Spoiler-free review There's not much to say about Blend-S that makes it unique compared to most other slice-of life anime, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. It's pretty obvious what you're getting into, and if you like slice of life shows with cute girls and solid comedy, this one's for you.

The cast consists of a bunch of cute girls (and three guys) who all portray a character/personality type for their cafe, but the twist is that it's just that, a portrayal. Most of them lean towards having the opposite personality of the character type they portray for their cafe role.

I'd say one of the biggest strengths of Blend-S compared to other shows in the same genre is that it's humor is very solid. I personally find that slice-of-life shows can get sluggish if there isn't any solid comedy thrown in to keep you engaged with the show. Blend-S does this well with the two main characters who have somewhat of a romance growing throughout the show. The "Manager" of the cafe is constantly saying or doing some hilariously stupid shit to impress the main female character, Maika.

Regarding the romance between these two, it's pretty satisfying for a slice-of-life. While there isn't any major progression, even after the later episodes teasing the possibility of it, there's still some cute romantic scenes that makes you root for the success of the couple.

As for the technical side of things, The show is on point with animation, visuals/design, and music. You've probably seen the opening already since it's a meme, and it's one of the best openings for sure. The song is catchy and the animation is super cute. I never skipped the opening once, but the ending was a different story. the ending didn't really stand out like the opening does, and the song is forgettable. The overall animation quality on the show was solid and I don't recall seeing any drops in quality. I personally find the art style to be very cute, and there are some good reaction image faces spread throughout the show.

In the end, I'd recommend the show to anyone who enjoys slice-of-life/comedy with a hint of romance type anime. I'd love a second season, especially with some more meaningful romance progression. Out of 10, I give Blend-S an 8.