Laid Back Camp

Wholesome, soothing, and cute are the three words that best sum up Laid-Back Camp / Yuru Camp.

This is the ultimate anime to watch when you are having a sucky day and need something to feel better. Is it some grand saga that will be remembered for generations to come? No. But it doesn't need to be. It is gorgeous nature scenery, a dreamy musical score that will make you forget whatever is troubling you, and cute camping. That is all that it is, and that is all that it needs to be. It doesn't pretend to be anything that it's not, but why would it? If you go into this you'll know what you're in for in the first few minutes. Imagine the most calming ASMR video you know, that special one that always makes you feel better; Now imagine what it would be like as an anime. That is what this is all about.

The Latin American version of Cartoon Network used to have plenty of great animes back then, which were just as part of the regular programming schedule as Dexter's Laboratory, The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy and Codename: Kids Next Door.

Anime shows like Dragon Ball Z, Rurouni Kenshin, Corrector Yui, Card Captor Sakura, InuYasha, Yu Yu Hakusho were also part of my childhood.

Sadly, now all the anime is completely gone from Cartoon Network. And people now assume all anime is automatically aimed at more mature audiences, despite the existence of several anime aimed at kids. Not even Dragon Ball was safe, despite its long presence as one of the most beloved Cartoon Network series.

Laid Back Camp was the last anime ever shown in the Latin American version of Cartoon Network, as far as I know. A slice of life series, opposed to the action series and magical girl shows usually shown in the Toonami block.

It was a cute series. Not great, but watchable.

I really miss seeing anime on Cartoon Network.

Hope Toonami ever returns one day...

Nadeshiko Kagamihara has moved to a town not far from Mount Fuji and wants to get a good view of Japan's most famous mountain. This doesn't go according to plan as she gets caught up in bad weather. Luckily she is found by Rin, a girl who enjoys camping on her own. Nadeshiko develops an interest in camping and joins the school's Outdoor Activity Club. She tries to get Rin to join too but she declines. As the series progresses the characters go camping at various sites and even though Rin doesn't join the club she sometimes joins them, on other occasions she goes off on her own.

There are plenty of anime series about a group of school girls with a specific interest but there is always room for more and this is a good addition to the genre. The camping provides a fine excuse for lots of great background scenery, much of it featuring Mt Fuji. The characters are a lot of fun; most notably Nadeshiko and Rin but also the other members of the club and their teacher who believes camping is improved with plenty of booze! When the series came to a close I was definitely left wanting more. Overall I'd say this is just the thing for anybody wanting a gentle slice of life anime.

These comments are based on watching the series in Japanese with English subtitles.

I have watched many anime shows but this somehow stands out from the rest. In simple words great music, simple characters and beautiful and stunning visuals. This show inspired me to go out and enjoy the stunning nature.

Never watched a show like this so don't know if it's one-of-a-kind in general or just to me, but I found this a gentle, emotional salve during a rough, isolated time. Love the craftsmanship and patience with which it shows growing friendships, love of nature, etc. Feels good, man.