Information:
Other Names: Hakone, Hot Springs Fairy Hakone-Chan & 温泉幼精ハコネちゃん.
Studio: Asahi Production & Production Reed
Writer: Korie Tomonaga & Momoko Murakami
Director: Takeyuki Yanase
Music: Tomohisa Ishikawa
Type: Manga Adaptation, Short TV Series
Length: 13 Episodes, 3 min per episode approx.
Genres: PG-13
Rating: Comedy, Seinen
Air Dates: 4th October 2015 - 27th December 2015
Alternate Recommendations: Haitai Nanafa & Shinryaku! Ika Musume
Synopsis:
After many years of dormant rest, a hot springs fairy awakens in modern-day Japan. However, while she slept, she took on the appearance of a young girl. She decides to cooperate with the locals whilst trying to regain her powers.
Review:
(Warning: Very Short)
Have you ever wondered what being friends with a god would be like? Its okay, could be better if that god wasn't a Loli. In Onsen Yousei you will experience just that with some funny humour tagged along that is fun to watch, though the humour does run dry every now and then thanks to an unoriginal setting and an attempted plot that goes no-where until it reaches an unsatisfactory conclusion, as the show would have been a lot better if it stuck to its episodic layout, but no, they wanted a plot and it is pretty bad; not to mention the attempt at putting a romance sub-plot that goes nowhere and has no place in the show, except to add a bit of humour to scenes whether its wanted or not.
Though on another hand the cast of the show is quite delightful and have a good designs that fit the show's feel well, though the romance plot did ruin them a bit, as it lead to cringe like scenes that made me thing why I was, watching this. But aside from this the characters help bring a refreshing atmosphere to the show, that makes you feel relaxed as they go about their daily antics; one point that does help this is the art style used with big round heads and huge eyes, which makes all the cast look cute and likeable.
Though on another side the animation is not at its best and is at most average; this could also be said for the soundtrack as well though it does blend in well, it blends in too well and is barely noticeable, unlike the opening which stands out well, being fun to watch and listen to, matching the feel of the show.
In conclusion this is great to watch if want something relaxing or an easy to watch series, but if you want something more, go look elsewhere.
Final Verdict:Story/Setting: 5.4
Characters: 6.6
Art/Animation: 6.6
Sound: 6.3
Final Score: 6.3/10
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