The relationship between Yaeka and Kirishima is the core of the story and over the course of the season we see Kirishima go from a cold hearted and ruthless thug to a compassionate, gentle and kind soul thanks in large part to his bond with his boss’ daughter. The cute moments that the two share throughout the show are very well thought out and written. The relationship feels genuinely wholesome and organic and you really do come to love and become very attached to both of them. I’m also really glad that it stayed purely father-daughter esque as these series have a tendency to go down a pretty degenerate path, a la usagi drop and Uchi musume.
It’s pretty rare for a show to make me cry in the first couple episodes, but I definitely shed a few tears in episodes 2 and 3 which feature a really nice flashback sequence. It’s a testament to how well written this series is that it can suck you in and make you that invested so soon.
While the main duo is the core of the series, the supporting characters are also great and you quickly come to love them just as much as Yaeka and Kirishima. I found that everyone in the story had a purpose and advanced the plot very well. There were no wasted moments or people in this show which is always great to see.
Kumichou Musume features a very pleasant art style with a colourful palette that adds to the overall entertainment. The voice acting castings were spot on, particularly Kirishima’s seiyuu who perfectly nails the Yakuza hard-ass archetype, yet is able to also come off as a gentle and kind person too. Very well done.
I think if you only have time to watch a handful of anime at any given time, this needs to be one of the ones from this season. It is absolutely a must watch for any fan of wholesome shows, well written characters or those looking to escape the constant flux of isekai and fantasy. You will not regret it.
Kumichou Musume gets 9 out of 10.
