KINMOZA!

Oshimeter

8.3
162 Ratings
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Synopsis

As a young girl, Shinobu Oomiya spent part of her early years on a homestay in England, where she became best friends with a girl named Alice Cartelet despite neither of them really speaking the other's language. Five years later, Shinobu's back in Japan living her normal high school life when she gets an airmail letter she can't read. turns out Alice learned Japanese, moved to Japan, and is enrolling in her school. That's the setup for this 12-episode TV series, and from there it's pure warm-blanket comfort viewing. Shinobu and Alice, along with their friends Aya, Yoko, and the half-British Karen, just hang out, go to school, and stumble through the little cultural misunderstandings that come from mixing Japanese and British sensibilities. There's no drama, no conflict to speak of: just five girls being genuinely sweet to each other. The cross-cultural angle gives it a bit more personality than your average cute-girls show. Shinobu's borderline obsession with all things English and Alice's earnest attempts to fit into Japanese life create this gentle back-and-forth that stays charming without ever getting old. If you liked the cozy atmosphere of Non Non Biyori or the friendship dynamics in Is the Order a Rabbit?, this hits a very similar note. Based on a 4-koma manga and animated by Studio Gokumi, it's the kind of show you put on after a long day when you just need something wholesome and uncomplicated.

Episode Guide

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Characters

Karen Kujou

Energetic half-British girl, Karen is outgoing and deeply loves Shinobu, causing Alice's jealousy.

Touyama Nao

Aya Komichi

Shy yet graceful classmate, Aya is a level-headed tsundere who often blushes around Youko.

Taneda Risa

Alice Cartelet

Alice is a cute, level-headed English girl who loves Japanese culture and is very close to Shinobu.

Youko Inokuma

Energetic and athletic, Youko is level-headed, often teasing friends but deeply caring for family.

Uchiyama Yumi

Shinobu Oomiya

Air-headed but graceful 15-year-old Shinobu loves English, despite her poor grades and limited understanding.

Nishi Asuka

MANGA BRIDGE

This season covers Chapters 1-36 of the manga. Continue reading from Chapter 37.

Manga cover

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Someone and 3 others rated 9.7
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kurokurorin★★★★★VerifiedEP 12

I'm so sad it's the final episode, but then again, there's still a second season and a movie. 🤭 The girls starting a new school year as second years is a good way to end the season. Switching classes and not being in the same one as your friends is something that's very real and relatable. I loved the little story with those Aya and Youko moments. This was such a fun and cute show, and honestly stands out from other CGDCT anime because the characters are so lovable and it never gets boring.

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opiumdaze★★★★★VerifiedEP 12

im so sad!!! we've reached the last episode but i still want to see more of them but upon checking, im so grateful to see there's a season 2 and a movie for this !! >:)) LMAO NOT KAREN HAVING THE 8TH GRADE SYNDROME xD IM SCREAMINGGGGGG aya was fantasizing yoko as a prince!!!!!! I JUST KEEP ON WINNING HER CUTE LITTLE SONG FOR HER PRINCE !!! bro im going to COMBUST what a cute little ending to season 1!!! i def enjoyed every bit of this cute little musical they made

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opiumdaze★★★★★VerifiedEP 10

a sakura centric episode !! their relationship with the girls all throughout the series was really wholesome and cute but now we get to learn more about her !! she's def still just a kid at heart !! lol i love reading horoscope readings before too, they're quite addicting and i understand how it would get through someone's head THAT BASEBALL SEGMENT WAS SOOO CUTEEE !!! i love this series, seriously it checks out all of my boxes for a chill and slice of life anime. it isn't boring at all and has just the right amount of fluff and humor to entertain me until the end!

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