that, they don't really add much to the series, but they do add that friendly air that is certainly enjoyable to watch, even if they have little characteristics to make them more unique.

Overview:
+ Enjoyable and heartwarming cast
- Cast members aren't really that deep or too heavily characterized

Art: Produced by TMS entertainment, Amaama to Inazuma has...a pretty average animation style. Admittedly, there's nothing particularly interesting about this animation style aside from the generally consistency of it. Though, the food reveal in particular should receive special mention because those scenes specifically seem to have significantly better animation than the rest of the show.

Sound: Similarly, the sound for the series isn't really anything too special. The OP is addicting and the ED is relaxing, but nothing about them stands out as extremely memorable or notable.

Personal Enjoyment: Amaama to Inazuma is a show that I looked forward to every week. As a fan of slice of life, I couldn't help but smile at the happy moments that these characters were enjoying. The pleasure of food made my heart melt when watching this series and it was definitely an adorable watch that should get more recognition.

Did I enjoy this series?

Yes. Amaama to Inazuma is one of my favorite series from the Summer 2016 season and definitely had me gripped in these touching family affairs that the characters had. They seemed to genuinely have fun cooking, and while it wasn't any Shokugeki with the kinds of foods that they were presenting, nothing beats a nice home-cooked meal.

What didn't I like about this series?

Tsumugi's tantrums. Admittedly, no one likes a child acting up, and there's no escaping the sad fact that adorable children have a dark side to them, so it's not really a flaw on the series at all.

Would I recommend this show?

If you want a show that's sweet with a bit of a melancholy bitter flavor, than Amaama to Inazuma is the show for you. The show is formulaic, so expect to be basically seeing the same kind of thing over and over again on an episode to episode basis, but if you can get past that, you're in for a really nice and flavorful ride.

I finished this anime a few days ago with a really good taste in my mouth. While most reviews keep mentioning the lack of actual story (and they are right), something about Amaama to Inazuma really hit home.

Story;
Kouhei, whose wife passed away less than a year ago, is the father to the seriously cute, and shining Tsumugi. Being a teacher and working to provide for himself and his daughter, Kouhei is used to buying pre-made food in order to feed his daughter, having no time or experience in cooking. When he and his daughter come across a small restaurant that happens to belong to the ... mother of one of his students, Kotori, he finds out that the place is barely any open as it used to be. Intending to leave, Kotori eventually asks her teacher to stay and help her try to cook. From there on, each episode deals with their amazing adventures of cooking delicious meals.

As stated before, each episode is very repetitive with no actual plot to derive the characters. You would normally see the relationship between Kouhei and his daughter at certain situations, but that is all. This could easily get boring, if not for the theme, which I personally connect to.

Art;
It started out great. Artstyle is casual like most slice-of-life anime. Tsumugi is adorable with a unique design, the teacher is pretty cute, and Kotori looks like the casual school girl. As the anime progresses, the art gets slightly choppy and quite unpleasant to see.

Sound;
I think it was okay. I didn't really pay much attention to the music in the background, but it was cute and fitting for the moment. Ending song is so pretty, honestly.

Character;
Character progression and development is easy to happen on the anime and it's done well. Kouhei eventually learns how to cook better for his daughter and himself, Kotori gets over her fear of screwing up good dishes, etc. There isn't much development or personality to expect from this kind of anime. Tsumugi is the heart of the cast and is adorable, anyone is easy to fall in love. Other side-characters appear on 2-3 episodes, and don't contribute much.

Enjoyment;
I liked this a lot due to personal preference and relating to the subject, but otherwise, it would be very difficult for anyone else to sit through this anime. It can get easily boring, repetitive and nothing special is happening whatsoever. No actual plot, just heartwarming moments -- and that might not be enough for all.

Overall;

Giving this a 7. I personally really liked Tsumugi and her father, as well as Kotori and her friend. What really captured me was how the majority of their doings, and the reason they would normally gather to cook, was centered around Tsumugi's happiness. Being the small, cheerful girl without a mother that gets excited over delicious food and spending time with her father, it's easy to feel great affection towards her and the other characters, too. Otherwise, this anime is preferred to be watched when you're laying on the sofa and having nothing else to see on TV.

