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Dagashi Kashi 2
- Duração: 12 min per ep
- Gênero: Comedy, Gourmet
- Estudio: Tezuka Productions
Sinopse:
Second season of Dagashi Kashi.
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Second season of Dagashi Kashi.
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Dagashi Kashi is that show that just doesn't stop being sweet. Take that literally or not I mean it both ways. This season in particular was much better than the last especially since we got an excellent new character (Owari Hajime) along with Beniyutaka and the hilarious shenanigans just went on. I was quite skeptical of the studio change since the previous studio did a fine job and I was with the thought that Tezuka Productions couldn't manage such a show and couldn't bring it to greater heights. Let's just say I couldn't be more wrong. This season was a positive step up from the lastin that we got more jokes, more characters, less focus on the sweets jargon and a reinforced and improved cast that was just as brilliant as they were weird. I just couldn't stop laughing in this season at everyone compared to the last where I was seen Google searching the sweets for a bit of context or relying on translation notes so I consider this a plus point. Then we had the sudden disappearance of an important character but to be honest I found that disappearance better since that departure led to further introductions of new characters like Owari Hajime and Beniyutaka who were vibrant, cheerful, unique and as mentioned hilarious. Did I mention they were also weird like everyone else? Owari Hajime's Character was that of a klutz I had perceived but she too had her amazing moments such as with the 8 candy and the website madness. Although I felt she was slightly more used for fanservice than I expected from last season but thankfully it wasn't overused to the point that it would deter us from the main point of view, literally. As for Beniyutaka, he was voiced by none other than Sugita Tomokazu and I think I only need to tell you his other roles and you'll know just how talented this fellow is, he played Gintoki (Gintama) and Kyon (Haruhi Suzumiya). Two very popular and fantastic roles. Apart from Sugita, the other voice actors did brilliant and I enjoyed the exaggerated expressions used in some of the scenes. Scenes reminds me of the art. Now since this is a studio change as I mentioned before, the art changed as well, although not too drastically on the backgrounds the character designs looked clearly different from last season like for example the way the eyes looked this time. The eyes were more stretched than last time and I don't think this is a plus or minus since the characters' eyes were stretched last time as well, although not as much as this season. Apart from that the OP and ED used was unsurprisingly Dagashi themed. They were as playful as before and to be honest I was already addicted to the OP like 3-4 episodes in. As for the ED, well brilliant as always. Thankfully the Background music for the show didn't change from last time so it wasn't something that would need to get used to. Since there's little to no plot relation from last time I can easily advise others who haven't watched the previous season to view this first since they won't lose any context by watching this first. If they find this interesting then I'm sure they'll like season 1 as well, albeit some may find the Dagashi jargon a bit on the difficult to understand side. Regardless, both seasons were amazing, but personally I find this superior for the aforementioned reason as it's easy to understand and yet still such a beloved joy to watch. This season was pretty interesting for me, since we had a different set of anime and I had maybe 2-3 sequels only out of which Saiki Kusuo and Dagashi were included and frankly the sequels this season didn't disappoint me one bit. Maybe because with sequels you know what is going to happen and if you're not a masochist you'll usually watch sequels if you liked the previous one (talking about people planning to watch that Isekai Smartphone sequel because it won't be good I tell you now). Do you want a show that makes you laugh and give you a little but of cultural knowledge? How about watch an anime all about sweets? Funny Characters and no plot to worry about? If that's the case then I give you a guarantee that Dagashi Kashi 2 won't disappoint you. Sometimes some shows don't handle endings well since Japanese sources generally are bad at endings from what I've experienced and heard (not trying to be racist here but it's what I've seen, it's like saying the Ancient Greeks loved happy endings or the Romans loved watching people fight in the Colosseum). Point is, if you're wanting to watch a funny slice of life anime, look no further than Dagashi Kashi because there's lots to laugh about at Shikada Dagashi!
Let's be clear - I never thought that this series could get a 2nd season. No one thought, I believe. First season of Dagashi Kashi has been portrayed in the minds of people as "12 episode sweet commercial", but the second is something a bit different. I'm going to only compare it to the first season. The story remains the same, there is Kokonotsu, whose dad wants him to take over the dagashi shop, there is Hotaru, who spends most of her time with him while telling him the story of sweets, and there are also Saya and To, who spend a lot of time withthem too and, of course, there are japanese sweets (and sometimes toys). The main difference between the story in the first one and the second is that... There is drama in this one. Drama in Dagashi Kashi, yeah. Kokonotsu fell in love with Hotaru and even forgot that he DIDN'T want to become a shop owner. After Hotaru lefts the town, he gets really depressed and that's when Kotoyama finally opens the door for the new characters, who are Hajime and Beniyutaka. While the second one doesn't really have much screen time, Hajime really shines. She is the one character who made this season as funny as it could be. Every scene with her is hilarious and she blends in with other people really well. The biggest changes in this season are the new art style and shorter episode duration. At first, I didn't like the art, but after watching one episode it was proved that I was wrong. All characters (Except for Hotaru, I guess, she was gorgeous in the 1st season) look AMAZINGLY good. Background art is on point too. The art shouldn't be something that can make this series bad. As for the episode duration, it... also made the series better. The main point of Dagashi Kashi is promoting sweets while telling you it's history as you watch characters interact with each other, and some episodes in the first season were boring because this anime does not need to be 20 minutes long to do it's job. My only complaint for this series would be TOO much fanservice in the first episodes. I mean, you're 2 episodes in and you already see Hotaru and Saya in one bath. As for now, I think that second season is even better than the first one. It is more enjoyable and fun, while also remaining "educative" for those who want to know more about sweets.
