What They Say:
The story centers around Hige, an older man who loves marshmallows, and Wakabayashi, an office lady who loves Hige.
The Review:
Content: (please note that content portions of a review may contain spoilers)
There is something inherently dangerous in having Hige visit the factory where his favorite marshmallows are made, especially since he’s the only adult visiting amid a group of kids with some chaperones. His love is true and I totally get it with what he wants to see and do, though I have to laugh at how the guide reacts to him throughout it. He’s essentially a kid here and in many ways I can empathize, with an example being something like a LEGO factory or something. Hige’s love of this brand and what it produces is brought out through his inner monologue well and you can definitely appreciate it. Amusingly, he’s known as the “fairy” by some of the other workers there as he’s quite known – and respectful – of the place.
In Summary:
While there’s no Wakabayashi to be had here, Ojisan and Marshmallow explores Hige’s love of marshmallows in a great way here as he heads to the source and savors the experiences. It’s something that big fans of anything can empathize with through their own enjoyment of things so it’s not out of bounds, it’s just different from what most people are like, whether it be football, books, movies, or something else. Hige’s role here is simple but effective in truly establishing his love of this brand and its creations and it left me with a big smile on my face because I understand.
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.