It's plain and cute, like a fried bologna sandwich made by grandma. It's not gourmet, but you enjoy it anyway.
It's good like Mom's spaghetti. The way Luo giggles in the english dub (a VERY well done dub with clear dialogue) is adorable. Her friends are adorable. Pink Bear and Mao Mao are adorable. Uncle Rei is adorable. Grandma and Grandpa are adorable. The sound design is...a certain "A" word that I can't currently recall that rhymes with adorable. Yes, it's audible. It also sounds adorable.
How many "A"s do I have to give it before it passes my class??
Wait, maybe this IS gourmet. The subtle layers and textures, the hints and flavors, the high saturation, "sunny day" aesthetic, and the complete absence of political agenda, forced inclusivity, or violent subject matter make it a sort of perfect souffle or precisely peppered comfort food.
It's as if a master made me a grilled cheese, or some sort of genius macaroni with secret ingredients that make my mouth water.
It's simple, and on the surface seems mindless, but unlike Teletubbies, there is no creepiness to it or off-putting subliminal messages.
It's beyond perfect. It's super-perfect.
