The second season of the anime "The Quintessential Quintuplets ∬" will finally begin in January 2021. The first season was incredibly popular, thanks in part to the popularity of the original work. I'm sure there are many fans of "The Quintessential Quintuplets" around you. Today, I'd like to briefly introduce some tidbits and trivia about the first season and the original manga that you should check out before "The Quintessential Quintuplets ∬" begins. Information such as which character is your favorite or any funny or unusual aspects of the artwork is extremely useful when discussing the manga and anime, so if you're looking to have a passionate discussion with fellow fans of the series, be sure to check out this article.
The Most Popular Character is Miku
When it comes to "The Quintessential Quintuplets," the most notable feature is the charming characters, each with their own distinct personalities despite sharing the same face. Who is your favorite among these charming characters? Of course, I think it's Rai...or rather, Yotsuba. However, in the numerous rankings of "The Quintessential Quintuplets" popularity characters, Miku always tops the list! !!
A shy heroine in love, but one you'll want to root for
Miku is often thought of as a timid character who struggles to be honest about her feelings, in stark contrast to Nino, who is honest about her own. It's precisely because she's a character who struggles to express her feelings that when you see her courageously approach Fuutarou, you can't help but want to cheer her on and say, "Go for it!" Many fans seem to be captivated by Fuutarou, who struggles to notice Miku's feelings, and Miku, who gets depressed every time she fails, but is encouraged by those around her as she gradually grows.
In the end, her feelings are conveyed!!
In the story, Miku was the first to notice Fuutaro, but her shy personality and Fuutaro's extreme insensitivity made it difficult for her to express her feelings to him. Furthermore, as the story progressed, she faced more competition from others, such as Nino and Ichika, and her opportunities to actively approach Fuutaro became fewer. As readers, we inevitably sided with Miku, who was the first to show signs of affection for Fuutaro, and we felt frustrated every time she failed. However, despite Miku's agonizing anguish, Fuutarou, who is incredibly insensitive, gradually becomes aware of Miku's feelings and ultimately succeeds in confessing his own.
You'll want to take a side!!
After years of anguish, Miku finally confesses her feelings to Fuutarou, but he chooses Yotsuba over her. What's more, Miku's identity as someone who has loved Fuutarou from the very beginning is taken away by Yotsuba, as the story goes that "Yotsuba and Fuutarou met in the past, and Yotsuba has liked him ever since, but has never been able to confess it to him until now." But it's precisely because she's such a pitiful character that we readers can't help but feel inclined to favor her. The setting of her as an unlucky character who worked harder than anyone but was never rewarded was born because she was never united with Fuutarou, and it's kind of ironic to think that it was because of this setting that she was able to rank highly in the popularity polls.
The animation in the first season is amazing!!
The popularity of this series has soared since the first season aired, but some anime fans have been talking about how "the animation is terrible!!" I checked it out myself, and there were certainly scenes that made me think, "What is this...?", such as characters' faces being severely distorted or the quintuplets not all facing the same direction even though they were supposed to be together.
But that's what makes it interesting!!
However, unlike other anime with so-called "poorly drawn" animation, "The Quintessential Quintuplets" isn't completely flawed, but rather just has some parts that are a bit off. Honestly, if you don't pay much attention to it, it's not that noticeable. On the other hand, if you pay attention, you can discover "Oh, this bit of drawing is a little interesting." I think this is a unique charm that only hand-drawn animation can offer, something that isn't found in recent CG animation. If you're going to rewatch the first season from the beginning, why not enjoy the poorly drawn animation, like searching for hidden Mickeys?
Is there something wrong with Nino? Nino is so bad, it's hilarious!!
What's interesting about this series' artwork is that not all of the quintuplets suffer from the same level of artwork, but Nino's artwork is consistently flawed. The popular Ichika, Miku, and Yotsuba are all consistent, and even the most popular Miku, even when checked from the beginning, has almost no flaws; in fact, she's extremely well-drawn. However, the moment Nino's artwork is drawn, many flaws appear. Is there someone on the production team who has a special knack for Nino? Nino's artwork is packed with humorous artwork flaws, making you wonder if there's someone special in the production team who's particularly good at drawing her?
