Recorder to Randoseru (original) (raw)

Dec 26, 2023

"Mixed Feelings" perfectly describes this series. On one hand, we have the awkward predicament of 2 siblings, which was exaggerated for comedic effect. ie, the adult looking kindergarten boy who's less mature than his peers while the opposite is true for his sister. There are uniquely wholesome and funny moments littered throughout. On the other hand, it's very obvious there is an attempt to highlight paedophilia. Some might even say, it encourages it. Was the public or police wrong for their reactions? Is it wrong to be attracted to someone who looks like an adult or vise versa? Have societal norms gone so far as... to ostracized edge cases? Well, the good news is, the short format saves it from the topic while we just get to enjoy the off-beat antics that ensue whenever a situation arises. This is done in a way that leaves everything up to you.
The animation is average, Not that it is a bad thing. The voice acting left, a little to be desired, as, the suspension of disbelief was broken several times. Then again, given the nature of the content, it would be very difficult to pull off. The pacing was perfect. The story is, well, someone was going to tackle it, at some point. More often than not, it's almost exclusively an adult that looks underaged. Juxtaposing the situation to the point that the MCs are siblings was a brilliant move. If you made it to this season, you pretty much already like the story. If your about to dive in, I suggest that you start from season one as this builds upon the previous seasons but it can stand on its own as well.

Reviewer’s Rating: 7

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