Senryuu Girl

In the end, Senryuu Shoujo's endearing ensemble of personalities is what keeps me interested. The persona of Nanako is that of a gregarious young lady who is eager to make friends with everybody, including the ex-delinquent Eiji. Due to his frightening appearance, Eiji is portrayed throughout the series as someone who is misinterpreted by others. We get to see their relationship from the inside as Literature Club members. Even though the two frequently joke about with one another, it's clear that they genuinely care for one another. Or maybe there's more to it than meets the eye. Even Eiji, who is extremely intelligent, is unaware of Nanako's affections for him.

We do have other characters in the interim, such Amane Katagari, the president of Literature Club. Her attempts to get Eiji and Nanako together for some alone time are a recurring joke in the program. In a similar vein, Koto Ootsuki, Eiji's childhood friend, enjoys making fun of the two whenever she gets the chance. In order to keep the audience entertained, it makes time to consistently market comedy. This also applies to Tao Hankai, the fortune teller who is well-known for having an odd personality. By the time we meet most of the cast, I believe there is always someone to watch out for. The other nonverbal girl, Kino, was the only character that didn't really wow me. She lacks presence and is overly shy, in contrast to Nanako.

Senryuu Shoujo is essentially a laid-back slice of life animation that places more emphasis on character interaction than plot. It shouldn't be difficult for anyone to consider the meaning behind each episode of this anime. Actually, the comedy itself feels quite straightforward a lot of the time, with even more characters receiving their own spotlight moments. This includes Eiji's incomprehensibility or Nanako's father with his own misinterpreted fancies. There will undoubtedly be some viewers who think this kind of humor is cheesy and badly done. But really, that's your ball game.

Gentle. Sweet. Charming. Warm. That's SG's payoff.

SG is a 2019 release that is rated 7.38 on MAL. It is 1 season consisting of 12 12-minute English dubbed episodes with CC available. They have the voice actor read most, but not all, written communications, which is a relief, as our lead uses a portable whiteboard and marker to communicate. There are several times that Japanese words appear on the screen with no English interpretation. What's amusing about people is that some will find that near intolerable, and some won't even notice it. It bothers me, but this issue alone is overlookable.

Nothing-gets-past-me-Yukishiro-Nanako (voiced by Natalie Rial, younger sister of voice-legend Monica Rial) doesn't say much. She mostly communicates via a whiteboard that she /always/ carries around. I'm just learning anime lingo. She appears to be a dandere. She enjoys literature and she's in the senryu writing club at school. Busujima Eiji (Adam Gibbs) is a thug. At least, that's what he looks like, and appearance is 90% of the story for people forming a first impression. In the past, he's been pulled into many a fight. He's determined to change that and become a /new/ person at his /new/ school. He joined the senryu club. He's going to explore his sensitive side. Thus, they meet and become friends. Eiji is 2nd🥈 in the gap-between-outward-appearance-and-club-choice rankings. His best friend and self-described "older sister,' Ootsuki Koto - who is scorchin hot, happens to hold 1st🥇 place. She's in the American armed forces combative club. Just like baseball stats, there's no end to rankings.

What's senryu? "Senryu are unrhymed Japanese poetic form structurally similar to haiku but treating human nature, usually in a satiric or ironic vein. Whereas haiku focuses on nature, senryu is concerned with human nature and its foibles." (Jan 6, 2023 Britannica) The poems must be 3 lines in 5-7-5 syllable format. Lines 1 &,3 are 5 syllables and line two is 7. I think I nailed it with my title, but be forgiving, please. I'm a noob.

As the show begins, the 2 are already friends. In the last episode, we find out how they met.

Nanako reminds me of a kitten that I adopted. She acts terrified of everything all day long but when something comes along that she really wants (like those kitty chocolate treats) she finds plenty of courage. As it turns out, Nanako is much braver and stronger than she seems, and she knows what she likes: Eiji. She's not scared of him!

The pleasant musical accompaniment includes plenty of piano and strings with lilting pop mixed in. The art is minimalist and simple, but uplifting. It's not a comedy. Laughs are limited, but the smiles are not.

These two are so cute together. They never acknowledge that they /are/ together in S1, but everybody else can plainly tell. Speechless though Nanako is, other guys see her cuteness loud and clear. Her flighty tendencies only make her more endearing. As for Eiji, everyone at school thinks he is terrifying, but that has never crossed Nanako's mind. These two get along organically, and for quite some time, they never give it much thought. Others are starting to notice, however, and some of these others want to help push them along. The two make plans with the club president to go to an amusement park, but prez strategically cancels on them after they've arrived at the gates. Looks like it's a date! It's a beautiful day: They entered singly. They share treats, rides, fireworks. Do they exit paired?

〰🖍 IMHO

📣7.6 📝7.5 🎭7.7 💓7🦋5.5 🌞7.8 🎨7 ⚡3 🎵/🔊6 😅4 😭2 😱3 😯2 😖0 🤔5 💤0 🔚7.6

Age 13+ Language- b@$+@rd; There's some mild attention to breasts. The nurse's aid (a student) asks a male if he needs sex education and tells him to lie down - they're childhood friends. It's banter. Rated TV-PG-13: Parents Cautioned

Re-📺? Would

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ENG Senryuu Girl is a calm and relaxing anime that offers a pleasant experience with its short episodes. The art style is charming, using soft colors and simple designs that add a warm touch to the series. The main character, Nanako, expresses herself only through senryuu (a type of short poem), which gives the show a unique and sweet storytelling style. This poetic communication makes the interactions between characters feel fresh and endearing.

One of the most entertaining parts of the anime is Nanako's father. His overprotective behavior and the intense yet funny reactions he has toward Ryuujii are genuinely amusing. Every scene he's in brings a smile.

However, the biggest weakness of the anime is its lack of a strong story. There's barely any plot development or character growth. While the calm atmosphere is nice, it sometimes feels like nothing really happens.

Overall, Senryuu Girl is a lovely pick for those looking for something light and sweet, but it may not satisfy viewers hoping for a deeper or more engaging story. 7/10.

Yukishiro Nanako is a cute, cheerful high school girl with one peculiar trait - instead of verbal communication, she writes senryu (a type of haiku) poems to relay her thoughts. Together with ex-delinquent Busujima Eiji, they are budding freshmen of the school's Literature Club. Even though Nanako doesn't talk, with the power of senryu, the adorable pair has no problem enjoying their fun school-life through the tune of 5-7-5 syllables.

While there isn't much plot to the story. But it's still fun, relaxing and very wholesome to watch.

Senryuu Girl is truly a gem that deserves more recognition. Its two main characters are an adorable girl who can never manage to speak out and hence communicates through written haiku, and a soft-hearted young man who unfortunately enough always comes across as an aggressive thug. Is the plot that original? Not at all. Boy and girl interact in various cute ways - it's been done before, and it will be done again. But Senryuu Girl sticks out in how is does it. It uses an entire literary genre as the focal point for its story, and not once does it feel contrived or like it's trying to maintain a shtick just for sticking out. It's a lovely story about communication and how we can do better (a point that all of its side characters tie in to in some way as well), and not once does it take itself too seriously. Its funny, often surprisingly self-aware humor always made me smile, and it managed to do so in a half-length anime even.

Purely bite-sized adorableness that never overstays its welcome and leaves you feeling warm and fuzzy, Senryuu Girl deserves your time. <3