If yr here looking at S2 reviews, you probably already know the deal, so I'll get right into it. The mostly new crew in charge of the second season managed to pretty much capture the same look and feel of the first season barring the addition of two new main characters, and one BIG difference—the episodes are only 12 minutes a piece instead of 24. They ended up getting away with this change easily enough, though, because the first season spent so much more time getting viewers acquainted with the original cast of characters. There’s a line in the first season that goes something like “…the significanceof a dagashi shop. Not only is it a place for relaxation, but also a place where bonds are created by interacting customers. It’s a place that creates connections among people.” This line represents the very essence of Dagashi Kashi. While the first season moves along at a pretty slow pace, it develops connections¬ between the characters themselves, and also between the characters and the audience. Season two then molds those relationships into something truly entertaining. Together, they combine for a subtly sweet mix of slice-of-life storytelling coated in educational opportunity, then sprinkled with just enough drama to keep it interesting. 7.5/10
Dagashi Kashi is back and with some changes but changes are for the better! Mild Spoilers ahead... Now the changes from the first to second season is from the studio change from Studio feel. to Tezuka Productions and with their changes they have changed the slick shiny character designs of feel to a flatter color palette to Tezuka but still looks good to look at and the most obvious change being the change from a 22 minute episode to a 12 minute one. Now the change of less screentime to Dagashi Kashi 2 is actually a good move as the first season of Dagashi Kashi had somefiller episodes within it's 22 minute screentime, while it's second season's 10 minutes however gets more focused as well as the heavy change to the second season's plot that occurs, so cutting the fat of the filler and being more focused is a good outlook of the second season of Dagashi Kashi. Dagashi Kashi 2's plot still has it's comedic skits with it's various Japanese candies but the plot "thickens" halfway through the anime, that of the downside of Dagashi Kashi 2's plot...Hotaru Shidare just disappearing. This definitely changes some things mainly of Kokonotsu's trying even harder to make the dagashi shop work AND how about having a convenience store to be Kokonotsu's rival AND to substitute Hotaru's absence, Hajime Owari voiced by Chinatsu Akasaki, another "sorta" love interest but also Kokonotsu's in-shop employee of his dagashi shop. Yeah ALOT of this changes in this second season. Now for the most part these changes do affect the majority of this season especially Hotaru's absences is telling of Kokonotsu's love for Hotaru and even gives Kokonotsu to strive to both manage the dagashi shop because of his lingering feelings towards Hotaru and his initial goal of being a mangaka. Hajime Owari herself is also a good addition to the anime having great chemistry to the entire cast, Hajime almost being a mixture of Saya and Hotaru, so you can tell her having the chemistry work is a given. Now the final new character of this second season would be Beniyutaka voiced by Tomokazu Sugita being the owner of the convenience store and rival to Kokonotsu's dagashi shop and well...he's not a rival per say as he mostly wants tips from Kokonotsu in having a convenience store in the boonies still his eccentricities and those eyes...reminded LA of someone...but who. The animation done now by Tezuka Productions have some minor changes especially with the flat yet similar character designs but still keeping the backgrounding on par with feel, but for the most part, LA did like the new changes to the character designs and even the shift in animation studio's, LA WOULD wanted Studio feel to do the second season with their polished and slick character designs but LA is still happy with Tezuka's either way. Now the voice acting, well LA has been watching the Funimation dub of it as well but first the Japanese. LA was always ok with the Japanese, with all the genkiness and comedic timing down pat and what with the second season going into more plot heavy dramatic moments, the only two voice actors for those were Ayana Taketatsu and Atsushi Abe as Hotaru and Kokonotsu respectively. Manami Numakura was great as always as Saya as well as Keiji Fujiwara as You and Tatsuhisa Suzuki as Tou. New voice actors like Chinatsu Akasaki as Hajime was a great addition to the anime as again Chinatsu had some great character chemistry with Abe and Manami and the over-eccentric Tomokazu Sugita as Beniyutaka was also welcomed, like it's Tomokazu Sugita going genki hammy as hell, what's not to love. Now the obvious elephant in the room would be because of Hotaru's mysterious absences, also means Ayana herself had less screentime as a result and LA did kinda felt that to the point LA was kinda missing Hotaru much like Kokonotsu himself did. Kinda makes you appreciate Hotaru and Ayana's genki vocals that much more. *ahem* on the Funimation side of things well same thing happened with Tabitha Ray due to her voicing Hotaru and LA missed her as well but still great to see her reprise her role as Hotaru. Sara Ragsdale, Justin Pate and Jeremy Inman were great in their respective roles as Saya, Tou and You and LA didn't expect Caitlin Glass to voice Hajime in the dub, LA was expecting Lindsay Seidel to do it instead but nonetheless Caitlin voicing Hajime was still on par with her Japanese counterpart nonetheless and Christopther Wehkamp as Beniyutaka was also welcomed though almost as genki as his original Japanese counterpart. The voice cast really on both the original and the dub was excellent despite some upsets no thanks to the major changes to the plot. Dagashi Kashi 2 for LA is an excellent second season by effectively removing NEARLY all the flaws of the first season by condensing the screentime and plot to 10 minutes per episode as well as giving the plot of Kokonotsu as a character more purpose as a result, but still keeping the flavour of the original Dagashi Kashi intact with it's comedy with it's dagashi knowledge while keeping fresh with new developments in terms of plot and characters. Even if the second season's removed some of the flaws of the first season and it brought up it's own little flaws here and there, LA does see the second season of Dagashi Kashi as an improvement from the first season as a result, even at the cost of one character's screentime drastically reduced and the plot being more focused.