If you enjoy animation breakdowns, Nino is the one for you!!
As mentioned above, to enjoy this series even more, I recommend watching while paying attention to Nino. In Nino's case, every single one features excellent, high-quality animation breakdowns, so you'll never get bored. As I mentioned earlier, animation breakdowns are by no means a bad element of animation; rather, they're proof that each member of the production team worked on each piece by hand, which I think adds to the flavor of the work. In animation works like the full CG animations that have emerged in recent years, where perfect shapes are created and then fleshed out before filming, the shape remains constant from any angle, making it impossible to achieve advanced visual expression such as slightly changing the character's appearance depending on the protagonist's feelings or the surrounding situation. Conversely, with hand-drawn animation, the character's appearance can be changed little by little on the fly, allowing for a greater degree of freedom in expression. Animation errors are an unavoidable price to pay when achieving such advanced expression, so we hope you will be able to overlook them a little, or, conversely, enjoy finding them and enjoying them.
Another masterpiece by author Negi Haruba: "Scorching Karma"
Negi Haruba, the author of "The Quintessential Quintuplets," is often thought of as a young, emerging manga artist, but did you know that before serializing "The Quintessential Quintuplets," she serialized a work called "Rengoku no Karma" in Weekly Shonen Magazine?
A surprising supernatural battle story!!
![Haruba Negi's Work [Rengoku no Karma]](https://animemiru.jp/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/rengokunokaruma-sentou-319x480.jpg)
Thanks to the success of "The Quintessential Quintuplets," Haruba Negi is often known for her romantic comedies, but her debut work, "Rengoku no Karma," is actually a supernatural battle story! It turns out that Haruba Negi originally wanted to draw a supernatural battle story, and in fact, her debut work, "Rengoku no Karma," was also a supernatural battle story! However, it seems she was unable to complete a work that satisfied her with supernatural battle stories, so she later decided to draw "The Quintessential Quintuplets," a work with a romantic theme.
Why "Rengoku no Karma" is Highly Recommended
Negi Haruba rose to instant popularity with "The Quintessential Quintuplets," but unfortunately, "Rengoku no Karma" doesn't seem to be getting very positive reviews. Many readers complain that despite the complex setting, the pace is so fast that they miss the foreshadowing, or they simply can't fully understand the story, finishing the book without really understanding what's going on. However, I dare say that if you really want to enjoy "The Quintessential Quintuplets," you should definitely read Negi Haruba's debut work, "Rengoku no Karma." The reasons for this are that it allows you to see what kind of ingenuity went into the transition from the supernatural battle story "Rengoku no Karma" to the romantic comedy "The Quintessential Quintuplets." And most importantly, the story unfolds smoothly, making it a great read to prepare for "The Quintessential Quintuplets ∬." Since Negi Haruba's debut is still short, there aren't many works available, making it easier to read all of his work with less effort than with any other manga artist. It's rare to have the opportunity to watch an anime after fully understanding a manga artist's work, so why not take this opportunity to read it?
A Compilation of Tidbits and Trivia That'll Make "The Quintessential Quintuplets ∬" Even More Enjoyable
What did you think? "The Quintessential Quintuplets" features many adorable female characters, making it easy to just sit back and relax while watching. However, since the original author, Negi Haruba, originally aimed for a supernatural battle story, it's a deep work filled with numerous plot twists and themes. Not only is it a great story, but this work has many other charms as well, as introduced in this article, so it's a work that never ceases to be talked about!! Not only is it a perfectly entertaining story, but it also has some amusing animation flaws, and for some reason, the only one with poor animation is Nino, and the more you look into it, the more interesting it becomes, so not only is the second season of "The Quintessential Quintuplets ∬" not one you can miss, but it's also a work that you'll want to rewatch even after the second season has finished. In any case, we can't wait to see what Haruba Negi's next work will be!! If it's actually a power battle story, I think it'll be really interesting!!
