Anime 53421 Dosanko Gal Wa Namara Menkoi Reviews

The studio censored the ecchi from an ecchi anime lol. This must be one of the stupidest decisions I’ve ever seen i suppose they did it because they thought that way the anime would reach a wider audience (as if My Dress-Up Darling didn’t exist).

They even removed a reference to Shokugeki no Soma another legendary ecchi manga. I highly recommend reading the manga since, besides not being censored, Ikada Kai’s art is very good and has nothing to envy of the anime style.

In an anime where the main attraction is seeing beautiful girls,they simply cannot cut shots and scenes that show the girls’ sensuality. ... It’s stupid in every sense

You ever watch something you think is going to wind you in, but it just doesn't?
You ever watch something you believe you should really like but it fails at showing you anything that would intrigue you?

This is the epitome of "Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable!", it never goes the extra mile to actually get the watcher to fully care for the characters, besides basically showing the viewer women that are the most beautiful ones in class and having them fall for the MC like a harem, without actually giving them a full personality.
What I mean is that they do have a personality, but it ... feels undeveloped to the point that it's questionable to why they would fall for the MC. Not in the way that you do not get why the characters like the MC, but to the point that it feels forced and rushed onto the viewer, like it should take itself slower and not push itself through plot points.
Next, this show takes itself too seriously most of the time, it plays like it wants to be a serious romance anime, when it should focus more on it's comedy, which is lighthearted comedy and doesn't always play off of it to what it could, plus it's a bit repetitive since most of it is "Oh no by boobs brushed against you!!!" or "Oh no you fell on top of me very suggestively..." kinda playing itself like an ecchi.

This doesn't mean that this anime is bad, it just rushes it's pace to an abnormal degree, and has a somewhat repetitive lighthearted comedy, plus it is a bit of a harem in some ways. That being said, if you dislike harem type anime, you may get annoyed with this anime, but if not then you will probably enjoy it.

🗿 6.5/10 🗿

Not to make anyone feel old, but one of the rituals I remember the most as a child was taking trips to the mall with my dad back in the late 2000’s. I didn’t get a chance to see him too often, but at the time, our little tradition was going to GameStop and getting me whatever cheap DS games could fall under their buy 2 used games get 1 half off scheme. It meant a lot to me at the time since I was obsessed with video games and played my DS constantly. Now, the result of this practice was, in reality, just bombarding ... me with a deluge of low budget, hardly notable experiences that I ended up selling after a few years anyway. I love my dad, but half the time those games were so boring that once I got inevitably stuck, I became far too disinterested in continuing—Or, if I did finish them, they clearly weren’t enthralling enough to remember. For much of its run, I was ready to write off Dosanko Gal Wa Namara Menkoi as an experience very akin to the majority of my bloated, turn of the decade DS catalogue. However, I think this show is just a modicum above that—and as such, deserves something longer than a two sentence blurb on my list I’ll read again in two years.

Let me start with a factual statement, I fucking love gals. I only recently became aware that I was a devout follower of the gyaru religion, but since then it’s been consistently on my mind. A subculture centered around embracing feminine aesthetics to a holistic extent, obsessed with self-expression and unburdened by the demure shame that’s brute forced onto many Japanese women, what’s not to love about it? While sometimes in real life gyaru are lurid enough as to be unpleasant or even garish, the inevitable self-confidence that comes from constantly oscillating between popular and freakish depending on context and age will always be appealing to me. In short, gyaru dare to be bold. And even though gyaru culture has been bottomed out to the extent where you can’t really consider it a “movement” anymore, gyaru have left enough of an impression on the Japanese psyche to consistently show up in their media.

While I can’t necessarily point to when or why, in the last decade gyaru have inundated slice of life anime and manga. There’s this joke referenced in Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu that gals are nice to otaku, and maybe that was alluding to some kind of popular 5channel meme which bubbled to the surface amidst the intellectual discussions about hentai and posting unsolicited comments about the Chinese, who knows? Either way, it’s now manifested to a point where there’s not only one romance anime specifically about gyaru related characters, but like five or something? In this case, gyaru are used as general devices to bridge the “hick” culture of Hokkaido Japan to a greater population, particularly those in metropolitan areas.

If Dosanko Gal wa Namara Menkoi wanted to leave me believing that Hokkaido had cool stuff in it by the end of the season’s run, I think it succeeded. The show is filled with enough Hokkaido-oriented product placement and innocuous little cultural tidbits to build a sense of immersion. It can arguably be associated with the kind of exposition that sometimes bogs down a badass action manga like Golden Kamuy, but Dosanko Gals instead seeks to develop a sense of setting and familiarity with that setting, which well integrates into the narrative. When Akino or Fuyuki goes on about Soda or some shit, I’m actually listening and engaged. Because to some extent by learning about this cultural artifact from a region I’ve never been to tells me something about Akino and Fuyuki, and what their “home” means to them.

