Slow Start English Sub & Dub

About Slow Start

Slow Start arrives as a comedy anime by CloverWorks (2018), and the premise is easy to summarize. At its core: Hana Ichinose, a 17-year-old high school pupil who is not only introverted, but also insecure and timid, has just moved and will be attending a new school. To make her situation more difficult, Hana is a "slow start," which means that she missed a year and worries about attending a class where everyone is younger than her.

Along the way, during her introduction, the teacher reveals it is Hana's birthday, which gives her the jumping-off point to meet three of her classmates: Tamate Momochi, a charismatic and extroverted girl; Kanmuri Sengoku, who is shy and small. Not wanting to lose the chance to make new allies, Hana's interactions with these three mark the beginning of some beautiful relationships that will change her life.

As a comedy title, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. It will appeal most to viewers who want something light between heavier series.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with CloverWorks, which means the visual identity of Slow Start follows that studio's craft. Within the comedy category, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. A 7.0/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. It aired in 2018, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.