The story is basically about Nanko Usami, an average high school girl, whose uncle signs her up to be a Locodol, or Local Idol, with an upperclassman, Yukari Kohinata. It's basically the duo trying to be the Locodol's while making their small town of Nagarekawa known everywhere.
The characters are all a lot of fun. Nanako is funny, Yukari is a sweet heart, and the girls in the costumed mascot Ogokoro-kun, Yui and Mirai, are a lot of fun as well, even if they show up towards the end.
Locdol is just a feel good anime. You want to see the duo become successful and win the Locodol competition in the end of the series. And there really isn't an antagonist. It's just gals being pals.
If you want something light hearted to fill the void of a sad anime or show, this is definitely a good way.