Minami Fuyuki begins the story with a subtly debasing her denizenship of Hokkaido. However, in time with her interactions with the main character Tsubasa Shiki, she gains a greater appreciation for her hometown and herself. This inevitably leads to a greater interest in Tsubasa and the kind of person she wants to be, orienting the overall trajectory of her character arc, and serving as the basis for the budding romance between the main leads.

I don’t want to mislead anyone into thinking this is KareKano or some shit, this is a fucking harem manga. Or, more accurately— this is a modern wish-fulfillment Reiwa era romcom contorted into some lethargic wish-fulfillment harem pretzel monster. The original author Kai Ikada, or some semi-shrewd midwit editor, astutely noticed that unless Dosanko Gal wa Namara Menkoi had some kind of narrative direction, the story was quickly going to stagnate lest the main couple got together immediately. The latter would’ve been far too bold for the relatively green mangaka, and the former would’ve inevitably frustrated the readershipbase which would’ve been the primrose expressway towards cancellation. So instead, Dosanko Gals introduces a few more girls that tap into specific gyaru niches to artificially inject “tension” into the narrative. It’s comes off disjointed like, whenever a harem character is introduced some goofy exaggerated manga bullshit happens that doesn’t match the tone of the first episode at all. Reiwa era romcoms tend to keep the actual scenarios relatively down to earth with minor exceptions, this story included. It’s still wish fulfillment—but there’s a dramatic difference between the Fuyuki flirting with Shiki in an igloo, and Rena, the smartest girl in the entire school—hugging the main character in his entry way for no discernable reason other than she thought his fit was super sugoi desu as a history nerd… this was their second interaction. I say all this, but I don’t think Rena is terrible per say. If this was a normal harem manga, I actually think she’d be a pretty decent addition (even if she has no chance of winning.) Additionally, it wouldn’t have been that hard to address my bitching because I don’t think the character writing is uniquely poor.

Dosanko Gal wa Namara Menkoi was actually a love triangle between Fuyuki, Tsubasa, and Sayuri Akino, I actually think Ikada could’ve gotten away with murder by completely changing the show’s genre. Call me basic if you want, but Akino is fucking cool. The way her personal arc intertwines with the other characters’ in a greater dramatic scenario is neat, for what it is. A gaming otaku who experiences a glow up and, despite her icy demeanor and awkward personality, stumbles into the popular kid crowd after falling in love with the transfer student from Tokyo whom the most liked girl in class is clearly down bad for. While it probably wouldn’t be on some braindead top 10 romance anime listicle, the scenario would at least be interesting to play out. Unfortunately, because this series shoehorned in a harem along with a sorta-established quasi-subgenre, the show has to dedicate time to characters who shouldn’t matter (except for Fuyuki’s hot ass mom she should get even more attention. Fuck it, put her in the shitty harem, why not). Tsubasa is a pretty decent mc, as far as flaccid and tepid romcom men are concerned, and has good chemistry with both girls that I want to see go somewhere. And unlike with most harem manga, which tend to frontload their protagonists’ characterization so they can focus on the tits, even if Shiki’s backstory is left intentionally ambiguous, whatever happened to him seems like it had a real impact on his personality. And, I actually think there’s going to be follow through, which may or may not suck. And while I wouldn’t necessarily also use terms as harsh to describe other aspects of the show, it isn’t just the writing that’s left me with mixed feelings.

While the backgrounds do a decent job at selling the atmosphere of northeastern Hokkaido in the middle of winter, Dosanko Gals visually leaves a lot to be desired. This is a by the numbers, bog standard, hardly passionate or innovative slice of life anime. The animation is never really impressive (if not often stilted), the digital compositing isn’t elevating any of the scenes, and don’t even get me fucking started on the storyboards. While I have definitely seen worse, I would argue the directing is straight up incompetent at times, despite this show having TWO DIRECTORS. While the character designs and their accompanying color choices are pretty appealing, and the girls are attractive, the show’s production is largely unremarkable and dull. It’s a clear product of the modern anime industry’s, and Silver Links’—lack of consistent scheduling and lack of access to outstanding talent. Though, I wouldn’t say the production is completely artless, for example, people complained about the removal of a lot of the original manga’s fanservice. Frankly, I think this decision demonstrates that some people DID care about making an okay product. Since in my ignorant, uncultured ass opinion, from what I’ve seen, a lot of the fanservice in the Dosanko Gals manga doesn’t really fit the show’s tone at all. The accused “censorship” in the anime was likely a creative choice made by the staff to preserve the show’s immersion, since anymore fanservice than the little we got would’ve been stupidly distracting and I’m glad they changed it.

