kuraikodesu★★★☆☆AnimeHanayamata
Oshimeter
Synopsis
At the tender age of 14, high school student Naru Sekiya finds that she pales in comparison to the fairy tale princesses she adores so much, not to mention the ideal girl she wants to be in contrast to her peers. Her childhood friend Yaya Sasame is enjoying herself with her school rock band, while her other childhood friend Tami Nishimikado is a member of the student council. Desiring the strength to take the next step forward, Naru has wanted a magic key to open her timid heart since the start of high school. During one moonlit night, Naru encounters what she believes is a cute fairy standing atop a torii gate who shortly invites her to dance with her. The next day, she discovers that the "fairy" was not only just an ordinary girl, but also a transfer high school student from America! Excited to meet Naru again, Hana N. Fountainstand encourages her to help her start a club for yosakoi, a festive type of Japanese dance that Hana has been entranced by since childhood. Though initially terrified of Hana's enthusiasm and the thought of being seen dancing, Naru slowly finds herself immersed in the art of yosakoi and assisting her new friend achieve her dream—for the path for a maiden such as herself is at the mercy of the wind! [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Episode Guide
Characters
Hana N. Fountainstand
Determined American transfer student, Hana, passionately pursues Yosakoi dance, inspiring others with her unique spirit.
Christian Luci
Naru Sekiya
Timid and average, Naru yearns to be extraordinary like the fairytale heroines she adores.
French Caitlynn
Tami Nishimikado
Elegant and refined, Tami is Naru's admired childhood friend, balancing school council duties with artistic pursuits.
Martinez Cynthia
Yaya Sasame
Yaya, Naru's best friend, is a sociable and cute girl in a band, encouraging Naru to pursue her dreams.
Rial Monica
Machi Tokiwa
Student council president, Machi is tough but secretly soft, especially around her best friend, Tami.
Mosier Carli
Community Feed
kuraikodesu★★★☆☆Anime
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scabigail★★★★★VerifiedEP 12Overall, I enjoyed the series as a whole and I feel more people should watch it. Their final performace (as in for this show) was so endearing to watch after watching their struggles, obstacles they faced as well as how hard they have worked to get to this point. A good series I would recommend for anyone who is looking for a heartfelt slice-of-life series.
scabigail★★★★★VerifiedEP 11Lowkey plot twist we got in this episode lol. Anyways I am glad we got a focus on a struggle that Hana is facing as she has always been portrayed as this optimistic character with a positive outlook on life. Her having her struggle showcased made her a more raw and realistic character.
scabigail★★★★★VerifiedEP 10Yayyy we finally get to see them as a whole Yosakoi team. I think this episode felt a bit more relaxing compared to the rest which I found balances the pace of the whole show. We get to see them bond and help Machi too which makes them grow their team dynamic.



