Locodol English Sub & Dub

About Locodol

Meet Locodol (普通の女子校生が【ろこどる】やってみた。), a comedy and slice of life anime by feel. (2014). Here is the premise in a nutshell. The premise: 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.

Soon after, 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. Think of it as a pick for viewers who want something light between heavier series. The run is 12 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with feel., which means the visual identity of Locodol follows that studio's craft. Within the comedy category, 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. Voice casting, including Miku Itou as Nanako Usami, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2014, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.