By now, I hope it’s clear as to why I have mixed feelings about recommending Dosanko Gal wa Namara Menkoi at all. There’s some decent story construction the despite harem shit, and the characters are likeable, but this is a manga adaptation at the end of the day. Meaning, there’s not going to be any serious catharsis or, god forbid, substantial progression with any of the relationships that fundamentally changes the status quo for the long term. And even if there is a second season, I doubt I’d want to watch it anyway. Because, according to many of the readers, the manga goes to shit for the next like fifty chapters or something which would be around 24-ish episodes. A recent review of the manga even suggested you should just skip a hundred chapters from some point early on until the manga gets back on track. The main reason you would want to watch the anime is to consume the good part of the manga with a pretty decent soundtrack, solid voice acting, and consistent character art (which the early part of the manga is SORELY lacks about from what I could tell at a glance). Even so, what made me decide to give this show a six is, funnily enough, the eleventh episode.

The visuals for Dosanko Gals was one of the main contributing factors depreciating my enjoyment, but episode 11, despite all odds, actually looks pretty decent; with one scene in particular having the best animation, storyboards, and digital compositing of the season. After a largely lukewarm reception from my end, I actually watched a scene that, without me overanalyzing and on its own merits, made me feel something. In the two months leading up to that episode’s airing, I largely spent the winter not feeling much of anything, with media being basically the only thing that connected me to the world. In many ways. I’d sunk to much lower emotional depth than I ever had prior, to the point where I couldn’t even muster up the energy to unnecessarily worry anymore. However, right before that episode aired, I’d just started to climb out of that pit where I thought I’d met the bottom, but I still felt this terrible weight on me. And while it’s not even in my favorite anime episodes, not even my favorite slice of life anime episodes, it was one of those few rare moments where a piece of art genuinely impressed me. A sacred moment, where despite watching 10 episodes of a show barely able to meet the standard of “kind of passable” and just inching over the finish line, crafted some moments where I was truly locked in to the character’s emotions, and could finally sense some gravitas from the show’s creative staff. It was like I was lifted out of my chair and into their world, and for the briefest of moments, I didn’t feel so heavy.

Maybe I was being dramatic or something, and maybe the episode wasn’t actually that crazy. But, at the very least I’ll remember this show for providing me with those few transient moments where I actually felt somewhat like me.

Or maybe I’m just a nerd.

Have a nice day.

The Hokkaido gal is indeed super adorable.
from the animation,the music and the characters everything radiates so much sunshine and happiness.
A romance anime with little to no tense,give us so much time to enjoy the wholesomeness of this anime.
The story also start in a very simple way instead of some absurd and complicated way, just some fine people meet another fine people.
The animation is good and serene.
The characters are filled with a nice boy and girls with big "assets" with even bigger hearts.
The plot is thin but the main point of interest is to show the warmness of lovey dovey moment between a newcomer and his ... lovely new friends in Hokkaido ever winter and it did.

And it all do a perfect job,every scene they smile,every scene they laugh and every scene they are radiates so much warmness that you can feel it even in the coldest of weather.


Overall,very recommended for those who loves heartwarming romance story and fine with a few sprinkle of fanservice.

Weak. Just weak. You have a blonde gyaru with a funny accent, that should already be a massive win, so I don't understand how it's possible to mess this up this badly, but here it is.

The whole show is like a broken record. Guy meets up with gyaru, they eat something, "UMAAAAAAAAA~~!", guy gets embarrassed, the end. This is every single episode of this show. If you ever had the feeling anime (especially slice of life) is running off of a template, this will amplify that feeling 10x, except the template is only 1 page long.

It's just a waste of time and that's coming from ... the guy who's very easy to please with just "haha funny booba sound effect" moments. It's not thought provoking, it's not cute (enough), no CGDCT, it's not even lewd, it does not even have comfy feel-good moments that any slice of life should have. The most you get out of this anime is one snippet worthy scene with the gyaru's mom. Otherwise it's so repetitive it gets annoying.

I've never been to Hokkaido before but upon doing some research, it's said the destinationis been known for "rich agriculture and seafood resources". Watching Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable made me wonder just how the gals in this show can make a reputation of their own. It begins on a cold freezing day when 16 year old Tsubasa Shiki meets Minami Fuyuki.

It seems love at first sight. Unlike some traitional rom-coms, there's an overemphasis on their first meeting. The first episode spend a great deal of time on their chemistry. Despite coming from completely different backgrounds, the two are drawn towards each other like two ... peas in a pod. Some people may also compare their encounter like red strings of fate, a legend that two people are tied and destined to be together. The author wrote the story with their relationship in mind, and it's the core of the show.

