Yuru Yuri,

About Yuru Yuri,

If you are hunting for a new comedy series, Yuru Yuri, (ゆるゆり、) deserves a look (2019). The setup goes like this. The premise: Akari Akaza, Chinatsu Yoshikawa, Kyouko Toshinou, and Yui Funami return to commemorate an exciting occasion! Despite their initial bizarre celebration ideas, they decide to hold a party at their Amusement Club room.

Along the way, with the help of allies from the Student Council, they start preparing for the big day—with a surprise planned for a special someone. Join the girls as they work together to create an enjoyable and memorable party, all the while interacting with one another with their cute and unique quirks. (Source: MAL Rewrite) Note: The Blu-ray had an early release for crowdfunding backers, while the general release was set to November 13th.

As a comedy title, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Voice work is led by Yuka Ootsubo as Kyouko Toshinou and Shiori Mikami as Akari Akaza. If you count yourself among viewers who want something light between heavier series, put it on your list. With 1 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Lay-duce is the studio behind Yuru Yuri, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Within the comedy category, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. A 7.6/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. On the casting side, Yuka Ootsubo voicing Kyouko Toshinou gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2019, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.