Genre: Comedy, drama
General Setup: Yoshino Koharu wants to work and live in the big city of Tokyo. However, even after applying at multiple different companies, she can’t seem to get a job. Yoshino is running out of options when she is offered a job in a rural town. Thinking it to be short term she signs the contract and gets on a train heading away from the city of her dreams. She is surprised to find out that the contract has a year long duration and that she will be playing the part of the Queen of the Kingdom of Chupakabra - a tourism stunt to revitalize the small town.
Characters: One of the things I really liked about this show was how fleshed out the supporting characters were. As Yoshino gets to know them she begins to be accepted into their community. As the viewer, that acceptance is extended to you. I felt like I really connected with all of the eccentric members of Manoyama.
Plot: The story starts off kind of slow, but as you get to know the characters they become the driving force that makes you continue watching. The slower pace is advantageous to the show’s ‘feel-good’ qualities. It is a relaxing show to watch with my different facets.
Ending: The ending is a bit of a surprise, even up to the last few minutes. However, I felt like it was very successful. It showed how far all of the characters had grown and tied everything with a nice bow. I even teared up a bit.
Things to Watch For: Sakura Quest is pretty clean. There is a small amount of fan service.
Sights and Sounds: The animation gets the job done, but is nothing spectacular. Bright colors and pastels are used often and the scenes set at night are well light enough for the viewer to be able to tell what is going on without turning up their brightness. I really enjoyed the music for this anime, especially the first set of opening and ending themes.
Other Media: Sakura Quest is a stand-alone, original series. However, it’s contemporaries include Hanasaku Iroha and Shirobako, other shows that focus on the working life.
Fillers: N/A
Length: This anime is 25 episodes.
Where to Watch: This anime is licensed by Funimation.
Plot: The story starts off kind of slow, but as you get to know the characters they become the driving force that makes you continue watching. The slower pace is advantageous to the show’s ‘feel-good’ qualities. It is a relaxing show to watch with my different facets.
Ending: The ending is a bit of a surprise, even up to the last few minutes. However, I felt like it was very successful. It showed how far all of the characters had grown and tied everything with a nice bow. I even teared up a bit.
Things to Watch For: Sakura Quest is pretty clean. There is a small amount of fan service.
Sights and Sounds: The animation gets the job done, but is nothing spectacular. Bright colors and pastels are used often and the scenes set at night are well light enough for the viewer to be able to tell what is going on without turning up their brightness. I really enjoyed the music for this anime, especially the first set of opening and ending themes.
Other Media: Sakura Quest is a stand-alone, original series. However, it’s contemporaries include Hanasaku Iroha and Shirobako, other shows that focus on the working life.
Fillers: N/A
Length: This anime is 25 episodes.
Where to Watch: This anime is licensed by Funimation.
