Qing Chi Hong Xiaodou Ba!

Little Bean / 请吃红小豆吧! / Qing Chi Hong Xiao Dou Ba! / Please Eat Little Red Bean! / Little Red Bean's Working Life / 红小豆的工作日常
Qing Chi Hong Xiaodou Ba!
Genres: Anthropomorphic, Slice of Life
Themes: Anthropomorphic
Studios: Making Animation
Rating: 6.34 / 10
Rank: #8193
Popularity: #14313
Users Listed: 1,094
Users Scored: 483
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 12/21/2024
Aired: July 5, 2018 – September 20, 2018 (Summer)
Type: ona
Source: original
Age Rating: G
Episodes: 12

Synopsis:

This series explores the unconventional aspirations of a small, crimson bean navigating a world vastly different from its origins. The narrative follows the bean's journey as it grapples with a deeply personal desire – to be consumed. Set within a subtly fantastical environment populated by beings who view sustenance through a multifaceted lens, the story examines themes of purpose and identity. The protagonist’s quest is not driven by ambition or power, but rather a quiet yearning for fulfillment, prompting interactions with characters who hold contrasting perspectives on life and existence. The anime unfolds at a measured pace, emphasizing character development and introspective moments over high-action sequences, offering a contemplative look at what it means to be desired and accepted.

Staff:

  • Schubert, Franz Peter (Music)
  • Vivaldi, Antonio Lucio (Music)

Reviews:

  • User iamDragoncat (Score: 10/10):
    First of all, I wanna say I didn't know what I was going into once I decided to watch this. Or rather, I didn't know what to expect from 12 episodes of which each lasts for 3 minutes. I have to say though, I got what I expected and more! I like the story, it's very fun to follow. One of the things I have to absolutely praise is the sound in this ONA. The voice acting is cute as hell for the main character, the choice of some tracks (and some images) is very curious and clearly influenced by popular media and memes. Itkinda gave me the thought that the people making this ONA had a lot of fun doing so. nnSpeaking of the animations, I have to say I love them. I don't really know how I would describe them, but the closest adjective I can think of is cute. Now, this might be because of the images themselves, not the animations, however, I stand my ground here. nnAll in all, I have to say this is an absolutely brilliant, short little series that I have enjoyed watching. And you can fit an episode of it anywhere! So I do recommend watching this.

Related Anime/Manga:

  • Qing Chi Hong Xiaodou Ba! Season 0.5 (anime - Prequel)
  • Qing Chi Hong Xiaodou Ba! 2nd Season (anime - Sequel)
  • Qing Chi Hong Xiaodou Ba! Shiwu Shijie (anime - Side Story)
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