The creator of the series Kai Ikada is relatively unknown, a fresh face in the manga industry. Translating their work into anime medium should be celebrated as a major accomplishment. The spotlight shines on the super adorable gal konwn to us Minami. With a dazzling smile and sparkling personality, she turns heads from both genders. This is pretty much the anti-thesis of our male protagonist Tsubasa, who despite being an overachiever, tends to keep to himself. What happens when you pair these two up? The simple answer is a relationship based on curiousity and trust. The latter comes later once the two understands each other more. However, the first episode has a spellbinding opening in the cold weather of Hokkaido. It's almost bedazzling to see Minami dressed in such cold temperate. Mind you, she's in a skirt dressed casually and seemingly embracing the cold weather. My impression is Minami is protrayed as a larger than life character, at least compared to the rest of the cast.

While I'm not entirely convinced how long their relationship can evolve or last, it's no understatement that the first episode makes a strong showing. It's probably the episode that get the audience hooked because we can find out so much about Minami just from her background and emotional expressions. That is, Tsubasa seems more like the underdog. The show later introduces other main girls such as Rena and Sayuri. To set them apart, Rena is protrayed as the opposite of our adorable gal. Reserved, serious, but can also sensitive, her relationship with Tsubasa starts off rocky but gradually improves. Somewhere in the middle is Rena, who is introduced as a shy yet talented girl. While these two characters are given on-screen time, their presence serve more as main supporting roles. Why you may ask? That's because Minami is given the greenlit to be the star. It's obvious from the beginning when she's protrayed as the poster girl. Sorry folks but if you're looking for Tsubasa building a relationship with others on the same level as Minami, then you'll be in for a disappointment.

Nonetheless, this is a rom-com that doesn't take too many risks and settling for delivering an youthful experience. Our main characters are high school students who are just beginning to enter the age of adulthood. The show takes them to places besides the classroom walls and allowing them to experience what relationships are about. It's honestly very straighforward that uses common sense to tell its story and relationships. There's no deceptive twists or complex plot that throws the viewers off guard. To put it simply, it's a rom-com that gets straightforward as it can be. Obviously, you're going to see how characters experience human feelings that ranges from insecurity, jealousy, joy, awkwardness, anxiety, among others.

The location of the show is part of the anime's title and it represents a bit more than just what it sounds. Hokkaido has beautiful scenery that is natural, and a visual feast to the eyes. This is mostly represented by cold climate and snowy weather throughout most of the season. It gets repetitive after awhile but ultimately gives an unique look to the setting. Similarly, each of the gals in the show have feminine features. Minami stands out the most as she has the classic 'gal' look. Unfortunately, Tsubasa's presence is always overshadowed because he is just too normal.

Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable is a show that is exactly what it tries to be. Nothing overly complicated and down to earth for what it shows us. That of course, we meet the adorable girls of Hokkaido. Sometimes, a simple show like this can be enjoyable especially when it just uses common sense to tell a charming story.

For a romance anime with such unique potential centered around the theme of 'gyarus,' this one falls disappointingly short. Initially excited by its announcement, my enthusiasm quickly waned after just a few episodes.

The protagonist fits the typical simp archetype, blushing after every few sentences for some unknown reason. Despite the main attraction being gyarus, their presence is hardly emphasized. Apart from the main girl and her mom, who embody the gyaru style, the rest of the characters seem to forget their gyaru identities right after their introduction.
Additionally, I noticed inconsistencies in the animation, particularly in character design, with frequent mishaps in depicting details like the ... spacing and angle of the eyes. In comparison, "Sono Bisque Doll" showcased a much more consistent animation style. Furthermore, the anime lacks the vibrant color palette I anticipated.
The pacing also feels disjointed and poorly thought out, with characters' reactions to certain situations often feeling off. There are moments where jealousy should be evident, yet characters quickly brush it aside and revert to being friendly. Not to mention, the way characters initiate friendships and develop feelings for the protagonist feels rushed and veeeery unconvincing.

All in all, I personally love gyarus, I believe they're a character type that's not introduced nearly enough even in anime. But overall, this anime in particular is a mishmash of disappointment, balled up and wrapped in cringe. The humor falls flat, it fails to highlight or even remember its main attraction; which is a 'gyaru harem' , and this raises significant concerns about its direction.

Dosanko Gal wa Namara Menkoi is an anime that delivers exactly what is expected of it.

In this story we follow Shiki Tsubasa, a high school student who is moving from Tokyo to Hokkaido. Arriving there, he soon meets a beautiful girl named Fuyuki Minami who helps him with the challenge of adapting to the new environment.

