Paripi Koumei

The concept for this story is unusual to say the least - but it's executed brilliantly. Amazing and vibrant animation, best vocals I think I've ever heard in an anime, likable and hilarious characters, a fun and engaging story... Give it a chance!

"Ya Boy Kongming!" is a fun show to watch with great characters and good music. For me it's the anime of the season. The premise is a bit crazy but adds value to the story as a whole as it allows to provide historical context to various strategies that are applied to modern times.

And the funny part is that these strategies are becoming part of this idol show. I usually don't watch idol shows but this one here is actually throwing of the disguise very slowly and only makes you realize it is an idol show once you're already fully invested in the characters.

I'd love to give this show a 9/10. However the aspect that we heard the same song over and over throughout several episodes made it somewhat annoying. Still outside of this the songs that were used in the show are enjoyable to listen to.

Also the ending in my opinion is very well done and even though it leaves it open for a second season it also works as a one season show because the story that was shown is fully finished.

So give this show a chance if you have the opportunity.

At first I thought it's just going to be an average anime with a singer in it but boy I was wrong. Specially the op song seems like a very good tactic of Komei to lure us into this anime 👌

I love it when koumei applies her strategy and cleverness to music contests and helps the female lead in the modern world. Won't regret watching this anime.

Paripi Koumei is another example why P. A works is an underrated studio. A musical anime, with a twist of a historical figure in the current Tokyo generation.

Paripi Koumei's story is about the music and how its passionate artists tackle the music scene and produce the songs they want other people to hear, ranging from the big concert moments, to the more quiet harmonizing sections with just someone and a guitar. It's really pleasant, actually. And it's the kind of thing in storytelling that works so well when the heart and soul of the series is given the correct time of day.

An extremely smart tactitian of his era, Kongming puts all his efforts to bring Eiko, a cheerful never giving up attitude girl, into the music industry limelight to let her achieve what she wishes to. I have to say the music was no doubt amazing, and the animation by P. A Works was outstanding.

What Odd Taxi did last year, Paripi Koumei repeated this year as well. With niche audience who has watched this anime, this surely is an underrated gem which needs to be explored by as many anime fans as possible.

My Rating : 8/10.