Hello!! Kiniro Mosaic

Although learning different languages continues to be an interest for Shinobu and her friends, the new school year brings unexpected difficulties. Not only is there always something new and different to distract them from their studies, but Alice and Yoko also are having trouble adjusting to being in a different class from Shinobu and Aya.

Meanwhile, Karen isn't getting along at all with her new homeroom teacher, and it doesn't help that the teacher is having trouble figuring out how to make herself seem friendlier to her students as well. Craziness may ensue, but sometimes, all it takes is the right mutual experience to bring everyone together.

While some of those experiences may not be as well-thought-out as others (like when Alice and Aya act like juvenile delinquents to seem more grown up), the gang's new adventures are certain to warm everyone's heart as the fun and friendships keep growing in HELLO!! KINMOZA!

(Source: Sentai Filmworks)

Kujou, Karen Main

Touyama, Nao Japanese

Komichi, Aya Main

Taneda, Risa Japanese

Cartelet, Alice Main

Tanaka, Manami Japanese

Inokuma, Youko Main

Uchiyama, Yumi Japanese

Oomiya, Shinobu Main

Nishi, Asuka Japanese

Kuzehashi, Akari ing

Oonishi, Saori Japanese

Karasuma, Sakura ing

Satou, Satomi Japanese

Matsubara, Honoka ing

Suwa, Ayaka Japanese

Inokuma, Mitsuki ing

Murakawa, Rie Japanese

Oomiya, Isami ing

Tamura, Yukari Japanese

Kobayashi, Hiroyuki Producer

Hayashi, Youhei Producer

Fukao, Satoshi Producer

Isogai, Noritomo Producer

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Aug 29, 2022

D_D_DJ

Recommended

Have you ever thought why your life is so boring? I will tell you. It is because you still have not watched Kiniro Mosaic.
NOT ONLY while watching it you will encounter a superior friendship story and perfect OST (and a ton of AYAYA) but also you will find the reason why living on earth is not that bad. Spoilers are the worst thing in existence so i will let you get over the entire show by yourself. Once you watch it i recommend you reading parts that have not been animated. This show is an absolute game and life changer.

Reviewer’s Rating: 10

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Apr 9, 2021

mamteo

Recommended

Premise:
Hello!! Kiniro Mosaic is the continuation of Kiniro Mosaic an adaptation of a popular 4-koma manga about 5 highschool girls, Shinobu, Alice, Karen, Aya and Youko, who live their life and have fun.


Story: You can't say much about the story because Kinmoza doesn't have a profound story, and it doesn’t want to make anyone think critically or deliver deep themes, it's just a "cute girls do cute things" show, therefore are the characters the most important aspect. But there are slight changes to the predecessor because our main cast is now in their second year of high school which means that they are all in ... different classes now than before, that's why we see new character interactions which are the driving force of the anime. We follow the main cast going through different situations such as going to the beach, being in school or even going to the pool. Every time they do something, they end up in funny situations which are filled with jokes.
On closer inspection, it is (like its predecessor) a lot of repetition in of jokes, gags and general comedy. Ultimately, the situations boil down to who is currently in the spotlight. The events have no meaning. Instead of the characters and what they do being a byproduct of the situations they find themselves in, the only purpose is for Shino and the gang to be as cute as possible.


Characters: So what makes the girls so cute? It has already been established that the narrative does nothing for them and their individual quirks are not too convincing. The answer lies in something briefly mentioned earlier: character interactions. The anime stands out for not using the characters alone, but in unison with each other, giving them the opportunity to be charming through the relationships they share. It's important to see the girls having fun with each other and not just being who they are alone, but providing the experience that the show wants. For example, Shino loves blonde hair, but it's her inseparable bond with Alice that brings joy to everyone who sees it. There's Ayaya's clearly romantic feelings and embarrassment towards Yoko that you can't help but hope for her. And Karen seems to be on the same wavelength with every girl at the same time. She's sporty with Yoko, serious with Ayaya, innocent with Alice, and ive with Shino. This is just the tip of the iceberg; each girl interacts with the other main (and secondary) characters in ways that not only match their own characteristics, but also feel unique in the anime.

Such relative and different relationships give the series the opportunity to branch out into as many cute areas as possible, resulting in a perpetual bombardment of excitement. It is for this reason - the interactions and relationships between characters that are so important - that Kuzehashi-sensei is arguably the best character of the entire cast, even though she was only introduced this season. She is someone who seeks those very relationships. Due to her outwardly misjudged shyness, she's not the best at connecting with the surrounding people, but she tries to understand her students (especially Karen) as best she can. But there's a little more to it than that. Kuzehashi-sensei occupies a special position compared to everyone else: she is the "mediator" between teachers and students. With her, the audience gets a new perspective on the interactions being carried out, as she is not quite seen as a teacher by her colleagues. Instead, she is less of a colleague and mentor and more of a really good friend to the people she meets.

The same reasoning can be applied to the other new character, Honoka. She was drawn as a sort of Shino clone, but for Karen, not Alice. This was probably done to complete the "Yuri triumvirate" - Ayaya and Yoko, Shino and Alice, and now Karen and Honoka. But again, it's not her love of blonde hair and broken Japanese-speaking girl that makes her a welcome addition. It is her determination to build relationships with Karen and the other girls that give her character more power. She also has a special position: she is an "outsider" who wants to make friends with the others. Watching her and Kuzehashi-sensei try to make and maintain connections with everyone else gives them their own kind of cuteness. Development which is triggered by Karen who is always trying to be friends with her until she gives in.