The story of this anime follows the pattern of animes of this genre:
1º a slightly shy protagonist with almost no personality, making it easier for the viewer to put themselves in the protagonist's shoes.
2º extremely beautiful girls, with breasts so big that they make you wonder how they manage to ... stand up and despite this they act as if they had never been praised for their beauty.

Now you may be asking me: is this bad? I'll tell you no, it's not. Dosanko Gal wa Namara Menkoi does not reinvent the wheel and delivers what the public of this type of content wants and even in a much more satisfying and less offensive way than many other conventional anime out there.

Many have already been through the protagonist's situation so it's easy to feel empathy for him and the fact that he doesn't have any major unpleasant characteristics makes this easier. The girls don't deviate too much from their archetypes but they take extremely out-of-character actions when they try to "flirt" and the quick fixation they all have with Tsubasa is typical of this type of anime but I legitimately liked most of them. I may not understand where so much love came from, but I really understand how the friendship came about, especially between Tsubasa, Fuyuki and Sayuri (another friend the protagonist makes in Hokkaido)

In short, this anime was a pleasant surprise, not because it was revolutionary but because it did the basics efficiently. The girls are pleasant and the protagonist, despite not having a strong personality, is at least likable because he isn't an idiotic pervert with his new friends.

I think a more accurate rating from me for this cour would be a 5.5/10 stars. I've been reading this manga since about a year into its publication, and so I was looking forward to this anime, but as I watched it, I remembered how much I was not feeling the first part of the overall story, which has seen grown on me and I enjoy reading it every new chapter. The true strength of this story are the characters. They are warm, heartfelt, and welcoming. I find them easy to root for and easy to like. What made things a little meh meh for ... me was some of the storylines and pacing, but I think part of that might just simply be how far away I am from my high school days now.

So it's hard for me to recommend this part of the story especially since I almost bailed on it when reading the manga, but I know what's coming and I know the overall scope fo things is really satisfying and that this anime experience will improve with each new part of the story if it receives more cours. So it's not worth skipping but it's a bit of a hassle to watch at times.

That said, if you enjoy high school drama driven by hormones and emotions, then you're probably going to enjoy this. If you are looking for something a little bigger that digs a little deeper then you might want to skip it.

Ah, Dosanko Gal wa Namara Menkoi, a title that beckons with the promise of youthful dalliances and romantic entanglements. Join me, dear reader, as we delve into the initial impressions of this series:

At the onset, I couldn't help but draw parallels to similar narratives like You Were Experienced, I Was Not: Our Dating Story. A chance encounter between a random, yet seemingly picturesque, anime girl and our protagonist sets the stage for potential romantic exploits. However, the journey thus far has unfolded at a languid pace, taking three episodes to introduce a new character—a potential love interest, perhaps?

In terms of aesthetics, the artistry is adequate, ... albeit unremarkable. The storyline, unfortunately, falls prey to a sense of despondency, lacking depth and substance. The characters, mere shells with no semblance of backstory, leave much to be desired, compelling me to idly await signs of growth and development.

As with any narrative, there lies the hope that what initially appears bleak may yet blossom into something of substance. Reflecting on past experiences, where initial skepticism metamorphosed into genuine appreciation, I hold onto the prospect that Dosanko Gal wa Namara Menkoi may follow suit.

For those with an undying penchant for romantic endeavors and time to spare, I extend an invitation to embark upon this journey. However, for the discerning viewer seeking polished narratives, it may be prudent to await the completion of the series and peruse the reviews. As of yet, my recommendation remains hesitant, awaiting the emergence of its latent potential.

UPDATE: Having traversed the entirety of this anime, my verdict remains unchanged. While it had its moments of brilliance, the characters remained underdeveloped, and the conclusion felt lacking in closure. Despite the fleeting joys it offered, the lack of depth left me yearning for more. 5 out of 10, a score that speaks to its potential yet unfulfilled.

This anime is really wholesome and was a fun watch. It did have some fan service so if you aren't into that type of thing maybe you won't care for this anime as much but its not too overwhelming. I loved the characters and their relationships. The plot was fun and didn't have a lot of bland topics. The art style was pleasing, and made the characters be the center point. I hope this anime gets another season, but since its a romance anime I have a feeling that it was produced to promote the source material. I tend to rate things higher than ... most people but overall I loved the anime.

Thighs! specifically in this case Hokkaidian thighs, yo what can I say that hasn't been said, let me just crack open the archives real quick: from the great Rias Gremory (royalty in the thigh world), the undefeated Queen of degeneracy Inukai san (we don't deserve dogs), Hakari Hanazono (rumor has it it took a modified tv to draw her wide ass thighs) and Mie from "Suki na Ko ga Megane wo Wasureta", I know watchu thinking and before you call the FBI her inclusion here is sorely for that camera work, you don't believe me, go do a double take, the camera angles in that ... anime are something to behold.