I won't lie, it's my first review, usually, i don't write review because of my horrible english, but i needed to write this one. I'm disappointed of the second season of Dagashi Kashi. Not only by the 12 minutes for each episode instead of the 24min in the first season, but the art changed a little (eyes of Hotaru, head and bodies of the characters...) and these changes affected to my vision of the anime. Story : 7/10 The anime is globaly, more focused to the story, and not the jokes and the humour, it's very different from the 1st season, it's not really bad, but not really goodtoo. But....the is so focused to the story, that the humour is just passing by and we don't even notice that. The story is cool, but no more. Art : 6/10 The second season's art is really disturbing me, it's changing from the 1st season but, i don't know, i just can't pass by and i notice every changes from the first season, and i can't get used to. Sound : 7/10 The OST, OP, Ending, are always great as the first season, but they still aren't noticable because we are too focused to the story. Character : 7/10 The second season of Dagashi Kashi is introducing 2 news characters, 1 main et 1 supporting : Hajime and the owner of the supermaket Beniyutaka. Hajime is fun, but isn't fun as Hotaru was, and, talking to the wolf, Horatu is in a really good part of the anime, absent and away, we only see her in a fews episodes, and that is why my enjoyment regarding the anime gone lower. And I think that is really sad, i was expecting a lot apparition of Hotaru. Enjoyment : 6/10 Uhm....i really don't know how to feel to the second season of this anime, i didn't really enjoyed and wasn't really waiting for each episode who were airing, but, i just know that i didn't feel that way for the first season of the anime, it was more enjoyable. Overall : 6/10 I won't lie, the second season of Dagashi Kashi for me, isn't a good season, i was expecting too much i think, and it was by this way, that my enjoyment regarding the anime, gone really lower. I don't hate the second season, but don't love it either. I'm just.....disappointed.
TL;DR Dagashi Kashi Final Rating: 6.5/10 An above average show, especially considering its first season. Its 12 minute episode length makes it a far easier because its quick, sporadic humor finally feels fast in its pacing. Except, it still has its problems from its lack of awareness pertaining to its depth and emotional cues. Dagashi Kashi's second season tries to stymie this problem with the introduction of two new characters. But, the introduction of those characters and the improved pacing doesn't offset the fact it is a pretty bland show when Hotaru and Kokonotsu aren't interacting. There is not a reason towatch this show when there are better options like "Bokura wa Minna Kawaisou" ; "Haiyore Naryuko-San" ; "Barakamon" to name a few, that focus of character interactions between a singular or few eccentric characters that foil the MC. Dagashi Kashi is not a bad show, persay. That does not mean it's a good one either. ---------- The first season of Dagashi Kashi was... well boring. It was repetitive, and its 24 minute episode length was far too long for a show that is mainly character interaction and exposition about Japanese sweets/candy. It may sound interesting to hear Hotaru or Kokonotsu talk about the history of various Dagashi, it can get overbearing when it lasts for over 20 minutes. LUCKILY~~~ The producers cut the screen time for Dagashi Kashi in half, literally. Moving from a 24 minute format into a 12 minute format. This actually helps the viewing experience of this anime tremendously. The exposition is shortened by a noticeable amount. The character interactions are fun and quick. Dagashi Kashi's 12-minute run-time finally allows for its pace to match its quick, sporadic humor. Every episode might seem to go by in a blink. Except, the show isn't still what I would call "good" in an overall sense. It's an anime that you have, for lack of words, 'turn your brain off to enjoy'. There is little to not plot development that occurs over this show, and the romantic interests also go nowhere either. The introduction of Hajime and Beniyutaka might seem like a foot in the right direction, but their influence on this anime's plot is little to nothing because of the pace of this anime. I haven't read any of the source material, so they may have a larger role, but their own specific arcs within the show are punitive at best. They are interesting additions to the current cast of characters, but this anime is still very much carried by the antics of Hotaru and Kokonotsu. When that pairing is not seeing screen-time, the jokes and everything fall flat, to me. Dagashi Kashi S2 is a step in the right direction for this series, and I mean a major step in the right direction. I would not be surprised if there is a third season because I believe that its funded by major Dagashi Companies in Japan, not mention it got simulcasted during its airing. However, its not something you should go out of your way to watch. There are better anime out there that kinda fill the same niche, "Bokura wa Minna Kawaisou" ; "Haiyore Naryuko-San" ; "Barakamon" to name a few, that focus of character interaction and day-to-day living with its focus on improvement surrounding either a singular or few eccentric characters foiling the MC.
