Asobi Asobase Specials

These specials are for the people who enjoyed the show; they don't really add all that much, but it doesn't need to. Like toppings on an amazing ice cream.

The first special is the weaker one, deepening the relationship between Hanako and her brother, which wasn't really explored in the show. Yet, you don't really feel like it was something that you absolutely needed to know, and even less in only 5 minutes.

The second one was pretty fun, just continuing the trio's dumb ideas, this time with an arm wrestling contest. Pretty good stuff all together if you already like Asobi Asobase.

Story 10/10
+ Short comedy sketches for plenty variety and laughter, slice of life, middle school, very accessible comedy subjects so everyone will snort/giggle/spit out no matter their background or culture.
- No real story progression.

Art 10/10
+ If the artwork itself doesn't convince you, it also uses nice textures and unique rough style for extra comedy relief. The drawing style changes at the perfect timing and is carefully selected and developed for the anime format, truly clever work and excellently worked out.
- Not as clean as the original series, seems to be put together a bit rushed.

Sound 10/10
+ the voice acting is truly ... super, such a wide variety of sounds which usually would never make it into an anime which make for a, nice contrast in opening and ending theme song even though both aren't really my style it's a smart move and fits the series to a T.
- Hanako's voice actress: please take care of your voice, you're brilliant so I wouldn't want you to suffer any consequences, even though I bow to your brilliant talent.

Character 10/10
+ A somehow loveable and hilarious trio of oddballs, new characters don't just vanish after the subplot has been concluded and show up again during segments in other short stories, also I have a major crush on Aozora.
- No real deep dive or character development.

Enjoyment 10/10
+ This anime had me laughing. out. loud. in public the first time I watched it and even after the third rewatch I'm still snorting, crying and spitting out loud in amusement. A true masterpiece on all fronts.
- Even though rewacthing is still plenty enjoyable, I wish I could have the experience of watching this series for the first time again.

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Overall of 10 and I don't know what else to say but to just watch this series as it's way too hilarious and good to up on. Everything (yes all weird aspects of it) work perfectly together which just shows how carefully it's been put together. Please make more of these types of series, it's even better than (dare I say it?) Danshi Koukousei no Nichijou or Lucky Star!

Asobi Asobase Specials (2018)

A continuation of the show essentially 2 parts that would make up half of an episode.

Again the story doesn't really matter outside of it being a school with after school activity set up.

The art is of a very hilarious nature and is consistently great.

The soundtracks are still amazing and the general sounds are great.

Characters continue on as normal and we get to see some more ing cast that were either only around for a short time or only mentioned by name. Continues on with the themes carrying on the same direction from the main show which is ... perfect.

It is a great and enjoyable set of specials. Unlike many specials, it is actually content to watch as opposed to some side skit that offers little. I would definitely say it is worth watching.