Hanasaku Iroha

[Reiji]

So I have been watching this anime.  To be honest I am torn on it... there is a part of me that really likes it.  Then there is a part of me that feels ill about watching it.  I am always torn on Slice of Life anime.  ^_^ what do you think?

[George]

I'm very much enjoying Hanasaku Iroha.  I like the characters, and absolutely love the setting and scenery.  On the other hand, having stayed at a ryokan out on Noto peninsula, where this is set, gives me a nostalgia that the average fan doesn't have.  Yes, the folks at P.A. Works did their homework well.  I'm looking forward to seeing Ohana grow and learn throughout the show, and as she does, to seeing the rest of the cast learn from her earnest optimism as well.  Spending more time, even vicariously, out on the Noto peninsula is a treat to me as well.

Slice of life stories (anime or otherwise) are individual in their appeal, as every life is unique.  This one definitely appeals to me.

[Reiji]

To be honest I am enjoying watching Ohana be miserable.  Then again her mom is kind of messed up. [spoiler]Telling an elementary school female she cannot rely on anyone.[/spoiler]  That made me laugh.  [spoiler]Not to mention the novelist and making Ohana "sparkle" [/spoiler]

[CategoryKing]

Kind of late on this but I have been following the show since it started airing.  I've liked it from the beginning.  I think I initially liked Ohana because of who does her voice, but I felt bad for her at the beginning there.  I think it's been a cute show so far.  I liked that last one with the army guys.