Amaama to Inazuma is a basic slice of life, it's cute and fluffy with a few slightly serious tones.
The focus on cooking and it's ties to the mother is nice, and it's got a very relaxing feel to it. I also enjoyed learning about different Japanese dishes. It's a very soft-spoken story, nothing flashy happens and there's little progression in terms of plot after the first couple episodes. That said it still manages to be interesting thanks to the characters and the food.
There's a discreet evolution in the main characters, Tsumugi is growing up and shows unrealistic but endearing maturity whilst her equally endearing father ... slowly adapts to life as a single dad. They're everyday people getting to grips with their situation as their father-daughter relationship blossoms. The supporting roles are good, they're all varied and individual but all kind and likeable.
The art doesn't stand out, it's a bit too uninteresting and plain. But the way the cooking is animated it quite well done.
Overall I enjoyed it, the ending was good enough but not very pronounced, it didn't feel any different to the middle episode s but that's the way with many slice of life.
I would recommend watching it if you're looking for something sweet and relaxing.

Tsumugi is extremely cute. That's about it, to be honest.

The "dad raising a cute child" setting is one that tends to really stick with me. But unfortunately, Amaama to Inazuma couldn't deliver a solid experience. Its biggest problem is that it's boring. As the series starts, Tsumugi's overall cuteness and her personality are good enough that I'm kept interested for a few episodes. Endou Rina, as young as she is (10 years old!) did a fantastic job at voicing her, and watching her interact with her dad and meeting new characters with the viewer makes for interesting exposition, but apart from a few select extra-cute ... scenes, the novelty of it all quickly wears off after the first few episodes.

The characters show next to no growth by the time the series ends. Inazuka-sensei showing some improvement at chopping food is the only thing that comes to mind. It's mostly episodic, so I don't expect specific plot threads or much of an overarching plot, but if the one thing that's shared between ever episode (the characters) is next to stagnant, there has to be something else in each episode to keep me watching.

That something would most likely be the food. One of the series' major focuses is cooking. Learning a bit about the recipes is interesting, but every episode's cooking segment follows pretty much the same pattern, so they also quickly get quite tiring. The recipes themselves aren't particularly unique, we see a lot of common foods, though there's particularly wrong with that. The most disappointing part here is that despite being a major focus, the art for the food itself is not great. It's passable, but doesn't reach the mouth-watering heights that some other anime have reached, and to repeat, it's more disappointing than anything else.

The manga is completed, and perhaps it addresses my gripes with the characters, but as far as the anime is concerned, it failed to keep me interested for more than a few episodes, and while I enjoyed some scenes here and there, I felt a bit like I was forcing myself to watch until the end.

The characters are quite unique. Tsumugi and Kotori makes the plot nicer because of their strong appeals. Both of them like eating homemade foods and create a warm and family-oriented anime. But still there is no enough strong point to attract wider circle of anime-seekers.

I don't dislike the original soundtracks but nah... just... can't make myself being fond of it. I expected something a lil bit up-beat to lift the mood, cuz the anime wasn't just telling about how tsumugi and her dad are being lonely after her mom's dad but also about kotori that loves eating.

What I respected the most was, how tsumugi's dad ... tried to fill the gap after his wife's gone and becoming such a good daddy, learning cooking and still dedicated to his work.

TL;DR at the end

~Contains Spoilers~

Children are an interesting topic of discussion. Most people have their own general opinion on whether they're good or bad, annoying or cute, and worth the trouble or not. One of the things I like about Amaama to Inazuma is that it showcases both sides of children, and overall just comes of as really realistic. It feels like your witnessing the growth of a life. Or it would, if Tsumugi actually learned from her mistakes.
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STORY: 5/10

Originally, Amaama to Inazuma started out extremely entertaining. Comedy, drama, cooking, adorableness, the whole package was there. But then... it happened again. And again. ... And AGAIN. Essentially, the show literally repeats the same formula for nearly every episode. By about the halfway point, it was boring.Tsumugi constantly having spats with her bratty friends, which in turn transforms her into a brat. They make food to cheer her up, she apologizes to her friends, all is well until next week. New characters are introduced along the way, but the core elements of the plot never change.
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ART: 4/10