Art: The artwork itself is very soft in its presentation. The colors don't seem intrusive or distracting to the eye, the shots are surrounded by a soft white hue, and the locations visited provide the appropriate setting - the school, Shino's room, the local hangout, etc. - without being too intrusive. In short, the show gently invites the audience to relax and simply enjoy the characters and their antics. At the same time, the show incorporates "chibi" techniques to make the characters less detailed, often smaller, and therefore cuter.

Looking at the character designs, it's once again easy to see how much emphasis has been placed on making the girls look as cute as possible. The characters that have already been introduced return with their characteristic looks. Newcomers Kuzehashi-sensei and Honoka also stick to the cuteness factor. The actual animation, however, remains average. The anime mostly moves from one shot to the next to keep up with the fast pace of the comedy. Reactions are mostly comical expressions, actual movement is usually not too strong aside from the occasional jumping, skipping, or hugging, and even then the characters are usually just standing around. There are some particularly high-quality animation sequences, but they are so rare that they aren't really worth mentioning.

Music: We see various variations of the opening with each character singing it at least once, it really fits the vibe of the show, and it sounds wonderful. Especially the beginning of the ending is just a blessing for the ears and I have never skipped it even once.


Conclusion: I recommend this second season to everyone who has watched the first and when you haven't watched the first yet, do yourself a favor and watch it.

Reviewer’s Rating: 9

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Jul 17, 2019

captjoe213

Mixed Feelings

Welcome to Robert's Too Late Reviews! The biggest thing to note in this review is that it obviously deals with the second season of Kiniro Mosaic. I'm coming from the assumption you've seen the first season, and if you would like, check out my review on that, as I'm going to reference a bit of what I said there in this review as well. Let's fly away!

Story: 5
The story is very much the same as last season, basically moe girls doing slice of life things, and dealing with the same issues. There's a few new wrinkles thrown in, such as the addition of a couple ... of new characters, and sadly the loss of the first season's charming little 'side scenes' that lasted a few seconds to a few moments to tell a somewhat plot related joke. This time we don't get the cutaways and I think the overall feel of the show is slightly lessened for it.

The yuri overtones are still present, though again they are still minimized, but they're in there. Shinobu and Aya seem to be the biggest offenders at reading romantic intent in their classmates actions, the same as last season. There's not a lot of character growth to be had, but that's pretty obvious from just watching season one. The personality types stay the same, we have the blonde obsessed Shinobu, the nervous Aya, the hyperactive Karen, and so forth.

The series is still charmingly cute, but make no mistake, the whole thing is covered in a *thick* layer of sugary sweetness. This time around we're seeing bigger events, such as Alice and Karen returning to England for a visit. This actually causes a bit of a plot hole that bugged me badly. Karen's family in season one is stated to have moved to Japan outright. Yet when the two Brits go home, Karen's family is mysteriously back in that country. Why would they leave Karen behind? She's not shown as living with any of the other classmates (such as Alice living with Shinobu) so who is she staying with and why did her parents up and leave her to return to England? Otherwise, it was an easy watch, going with the flow of events.

Art: 7
The look is nearly spot on the same as last season, which is to say it looks pretty nice. The colors all work well, and the girls themselves are drawn in an interesting manner. If you liked the way season one looked, then you're set for season two.

Sound: 5
I ranked the sound a little lower this time around because it seemed to be more 'screechy' to me this time. I am fully aware that high school based slice of life shows are usually filled with super high pitched teen girls, but this season strayed closer to annoying for me. The theme songs aren't anywhere as good either. They're not bad by any means, they just don't have the catchy effect season one's had.

Character: 7
Most of what was said last time still applies. The characters are fairly thin, but they work well enough to make the viewing enjoyable. Shinobu is still blonde crazy and nearly loses her mind when both blonde Brits go home for a week. Aya is still nervous and kind of introverted, while Youko is optimistic and fun, but not overly hyper like Karen.

There are basically two new characters brought in for this season, a teacher to befriend the first season's teacher, and another high school girl that shows up to serve as Karen's best friend. The new teacher is written fairly well and appears in several episodes, giving the old teacher someone to interact with on a peer level.

The problem comes with the new friend for Karen. She's not shown all that often, yet Karen comes right out and says she's her very best friend. It appears to be a somewhat sloppy attempt to balance out the cast situation from the first season. We have the established 'couples' of Shinobu and Alice, Youko and Aya, and then Karen was kind of left in the wind. This new girl seems to be set up for Karen's interaction only. It's an acceptable idea, but was badly under used.

Enjoyment: 7
I did enjoy watching, though I do believe season one is the superior version. It is by no means a bad watch at all, however. That is if you care for moe-ness and the whole slice of life genre. The show is still silly and fun, and the writers clearly tried to keep the spirit of the show alive, even if the quality dropped off a slight bit. It still didn't blow my socks off, but I never had that moment where I considered dropping it either. Just a cute little show among so many others. But there's a reason why there are so many cute shows, because when done right, cute works. Kiniro for the most part achieves this, but in a rather mundane manner. It's biggest sin is being pretty much average.

Best Girl: Still Komichi Aya and her tendency to take things out of context and become incredibly embarrassed at the drop of a hat. Even so, she's a loyal and devoted friend in the group, and it's enjoyable to watch her.

Obviously watch season one first, if you haven't. If it worked for you, then you'll likely like this season as well. They didn't go off and try to 'reinvent' the show or anything like that. They stuck to the formula and the show feels like a natural extension of the previous season. It's a silly and fun little show, and there's nothing wrong with that at all. Still two thumbs up from this strange old man.

Reviewer’s Rating: 6

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