As espected before. A great sequel come to meet my highly interest. Come from my inner heart i just wanna say something in this preview section. Please be aware, since i cannot control over myself to spill some story. So you better consider yourself risk before continue my write here. So, in short, as i refer above, i actually wish to have a better story since previous season can not suit my energy really well. But, with the change of the anime studio production, Dagashi Kashi great me with so much joy! Still, i can't help my feeling for not give highest rating to this show.My expectations really high, so Dagashi 2 can not meet my requirement for being masterpiece show. Sorry for that. What is the problem, then? First, to the story, i doubt for some reason, at the first you see how short this show had, what will you think? Lack of story progress with just too short duration of the show? Yes. Too rushed over the story-telling the show began? True. Not well development the main idea to the plotting? Not matching the genre over the show? (since what i see, the drama shall be perfect, and lack of comedy really hurt my mind too). With all of that, you can said that out of loud again! Well, with all of that questions, i just can't really gave out all of my score here. I had so much criteria to give it without even make such a review like this. Just 8 point will really suit this section pretty well, then. Btw, What is the reason? Okay, i can spill some of my word here. First thing first. Fun scene, which make smile and laugh out loud! And the characterization pretty well designed to suit to the story so much here. Really a good job improvement since in the previous one they lack of that matching with the character. Alas, even the new character really enjoy the story progressing so well. Moreover, it make me smile so hard and even grin as long as possibel to such a good scene. Really surprising, how new character really develop well into the show, like they are just the old character one. And i just like it, even i just know it from episode 1. Omg! How genius the director make all the scene really well played. And i like some drama flavour, Hotaru disappearance. Which can make my brain over to gonna explode with so much enjoyment! However man. With all of that, i guessed without even mention other review section. With all of paragraph above, i can give all of my 8 with those reasons to completely to other section review! Ah, i forgot. About the art and music, i eventually give it more point since i really love all of that. 10 would be great. Idk the reason. I just feel the fun thing just blew my mind over such an OP and ED the show bring. And so much joy to the art too. How brilliant! At last. For some point of view, thanks for another season. Really. I apreciate that. It really help me to fill the blank puzzle at previous show. All character develop so well. And the ending seems to be pretty solved so well. Really love how all character cone mix beyond one to finish such a short season like this one. I believed, if this anime do not take a slice of life genre, but come to the drama one, my overall 10 points will simply fall to this show. But alas, the author had his own decisions. So i just wanna respect it with 8 out of 10 to such a good anime like this one.
Hey folks, this will be a review for Dagashi Kashi 2. Much better than season 1 in many ways, including making you want more. The story picks up from season one with the Dagashi shop. However they make it much easier to watch than the first season. Each episode is only 12 minutes long and the Dagashi lessons are much more concise. It was much nicer to have a fun show to watch with the occasional Dagashi fun fact moment than sit for 20 minutes in a Dagashi classroom. The art was pretty as usual, though there was less of the town and more of the shop.The music was enjoyable and I didn't feel compelled to skip the into like I normally do. The characters are all the same, but we get less time with them. This season focused more heavily on Hotaru and Kokonotsu. Eventually sparking some drama, which honestly didn't feel necessary. A couple of new characters join the fun and have about an episode or two of progress. However with this new 12 minute an episode formula it no longer feels like we get to know anyone. Dagashi Kashi 2 was a much more pleasant watch than the first. The first season I kept waiting on the lessons on Dagashi to be turned into humor and it never did. The flow of the show was slow and ultimately boring. This season however was quick and comedic. You get some moments in the show to really feel like they brought together the Dagashi moments and the story moments to create scenarios we can all enjoy. Part of me misses the full length episodes because it was enjoyable to spend time with the cast. Otherwise the show was fun to watch and would recommend it to people who may not have like the first season. TLDR: Better than season 1 for the most part.
