Seiyuu Radio no Uraomote

Two sides of a coin.

This is what this show is, a really drama filled roller coaster, that really play into both sides. Which really explains the message within this show. Someone can have perfect in everything, but still have their own faults, and worries. While one who could be seen as plain, or cold, could have larger aspirations, then one may not realize. Something that'll drive this show forward, and keep it engaging from start to finish.

Story and characters: 7
Opposites attract.

Really, that's the common basis for the story. Even within the first episode, there was a foreshadowing line thrown in there, which perfectly captured it. ... Following two different faces, with the same desire to be a voice actress, that have gone through differences, that really puts them apart. Which for a 12 episodic show, can be enough to carry a show along.

My only worry for it, is if it gets...Too creepy in retrospect. Which might be enough to put people off, but if done right, it'll be a good show for the season. Even if it deserves credit for it's realism, and honesty. If you're looking for a cute happy show, then you might be in te wrong place for that. As there are some heavy truths on this show, that will make it stand out a bit more, then a full on cutesy kind of show.

Art and sound: 8
What I really love about this, as it really can highlight both sides. As if with just a few altercations with appearances, lightning, the works, and anyone can look like a different person. Even on the radio, it can really make it out to be who is true and honest. We hear only what we believe is true, which then through this art style, it's like how the saying goes. 'Actions speak louder than words.' well in this case, lighting, and expressions can tell a lot more. A nice touch in this anime, followed up with a good sound design team to boot.

Seiyuu Radio no Uraomote is very heartwrenching, but will do enough to make for one of the good animes of the season. A watch for sure.

The most real romance anime ever!? There's no spark, no love at first sight, no fall in hand dumb romance moments. Its just really 2 people, falling in love with each other slowly through daily occurrence and some workplace drama without realising it. There's no blatant hint, the show doesn't even acknowledge it with some sound effects / animation effect about the love, its all just feelings. {Btw, episode 4 is very important to this show, that's why I hold off this review till now, and if you give this anime a try, watch till the end of ep. 4}

Recommend for: Drama, Feels, romance, Yuri, ... Voice acting
Not Recommend for: Comedy

As I said at first paragraph, the show is very subtle with the romance, but also very progressive toward the aspect. There's no in your face sparkly love styles, nor acknowledge of it. This can be good or bad up to you, but for anyone that at least watched some romance shows, this can be a breath of fresh air. So this bring me to my first point, the Directing. The directing doesn't stand out that much, but also subtle about everything. Sometime this show got so much drama it can forget what it is at time, but will always bring it back masterfully and in a meaningful way in the romance plot line. The OST, animation, and especially the VOICE ACTING support this FULLY as well. [Directing 9/10] [Production Quality 7.5/10]

The voice acting tho, MWAH, perfection. This anime is one of the anime that have that MASTERPIECE voice acting scene. The quality also prolong through as per industry standard, but damn that one scene in one of the episode is VERY good, the sheer feelings radiate through my screen directing to my brain, and I love. (ofc as expect from an anime about VAs, it should be good, and it is) [Voice acting 10+/10]

The drama is one unexpected good thing from this show. Even though the show isn't listed as a drama in its genre, means this probably will be a not recommended thing since its out of the scope its selling at, but well if you enjoy some drama (its not that much, at longest the drama only lasted like 1.5 ep). So if you enjoy irl relatable drama, it's very fun. [Drama 8/10]

Lastly the com in the rom-com. What should I say, it's mid at best. The comedy barely exist in this show, or at most not that good that I already forgot all of it. [6/10]

IN CONCLUSION:
The yuri? good, the character? good. What's phenomenal about it? the realism directing and the voice acting. The unexpecting drama can be good if you enjoy it, its not that long nor prominent, but there to spice up the romance of course. So, definitely reccomend.

My rating as a romance anime: 9.5/10 (-0.5 for comedy)
My rating as an anime: 8.15/10

the seiyuu radio no uraomote manga is one of my favorites of all time. the character dynamics are great, and the art style is fantastic, i love both of these girls so much. and yet, this anime butchers the story so much i don't even know what they intend to adapt.

based on a light novel series, seiyuu radio no uraomote tells the story of two girls who can't stand each other and have to host a radio show together. they grow closer and have to face the many troubles the industry will bring them. if this enemies-to-lovers premise intrigues you in any way then, seriously, ... read the manga instead. the anime manages to cut 3/4 of their sweet, heart-racing moments together while having the "girls love" tag, as well as half the humor too. it's just depressing to watch, their characters become terribly flat and since many of the plot beats are removed, it doesn't make much sense anymore. they wanted to adapt too much of the aforementioned light novels and have in turn sacrificed the quality of the story in favor of the worst pacing possible

that said, these past couple of episodes have been better, so maybe it'll improve...? they've already butchered all of my favorite chapters though so i don't have all that much to look forward to anymore

tl;dr the story is really great but this adaptation is the worst thing i've watched. please read the manga instead.