SAZAE-SAN

DESCRIPTION

CAST

MANGA ComedySazae-San
SPECIAL RomanceHUNGRY DAYS: Aoharu ka yo.
SPECIAL ComedySazae-san: Dawn to Ikka de Hawaii Ryokou

REVIEWS

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  ooReiko

  100/100
  Still popular in Japan after 50 years and I can see why

  First of all there is lot of misinformation going around when it comes to this series. The series is slice of life extended family type series that focuses to the titular character Sazae-san, her husband Masuo and their son. The extended family also has the siblings of Sazae: Katsuo and Wakame and their parents.

  Each episode consists of three 7 minute segments that can have different stories.

  Stories are fairly simple and they usually center around daily shenanigans of one or more of the main characters. Due to the number of episodes some premises are recycled from previous episodes though this shouldn't be an issue as they still are unique.

  Art of the series has changed throughout the years I'd say my favorite was from mid 70s as I've seen most episodes from that period. In the mid 2000s style the character design is lot more simple than in 70s and has this kind of a "roundness" into it compared to the more sharp 70s style.

  As with the art the voice actors for some characters have changed throughout the run of the series, like with the art I had grown to enjoy the 70s voice cast so the change kinda affected how some of the characters feel throughout the newer episodes, aside from that I'd say that the voice acting is really good.

  The characters, probably the most important part of the series. I'd say that the extended family and the dynamic between the characters as you grow to know them is excellent. You cannot get this kind of attachment to the characters in any other series. No matter what the story is about or how it is handled, the banter between the characters and the family dynamic that is present constantly in the series is relatable even if you're not Japanese.

  I'd say that the relatable family scenarios and the excellent characters make even the most mundane slice of life setting enjoyable to watch. This is series is kind of a special series. If you look at it on paper without watching it, the series doesn't seem to have much appeal however because of the excellent execution and character dynamics, the series and the characters will grow to become very interesting and engaging to watch even if there wouldn't be much happening in the story.

  The series has comedic situations, the comedy is subtle as it is grounded mainly to the characters. The segment of the story might have some kind of comedic punch line and I'd say it usually comes pretty naturally. The comedy is mostly situational and arises from the characters interactions.

  Overall I'd say that the series is definitely one of the most engaging slice of life anime out there and Pretty much the best one when it comes to the family dynamics of the extended family creating a relatable and natural world where people can relate and grow with the characters.

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