The art and animation are just below average. Nothing worse you can say about it, it's not repulsive or anything. But it's definitely NOT good. The movement looks weird at points, and the art style is too fluffy and childish. It might have been the intention but it doesn't change the fact that it looks bad.
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SOUND: 7/10

The OP and ED are pathetic. They set the tone for the series well, sure, but they aren't pleasant to listen to AT ALL. Both aren't something you listen to more than once, if you even give it the courtesy. The OST is the same case, but it's completely different in context because it only plays in the background. It carries the mood instead of solely trying to set it. The sound effects are barely there and don't contribute much. Still though, that would have given sound an average score. So why the seven? Well, the reason I started the series in the first place is because two of my favorite voice actors voice the main characters. Needless to say, they did a fantastic job as usual. Tsumugi, as well, sounded REALLY good. It's stupefying that the staff went out of their way to get a child voice actor on board with the project. The supporting cast isn't as good or memorable, but the main characters have a fine footing all by themselves.
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CHARACTER: 7/10

Just having a good voice doesn't make a character good though. First off, I'll start by saying the character design isn't the standout part of this group. But that doesn't matter that much, honestly. Neither do most of the characters. They all exist to popularize Tsumugi and that's it. Unfortunately, the chance you'll get annoyed with Tsumugi is high, but that's exactly why the other characters exist. For every character that fails, they have a backup plan, and I appreciate that.
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TL;DR: 6/10

+Unique, very unique story. Not a concept you've seen more than once, if ever
+Decent OST
+Great voice acting
+Overall Good balance of characters
-Story is repetitive
-Looks bad
-OP and ED are bad

Amaama to Inazuma is certainly an experience. It's definitely not a must watch all around but it certainly is for fans of slice of life. It does so many things right and yet so many wrong. In the end, good outweighs the bad, but not by too much. If nothing else, it should serve as a getaway from all the moe high school comedies that dominate today's lineups. Here's to more like it in the future.

Do you like slice of life? Do you like repetitive stories? Do you like bland, flat characters? If you answered yes to any of these questions, congratulations! Heres the anime for you!


So, the concept of atm is that a father named Kohei, who just lost his wife 6 months ago, can't cook meals for his daughter, tsumugi, so they buy packaged meals from a store. However, one of koheis students, iida, is the daughter of a famous chef lady. Together, they all cook meals together!!! The story sounds very interesting at first, but unfortunately, something ruins it completely:

REPETETIVENESS!!! Yeah, this may seem like a bit ... of a spoiler, but almost every episode has the same exact concept. No, I take that back. Every episode is the exact same, except for what food they're cooking. For a few episodes, its not a real issue, but eventually, you slowly realize this. Another issue with the story is that, they always tried to avoid the emotional issues of losing the mother. And no, this isn't an issue because I was expecting it to be emotional before watching. Its because the first episode set up this kind of mood, and it rlly worked. I would say the emotional moments (while very few of them) were the shows best.

The art is pretty good. Not perfect, but it overall looks nice, and makes the character designs stand out.

The soundtrack, on the other hand, gets pretty annoying. Its repetitive, just like the show. Literally in each episode, after they finish cooking, that same annoying tune plays again. This is rlly saying something, as usually I don't give much attention to soundtracks. The voice acting, on the other hand, was average, tho it got annoying at times.

As for the characters? Well, they were all forgettable. None of them got any development. Not even firkin Kohei. In the beginning, well he doesn't know what hes doing, and in the end, its still kinda like that. Tsumugi starts out very cute, but after a few episodes, she gets quite annoying. Iida has gotta be one of the worst characters iv ever seen. Shes rlly annoying, and has this 'fear of knives' that is never explained. Honestly, no other characters are rlly worth mention.

Watching this series is INCREDIBLY BORING, too. Like, do the creators rlly think we wanna watch them cook the entire time?