I remember watching the original Dagashi Kashi series back when it aired. It wasn’t a particularly deep series, but I enjoyed the running gags throughout the series and the characters fit well into their setting. It never tried to take itself too seriously and reveled in being a lighthearted, episodic comedy. S2 could have followed suit, but tried to work with different forms of plot development. Dagashi Kashi S2 certainly focuses more on having an overarching story, with multiple episodes following a single plot. Episodes usually had a unique candy to talk about, but the focus had certainly shifted to revolve around the characters rather thanthe snacks. This change in focus would prove fortunate for those looking for a more cohesive experience, but overall seemed to detract from the experience. The characters of Dagashi Kashi are well realized for their setting, but that setting is in a candy store making jokes, not worrying about failure and deadlines. Perhaps it’s personal opinion, but the change in general feeling from lighthearted fun to more drama based interactions takes away from the overall light hearted and “fun” nature of the show. Not enough episodes centered around romping through the woods and hanging by the pier compared the number spent worrying about the competition for sales. Overall, Dagashi Kashi is a nice little continuation of the series, especially true with the episodes being half the length of a regular one at 12 minutes. The second season lacks some of the charm of the first season, but delivers a fun revisit to dagashi shop by the river.
so this is the sequel and personally I enjoyed it more, and to make it short it's becuase everything was done in a decent way, i'm not saying that the previous season wasn't but this is more better. the story happened after season 1 with some random things going on and new candies (dagashi) to be introduced, but of course, but unlike before they put a little drama here, and yes I'm glad that they gives us a little something on Coconut's dream of becoming a mangaka, though I think they still lack story there regarding on convincing him to stay. the characters are pretty muchthe same but now we see a little side of them as Saya being concerned with coconuts, also this is m oppinion, Hotaru and Tou we're getting kinda stale, and Coconut's father as well as Yutakabeni..well there's nothing to say to them. Hajime is my favorite character here though she's complex, she can be dumb but can be smart as well, not in a typical way, she just can sense whether coconuts is sad or something. my favorite change though is that it's only 12 minutes long..to make it short I think they did the right pacing this time..but still there are plot holes like Hotaru and Yutaka are siblings? anyway if you like a enjoyable anime with not much to say then I suggest you watch this
*Slight Spoilers in the story segment, mostly ep5 spoilers and ep10 details* Candy is an amazing and wonderful thing. It's cheat, it's sweet, and enjoyable. However, too much candy ends up making you feel bad, so it's always recommended to eat them in small doses and not to overdo it. I've been a fan of the Dagashi Kashi manga since 2015 so I was extremely happy to hear it get an adaption in 2016. I thought it was a good adaption, but the biggest problem was that it was kind of....long. The manga was fun to read in its 8 pages at your own pace, butwhen you make an episode 24 minutes long, it can kind of start feel like a chore to watch, and you're watching an anime all the way because YOU want to, otherwise why would you even put up with it? Dagashi Kashi 2 fixes that problem by being around 10 minutes long. By feeding the audience in small doses, it's much more enjoyable and it makes you crave for more after one is done. You don't stuff your mouth with the entire bag of skittles, you grab them in handfuls. Story & Characters: Onto the actual show, it's formula from the prior season doesn't change too drastically. It continues to revolve around the antics of Kokonotsu "Coconuts" Shikada and Hotaru Shidare and her quest to make Kokonotsu run his father's candy store. This changes by the time Hotaru, the driving force of the series, magically disappears for months in the story's time. Here, we are introduced to 2 new characters, Hajime Owari, a part timer for the candy store, and Beniyutaka Shidare, the owner of a convenience store across the river in front of the candy shop. They're both welcome additions to the series as they make the cast feel more bigger without feeling bloated and it feels like the small world of dagashi kashi has a lot going on. Unlike previous chapters/ season 1, this is the point where we see some character development and some changes in Kokonutsu's life. Between Hotaru disappearing without a word, Kokonutsu trying fix up the Candy Shop and him taking his dream of being a mangaka more serious, there's alot of small twists to the regular formula so it doesn't feel like we're getting more of the same thing without it becoming too stale. The cast genuinely care for one another and it really shows in the much more serious moments. They aren't deep or complex but they feel like good characters. Art: Not much to really say here but it's fine. A lot of people seemed to have been iffy about the slightly different art style from S1 to S2 which might have been a result in a budget cut but I think the slightly darker feel fits the series just fine. No complaints. Sound: Mostly just reusing the same soundtrack from S1, it's alright. The seiyuu's do a great job at making their characters feel like themselves and it was nice to hear Sugita Tomokazu as the convenience store owner because he totally captures the energy that character gives whenever he's on screen. Personally I never really cared about S2s OP or ED. I think S1 had it beat. Calorie Queen is still stuck in my head. Enjoyment: Yeah, it's very enjoyable, especially if you already liked season 1. S2 does things kind of different while still being dagashi kashi at heart so ultimately if you were hoping that it spices things up, I think you won't be too disappointed. Overall, I feel like S2 is a step up from S1 in every way. Although I wouldn't rule out a Season 3, I do think most people should continue reading the manga especially since, as of typing, the manga is set to end and Kotoyama has confirmed he's finished drawing the finale of the series. It feels like the fun characters weren't the only thing that carried the show and that's enough to make me feel satisfied.
