Reviews

New studio? No problem. Same old Yuru Camp we know and love. Look, by now you all know the magic that is spending 23 comfy minutes travelling through the Japanese countryside with our girls. It’s a feeling that no other anime can really replicate and inspired many of us to recreate these experiences ourselves. Season 3 of Yuru camp maintains that same special feeling and even with a new studio behind it, feels like a natural continuation of the franchise with more great trips, laughs and wholesome moments that’ll leave you craving more.

I had so much fun with this season of Yuru camp. I’d say the big difference this season narratively is the focus on the girls solo camping. Granted, it’s been a while since I watched the first couple seasons, but I don’t recall the girls being on their own as much as this season. While the girls planning and going on trips as a group is what made the series good for some, I enjoyed seeing them doing their own thing and just getting lost in nature. Sometimes it’s nice to just get away from the hustle and bustle of our everyday lives and relax in the great outdoors, and Yuru camp really reinforces that idea. With Nadeshiko and the other girls getting ready to graduate soon, you also get a sense throughout the season that we’re nearing the end of this journey, at least in this form, which feels bittersweet.

From Sakura viewing to bridge crossings, there was a lot of cool new sights and places in Japan I learnt about this season. Yuru camp is cool because it doubles as a CGDCT anime as well as free promo for the Visit Japan tourism board and it really worked on me. I plan to visit several of the spots shown in this season soon. The backgrounds always look so gorgeous and make you feel like you’re right there in the story with the girls.

There was some talk about the production of this season not being as good as previous ones, I disagree. I really didn’t notice any quality differences and tbh, I didn’t even notice the different character designs until a friend of mine pointed them out. They are noticeable if you’re paying close attention, but I’m so absorbed in the comfy camping that it’s a non issue for me. The backgrounds do blend a lot more 3DCGI and seem very photorealistic at times, which I liked, but some don’t. For me, that type of stuff just enhances the immersion.

At the end of the day, any season of Yuru camp is a must watch and this is no exception. Grab a blanket and some snacks and tuck in for a great time. Hopefully we get even more of these girls sooner rather than later🙏🏾

Yuru camp season 3 gets a very easy 10 out of 10