"Dosanko Gal wa Namara Menkoi" starts off with a phenomenal mood setting, the staging and overall vibe caught me off guard, the animatIon is pristine. In the first scene we meet one of our thighious "mcs" Fuyuki Minami rendered to tantalizing perfection behind a snowy Hokkaido back drop. The anime takes a moment to pan out to show the gorgeously animated scenery of the snow, further emphasising the frigid nature of the area. The first conversation between our mcs is more than anything natural, to a certain degree that is, no overly used tropes of "bumping into each other we fall in love" nonsense. You might've notice that I'm not giving as much love to our boy Shiki Tsubasa, well its simple, he don't deserve it. Ion know what I'm supposed to say about him, he's there I guess, honestly that's the best review I can give him, at its core this anime is driven by thighs (the gals in the show), blood is just there for the ride, hell he's lucky I didn't self insert and replace him with something else already bcoz he's just that forgettable. Ayt that is a bit too hash, Shiki does what any typical mc in his position does, he simps... blushes when he has too, apologises way too loudly, and produces enough boners to built a bridge.

On a more critical take, the romance is what you expect it to be, bubbly, wholesome with a tinge or more of degeneracy, the character dynamics needs to be studied, they got it right, there is an oddly satisfying fluidity to the characters, they feel like their own individual persons. We've already met our resident yandere gyaru Fuyuki, next we get introduced to our 'mild not committed to the tsundere act'
Akino Sayuri, with her tired overly used architype of I hate the happy out going girl in class but oh wait she helped me so I don't hate her lets be friends yey. She's got great chemistry with our boy Shiki, although she totally gave him the cold shoulder when they first met. It goes without saying Akino possesses lascivious thighs much like Fuyuki, but with her character I feel like its a skit I've seen before, maybe I'll get to like her as the series goes on but at the moment ummo stick with Fuyuki as my best gyaru. So its two gyals down and one to go, honestly I'm kinda interested in seeing what the third one be like. One more thing I don't know if I'm the only one that thought the booger scene in the first ep was disgusting, I mean who was that animated for? lets ignore our resident "simp-son" Shiki thinking that was kawaii for a second, I mean Jesus there is so many things they could've done with that character at that particular time that would've gotten me like "oh thats cute", but nah they just had to show Fuyuki with a fist full of boogers, ain't no way you convincing me thats kawaii, Japanese fetishes are getting out of hand.

The production team did a decent job bringing this anime to life, there's always going to be nitpicks but at the end of the day they are exactly that, nitpicks. I think the anime looks great, the voice acting is alright, the music and sound do a great job of capturing the scene and mood perfectly. I could give an in-depth review of the nuances of what makes this anime a great watch but ain't nobody will enjoy a corporate like breakdown of a fictional character's thighs, so ya'll gonna have to settle for this, I know this might end up being cryptic for some of ya'll coz I be trolling too much, but hear me out I'll summarize.

Should you watch this or not? to that I say if you ever paused an anime scene with thighs on the screen tf you waiting for join us, and if you here for a harem romcom then you won't go wrong with this one.

Confession: Ayt ummo let the cat out of the bag, I been lying to ya'll and ummo come clean...Hokaidian and thighious are not real words.

RECS:
"Tedama Ni Toritai Kurokiya-San"
"Dress Up Darling"

The girls of Hokkaido are freaky, and you have no idea how much.....

...inaccurately this expression is conveyed by the manga adaptation of Dosanko Gal wa Namara Menkoi, written by Kai Ikada, a native of Hokkaido, Japan's second largest island, where the plot of this animanga is set. The winter season pleased us with a lot of great...NO! Great ecchi, but we didn't get much romance, although the sequel "The Dangers in My Heart" turned out to be great, but that's another story.... But according to the laws of universal balance, for every very good show there is on average one not so good show, and ... Dosanko Gal was one of them.

The main character, Tsubasa Shibi, follows his father to Hokkaido from Tokyo. Cold weather, a different culture, new food, all of this is gradually introduced to him by Minami Fuyuki, a gyaru Tsubasa met at a bus stop. But new conditions are not the only thing she introduces him to, she also introduces him to herself by flirting, which surprises the unhappy young man. Tsubasa is clearly unhappy with Fuyuki's easy behaviour, but if he had known that she is not the only girl from Hokkaido who can show interest in him....

