
a review by GeneralG

a review by GeneralG
Alright, I figured out how to write reviews instead of putting stuff in the comments section, so I think this show is a great start! Also, this isn't a high-stakes show but there won't be any spoilers in my reviews.
Show Summary
Usagi Drop (Bunny Drop) is about a six-year-old girl named Rin that is adopted by technically her nephew after she's found as his grandfather's secret child that he had at 73 with a younger woman. After her father passes away at 79 and with Rin's mother being out of the picture none of the family wants anything to do with Rin, so Daikichi steps up to take Rin in. From then on this is a story of what it means to be a parent and the lessons that come with that for Daikichi.
The Review
I have no clue how I came across this show originally, but I am very glad I did! The animation throughout the whole show is really amazing and has an awesome, homely, almost sweet feel to it. Its vibrant colors add to every emotion the show makes you feel, plus you even get the pre-opening bits in a slightly different more "concept art" style that is also very nice and a fun little mix-up on the art style. That leads me straight into talking about what I'll call the pre-intro and pre-outro shorts. These are in every episode of the show and are always a nice little entrance/ending to the show. Sometimes they are related to the episode to come and sometimes they aren't, but they are always a fun way to start the show with a daily life interaction between Daikichi and Rin. Which leads me into talking about the intro and outro of the show. The intro and outro of this show are probably one of the best cases I've seen in a show where they just "fit". The intro "Sweet Drops" is a very fluffy and upbeat song that you can't help but bop with when it plays with its colorful intro animations that are similar to something like the art in a children's book. The outro song "High High High" is just as good as the intro with a whole different feel. It's a slower-paced song with what you might call a "reflective" happy feeling to it and I couldn't think of a better song to end an episode of this show with. The outro animation is in an art style similar to the intro but, be sure to pay attention because Rin's events throughout the show get added to the animation as it goes on (what a nice touch!). Overall, both songs have earned a solid place on my music playlist. Alright, now we can talk about the actual show a bit. This show is one of those that some might call "food for the soul", every episode is full of events that just fill your heart. Watching Rin and Daikichi's relationship grow and develop feels very natural as you see him come to different conclusions as he learns what it means to be a parent. The show also takes time to touch on subjects like being ready to be a parent, emotions of not being fit to be a parent, the importance of actual parental relation, and the strength of blood ties. Don't be confused though, this show does not skip out on developing the relationships of its other cast. There is a wealth of interactions between Daikichi, his family, friends, work colleagues, fellow parents, and Rin's friends that do a lot to deeply develop him and others as characters. This is seen the same in Rin as her personality leaves the reserve of the start of the show into the character she is. All of this done in the short span of 11 episodes.
Final Thoughts and Rating
I think this show is just great especially for it only being 11 episodes. If you're looking for a show that simply warms your soul, I highly recommend giving this a shot! I rate it 95/100 and give it a spot on my must-watch list.
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