Well, I'm basically done talking about this show now. Just gonna give it a 3 because it sucks and the fact that chose to finish this is one of the worst mistakes I have ever made in my whole life

This is the kind of anime that you can watch regardless of what kind of day you're having and it'll make you smile. I really enjoyed this anime because of how cute, fun, and entertaining it was. There were some moments of feels, but this is such a feel good show. It was perfectly timed for the season that it came out because there were anime such as Re:Zero and others that were so dark. You could just watch it after those shows and you'd feel so much better lol. For me the characters were probably the best part about ... this show, and it reminded me a lot of Barakamon (if you haven't seen it, check it out). The characters all had such fun and different personalities that really drove the show. I wish that there were some more episodes and that some more of the characters' backgrounds were shown, but overall this was a very enjoyable and fun show.

Amaama to Inazuma is an anime where you will find a peculiar story and something "original" oriented more towards people who like culinary animes and slice of life.

The story begins with a good introduction of the situation but loses interest as it progresses until it becomes a cooking manual (literally) where the characters cook and cook and cook and cook ...., beyond that does not have an order for the history. As Slice of life does not offer much, although his level of comedy is acceptable.

The art is average but it reaches to whet your appetite when you watch the characters cook, it is not ... very good idea to see this anime on an empty stomach.

The soundtrack is good, a well done Opening with a cheesy but sticky musical background and a slow and quiet Ending. The sounds within the story are so difficult to perceive that surely the only thing you will remember in the end will be Tsumugi singing the songs of Magi-Girl.

The characters have opposite scores, on the one hand we have sweet Tsumugi, the kawai girl who stars in the funny situations and who is the center of attention of all.
He is also his father kouhei who is a high school teacher who seeks to overcome the death of his wife, who then goes looking for the help of Kotori to learn to cook.
Kotori, her student, is a somewhat lonely girl with an irrational fear of kitchen knives who is in the middle of the divorce of their parents (as I saw in the Manga), at the end ends up filling a little the void left by Tsumugi's mother .
The other two characters Shinobu and Yagi do not have much participation.

Even so I could partially enjoy the story, but surely there will be people that if they like to cook (I do not like much) that they will be able to enjoy much more of this anime CULINARY.

The show captured real life situations in the real world. Similar to Usagi drop, this series revolves around a child and a parent living independently. However, it had so much to offer than just familial bonds.

What makes this series stand out is its detail to its characters. They're not so special, but that's what makes them so detailed. In a slice-of-life series, it's always important to make the characters as realistic as possible, and this series did just that. An example of this is Tsumugi, who represented what an actual toddler would act like. The animation label did all that they can to make her ... seem very much like a 6 year-old. They had a child voice actor, replicated the movements and habits of kids, even the expressions made were very childish. In short, they made the most realistic character without forgetting that it's just an anime.

Tsumugi also represented the show itself. As it is called Sweetness and Lightning, we see an adorable side to her and also an energetic and irritating side to balance it out.

The title pretty much sums up the whole show, in more ways than one. It strikes you with its moe factor and hits you in the feels like lightning!

Some people may disagree, but this isn't just any food porn anime like Shoukugeki no Souma, or Yakitate Japan. The first episode already sent me crying from the father's struggles to raise a kid, and sent a heart warming vibe all throughout the series. Many people may see this as a boring. slice of life anime where characters get together and make/eat food. The character development was a bit disappointing with Kotori, but since I have not seen the manga so she might be able overcome her fears in the future. Overall, this is a warm, fluffy anime with some lightning on the ... side, kind of like drinking hot coco in the snow.

The story isn't that exciting. It's centered in the relationship of the professor and his daughter. He seems to be a little too concerned with his daughter well-being. Worring about every little thing. As I don't have any contact with children, I couldn't relate with the slice of life moments. The best part for me were the scarce cooking lessons, like how to cut a pumpkin. And I have yet to try it to see if it Works for real.

The art is very cute. It is also very modern, but it retains that special touch of older animes.

The music is also very cute and the ... "feel good" type. The songs are catchy.

