Restaurant to Another World truly exemplifies what reverse isekai slice-of-life can be, creating an If there’s anything I can say about these first two episodes, it’s that Akebi’s Sailor Uniform looks beautiful. Middle school is by and large a pretty boring time, but Akebi’s Sailor Uniform filters it through a remarkably idyllic lens, and I think therein lies the charm of this series: it’s watching these small moments as Komichi interacts with her classmates, and seeing the mundane made special with stunning animation. That said, there are also some strange, pseudo-sexualized moments in these episodes, like the sensual toenail clipper sniffing scene with the volume cranked up on those inhales. It’s honestly discomforting, especially considering the age of these characters.
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The aesthetics are nice. Cloverworks have been doing a wonderful job so far with Sono Bisque and Akebi-chan. Surprised they can put that much detail into two shows airing simultaneously.
I see what you mean. That scene was weird. Like “what the heck is this kid doing” kinda weird. Nonetheless, I like the slice of life in the anime so far.
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