Yumekuri

ゆめくり
Yumekuri
Genres: Seinen, Slice of Life
Demographics: Seinen
Studios: Diomedéa
Rating: 5.42 / 10
Rank: #12676
Popularity: #7598
Users Listed: 7,974
Users Scored: 3,785
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 11/08/2020
Aired: November 28, 2012 (Fall)
Type: ova
Source: manga
Age Rating: PG 13
Episodes: 1

Synopsis:

Yukami Makoto’s quiet life of exploring local onsen finds an unexpected turn during his hundredth visit to Miyama-kan. The inn, staffed by four captivating young women – Tokura, Akino, Tsutsuji, and Mitomo – becomes the backdrop for a strange encounter. While soaking in the baths, Makoto inadvertently gains the power of Yuri, the goddess of hot springs, through an unforeseen event. Now bound to Miyama-kan, he navigates his new role as an employee while grappling with the implications of wielding such extraordinary abilities. The series unfolds with a gentle pace, exploring themes of responsibility, human connection, and the subtle magic woven into everyday life. It blends slice-of-life elements with fantastical undertones, offering a contemplative experience centered around the warmth and tranquility of the onsen setting.

Characters:

  • Mikogai, Akino (Main) - Voice Actors: Kanemoto, Hisako
  • Rokuya, Mitomo (Main) - Voice Actors: Itou, Kanae
  • Shirahane, Yuri (Main) - Voice Actors: Satou, Satomi
  • Tounosawa, Tsutsuji (Main) - Voice Actors: Oogame, Asuka
  • Ushiki, Tokura (Main) - Voice Actors: Kayano, Ai
  • Yukami, Makoto (Main) - Voice Actors: Nakamura, Yuuichi

Staff:

  • Kohara, Makoto (Producer)
  • Koike, Katsumi (Producer)
  • Hata, Hiroyuki (Director, Storyboard)
  • Aketagawa, Jin (Sound Director)
  • Amamiya, Hitomi (Script)
  • Akai, Fuminao (Background Art)
  • Hiro (Original Creator)
  • Konno, Miki (Key Animation)
  • Maeda, Kyousuke (Key Animation, In-Between Animation)
  • Matsumoto, Mayuko (Key Animation)
  • Nakatani, Asami (Key Animation)
  • Nomura, Haruyoshi (In-Between Animation)
  • Ono, Ayumi (In-Between Animation)
  • Satou, Marina (2nd Key Animation)

Reviews:

  • User sagesan (Score: 5/10):
    Let's face it, reviewing this anime is pretty pointless, since it only has 5 minutes of content. But meh. It most likely servers is a teaser for manga, hinting that it might at some point grow into anime, but not anytime soon. Keep in mind I haven't read the manga. In the 5 minutes you get to see (presumably) all the main characters revolving around a bath for cats. As you can imagine, there isn't much space to show the depth of characters or any part of plot whatsoever. The animation is pretty neat and audio fits in well, yet it isn't anything spectacular. If they ever makean anime and I'd have to judge it based only on those 5 minutes, I'd expect a mellow piece focused on small talk with a bit of development around the inn and Makoto x Yuri front. Again nothing too shabby, but nothing earth-shattering either.nnShould you watch it? Most likely no, unless you are looking for a new manga to read or have too much time on your hands. Until they announce an anime, there are better things to watch in same format (for instance Gakkatsu).

Related Anime/Manga:

  • Yumekuri (manga - Adaptation)