The characters are underdevelopped. There are always some hint of futher developpment that never arrives. The teenager with the restaurant was my favourite. There are some interesting situations lke the episode in which the little girl discovers that you can be a good person but do selfish things. the teacher seems a little less mature than a real man his age would be.

It is a feel good anime that I recomend for those that have some time to kill.

A cute slice of life with even cuter characters.
It took a couple eps. but the story of a recently single father realizing he has to step up his cooking skills to give his young daughter a better life grew on me. Its very convenient that the two run into a student who helps run a restaurant and also wants to expand her knowledge of cooking.
each episode they attempt to cook a new dish to make the daughter happy. Which in the end will most likely make the viewer happy.
There is not much variation ep. to ep. but each has its own side ... story surrounding the life of the father and/or daughter. these stories usually lead to the desire for the new dish.

If you Like slice of life and you like a cute story and family values this is a good one to check out.

There are so many words to describe this anime, but the one word that comes to mind is Precious.
This anime is precious in so many ways from the cuteness Tsumugi to watching a life of a single parent by watching Kouhei (Tsumugi's Father).
The artwork is just cute and bubbly, which fits the anime perfectly!
The overall sense of this anime is Precious because I am starting to see the build up of the characters. Being able to watch their journey together and seeing it become something more than just a typical Slice of Life story is something that will hit you with the ... sense of "Love" not only for the characters but for the anime itself!

Would I recommend this anime? My answer: 100% yes

Story 10/10: This isn't the kind of show you watch for a beginning-middle-end format with a finale to wrap everything up. Sounds crazy, right? Because then what else is left? Despite those elements, this is a show you watch for the development and struggle of a single father who goes from raising his daughter on frozen dinners to learning to cook for her sake. That is really the oversimplified version of it, but it's fairly hard to explain the heartwarming story that comes from that premise.

Art 10/10: I still stick by not being an art critic, so my main point here is that THIS SHOW ... WILL MAKE YOU VERY HUNGRY.

Character 9/10: The dad, Kouhei, is a great character who goes through wonderful development as a single father who needs to learn to take care of his young daughter. His daughter, Tsumugi, is perfect, my friend and I are still fighting over custody for her. The only reason I gave this category a 9 is because in his journey to learn how to cook, he is also learning with one of his students, Kotori, who is the daughter of a famous chef and just has a semi-flat character. Other than the big three of this show, the side characters are pretty nice and amusing as well.

Enjoyment & Overall 10/10: in this uncommon case, these two categories can be combined because their points are pretty much the same: Tsumugi is the most precious child ever and impossible not to love; the show is heavily based on character development since there is no end goal of it all and it does a wonderful job at that; and finally, people can learn a couple of cooking tips from the show and that is always a nice bonus when you can take something away from it all. Final note, I found myself randomly crying at points, so be prepared for that as well.

Raising kids can be difficult, even more so when you have to raise them alone. Sweetness and Lightning is about the single father Kouhei who struggels to care for his daughter Tsumugi after his wife passed away. He really tries his best, but especially fails at cooking, so he has to buy premade meals, which Tsumugi tolerates but she misses the great cooking of her mother.

The story is told in two parts every episode. The first part is about the father and his daughter dealing with some problem, and in the second part they cook something, often something the mother used to make. So the ... character development is limited to half of the runtime, but Kouhei, at the beginning struggeling with managing his family, becomes a man who has everything under control. Too often, the story follows a blueprint: Tsumugi is sad or mad at her father, they start cooking and she is happy again.

The characters are the shows biggest strength: Kouhei is a loving father to Tsumugi, he really cares for her and tries his best. He sometimes screams at his daughter, but he always apologizes and explains that he was just worried about her. In his conversations with the student they cook with you learn that he hardly thinks about something besides Tsumugi.
Tsumugi is the best representation of a little girl I have seen in a while, she is obsessed with a magical girl anime, sings random songs and wants to do everything her father does. What makes her so lovable is the assistance she is to Kouhei, she helps in the household and wants everyone she knows to be happy. She can be annoying at times, but so are real little girls. Her shark song great.
The last member of the main cast is a student of Kouhei, Kotori. Her mother isn't home much because of her work, so the family restaurant has to stay closed, Kotori can't cook because she is really afraid of knifes. Together with Kouhei and Tsumugi, she tries her best to learn cooking through recipes her mother writes down. There isn't much more to her character, but she likes Tsumugi and always helps to solve the conflicts between Tsumugi and her father.

