“Go for It XX! Let’s Clean & Side Bench”
What They Say:
Five girls who are aiming to become idols, lead the viewer through practicing various types of training, such as push-up, sit-up, back extension, dance, yoga, stretch, trunk training, and Tai Chi, while talking to viewers.
The Review:
Content: (please note that content portions of a review may contain spoilers)
After enjoying the first season for what it it was, the project is back with Anime De Training! Xx as we get back into the healthy living routine to become idols with the girls – and a new addition or two. It’s not a show you have high expectations for but I appreciated how they use fanservice to (hopefully) get viewers to exercise. With this episode, we get Asami showing off her new outfit and new phase in her life as she talks with the viewer and we see how the other girls are adjusting to their new digs as well. It’s standard game material with how they talk to the viewer but at least we get a truly pure example of how the male gaze works. Some of them know this more than others but it’s just fun doing the basic reconnect with everyone as they move in and get settled. And, naturally, exercise a bit as well
In Summary:
The guilty pleasure series is back as we get the girls moving into their new place and working hard to be in the best shape possible to handle their potential futures as idols. It’s not an easy life as there’s an immense amount of work that goes into it and we get a good dose of that plus the cuteness that also exists, because Japan. While light on reconnecting us by name to most of the cast, we do essentially catch up with everyone before getting into a mild workout routine and then being teased by a lot of wet and wild fun that we don’t actually get. This show is pure mental floss after a long day and I’ll admit I find it strangely relaxing.
Grade: B-
Streamed By: Crunchyroll
