Super Seisyun Brothers

"He's addicted to net games, so we go on dates online!" - Kohara Shiyo I've had this anime on my list for a while now so yesterday I decided to start watching it. As a fan of short episode anime anyway, I was not disappointed at all. [Story (8/10)] : As I said above, I had watched a couple of s.e.a (short episode anime) before starting this such as: Aiura, Chitose Get You and currently Onee-chan Ga-Kita! and this was by far the best in terms of story. Now I wasn't for looking for any sort of continuity between the episodes at all because they're not meant tohave a solid plot but what I really liked about SSB is the fact that on multiple occasions, they had episodes that would carry on from the last and it made for some great character development. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Art (10/10)]: Most anime that you see generally have a very cliché art style and colour scheme but as you can see by just looking at the cover photo, this is not the case with SSB. The colours compliment each other well, are basic and aesthetically pleasing to the eye. The shiny effect was a nice touch too, I was almost always drawn to their hair because of this. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Sound (6/10)]: Being a s.e.a, it didn't have much going for it musically. It didn't have an OP but I guess the ED was nice to bop your head to. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Character (9/10)]: My oh my, the characters were so so great! Along with the art, this is where the anime really shines. Chika (Male with blonde hair and blue eyes) and his elder sister Chiko are complete narcissists whilst their "neighbours" : Mako and Mao are the complete opposite... But not really. (For any Yaoi fangirls/boys out there, Chiko is an Otaku who's obsessed with Boy Love. Just sayin'!) Mako is lazy as is Chiko but she has a part time job and can't stand University. On the other hand, Chiko attends University but hates the idea of a job other than drawing Manga. Mao is the younger brother to Mako and best friend to Chika. Whilst Chika is hyperactive, Mao is extremely serious and stoic. Mix everybody's personalities together and you end up in some seriously funny situations. Something else that really impresses me is that the side characters (One is a trap and a great one at that!) are just as memorable and funny as the main characters, they don't steal the spotlight though. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Enjoyment (9/10)]: Out of all the s.e.a I have watched, this definitely has to be my favourite. I'm with a lot of people when they say that this anime should either get a continuation or it should become full-length. It has the perfect mix of humor, character and plot. The latter being something that is rarely seen in this type of anime. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Overall (9/10)]: Watching Super Seisyun Brothers was a great way to spend my day off college! I'm craving for a continuation and I'm sure I will be for an extremely long time. So much so that I'll be rewatching this very soon.

As a 4-minute-per-episode short anime, Super Seishun Brothers certainly fulfills the saying ‘good things come in small packages’. 2013 saw a number of good shorts so far, and I was spoiled by the likes of Senyuu and Ketsuekigata-kun. However, despite being up against pretty stiff competition, Super Seishun managed to hold its own. While having a good plot is always appreciated, there are times when you don’t really need one. That was the case with Super Seishun. As per the opening of episode one, “The older sisters are best friends. The younger brothers are best friends. And between these similar siblings, existed a strange relationship”. The serieschronicled the daily lives of these siblings, focusing on the quirky relationships between them and their interactions with other characters. Falling into stereotypes, the Saitou siblings (purple haired) were quieter, while the Shinmoto siblings (blond siblings) were the livelier pair. I very much enjoyed the playful banter that they had, as well as the dynamics between these characters. It’s really endearing to see siblings get along as well as they do, and the interactions between all four of them were very interesting. Bringing life to the interactions between the characters were the seiyuus who voiced them. Based purely on voice alone, I was more partial to the purple haired siblings (okay, maybe the fact that they had purple hair MIGHT have swayed my vote. I want purple hair too!). As Saitou Mao (purple haired brother), Ishikawa Kaito’s deadpan voice really stood out. His is one of the many new voices that were introduced in the Autumn 2013 season, and I believe that this young seiyuu is one to look out for. Just that season alone, he’s been credited as the main in a number of series, such as Tokyo Ravens and Nagi no Asukara. Having been following those two anime series as well, I could hear his versatility shining through – the way he adapts his voice to suit the different characters he plays is quite remarkable. Newcomer or not, I have grown rather fond of him. Speaking of Nagi, we have one other seiyuu common to both shows – the lovely Kayano Ai. Playing the role of Saitou Mako (purple haired sister), she did a fine job, giving us viewers an equally amusing deadpan voice. Anime watchers may remember her from Summer 2013 as the good-natured Lucy Kimiko Akie Airi (…) aka Yamagami-san in Servant x Service (mentioned because this is another of those 'don't think just watch' series). Of course, this is not the only anime that she is known for, as this veteran seiyuu has a whole list of characters on her resume to boast about. And as Mako, she delivered yet another favourable performance. Rounding up the main cast, we have Oosaka Ryouta and Yamamoto Nozomi, who voice the blond brother and sister respectively. Having had the pleasure of actually seeing Oosaka Ryouta at a live event, I have a soft spot for him and can’t help but smile when I hear him in any anime. While I’ve personally not heard Yamamoto Nozomi in any other shows, I did like what she did with Chiko’s character. For one, I could discern the desperation in her voice, as she tries to dissociate herself from the otaku label. Yes, she’s a self-proclaimed bishoujo in serious anime fandom denial (ah, that certainly brings back memories.. heh). On the whole, I think the cast did a pretty good job, making the series even more entertaining with their voice acting. That aside, another thing that really drew me in was the setting of the anime – I simply loved the atmosphere that exuded throughout the entire series. The world in which these siblings exist seems so carefree and fun, watching them made me wish I lived in such a world. The story was relaxed and whimsical, and despite my earlier assertion that there wasn’t much of a plot, we were even teased with a cliffhanger in one of the episodes. The playful manner in which this series was brought forth, coupled with that adorable ending theme (yes, I’m guilty of putting the ED on loop for the entire hour that it took me to write this review), left me feeling all warm and fuzzy after each episode ^^ happiness~ Short & sweet – that’s what this series was for me.

This is a funny and very relatable for young adults, however is are no clear theme. There is essentially no plot, however this isn’t a major issue and isn’t expected for such short episodes. This is a fast paced comedy drama which shows the teeangers in their typical day to day life, like going to school, work, or just hanging out. The teenager’s challenges are very relateable. The series explores many themes like having a crush, or struggling to find a purpose in life. Although the series never really focuses on one specific theme or challenge which means there’s less emotional depth in the story.None of the themes were well developed as each theme (like finding your passion or relationships) was only mentioned in one or two episodes most. And the ending was a little disappointing as I didn’t really relate to any themes. The characters were really good, you could really see their personalities and easily relate to their worries. The minor characters were entertaining to watch too. Animation was great, reasonably detailed and everything flowed naturally. The music was really average, just basic electronic melodies played again and again. The humour was really good and there were plenty of laugh out loud moments. Constructive feedback is appreciated :)

A cute slice of life mini-series revolving around the friendships of 2 pairs of siblings. - I honestly thought that I would hate this Anime because the storyline seemed so random at first but it was absolutely fantastic! The storyline is very real & relatable (relatable in the sense of friendship & love). Super Seiyun Brothers is one of those Animes that you'll enjoy watching in a laid back manner. The animation is pretty smooth & not choppy with the cuts from scene to scene. The art is very nice, At first the eye coloring bothered me but you get used to it & see it as a norm. kindof thing. The narrator is a nice touch to this series & makes you chuckle at some parts. After the series ends it makes you want more & I find it a shame that there is no manga on this. Overall: Good Anime to watch if you're looking for something short, sweet, & relatable.

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