Anime 53379 Uchi No Kaisha No Chiisai Senpai No Hanashi Reviews Filter Check 2

Short and Stacked, But Filled With Empty Calories.

My Tiny Senpai is another cute workplace comedy but that’s about all it has going for it. It has the My Senpai Is Annoying skeleton structure of a tall man and a short woman working together but throws in a bit of Uzaki-chan Wants To Hang Out by giving the short woman massive honkers and making everything she says sound like an innuendo to her impressionable and secretly horny kouhai. That is where the joke begins and ends.

Honestly, their relationship isn’t that interesting. There's no tension conflict or tension to drive them forward. It’s purely a show ... where the viewer is supposed to self-insert themselves onto the wet blanket of a protagonist and think “Look at this small, adorable woman with big anime tittes. I wish I had a cute coworker with big tittes who would look after me, pat me on the head when I've done a good job, secretly she kind of wants to fuck me when she's alone and sometimes she makes cat noises.” It’s very vapid and not very engaging.

The supporting cast, however, has a lot of personality. Chinatsu, the childhood friend of bland Protagonist-kouhai, is secretly an otaku outside of work and enjoys making cosplay and going to conventions, whilst their floor manager is… a strange man who enjoys watching other people's love lives flourish. They have fun interactions and a genuinely cute story going on in the background of the main couple.

Coupled with bland art and animation, bland is the only word I can think of to describe My Tiny Senpai. It’s not bad, but it’s not particularly good either. There are enough work-life comedies about fully grown working adults baby-step their way into maybe confessing their feelings for each other and maybe showing some backbone. Some of them are good, even. Better than My Tiny Senpai at least.

5/10 Mediocre.

At this point there is no denying that this has developed into a full grown trope. The trope of a little girl working in a office with relatively large bodied individuals. Take heed, for this is not your typical loli, the forbidden flavour you've been accustomed to snorting. This, well this is something what I'd like to call something a little more sophisticated, granted if I understood what the word sophisticated means. Unfortunately that is not to be expected to fly here under the judicious eyes of able bodied individuals overseeing what is to be had here, and who to censor. Well anyway...

Plot: An office ... worker of the female variety with a relatively short stature in terms of physical proportions cascades through the daily rigours of an employment. That in a nutshell is the plot, with a nice little peal of romance nonchalantly tossed over it. If you've seen the other one, yes, the one with the Green Hair, this should be right up your alley.

Characters: The main draw here is obviously a petite body housing a modestly aged soul, but other varieties, such as the long limbed junior, the cheeky chief, the beautiful co worker, and so on are also available. To make a long story short if you know the other one, yes the Green Hair one, this should be true to your course.

Animation: Nothing too shabby, nor anything to complain, just about how it is supposed to be.

Music: Not much to talk about here as well.

Enjoyment: There is enjoyment to be had here, though I'm not sure how much of it is to be had. For example, if you've experienced the other one, yes the Green Hair one... Okay, okay, let's not be uncivil. If you've seen My Senpai is Annoying, and enjoyed the living daylights out of it, theoretically this should be parking on your side of the road.

"When one trope starts, all else starts to follow." - A random anime weeb

Do you remember a little show called Senpai ga Uzai Kouhai no Hanashi a.k.a My Senpai is Annoying? It aired back in Fall 2021, courtesy of Doga Kobo, and it was one of the popular shows in that season (that was dominated by Mushoku Tensei Season 1 Part 2 and Komi-san, to name a few), that was heavily influenced by Spring 2018's Wotaku ni Koi wa Muzukashii a.k.a Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku, also another popular show from that season. And within the span of 5 years, we get yet another ... iteration of the now-known adult-casted workplace themes and rom-com genre, in the vein of mangaka Saisou's Uchi no Kaisha no Chiisai Senpai no Hanashi a.k.a My Tiny Senpai. From what started out as a Doujin self-made work, it was expanded to become a manga series, and in my mind, this show can be summed up as such: swap the body and personalities of the MCs from Senpai ga Uzai and make the female MC an Uzaki-chan derivative.

This is the alternate WotaKoi story of a worker and his Senpai mentor, Takuma Shinozaki and Shiori Katase, which from the outside, you would think that they're just casual office colleagues who do their workday in and day out. But being the Senpai character that Shiori is, she dotes on Shinozaki being her first mentee with her gorgeous, profoundly kind, loving, and diminutive womanly traits, hoping to both train him and make him feel relaxed. The work may be hard, but the relationship shared is just as professional as possible. The professionalism in that sense...is the usual kind of situation that you would expect from a rom-com about the daily operations in the office about the innocent young man and his buxom Senpai supervisor who engages in anything and everything that's noteworthy to the other colleagues in their department of Development Group 1. There is no doubt that the show wants us to see the growing relationship of Shinozaki and Shiori that will one day develop into a sizable romance. the hints are there, alright, along with its wishy-washyness of "will they, won't they".

