Locodol

About Locodol

If you are hunting for a new comedy series, Locodol (普通の女子校生が【ろこどる】やってみた。) deserves a look (2014). The setup goes like this. What the story covers: The story is about the life of a high school girl, Nanako, and her senpai, Yukari, who end up becoming the town’s local idols (locodol) upon the request of her uncle. However they would soon learn that their new idol lifestyle is less than stellar as they are only be interviewed by the town’s shopping center, appear on low-budget cable television.

As things develop, the girls’ salaries come from the town’s taxes.

In a comedy series like this, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Nanako Usami (Miku Itou) and Yukari Kohinata (Sachika Misawa) are two of the characters you will meet early. This one is best suited to viewers who want something light between heavier series. At 12 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with feel., which means the visual identity of Locodol follows that studio's craft. Because it leans on comedy, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Its 6.6/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. On the casting side, Miku Itou voicing Nanako Usami gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 2014, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.