This show is not rich in interesting characters. Even though it's everyday life, Kai Ikada fails to convey the motivation of each character. Seriously, why does Fuyuki like Tsubasa? She's a popular girl at school, she has a lot of friends, but at first sight she liked a shy guy who didn't stand out at all. When I said "didn't stand out" I meant didn't stand out at all to the audience or the girls on the show. Wakana from My Dress-Up Darling is a skilled craftsman who knows his craft. Naoya from Kanojo mo Kanojo is a straightforward guy, careful to keep his promises, albeit skirting the rules. And what about Tsubasa? He's a wastrel who can't do anything but blush at common words and faint at a woman's touch, and three beautiful girls have shown interest in him? As for them, that is:
Minami Fuyuki is the main gyaru of the tittle. Possessor of lush breasts and a lush mum, who became the best woman in the show. A la Marin Kitagawa, but unlike her, she flirts with the main character from the very first seconds of meeting him, rather than the next few days. She has problems with her studies.
Sayuri Akino is a sweaty girl who likes to play video games. Disconnected from the group. In general, she is better than Fuyuki, because unlike her, she is more reserved and determined.
Rena Natsukawa is an excellent student who loves history and reading books. She is as determined as Akino, but more communicative and quiet.
For all their richness, none of them have any real reason to like Tsubasa, but Kai Ikada has other thoughts on the matter that I can't share in any way.

Every attempt by the author to inject some drama into the story turns out to be a case of beating around the bush more and more intensely each time. The secondary characters, who appear out of nowhere and disappear to nowhere, and, unlike the main characters, they are not only unmotivated, but also unremembered. What was the name of Sayuri's friend, anyone remember?

I commend Mirai Minato and Misuzu Hoshino for the fresh breath of adaptation, but the animation and music are worthy of praise. The "Namaramenkoi Gyaru" endings are energetic and moving, if the adaptation had been more successful these dances could have really blown up TikTok like the dances from the Wotaku endings. The "Wayawayawa-!" ending shows each of the three heroines in turn, looking at the audience as if breaking through a fourth wall.

After watching this show I decided to compare it to the manga so that I wouldn't be disappointed in the directing of the adaptation, and my verdict is that Mirai and Misuzu did a great job, but their work has a weak source material. I think Kai Ikada better start writing ecchi where it's not the size of the heart that matters, but what's on the "top of the heart".

I watched this on a whim, like a lot of the animes I'm binging right now, at 4 am. And if there's one thing I can say, is that I am NOT disappointed. I thought this was going to be another basic, 12-episode anime with some filler and Horimiya-like storytelling that jumps all over the place time-wise, but MAN, I'm glad it wasn't.

The good:
#1: Every character is very well written.
#2: The story takes place in a timeframe that is actually reasonable and something that isn't hard to understand.
#3: When it comes to locations, this anime doesn't stay in the school like a lot of other ... romance animes that are school-related.
#4: Has a perfect balance of wholesomeness that isn't overloading like a lot of animes. It's great the MC isn't totally an extremely, unrealistic nice guy like other romance animes. (ex: 100 girls who really like you)
#5: All of the girls are very different, yet likeable and unique in their own way.

The bad:
#1: The ending, at least of the first season if it get's anymore, is not very good. Unlike the rest of the show, which everything made sense, this ending doesn't. It didn't feel very rewarding or satisfying, and it kinda felt like a lot of hype and build up led to nothing.
#2: There are a lot of things that do not make sense logic-wise. For example, despite being very close, Shiki doesn't call ANY of his friends by their first name. Not even the person who he is very close to asking out. Shiki also apparently had a very heated argument with his parents, and yet at the end, they seem to have a very good relationship.
#3: The writing goes through a lot of tropes, making you be able to guess a lot of things that are going to happen.

Was this anime good?
Very, I feel like it is in my top 5 for favorite romance animes.

Would you recommend this?
If someone wanted a good, sweet and short romcom anime, definitely.

Tuning in for Season 2? (if it get's one)
Probably, I'd like to know where this goes. It's a pretty good watch, so if I remember it exists, I will.

Overall rating:
8.7/10

"Hokkaido gals are super adorable" is an absolute abomination of an anime made. It is so bad and abhorrent that you would question your life while watching this piece of garbage.

The plot and the story of this anime is so bad and bland that you would think twice before watching this absolute monstrosity. Basically, the protagonist of the story is a rich ass guy with no sense and humour and with the "MC" priviliges, which makes this show unbearable to watch. The other adorable hokkaido girls are head over heels for this lame ass MC since the author decided so. Its really petty. There is ... no chemistry or bond between the characters. Although its hinted they might have a past connection, it cant really be confirmed from the few episodes that I watched. But even still the dialogues and conversations between the characters are cringe worthy and so out of touch.

Even so this being a total shitshow, I would've still continued to watch the whole thing if it just wasn't as boring as it is. You would rather watch ants running their errands than watching this trash and it would still be more fun.

The art is also very mediocre and nothing special. The op and the ed were alright thus the rating. Otherwise this would have been a 0.