Both Shinozaki and Shiori are not the only colleagues sharing the same office space, as they're also accompanied by Shinozaki's childhood friend and co-worker, Chinatsu Hayakawa, and their department manager, Chihiro Akina. Once again, we do have the exact same situation/scenario as Senpai ga Uzai, that the odd "couple" of Hayakawa and Akina are basically the replication of Touko Sakura and Souta Kazama, only that both of their involvements towards both Shinozaki and Shiori are as clear as day, having romantic shticks of their very own. This is especially important because Hayakawa is into cosplay, and Akina...well, he's just the wingman who knows how to navigate office romance relationships well, despite the former having feelings for him. A relationship between the co-worker and her innocent, yet happy-go-lucky, and cunning manager? I would be down for that if it were true! But once again, just like Senpai ga Uzai, the side couple is more interesting than the main couple, and this show suffers from the same problem as the former, even though this is less pronounced here.

At this point, I don't quite have expectations for Project No. 9's production; as long as it's serviceable, that's fine and all by me. And the OST is really good with Touya Kobayashi and YU-KA's very catchy OP and ED songs, so much so that you can't help but listen to the songs every episode. It was definitely the highlight for me.

All in all, what mangaka Saisou had managed to procure with Uchi no Kaisha no Chiisai Senpai no Hanashi a.k.a My Tiny Senpai is decent at best, though it doesn't break the bank, especially having watched WotaKoi and Senpai ga Uzai (which this is the better "Annoying Senpai" show of the two). Even with how genuine that this shows commits to its premise with all the sweet and fluffy undertones, and while innocent, it's just very surface-based and can be bland at times. A decent try, but this ain't it.

This is just...Nice.

Not that the show is bad by context. But if you're coming in here,expecting a complete 101 for My Senpai is annoying, or anything close to that, just with roles swapped, then you're in the wrong place. But what it does offer, is an OK relaxing experience. Here is wy.

Story and characters: 6
The anime really pushes the reactions of the characters. Doing it's best to really establish who the characters are, and what they do. Being set in a work place, as they go about their daily job lives,all while seemingly having a relaxed and open atmosphere around the work place. From starting ... vibes, you can really get the vibe of My Senpai is annoying, but this one feels, more reactive in a more calmer manner. If that makes sense. As if the vibe within this show gives off it's own kind of theme, compared to My Senpai is annoying, which can be a bit to get behind, but can also be enjoyed.

The main issue I've had with it,is how long till what is coming out,will fall flat for you? Like, will you remember the series when you move on? More likely not. But that doesn't make the product bad by default. It certainly is not. If you're into something cute, little suggestive, but in a more fun and playful way, then you're in the right place. Tiny Senpai isn't a bad show, it's more of a 'fine' show that will be enjoyed if you need to watch something to relax to. Something you watch after watching a hardcore anime kind of vibe.

Art and sound: 7
It's got a very cute style, and really expresses itself in many fun ways, really bringing the anime to life as a whole.Going with great performances from the VAs, and a good job matching the tones of the scenes when it comes to what is going on, and the overall atmosphere of what it's trying to present to you. Both departments knew what they were doing, and it really shows when it comes to this show.

Tiny Senpai is a fine anime, that you can watch in your spare time, if you just need something to watch and enjoy, without it being too grand or amazing. I'd give it a go.

"My Tiny Senpai" attempts to capture the essence of a slice-of-life romantic comedy, but unfortunately falls short of creating a truly engaging narrative. The series revolves around a promising premise - the dynamic between the titular characters in a charming, everyday setting. However, the execution leaves much to be desired, ultimately resulting in a lackluster viewing experience.

One of the most glaring issues with the show is its dearth of interesting characters. Despite the potential for vibrant personalities and unique quirks, the cast feels disappointingly one-dimensional. The character development appears to be an afterthought, leaving viewers with little to invest in emotionally. As a result, the ... supposedly endearing moments lack the depth needed to resonate with the audience.

The central flaw in "My Tiny Senpai" lies in its failure to deliver on the romantic promise that is fundamental to the genre. While the concept of a romantic comedy suggests a delightful blend of humor and heartwarming love stories, this series struggles to strike a balance. The romantic elements feel forced and lack the genuine chemistry required to make the audience root for the characters' relationships. Instead of witnessing the blossoming of love, viewers are left with a tepid connection that fails to evoke the intended emotions.

Another aspect where the series stumbles is in its treatment of age-appropriate norms. Despite its slice-of-life setting, "My Tiny Senpai" tends to shy away from addressing the real issues and challenges that individuals in the depicted age group might face. The narrative feels overly safe and fails to explore the complexities of relationships in a meaningful way. As a result, the series misses an opportunity to resonate with its target demographic and provide a more relatable experience.

While "My Tiny Senpai" is undeniably cute, the cuteness alone is not enough to salvage the overall lack of substance. The tameness of the humor and the reluctance to delve into more mature themes make the series feel overly mild, bordering on bland. In a genre that thrives on capturing the intricacies of human relationships, this series falls short of offering anything truly compelling or memorable.

