This is one of those series that isn't quite a comedy, drama or slice-of-life but it will have you laughing, tug at those heartstrings & develop its characters through stand-alone gag sequences that border on ridiculous! Slightly absurd situations aside, this is a remarkably grounded series, mainly thanks to it's setting (a very well realised Hokkaido) & cast of characters.
Protagonist Minare is a bit of a mess, but unlike other mid-20s anime women (who're typically reduced to collections of tropes, gags & seem like nothing more than the cartoon characters they are), she's believable. Her behaviour, attitude & actions may seem exaggerated for comedic effect, but there's an element of sincerity (big props to Riho Sugiyama, for probably the best VA performance of the year) that makes her such a compelling character, & makes this such a charming, entertaining series.
