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Life Lessons with Uramichi Oniisan Uramichi Oniisan |
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Rose Faerie's Review Violence: I don't remember much, other than Uramichi occasionally beating up Usahara, which was used for comedic purposes. Sex and Nudity: There isn't any sex or nudity. However, Iketeru has the sense of humor of a middle school boy and absolutely dies of laughter any time anything even remotely dirty comes up. For example, "This guy's name is Richard, so guess what his nickname could be?! *cue maniacal laughter*" This happens like once after the first couple episodes, though. One character lives with her boyfriend. Theological Themes: Uramichi states that he doesn't believe in god since he can't even believe in himself. Problematic Themes: Uramichi smokes. Another character vapes. The characters go drinking and get drunk maybe every other episode. The show has a dark and depressing sense of humor, which may be off-putting to some. Uramichi probably has depression. However, there are times that he actually gives good life advice amidst the jaded rants. I can sometimes spot glimmers of hope in there. Uramichi's father is implied to have been abusive. Overall: Dang. This popped up on my radar during the 2021 summer season, when it just started airing. I saw the cover and went, "What the heck is this?" I saw the premise, and it looked like something I would enjoy. I got what I expected and more. It is a slice-of-life comedy about a depressed 31 year old man who works as a gymnast on an educational children's show. Honestly, "Together With Maman" is really just a low budget free-for-all, if you ask me. I personally found it funny, since I am down with depressing humor. It's very dry and has a unique style, particularly in comparison to other comedy anime. The sense of humor stands out in the genre, though it isn't for everyone. I personally love the gags involving the music videos, Uramichi's drawings, and Uramichi's costumes. The characters are very fun. They are honestly surprisingly multi-layered. Uramichi may be a sad, sad man, but he genuinely loves kids and wishes the best for them. While some of his speeches can get into the TMI category, he sometimes gives them really good advice. While he may be jaded, he desperately wants the children to end up differently. There also seems to be a lot deeper, darker reasons as to how he ended up the way he is now. His juniors, Usahara and Kumatani also get a similar treatment as their hidden depths are revealed. I know the manga is ongoing, so I have hope for Utano and Iketeru to receive the same treatment. Utano is a failed pop idol who desperately wants her deadbeat, comedian boyfriend to propose. Iketeru is very naive, thinks about rice balls 90% of the time, and can't use scissors or read analog watches. Despite the hidden depths it is a comedy at heart, so expect much, much more of Uramichi staring at you with his cold, dead eyes than character analysis. I honestly believe the opening is the theme song for "Together with Maman". The ending was really nice. Also, the insert songs were surprisingly good, even though the lyrics are a bit...odd for a children's show. (I don't understand how "Together with Maman" is supposed to be educational in any way, shape or form.) The art and character designs were nice too. This was my first josei anime, and it's a very strange one. But I like it, and that's what matters. I'd give this one to teenagers and older based on content, though I know older teens and up would probably enjoy this one better. |
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