MASTERPIECE!!! PLEASE LET THERE BE A SEASON 2, it's the type of anime I enjoy it's very entertaining I would recommend it. the animation is wonderful, and the story itself is great It is the type of romcom that I would want to watch over and over again. others would enjoy this, the story is unique to other romcom anime, and I love the characters they are well likable. it warms my soul if you love romcom anime like me you will enjoy this, the plot and the story are just amazing. it made me tear up a little it only happens if the anime ... touches my heart i got invested in it i hope they create a second season please this anime is good in its own way original

The Classic Story of A City Boy and Country Girl But in Hokkaido

This is a classic love story about a city boy moving to a country place where he meets a country girl. Set in the Hokkaido and showing all the charms of the place as well. Recommended as a light sweet slice of life anime.

Expect lots of snow and blizzard that only Hokkaido can provide. Skiing too as it is the place to go skiing. Snow festival as well as ice sculpture festivities. A good way to learn things about Hokkaido.

The girls are sweet and adorable. Not many male characters yet at ... this point in time.

This is the most anime anime I've seen this year. The plot is beyond basic, just another harem it looks like. What' i do like about the show is it's art, it's decent to look at and the animation is perfectly fine. When it does a close up when it's an important scene, the art can be great. But the characters are flat for the most part They can be charming, but nothing to give them depth so their just 2d and hollow But i can't complain too much as this is just a junky fast food anime, just something to burn and waste your ... time with

Dosanko gal is your usual shy, socially awkward and lame MC gets the hot girl and a harem series, but without a unique twist. It takes place in Hokkaido and all the characters are gyaru. Does it really do anything new? No. If you’ve seen one of these, you’ve seen them all. That said, it is entertaining at times and 2/3 girls are really good.

If it were 5 years ago before I watched every seasonal every season, I’d probably rate Dosanko Gal higher and would have liked it more. Having seen so many of these types of shows now and in such recent seasons, it’s ... just hard to see how this separates itself from say, last season’s Kimizero. The MC steps off a bus and literally already has one of the hottest girls you can imagine come up to him and start simping. Within 3 episodes she’s in love and it’s just so convenient and perfect in the most boring way. Yea, the female lead is cute don’t get me wrong, but it’s hard to get emotionally invested in she and the MC’s inevitable relationship because of how contrived it feels.

The other girls similarly fall in love with basically just by virtue of him existing. It’s a clear male wish fulfilment series and don’t get me wrong, I get the appeal of it. I love those myself, but I just felt this one was lacking the writing to make it engaging. 100kano and Megami terrace come to mind as examples of recent stories with harems that flesh out the characters and their motivations, and make the potential ships satisfying.

Now, whether or not this show will be enjoyable will largely depend on how many recent seasonal romcoms you’ve seen, your tolerance for some usual romance cringe and also your feelings towards the girls. I think Sayuri and Fuyuki are really cute, but the third girl who was introduced at the end felt so undercooked. I’m sure she gets more fleshed out in the manga, but what we got here didn’t impress me much. As with most of these types of shows, the waifus are the best part and much more interesting than the MC. I was definitely more excited to get Sayuri and Fuyuki bonding moments than the MC and one of the girls. He just comes off as a cardboard cutout.

The other big thing with this one is it’s one of the few series that takes place in Hokkaido and plays heavily into regional education and tourism promotion. Every episode feels like an ad for Hokkaido and I have no issue with that at all. Hokkaido is a beautiful place, second best in Japan after Kyūshu, and there’s not a lot of anime content with this setting. I enjoyed learning about Hokkaido food, traditions and regionalisms a lot. I actually think that was my favourite part of this anime along with Sayuri. So if you’re someone who’s into Japanese culture or just wants to learn about a new place, you can get some good info here.

Overall Dosanko Gal is an ok anime. It’s not bad or horrible, I did enjoy watching it for the most part and I can understand why some people would hype and love it. It does have some cute girls and moments, but it just feels more of the same to me. Other than the Hokkaido setting, this could be 20 other anime. Yea, the all gyaru setting is nice, but I need a little more than that at this point. It was just too hard for me to take this show seriously at points.

Dosanko Gal gets 6 out of 10.

Some times, It is not about delivering a New experiences or storyline, but How you do It, and thats where this story excel at. It brings nothing New, with city boy Meeting country girl after moving, in a Very bucolistic approach seen in many other animes.

Present a small but Very charming set of characters, MC deles into a Very light and chilli slice of life kinda Roncon.

The fact that this anime doesnt try hard throwing the girls at each other to compete for the MC and Focus on their relationships in a Very light way combined with the touristic aspects of each Episode ... and routine helps It delivery a Very solid and charming series. Only sore spot IS the MC being clumsy to the Max.