Usagi Drop is one of the rare animes out there. Following a 30-year-old man and a small cousin whom he has adopted recently without any childcare experience, this anime is a heartwarming story about affection, kindness and family, an anime about responsability and sacrifice, an story about two characters who raise and improve together. It has an unique vission of parenthood in the medium, and also realistic.
Talking about the story itself, the pacing is slow, but it must to be slow, because real life is slow, and only in this way we can feel the progress of Daikichi and Rin as a family. It's simple and realistic, and probably the best slice-of-life anime out there in terms of realism, I've missed some drama like Clannad After Story for example, but Usagi has its own way to be heartwarming, which is Kaga Rin CUTENESS OVERLOAD.
The character are probably the best part of the show. Daikichi is the perfect example of sacrifice and maturity, helping Rin with her insecurities like the best father in existence. But remember, he's not the father, Daikichi must remain as Daikichi.
Secondary characters are import too, especially Rin's friend, Kouki, who has many things in common with Daikichi, giving us many scenes dad-son-like.
I liked the art and sound so bad, first minutes of each episode in watercolor are just beautiful. Cute OP and ED, and the general animation is rather superb, especially how it show the emotions of the character (Especially Rin, that I-can't-be-happier smile is genius, similar to the manga)
The original soundtrack suits very well, some amazing piano and guitar pieces, fitting the pacing very well.
I'm proud and glad to say that i enyoyed this series a lot. I'm not a big fan of slice-of-life and their pacing, but it is sure that this one is a must watch, unlike the manga (vol.5 onwards) that I reviewed too.
"Do you recomend this anime?" Hell yes. Go watch immediately. You'll not regret.
If you liked Usagi Drop, take a look to:
- Clannad: After Story, my favorite anime series that have many things in common with Usagi Drop.
- Ookami Kodomo no Ame to Yuki (Wolf Children), a pretty beautiful film that also involves family with good character developing.