In conclusion, "My Tiny Senpai" is a rom-com that, despite its initial promise, fails to deliver on multiple fronts. Lacking interesting characters, a genuine romantic connection, and a willingness to explore the norms of its age group, the series ends up being too mild to leave a lasting impression. While it may have moments of charm, they are not enough to elevate the show beyond mediocrity.

first of all this anime is just another rom-com with simple story and rather uninteresting characters.

animation: nothing special really. so normal not like MAPPA or Ufotable. 6/10
story : simple yet fun story and sometime predictable 6/10
characters : there are not very top tier characters but some of them are fun to watch like the boss and Shinozakis sister. 5/10
sounds : music is good but not god tier. of course what do you expect? its a normal rom-com show. the voice acting is fine. shimazaki Nobunga is great in his role and does well in his role again. 7/10
op/ed : the songs are so ... good they are catchy and fun to listen in my free time and when I'm cleaning my room. 8/10

The only thing I can really say about this series is that it was truly harmless.
Just a kinda bland office romance with a cute, short stack senpai, and a bit of a quiet, normie kohai.
I like the dynamic between them, it's very fuzzy, but there was no development on a character or couple level at all. They both start out kind of crushing on each other (i think) and by the end they're still exactly where they began.
Sadly this is another series where the coworkers and their story seem more interesting than the main characters. I really liked their manager as well as ... the cosplaying coworker. Could have watched a whole series about them and probably would have enjoyed it more.
In the end this isn't a series that I'd probably recommend to anyone, but if you watch it, it's not like you'll lose anything.

I am gonna follow my review routine & MALs old review rating system to review the show in 5 broad criteria.

Its been a long time since I last reviewed an anime. By no means, this show really deserve detailed reviews. Infact I wasn't planning on reviewing this show until something happened in the last episode.

Well before mentioning about why I even bothered with writing my thoughts on the show, I would prefer to mention the usuals.

The animation & artwork used is quite good (definitely not great). I didn't observed any negative in this department.

Sound effects & dialogues are pretty good & feel quite natural (to ... some extent). This is for English Dubbed verison strictly.

The storyline is pretty generic, which is not a bad thing per se. Never expected any greatness from the show. Character Development was decent. Some were developed better than others. I wish all recurring characters were given equal preference in character development.

That being said and done. Now the thing which kinda motivated me to share my thoughts:

The direction here was a little messed up. The pacing was a bit off. In some episodes, it felt a little too fast while in others it was sloppy. The content distribution for each episode wasn't equitable which is a must for a Slice of Life, RomCom Drama type show.

This pacing affect another aspect of 5 criteria rating/review process - Enjoyment factor. This show was going pretty well in terms of enjoyment factor even with a generic story & slight messed up pacing & direction until the last episode.

The last episode was a mess, especially the climax. Had they made the show a couple of minutes shorter or around 10-20 minutes longer, then the last episode would have delivered a good enough closing to the show/season.

But.....this is what it is.

As for whether I recommend this show or not. Well I do to those who are tired of endless generic isekais or just ended up finishing a mind boggling thriller or horror anime wants something light, relaxed - a dub show with some comic bits.

But its still nothing more than a one time watch & there are better shows available that are better match than this show.

It's fine. It's repetitive, and most of the beats you can guess what happens. This isn't a revolutionary anime and definitely was born out of some weird fetish for big-chested soft-spoken shorties. It's an office "will they/won't they" anime.

But overall it's not inherently annoying or problematic in any way.

Characters - 5
They're mid. Shinozaki is super mid and more of the interesting characters are those around him than anything else. Their chief boss Akina is actually my favorite in the office.
There's actually a different pairing, Hayakawa x Akina, that comes up a few times -- and I actually prefer that pairing to the main one ... (Shiori/Shinozaki) because at least Hayakawa and Akina are interesting.

Story - 4
There isn't really one. It's a slice-of-life style. Like if Uzaki-Chan was less loud and in an office.

VA - 5
The voice acting isn't bad but the amount of times they all say "Sou desu ne" is starting to make me lose hairs out of anger. I live in Japan, dude, and I've heard it more in this show than anywhere else.

Art - 6
It's fine. It looks like anything else nowadays.

Pacing - 4
A bit slow, even for a slice-of-life series.

See what I mean? It's fine, it's mid overall.

The anime is at its strongest in the first couple of episodes when it focuses on the four main characters (Katase, Shinozaki, Akina, and Hayakawa). All of them are likeable and interesting (particularly Akina), and their interactions are wholesome and endearing. Instead of developing those relationships (much) further, however, the show starts adding new, less interesting characters around the midpoint and wastes a lot of time on them. By the end, the romantic plots remain underdeveloped.

There was also a noticeable change in the use of fan service. While some viewers might be annoyed with it from the very start, it definitely becomes more prominent (some ... might say obnoxious) as the anime continues.

All in all, it could have been another (maybe even better) "Senpai ga Uzai Kouhai no Hanashi (My senpai is annoying)", but ended up as an okay show with much lost potential.