Honestly, this has even less reason to be a movie. I understand they wanted to go for something more philosophical, give the other characters prominence and go for a more relaxed tone, but the film's only conflict is only shown to us suddenly at the end of the third act and, clearly, it's not explored enough. Totoko-chan's brother never appeared in Osomatsu-san; I understand he was a supporting character in Akatsuka-sensei's mangas, but not everyone knows that, not to mention that, at 20, he had the intention of moving out on his own and a promising career in boxing. It's not surprising that he suddenly appears with a wife and a child, in fact: I'd dare say it took a while; he's about 10 years older than Totoko-chan. I understand that seeing two important people in her life have children is something that has affected Totoko on a personal level and makes her reflect on the direction of her life. The Matsunos are not very different. They long for a life like that even though they don't consider the consequences or are aware of the comforts they have.
All of that without mentioning Chibita's and Iyami's financial problems, their aging parents, the Riceballs feeling useless and inferior to other robots. Everyone has problems. But the concept of "everyone has problems" doesn't work as a conflict in a movie. In a two-episode special of the Osomatsu san TV series, maybe, but not as something released in theaters.
The Horny Brother of the Hipipo Fruit is a good entry in the Osomatsu san franchise, but very weak as a movie. There are funny and very touching moments, and the Matsunos feel like themselves and more human than ever. Now I can understand certain things about the 4th season: like the fact that the Matsunos got along well with Nyaa-chan's daughter from the beginning and that, indeed, all of them can play the role of casual Onii-san to a little girl. I also know that Ichi and Jyushi, along with Choro, are more attracted to Nyaa, while Todo, Kara, and Oso prefer the well-known Totoko. I know they take indirect kissing as an extremely serious matter. I know they can love and hate each other, and that they're not afraid to touch each other's dicks just to wash them.
I know more about them. I know more about their tastes. I know more about their relationship. And that's enough for me.
But I wouldn't go to the movies for this. |