Hitori Bocchi's ○○ Lifestyle

"Hi, you probably do not remember me, but I am Hitori Bocchi..." I can safely say that I enjoyed every episode of this likable, sweet and energetic anime series with the shy, over-sensitive and tearful Bocchi Hitori. Why? Perhaps it is because the guy behind the pseudonym Katsuwo, who among other things created what I think is a similarly great show - Mitsuboshi Colors, just knows how to do these anime series about cute girls really well. Plus each one has a great deal of energy and a well-chosen combination of characters, so most of their interactions are really good and I enjoyed this show very much. Although obviously, it is not only Mr. Katsuwo who is beyond this success because the screenwriter Jukki Hanada also clearly knows how to craft a decent anime series. After all, his name is associated with many of my own favorite anime series and movies... Perhaps it could also be because I really like cute and tearful characters who are struggling with themselves and everything around them (again, I remember what I call the Yurika effect). However, it was not just Bocchi I liked because there was also the unlucky Aru, the caustic Nako, and the energetic Sotoka who wants to be a ninja - in other words, as I have written, the characters were really well selected... Sure, it can be a bit stupid at times, some of the jokes are often overused, and thus lose some of their beauty and stop being fun. Also, if you are not a fan of weepy, overly sensitive, and hysterical anime series, then walk away immediately! However, I liked it and it is easily worth four stars. 7.7/10. (06/22/2019)