Hidamari Sketch x SP English Sub & Dub

About Hidamari Sketch x SP

Meet Hidamari Sketch x SP, a comedy, school and slice of life anime by Shaft (2011). Here is the premise in a nutshell. The setup: Even though studying at a prestigious art school like Yamabuki is hard work, the girls who live at the Hidamari Apartments always manage to squeeze in time for a little fun and exploration. And when they actually get a day off? Watch out realm!

More of the story: Yuno, Sae, Hiro, Miyako and new students Nori and Nazuna return to create another masterpiece of life as art, with all new adventures that include swimming, pajama parties. Of course, there’s always a little housework that has to be squeezed in, but with a pinch of resourcefulness and a dash of creativity, even the most onerous of chores can be turned into something magical.

In a comedy series like this, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. If you count yourself among viewers who want something light between heavier series, put it on your list.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Shaft, which means the visual identity of Hidamari Sketch x SP follows that studio's craft. Within the comedy category, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. At 7.8/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. Released in 2011, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.