Episode 4

Everyone's Reactions

The fourth seat's 'Joy's Beginning' was really impressive. Especially, Kazuki's serious personality felt really rooted in the world of rakugo, which I really like. Akane's brightness and Kazuki's seriousness create a nice balance, making it feel cozy. The animation is detailed, with close-ups of faces that are really carefully drawn, so the characters' expressions come through clearly, making it enjoyable to watch. Also, the opening and ending theme songs, songs by Kaya Sotaro, fit really well and help set the atmosphere of the anime. Especially the ending song 'AKANE On My Mind～Manjuu Kowai' has a relaxing feel, which is great. The rakugo performances are also properly introduced, so I might get more interested in rakugo in the future. I'm looking forward to the fifth seat.