tl;dr: A shorter sequel that has less snacks and more plot but doesn’t really benefit from it. The second season of Dagashi Kashi is very different from the first. The first season was very systematic in basically just being a sequence of Hotaru showing off and obsessing over lots of different snacks in an incredibly energetic manner without much in the way of any overarching plot, character, or relationship development. This season still has some descriptions of snacks, but it’s minimal and very much not the focus. Which is to be expected, as the character that was driving all of that snack related content appears inless than half of the episodes. There’s still a pretty high level of focus on comedy but I thought it was quite a bit weaker than the previous season. I really felt that Hotaru was carrying the comedy last season as well, so her being absent kind of knocks the wind out of it. There are new amusing characters, mainly Hajime, who definitely bring things up but they’re not enough to make up for the lack of Hotaru. While the focus on comedy is still pretty high, it’s less than the previous season I would say. What actually gets focused on a good amount this season is character and relationship development. While I’m not entirely opposed to that in concept, I don’t think the implementation here is worth the change. The first season was unique in such a way that I think it was appealing to a pretty limited audience but I think it was quite good at what it was trying to do. This season is a much more standard type of anime and thus I think it has more mainstream appeal, but it’s simply not all that good at what it’s trying to do. I think the largest focus here was on Kokonotsu actually tackling the question that was brought up at the beginning of the series in deciding what exactly it is that he wants to do, be a manga artist or snack shop owner, while also taking into account his feelings for Hotaru and how they play into that. Unfortunately, I don’t think it did all that good of a job at that. There is some development sure, but it feels kind of minimal and I think the show simply didn’t have enough time to do enough. After all, while this season is 12 episodes, they’re half size episodes so it’s more like six episodes. The first season didn’t do much so all the development this season pretty much has to stand on it’s own. So it tries it’s best and there certainly is some development, but in the end it feels like things moved so little that it doesn’t really feel like there was much of a point. The ending felt pretty solid and felt like it set things up to continue well in a variety of different ways and was thus pretty solid in that regard, but this season in and of itself felt like not enough to really do anything. The art and animation are okay. This season was done by a different studio form the first and there’s a different style to things. I prefer the style from the first season, though that may just be a bias do to being used to it. The OP and ED are decent enough in terms of visuals and audio. The soundtrack wasn’t particularly memorable.
I couldn't ask for a better ending to a simple and relaxing anime. The second season of Dagashi Kashi focuses a lot more on character interaction than the first season, and every character is really likable too. Before watching either season I had no idea what even dagashi was to begin with, but I must say the idea behind it was used very effectively in making the plot for the anime. I couldn't help but think that the dagashi was essential in order for the story to make even the smallest bit of sense. Another surprisingly positive aspect of this season, was the episode length.Even though it was cut in half, it didn't seem like the story ended too early for any of the episodes. After all, the story didn't try to be too ambitious. This was especially important for Dagashi Kashi because it is exactly what dagashi itself is supposed to portray. The mindless fun that comes from Kokonotsu and his friends' interactions is incredibly comfortable to watch, at times inspiring, as we see them grow together.
If you liked the second half of Dagashi Kashi where it felt more like a Slice of Life anime you will enjoy Dagashi Kashi 2 too for they followed the same formula, we still get the snacks trivia, but they feel secondary to the Slice of Life bits and that is a good move. Also the fact that the episodes are half the size from the first season also helps to not bore people as quickly as they did, however one thing to be known is that Hotaru simply vanishes for half of this season, sure the new character Owari Hajime is a new comedy relief,but she somewhat behaves like how one would expect of Hotaru. Still on that matter, there were NONE sexual innuendos this season, I don't know if they were done down on the manga or because a new studio took this anime, but it was disappointing not having any innuendos. The art is a bit different, yet acceptable, but I noticed more ugly animations and drawings than with the last studio. It is a light anime with 12 episodes of 12 minutes you can watch it in a lazy afternoon with any problems, a shame we didn't have more Hotaru though.
