Locodol

About Locodol

Locodol (Futsuu no Joshikousei ga [Locodol] Yattemita.) blends comedy, slice of life and seinen by feel. (2014). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. The setup: In the town of Nagarekawa, Nanako Usami, an ordinary high school girl, is approached by her uncle to become a local idol or "Locodol," partnering with upperclassman Yukari Kohinata to form the idol unit, Nagarekawa Girls. As the girls use their talent to promote Nagarekawa and their businesses, they are joined by Yui Mikoze, who acts as the local mascot, and Mirai Nazukari, who serves as Yui's substitute.

As a comedy title, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands.

This one is best suited to viewers who want something light between heavier series.

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 6.9/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Released in 2014, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.