Hinamatsuri is a story written by Otake Masao and has been serialized in Harta since 2010. It was long-awaited and made into an anime in April 2018. It is a sci-fi comedy that depicts the hectic daily lives of an intellectual yakuza and a psychic girl who suddenly appears in his house one day, and is sometimes tearful. In this article, we will introduce the wonderful charms of Hinamatsuri!
A Brief Introduction to Hinamatsuri
One day, while the intellectual yakuza Nitta was at home auctioning and browsing his hobby pots, a mysterious object fell on his head. Inside was a mysterious girl. Nitta dismissed the object for a day, assuming it was a mistake, but by morning the object hadn't disappeared. With determination, Nitta talks to the girl and frees her from the mysterious suit, but it turns out she has psychic powers and they end up living together. And so begins a hectic life for Nitta, Hina, and many other people.
The Appeal of Hinamatsuri #1: The Main Character is Generally Emotionless
The main character, Hina, is generally laid-back and emotionless, which is an exquisitely interesting aspect of the story. This makes her occasional emotional displays stand out, and it also further enhances the presence of other characters. That doesn't mean she doesn't do anything, though. She does some humorous things in the series, and sometimes even some tear-jerking things, which is really impressive.
Hinamatsuri's Charm #2: Instead, the people around her have big reactions
Hina's emotionlessness is a treasure trove of reactions from the people around her. His huge reactions express the emotions of the story, adding to its excitement. Even though he's supposed to be making a tsukkomi, his reaction is so big that it makes him seem even more absurd than the actual bokeh, which, combined with Hina's subtle reactions, creates a wonderful balance. His facial expressions are also excellent, contributing to the humorous parts of the show.
Hinamatsuri's Charm #3: There are a lot of nice people
This is a comedy anime, and while the main characters are often gangsters, psychics, or homeless people, they're all basically good people. And that's just the basics. As I'll explain later, there are some awful characters, too (lol). While stories involving good people tend to be hidden among the comedy episodes, there are also quite a few heartwarming moments, and if you're not careful, you might end up crying. So, be careful.
Hinamatsuri's Appeal #4: All the Cute Girls
Yes, the characters' appearance is an important factor for male viewers when it comes to viewing a work. It's fine, not only perfectly fine, but it's so good I'd like to thank them. They were already cute in the manga, but when they were made into an anime and had voice acting, they became even more charming and were absolutely flawless.
Hinamatsuri's Appeal #5: The Gags Are Fun
The gags, which are the main focus of this work, are well-paced and hilarious. It's very innovative to see the yakuza and the psychic girls keep making jokes in a light-hearted manner, and although there's more surreal humor than loud laughs, the tempo is good and it's a lot of fun.
Hinamatsuri's Charm #6: Anzu's Presence
As the story progresses, Anzu becomes even more important than Hina, almost like the main character. Her presence is truly what brings tears to your eyes. Anzu was initially framed as a problem child, but her growth has been truly amazing, and I never would have imagined her to be such a holy person at first. There are many good people in the story, but personally I think Anzu is the most holy, even beating out Nitta. She's cute, too.
The Charm of Hinamatsuri #7: Hina's Growth
While Anzu's rapid growth tends to overshadow her, Hina also grows as a person. It's not an easy process, but that's what makes her small steps so moving. I'm looking forward to the day when she becomes a completely normal girl.
Hinamatsuri's Charm #7: Hitomi's Tendency to Get Involved
Hitomi, a super-perfect middle school student who is as kind as Anzu and capable of anything more than anyone else, is certainly a very useful character in this work, and plays a major role in the comedy. He's often involved when problems arise in the story, and I think he'd definitely be included if we were to choose one of the three main characters. It's also very entertaining to see his exhausted and cruel side come out at times.
Hinamatsuri's Charm #8: There's a Lot of Scum
I said earlier that there are a lot of nice people, but there are also some really scumbags (lol). Well, Hina and Utako, well, I guess Hina is just a scumbag with no common sense, so I guess that's understandable, but Utako is really hard to defend (lol). She threatens middle school students, dumps work on them, and makes them pay... (lol). But I think it would be hard to keep things exciting with just saints, and some really wicked characters are really important, too!
Hinamatsuri Charm #9: It's So Tearful
The episodes involving Anzu and the occasional serious moments between Nitta and Hina are deeply moving. The comedy is the main focus, and as you're laughing and enjoying the show, suddenly a touching story pops up, so it's as if the show has suddenly become a completely different one, and you'll be shocked, as if you've been transported to a completely different work. The Anzu episode in particular is a must-watch, as it really feels like you've been transported to a completely different work.
Hinamatsuri's Appeal #10: The Character Voices Are Perfect
When it comes to anime adaptations, voice actors are always a concern. I think often the voice actors end up sounding different from the image they had in mind, but Hinamatsuri is perfect, and it's great. Hina's lethargic feeling seems quite easy but is probably quite difficult, and I think Takako Honda, who plays Hina, is amazing, as she is still a newcomer but she is able to portray the character perfectly. The other characters are also perfectly portrayed, and the casting is excellent, which is another charm of this work.
Summary of the charms of [Hinamatsuri]!
So, that's the appeal of the much-talked-about, unique sci-fi comedy/gag series Hinamatsuri. But the main draw is its fast-paced, snappy gags. The characters are richly individualistic and sometimes moving, making it a truly captivating series. If you haven't seen it yet, you should definitely do so ASAP! (lol)
