DO IT YUA SERUFU!!

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Do It Yourself (from now on DIY for short) is an original slice-of-life show that aired this season. The main theme is a series of stories about the school's do-it-yourself club and how this club will try to build a tree house in order to attract more people to join.

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GENERAL CONCEPT__
It is not common to see slice-of-life original animes (in general the original shows focus on more dramatic, mysterious, action-filled themes). DIY has managed the feat of establishing itself as a highly valuable seasonal in one of the most important (if not the most important) seasons in recent years. I really appreciate that this anime has been well-received by the community despite more prominent titles that could have completely overshadowed it. DIY perfectly embodies the essence of the slice-of-life genre, demonstrating an incredible ability to relax (but also involve) the viewer in its very calm and peaceful narrative dynamics. One thing that immediately struck me about the setup of this anime is the fact that it is set in a world that is already very advanced in terms of technology and science. The decision to set this type of series in this historical context allows you to appreciate even more the positive and satisfying effects of making things with your own hands and dedicating your time and energy to a very rewarding activity for the body and for the spirit. DIY manages to convey all these positive sensations thanks to the very merry way in which it tells the story of this school club. Besides the main plot line of building the secret hideout, the anime also follows an equally important 2nd storyline which is the development of the relationship between the protagonist Serufu and her best friend Purin. In fact, after becoming more adult, Purin almost distances herself from her friend who has maintained a very childish mentality. The series therefore also deals with their reconciliation and how Serufu will be able to bring Purin closer to the world of DIY and relive the memories of their bond.

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CHARACTERS

The cast is made up of a collection of characters who not only shine individually for their eccentricity and ability to endear themselves to the public, but also prove to be very close-knit and characterized by very funny and warm interactions. From an individual point of view, the characters of Jobko (a recently enrolled foreign girl), Shii (the hyperactive and athletic cat-girl), Purin (the tsundere childhood friend of the protagonist) and Serufu (the careless and sunny protagonist). The characters of Takumin (a kind and introverted girl but with a great desire to make friends) and Rei (president of the club and leader of the group) mainly take care of keeping the cast together. The juxtaposition of these personalities is perfect for elevating both comic situations and those that are relaxing and wholesome.

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ART, ANIMATION AND MUSIC__

Moving on to talk about the technical aspect, a word immediately came to mind to describe the drawing style used in the anime: "rough" (in a positive way). Rough and angular as regards mainly the designs of the characters, but this kind of little detailed style is perfect for the kind of work that is DIY and also helps to give that touch of originality that every anime should have. Character acting combined with this style allows you to enjoy the atmosphere of the series to the fullest and makes it very easy to become attached to such lively, nice and radiant characters. From a musical point of view it does its duty, the music is spot on for the slice-of-life genre and they also contribute in part to creating the atmosphere. They may not be as prominent as in Yuru Camp but they do their job.

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CONCLUSION__

In conclusion, Do It Yourself!! was definitely one of my favorite anime this season. As a great fan of the slice-of-life genre, I would recommend this show to anyone who appreciates the genre and is looking for a nice complete 12-episode series with characters that are very easy to get attached to and who pass the time in a very calm and positive way.

P.S. I am not a native English speaker, so I apologize for any mistakes~~~