Nothing adds fun like a little jellyfish.
What They Say:
“The Circumstances of Wakasa’s Friends: Mikuni Edition”
Tatsumi informs Wakasa and Takasu of a rumor about a ghost appearing in a nearby park. Behind Tatsumi, a mysterious white object appears… The white shadow tells a surprised Tatsumi, “Nice to meet you. My name is Mikuni.”
The Review:
Content: (please note that content portions of a review may contain spoilers)
While it was no surprise that the cast would grow, part of me wanted to see if they could sustain just the two leads. Takasu isn’t a bad addition though, especially being an octo-man and having a Gojyo kind of look about him. He’s also just as fun to mess with as Wakasa, which is good to see, as we get Tatsumi talking about a ghost sighting nearby. Naturally, it’s drawn to his bathtub as we learn that it’s actually a jellyfish-human-ish character. She’s a little tiny since she hasn’t been in water for awhile, but she takes up a nice bit of space in the tub when Tatsumi puts her in there. A little female character material is definitely welcome here to change things up a bit and watching how the other two compete for resources with her sharing the tub is definitely comical.
In Summary:
The addition of Mikuni, even temporarily, definitely adds a nice little adjustment to the show. While I certainly didn’t mind it being male heavy and focusing on those characters, Mikuni’s visit is definitely adorable with how Tatsumi handles the whole thing as well as the way that the two guys react to the whole situation. It’s a lot of humor and wild take material in a short amount of time but it still somehow never manages to really feel rushed, which is a huge accomplishment.
Grade: B-
Streamed By: Crunchyroll
Review Equipment:
Sony KDL70R550A 70″ LED 1080P HDTV, Apple TV via HDMI set to 1080p, Onkyo TX-SR605 Receiver and Panasonic SB-TP20S Multi-Channel Speaker System With 100-Watt Subwoofer.