Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable!

(14+) It's hard to pinpoint why this series was so enjoyable, but if you wanted a "comfort" comedy/romance this could be a contender. Yes, multiple girls end up liking the male protagonist, but it is very clear that he has his heart set on only one. What's even better is that she is extremely likeable, and you'll be rooting for her the entire time. Also, there is no stupid competition that develops among the girls, they all respect and like each other, too! The ending was great, also! Highly recommended!

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I've always been a fan of romance comedy animes with around 12-24 episodes, been a fan for almost 5-6 years from now, this definitely is in my top 10 out of 80+ rom com animes I've ever watched. The writing and animation is what i like the most about this anime, the idea of helping a fellow classmate to achieve their goals, having just pure friendships with little to no unreasonable fights in the anime. Its completely mindblown to me how perfect it is and how enjoyable it was to watch the full thing.

I really hope that they have a new season coming out as I've heard from people that the manga is not yet completed and i have also yet to read the manga so i am definitely looking forward to a season 2. I will be my utmost support for production of season 2.

Watched on: 29-30 March 2025

Tsubasa, our protagonist, moves from Tokyo to a chilly Hokkaido, where he will find Minami, an energetic, really cute girl. So, this Shonen romance anime begins. Personally, I adore films, anime, or any bit of story that involves romance, I reckon in my life there has never been this sort of tension, but I am still believing that someday I will have it 😅.

The progression of their friendship to love, with some emotional attachments, small jealousies, and heartwarming changes in behavior is slowly portrayed. There's even a little bit of a love triangle, not too overdramatic, of course. The best part?-it's not crammed with just too many characters so really you can relate to the main cast.

Should You Watch It?

If you like sweet slow-burn love stories, then this anime is a must-watch. I would probably rate it somewhere between a 7-9 out of 10 on all things, but for a romance lover like myself, I'd say, "10/10, that's all!"

With a blonde gyaru and a quirky accent, this character seemed like a surefire hit. Guess not! What a missed opportunity.

In other words, this anime is incredibly repetitive. Every episode follows the exact same formula: a guy meets a flashy girl, they grab a bite, and then the guy ends up flustered. It's like watching the same scene on repeat. If you ever felt like slice-of-life anime relies on clichés, this show cranks that feeling up to eleven - and all within a super predictable format.

This anime is boring, even for someone like me who enjoys silly jokes. It offers nothing: no interesting ideas, not heartwarming enough, not the cute style I like, and forget about anything spicy. It doesn't even deliver the cozy vibes a slice-of-life should! The only saving grace is a single scene with a character's mom. The rest is just repetitive and irritating.

This anime series is centred on Tsubasa Shiki, a teenaged boy from Tokyo who has moved the city of Kitami on the northern island of Hokkaido. He arrives in winter and everything is covered in snow. He is somewhat surprised when he sees a girl with dyed blonde hair wearing a short skirt and no gloves; clearly a 'gyaru'. He doesn't really approve but ends up talking to her. She is Minami Fuyuki and it turns out she is in the same class as him. Gradually they start developing feelings for one another.

I hadn't got far into watching this when I began to suspect it was going to be fan service heavy and not that great... thankfully I was wrong. Minami's attire may be a little revealing but nothing too much is shown and the usual ecchi tropes are largely avoided. Instead we get a delightful romance set in an area of Japan that is underserved in anime. The characters are rather fun; with some good secondary characters as well as the two protagonists. I liked the character designs and setting. Overall a fun series; don't be put off by Minami's dress sense.

These comments are based on watching the series in Japanese with English subtitles.