I recommend Houkago Teibou Nisshi for slice of life enthusiasts that like a mature tone.

- Houkago Teibou Nisshi Analysis -

Name: I recommend Houkago Teibou Nisshi for slice of life enthusiasts that like a mature tone.
Item: Diary of Our Days at the Breakwater
Rating: 70
Author: Zedlin

This analysis contains no major spoilers

___ First impressions are all about how worthwhile a show is and if one should watch it. While it may seem like just another CGDCT's anime, nevertheless the twist of fishing really surprised me in how different everything felt. The daily life of a club about fishing is the perfect setting for this type of slice-of-life. ___ #"The twist of fishing really surprised me in how different everything felt"

___ Made by Doga Koba, they are known for multiple anime, but are notably known for slice-of-life. The many examples include, New Game, Maoujou de Oyasumi, Yuru Yuri, Gabriel DropOut, Sewayaki Kitsune no Senko-san, Watashi ni Tenshi ga Maiorita!, and Himouto! Umaru-chan. When it comes to comfy daily lives of anime girls there aren't many better studios out there for the job. ___ #"When it comes to comfy daily lives of anime girls there aren't many better studios out there for the job"

___ The style of slice of life that Houkago Teibou Nisshi goes for is more mature and slow than most may enjoy. It's not the witty fast line slice of life or very eventful really. Doga Koba has this style down pat and even makes something as dull looking as fishing enjoyable while also going into depth about different types of fishing. ___ #"More mature and slow than most may enjoy"

___ It starts off with the introduction to our protagonist Hina Tsurugi who moved to the countryside with her family. In a seaside town she'll be transferred to a new school, she's quite nervous being in this new environment. Hina's personality is typical of the genre being kind with a cheery demeanor. She originally wanted to join the arts and crafts club due to her passion for all things associated with it, however Hina is suckered into joining the Breakwater Fishing club after antics with the clubs president, Yuuki Kuroiwa. It's difficult for Hina at first because she has a fear of large fish, which becomes a running gag throughout the show. It's a fun introduction, nothing mind blowing innovative though. Hina is fun to follow around and the setting in a small seaside town is unique! The teaching of fishing was really cool too. ___ #"Hina has a fear of large fish, which becomes a running gag throughout the show"

___ The rest of the cast is just as likeable as Hina, and over time she becomes more comfortable with the club and those in it. Yuuki Kuroiwa's aloof demeanor comes off as nonchalant with things around her, despite this she care deeply about her club and those in it. Makoto Oono is the most reliable member in the club when it comes to fishing. She's able to clean fish well, cook, and overall very knowledgeable about fish. Natsumi Hodaka is the typical childhood friend, she likes to tease Hina and looks like a tomboy but in actuality is very good student much to Hina's surprise and very supportive of Hina's growth as a fan of fishing. It's a small but comfy club with each episode focusing on the life of fishing with friends! ___ #" Natsumi's very supportive of Hina's growth as a fan of fishing "

___ The best time to watch Houkago Teibou Nisshi is after being burnt out on seasonal anime. These type of down to earth anime hit new levels of comfort when you're burnt out. One of the helping factors being the comedy which was surprisingly funny at times, mostly because the characters sold it really well. As an anime the calm tone mixed harmoniously with the comedy. I recommend Houkago Teibou Nisshi for slice of life enthusiasts that like a mature tone. ___ #"The comedy which was surprisingly funny at times"

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