Oh how i missed those crazed eyes. This is now my 3rd show of the 2017 winter season that i am finishing and have a bunch more waiting for me. This season did something kind of weird and unexpected. For almost all of the season we see no Hotaru, This character is one of the main attractions and you can honestly feel her character missing from the show. But once i saw those crazed eyes again near the end of the season, Well i got shivers down my spine and i believe that shows you how exciting it was to finally see her back again. Thestory itself seems to take a more Slice of Life approach instead of what ever you'd call the first season. First season we got more energetic and crazy stories happening but in this it's seems to be more calm. Even the color pallet has gotten a little more dark. The show itself changed it's animation. I personally really liked the original and how everyone looked, Like previously mentioned the color pallet has taken on more dark and depressing tones. At times it kind of kills the funny atmosphere we should be getting or at least for me. Don't get me wrong. I still think the animation is nice and looks different then most other shows. We are also introduced to a new character. Usually this doesn't go over well when you introduce a new character that is a part of the main story. But i'd say that she was a nice addition. Most people in the comment sections were assuming that she is Hotaru in disguise. But i like her. She is better then any other male character in the show still. I still feel that Hotaru and Saya are the best couple together. I wish we got them together cause they just seem to go so well with each other. Hell, I'd even through in the new girl character for a three way Yuri love triangle. The main MC isn't that interesting and i'd rather have the show feature Hotaru and Saya and the MC's. I can honestly see a show where it starts out with Saya living her rather boring life and then all of a sudden a Dagashi shop opening next to her cafe. Turns out a new girl is at school and we later find out that the owner of the Dagashi shop is Hotaru ( The new girl) I feel that would be more enjoyable then watching the eh MC. I still don't like that we only got 13 minute episodes this time ,But oh well. The ending though i feel deserves props. I ended the season feeling satisfied but also wanting more. I feel a charming feeling when we see both the MC and Hotaru in the train station by them self. Then the show actually bothering to show us returning to the Dagashi shop and her surprising everyone. Stuff like this i see very little shows do and it's a nice touch. Overall i still feel this is a underrated show and that i don't understand such low scores.
For Starting i never thought that i might be able to see this anime again, i was just hoping and praying that this anime will get 2nd season, and finally it got the 2nd part, it make me so happy and first of all i want to thanks the team of Dagashi Kashi. And now about this anime - first season was quit amazing and funny and it had all interesting thing that needed it was really fun to watch, a really good and interesting dagashi anime. And the second season was also amazing, but the only thing that make it little different is the time ofeach episode 12 min and that was little surprising. 12 min was not enough for me , i really wanted it to enjoy more, i m just little sad that it ended little soon and i had small amount of time to enjoy it. but everything was too amazing, for some point i thought whats happening, is it really happening but in the end, the end was so amazing that made me so happy. i so happy that i started to watch this anime. it was really fun to watch the 2nd season and the story was quit amazing well there was a little sad point though but the ending of season 2 it just healed everything in 2nd season.... And i m again hoping and praying it to get 3rd Season, cant wait to for it, but need to wait though.... DAGASHI KASHI i m waiting for you again.....
Part 1 English Part 2 Bahasa Indonesia -------------------------------------- Alright, let's buckle up and talk about Dagashi Kashi 2, the anime that makes me crave candy like a 5-year-old at a carnival. With a score of 6.8 out of 10, it's safe to say that this anime has some ups and downs, just like my blood sugar after a sugar rush. Let's start with the story. It's pretty simple: our protagonist, Kokonotsu, has a passion for creating manga, but his father wants him to take over the family's dagashi (Japanese snacks) shop. Along comes the eccentric candy-loving hottie, Hotaru, who tries to convince him to inherit the store instead. Honestly,it's not the most groundbreaking plot, but it's enjoyable nonetheless. Moving on to the art style. It's cute, vibrant, and perfectly suits the light-hearted nature of the show. The animation is decent, and the candy designs are mouthwatering. Seriously, don't watch this anime on an empty stomach, or you'll regret it. Let's talk about the three main characters: Kokonotsu, Hotaru, and Saya. Kokonotsu is your typical high school student with a passion for manga, but he's also the only sane one in the group. Hotaru is an oddball candy enthusiast who's always on a mission to educate others about dagashi. Lastly, Saya is Kokonotsu's childhood friend who has a crush on him, but he's too dense to realize it. Together, they make a pretty amusing trio. The voice acting is solid. Hotaru's voice actor does an excellent job of portraying her quirky and energetic personality. The music is upbeat and catchy, perfectly fitting the tone of the show. Now, let's talk about the experience of watching this anime. It's a fun and lighthearted ride that's perfect for a lazy afternoon binge-watch. It's not the most intellectually stimulating show, but it's guaranteed to put a smile on your face. Plus, you'll probably learn a thing or two about Japanese snacks. In conclusion, Dagashi Kashi 2 is a sweet treat for anyone who loves candy, quirky characters, and a light-hearted story. It may not be a masterpiece, but