Dagashi Kashi English Sub & Dub

About Dagashi Kashi

Dagashi Kashi (だがしかし) blends comedy and slice of life by feel. (2016). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. The premise: Shikada Kokonotsu's father owns a rural sweets shop, and his plan is for Kokonotsu to take it over one day. However, Kokonotsu longs to be a manga author instead!

Along the way, one day in summer, the cute but weird girl Shidare Hotaru, from the famous sweets company, comes to pay a visit. Apparently, Kokonotsu's father is famous and she longs him to join her family's company. However, he will only agree if she can convince Kokonotsu to take over the family business!

In a comedy series like this, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Voice work is led by Ayana Taketatsu as Hotaru Shidare and Atsushi Abe as Kokonotsu Shikada. If you count yourself among viewers who want something light between heavier series, put it on your list. At 12 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

feel. is the studio behind Dagashi Kashi, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Within the comedy category, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. With a 6.4/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. Voice casting, including Ayana Taketatsu as Hotaru Shidare, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2016, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.