Reviews

The original anime was set on a modern-day Japanese island. However, the story takes place 53 years later, and it appears that not much has changed. The only significant difference is that robots are now a thing, but not everyone accepts them. There are riots from people who worry about being replaced by robots. Robots are uncommon and have limited functionality, with no free will, thoughts, or feelings. Meanwhile, phones remain the same as they were in the early 2000s.

The story is not a typical harem anime. It actually feels more like a love triangle. The main focus of the story is not on romance but on Yoshiyuki's relationship with one particular girl and Minatsu's awakening as a student in a world where robots aren't accepted by everyone. The plot is predictable at times and confusing at others, but it's a refreshing departure from typical harem anime. The conclusion is satisfying, and there are no sequel baiting or cliffhangers, despite the existence of a second season.

However, the 53-year gap between the original anime and this one has caused some debate. The continuity is questionable, and there are potential plot holes. For instance, Sakura hasn't aged a bit, and Suginami appears to be the same as he was in the previous season. Yoshiyuki himself has a different surname from his sisters, but no explanation is given for this. It's also unclear how he is related to characters like Sakura and the Asakura sisters. Nanaka Shirakawa is likely Kotori's daughter, and Maika Mizukoshi is the descendant of the Mizukoshi sisters. The surname discrepancy suggests that there may have been failed marriages or single mothers in the family line.

The animation style in the show is similar to the original Da Capo, especially the female characters, who look almost the same. This similarity is somewhat justified as some characters are descendants of those in the original. However, the overall quality of the character designs is disappointing, as they appear too similar to the original ones. This made me think I was watching the original show by mistake. Only Sakura looks exactly the same as in the original, which annoyed me a little. I wish they had made her age appropriately instead of following the same plot as the original.

This show is not a harem one, as a choice is made early on, and the plot is actual. However, the romantic aspect feels slice-of-life-like and is not the main focus. There are some issues with the connection to the original Da Capo, and some things are unexplained, which I found annoying. If you enjoy romance and want to avoid the typical harem tropes, this anime is worth watching. However, don't expect everything to be perfectly resolved in the end.