it's certainly worth a watch. Just be sure to have some snacks on hand, or you'll be left with a serious case of FOMO. -------------------------------------- Baiklah, mari kita bahas Dagashi Kashi 2, anime yang membuat saya ngidam seperti anak kecil di pameran. Dengan skor 6,8 dari 10, bisa dibilang anime ini memiliki kelebihan dan kekurangan, seperti kadar gula dalam darah saya setelah ngemil. Mari kita mulai dari cerita. Cukup sederhana: protagonis kita, Kokonotsu, memiliki hasrat untuk membuat manga, tetapi ayahnya ingin dia meneruskan toko dagashi (makanan ringan Jepang) keluarga. Kemudian muncul Hotaru, gadis eksentrik yang sangat menyukai permen, yang mencoba meyakinkannya untuk mewarisi toko tersebut. Jujur, plotnya tidak terlalu inovatif, tapi tetap menghibur. Beralih ke gaya seni. Menggemaskan, penuh warna, dan sangat cocok dengan sifat yang ringan dan lucu dalam anime ini. Animasinya cukup bagus, dan desain permen sangat menggugah selera. Serius, jangan menonton anime ini saat perut kosong, atau Anda akan menyesal. Marilah kita bicara tentang tiga karakter utama: Kokonotsu, Hotaru, dan Saya. Kokonotsu adalah siswa SMA biasa yang memiliki hasrat untuk membuat manga, tapi dia adalah orang yang waras dalam kelompok ini. Hotaru adalah penggemar permen yang eksentrik dan selalu ingin memberikan pendidikan tentang dagashi kepada orang lain. Terakhir, Saya adalah teman masa kecil Kokonotsu yang suka padanya, tetapi dia terlalu bodoh untuk menyadarinya. Bersama-sama, mereka membuat trio yang cukup lucu. Pengisi suaranya bagus. Pengisi suara Hotaru melakukan pekerjaan yang sangat baik dalam memerankan kepribadian yang aneh dan energik. Musiknya riang dan mudah diingat, sangat cocok dengan nada anime ini. Sekarang, mari kita bicara tentang pengalaman menonton anime ini. Ini adalah perjalanan yang menyenangkan dan lucu yang sempurna untuk dijadikan tontonan santai di siang hari. Ini bukanlah acara yang paling merangsang secara intelektual, tetapi pasti akan membuatmu tersenyum. Selain itu, kamu mungkin akan belajar sedikit tentang makanan ringan Jepang. Kesimpulannya, Dagashi Kashi 2 adalah camilan manis bagi siapa saja yang menyukai permen, karakter aneh, dan cerita yang ringan. Mungkin bukan karya masterpiece, tapi pasti pantas untuk ditonton. Pastikan saja kamu memiliki beberapa camilan di tangan, atau kamu akan merasa ketinggalan
Let me start by saying this: if you're expecting any serious development in the relationship/romance between characters then you'll be disappointed, this anime has no romance tag for a reason. First, Story: 10 There's not much to it , if you've watched any slice of life you'll know there's no main story to follow than enjoying everyday life and that's about it! And it does it perfectly. Art: 10 Nothing outstanding yet it's pretty clean and well drawn you never notice too many still frames and it captures the vibes and aspects of their surroundings pretty well. Sound: 10 Great op+ed songs , the background sounds that plays during episodes areamazing as well and it captures that nature , peaceful feeling of their town pretty well. Characters: 9.5 Apart from Saya ( a common stereotype - not hating or anything - ) the rest of the cast is pretty unique and amazing, you'll rarely see someone as crazy as hotaru and someone as clumsy yet sweet and caring as Hajima, however there's no character development but that's to be expected in a slice of life. Enjoyment: 10 I feel like they tried to force some drama , Romance in there yet still neglect it at the end as if nothing happened which made it a bit less enjoyable, just a little bit, but it's still a great watch , comedy is on point , very light hearted and sweet Overall: 10 If you liked the first season you'll surely like this , it's almost the same just a little bit shorter , i was a bit sad that it's only half the time per ep from season one but i can't complain either. Final thought's : If you're looking for something light hearted and sweet , literally sweet and just plain comedy , no romance no action slice of life then this is guaranteed a good watch.
(POTENTIAL SPOILERS AHEAD) I enjoyed “Dagashi Kashi 2” way more than I should’ve. I thought this was going to be another repetitive sequel to the last one but it caught me by surprise like the last episode in “Dagashi Kashi”. Not only did the author finally incorporate that Kokonotsu actual has feelings for Hotaru but it talks more about what he want to do and more about each character. I can also say this was more funnier than the 1st one and I’m not a easy person to make laugh but I will say I was giggling like a little schoolgirl lol. Overall “Dagashi Kashi2” is way better than the 1st one in my opinion, it didn’t always talk about snacks and how Hotaru love each Dagashi. It was nice to see that this show can take a big turn for the better and become something I’ll actually enjoy, it sucks that each episode was only 12 minutes but the studio knew people didn’t want to always see them talk about Dagashi and that’s why they only animated the “important parts” but I do appreciate them actually listening to the community. I can say this was a 8/10 overall had funny scenes and scenes that made you think “is he/she going to actually go for it” and that built excitement in me.(UPDATE ABOUT SEASON 3): so the one reason the studio made the episodes 12 minutes was also because they were running out of materials to write about, they were actually pretty caught up with the manga and decided to end it short after not knowing what to add or put next. I am sure the manga is still going but there are mixed reviews about the manga, I won’t say much cause I don’t want to spoil anything for you guys/gals but I will say some people are upset about it not being an actual “manga” and more of an advertisement but I’ll let you be the judge of that as the whole 1st season was basically an ad. But I do hope there is a possible season 3 to end this series off in a good note and if not I hope the manga ends good enough were I can not stress about other possible outcomes.