Hal & Bons
ハル&ボンス / Hal and Bons
| Genres: Comedy, Slice of Life | |
| Producers: Grasshoppa! | |
| Rating: 4.83 / 10 | |
| Rank: #13748 | |
| Popularity: #15422 | |
| Users Listed: 809 | |
| Users Scored: 311 | |
| NSFW: No | |
| Last Updated: 10/10/2014 | |
| Aired: October 2, 2002 (Fall) | |
| Type: ova | |
| Age Rating: PG 13 | |
| Episodes: 5 |
Synopsis:
In a quietly observed world, the lives of Hal and Bons, two domesticated canines content with a leisurely existence, are unexpectedly disrupted by the arrival of Mochi. This sentient rice cake, initially seeking an interview, quickly transitions to a permanent residence in their shared living space. The dynamic explores the awkward realities of cohabitation as Mochi navigates unfamiliar social cues while grappling with peculiar sensory characteristics that both intrigue and mildly distress his canine housemates. The series offers a gentle slice-of-life perspective, highlighting themes of acceptance and the unexpected bonds formed between vastly different individuals. It’s a contemplative look at finding comfort in unconventional companionship amidst mundane routines, punctuated by subtle humor arising from everyday interactions.
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Characters:
- Mochi (Main)
Staff:
- Ishii, Katsuhito (Producer, Director, Script, Director of Photography)
Reviews:
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User Paski (Score: 3/10):
Well I didnt really know what to expect when i watched this. based on the first episode alone i thought it was rather unique. kinda weird characters (especially the talking mochi). But my initial response to this CG show was rather decent. but..... it got old fast. Story: Well there really isnt a story. the 3 characters sit/stand on a couch and talk about random things. some comments were funny but overall it got really old really fast. Art: Hmm well the CG was kinda half-heartedly put together. there really isnt a whole lot of motion to speak of. essentially you dont need to even look atthe video, if you can remember the three character voices, you can simply listen to the audio.nnSound: Hmm.... It honestly sounds like 2 of the main characters are drunk throughout the entire series, which i guess makes sense because all the characters do is drink beer and make critical comments on mochi-kun. I actually rather enjoyed the opening. it is a tad childish but it has a certain charm to it.nnCharacters: Initially i thought they all seemed pretty amusing, but oddly enough by the end of it i genuinely hated the two dogs. They just seem like a**holes. Mochi-kun was decent but got kind of annoying as well.nnEnjoyment: As a series it was pretty bad, but if you were to watch one episode and one only you might sort of like it. the series is kinda odd like that. nnOverall: I honestly wouldnt really recommend this to anyone. there really isnt any redeeming factors for it.
Related Anime/Manga:
- New Hal & Bons (anime - Sequel)