The show is not trying to be much, but is doing a really good job of telling the story of Kouhei and Tsumugi bonding over the food they cook and eat together. It never fails to bring a smile to your face with Tsumugi being adorable or Kouhei being a good dad to his daughter. If you are searching for something light to brighten up your day, I strongly encourage you to give this show a try, while it isn't the most complex or visually stunning show, it certainly is something I really enjoyed watching.

I hate slice-of-life. The lack of plot associated with the genre is hard for me to get over. That said, I'm willing to watch if a slice-of-life show comes with a certain *flavor* that I find appealing. Sweetness and Lightning is adorable and surprisingly touching. It's the quintessential feel-good show, especially for folks who sometimes feel overwhelmed by all the bad things in the real world. Sometimes, it's necessary to just sit back and take in the beautiful things, which Sweetness and Lightning offers. The visuals are astounding, the characters are pleasant to follow, and Tsumugi is JUST TOO CUTE.

Give the show at least ... a couple of episodes. The plot is stale, but everything else is worth your time.

Should you watch this anime? Yes, if you love cooking and family growth and relationships. No, if you are looking for an interesting, well developed story.

Story 8/10
This story is not complicated. It is about hardships that a single parent may face. It is also about expectations of each other, as a daughter and as a father. There is conflicting views throughout this story and hardships which are resolved because of their strong bond. You also get a contrasting character, Kotori whom almost never spend time with her parents. There is some challenges along the way but it is not a tear jerker. It also ... portrays the importance of food and how food can bring upon happiness.
I did not give it a 10/10 because it was not a capturing story.

Art 8/10
Have you seen Tsumugi? And look at the Dad? Two nicest people in the world. This anime is a light hearted, laid back and relaxing anime. With the added cuteness and seriousness here and there, the art style definitely worked well for this anime.

Sound 6/10
Opening and ending, it was fitted but nothing catchy or memorable.

Character 8/10
I believe the characters were very realistic in these situations and very ideal as well. You can see some sort of character development in both Tsumugi and her father. Character developed because of conflict that was resolved together. Although, Tsumugi might be a little unrealistically cute??

Enjoyment and overall rating 8/10
Coming home from a long day, watching this helped me relax. It made me smile at times, concerned and sad. Although, I could not fully understand how it would feel, this anime did portray loss and single parenthood fairly well.

Definitely a fun, light-hearted show. You aren't going to be blindsided by anything intense, though you might get the feels here and there. That being said, you won't get much plot either. This would be okay if the show did not drop hints at times that deeper things are going on and then fail to deliver any answers.

So, if you are looking for something relaxing/amusing in the same vein as Usagi Drop, then this is a good one to watch. Though if you haven't seen Usagi Drop yet, I believe it is the better of the two for an all-round experience.

Also, I am currently single ... and generally eat meals that can be prepared in ten minutes or less. This show made me want to expand my dietary horizons and cook more. That might be a side effect for you too.

If you are looking for a more chill anime with a little story, this is it. It is not great but, it is a good anime to pass time and enjoy while watching.

The enjoyable part here is seeing the relationship between Tsumugi and her father grow.

The characters are not rich in personality or story. The story is really simple. For me this anime is a 7 however, a 7 closer to 8 then 6.

Every episode are alike. It's always a new day where Tsumugi goes to school and then come home to tell her father child school stuff, a fight with a friend a painting ... they made. Tsumugi's father is a high school teacher where his day is passed by worrying about his daughter problems and also, the main thing that makes the show, worrying about what food to make for his lovely daughter.

In the end this a really cute anime that I enjoyed watching while making me hungry for this delicious Japanese food.

Story - 7
Art - 8
Sound - 8
Character - 7
Enjoyment - 8
Overall - 7.45/10
Favorite character - Tsumugi