Audience reviews
20 · Sample from the first available page, separate from the total number of ratings.
Ecchi4Lyfe
What I can only describe as Cheaper By The Dozen meets The Trueman Show, CTD is a superb slice of life anime which follows an extraordinary family living an extraordinary life. With tons of heart, lots of warmth & many laughs CTD follows 9 siblings as they battle it out to win the publics favour to become the next king. Our main lead Akane Sakurada is an incredibly shy girl who you absolutely fall in love with.
The relationships between the siblings range from very sweet to sometimes incredibly sad but seeing all of their bonds tighten over this competition is so sweet to watch. Surprisingly as well for a show with as many characters as this has the writers somehow manage to give each character their own plot & time to shine throughout the series, which is mighty impressive as a big cast…
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Yeah so this show I just felt not a lot happened like there wasn't really any story or anything interesting going on in it. So yeah story I thought was pretty non-existent, the art was decent pretty average tbh, sound was whatever, characters were fine they didn't really seem all that well written to me, but they were likable enough so id say that part was pretty decent. So in terms of overall quality id say this show was like 5 just kinda average, not a lot happens but the characters are enjoyable so it's not all that bad. I guess it's a pretty good show to just relax to. For my overall personal enjoyment id say this show is still a 5, and this is pretty much for the same reasons. I definitely wouldn't call this show good, but it is an enjoyable show if that makes sense.
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Joukamachi no Dandelion (2015)
Well, I feel somewhat cheated with the ending of the show, to be honest since it is pretty predictable from the start who would win this election but the fact that the character had such an advantage in the end purely by chance to win. Also as for other parts, I feel like the author should have looked at how slowly an airship falls and moves unpowered or powered, it isn't an aeroplane.
That said this show does have something, a legendary episode, one that is the scene on funniest moments videos and such which was episode 4 an absolutely legendary episode which was beyond hilarious. A 10/10 on its own.
The story is just lots of siblings with special powers, some more special than others that even have a forfeit to using the powers race to become the next K…
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It's not my everyday life to see a slice of life anime having an actual plot and to me, that could hardly go wrong. However, the main concern lies in how it is executed, and sadly, Castle Town Dandelion (Joukamachi no Dandelion) failed to take that matter seriously and thus resulted in kind of a mess at the late game period. IMO, the idea itself isn't terrible to say the very least, all they had to do is put more effort into it and the show could have become something.
At first glance, this seems to be just an ordinary slice of life story, but it took no time to reveal the whole context behind the gist of all things, and yeah, I think they sure managed to have a strong start on building up the setting and what's going on, but then something got in the way immediately, at least to me, whic…
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Joukamachi no Dandelion has a mediocre, generic story with nothing special like a bowl of ramen without any seasonings. Even so, the show itself was so much fun to watch I was surprised that it only lasted for about a few hours.
Joukamachi no Dandelion is the kind of show where you simply unwind - sit down, grab your snacks, drinks and enjoy the show to the fullest. It doesn't overstimulate you like what most drama shows would do, forcing you to become anxious and depressed, or like what a psychological show would do. Causing your brain to malfunction and eventually crash so you have to spend some time staring blankly at the screen and contemplate about what the fuck just happened.
If you're looking for a show where you could simply enjoy then you might want to check Joukamachi no Dand…
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A fun, lighthearted show for anyone who needs a break from more serious or angst-ridden series. Joukamachi no Dandelion has a vibrant cast of characters and a pretty interesting premise. I would have definitely enjoyed it more without the obsession of Akane's underwear and such, however. Never have been a show that puts that much unnecessary focus into half-done fan service. Regardless, it was a light, easy show to pick up and I did enjoy it. It's not overly complicated and it doesn't take itself too seriously, which a lot of series tend to do. Of course, the premise of a royal family living peacefully among its citizens and being treated basically like local celebrities is a really cool concept and I wish we could see a bit more of that. The show is a really good length though, for what i…
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-TL:DR at the bottom, some spoilers too so watch out-
It’s not often you’ll find an anime where a cast so big is utilised so effectively, where everyone gets a decent amount of spotlight, as well as development. It doesn’t stray with excessive filler, and stays on point to the story, which is the election. With comedic elements and a little bitta eechay, the absolute best thing about Joukamachi is its characters. Each sibling is fitted with their own unique personality, design, interaction as well as powers. Although simple, their powers add much to their development, as well as make the show highly entertaining to watch, apart from your typical slice of life story.
What makes this anime super fun to experience as a competition is that they’re family; you will probably rarely ever see in…
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How can a huge bunch of siblings with super powers competing for the title of king while dealing with disasters somehow manage to leave a weak impression? The truth is out there but still partially eludes me after watching this three times.
The story, characters and situations are all ready to go nuts and it should be an explosive combination but somehow it still feels much more like a mellow slice of life with odd magic thrown in for little more than comedy. Absolutely not unpleasant for a viewer looking to unwind with light stuff and many characters are easy to develop warm feelings for, but it sort of settles for an experience that is just a bit hollow and in the end feels like trying to sate hunger by eating cotton candy.
As a bit of a voice acting fan I'd say Akane has the absolutel…
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[This review contains minor spoilers.]
I am glad that I watched this.
I would probably recommend this to others.
I have watched this once, subtitled. I have only watched the anime.
I probably won't watch this again.
---- Positives ----
The series covers most of the characters well enough, and gives a higher amount of focus to Akane.
This series has nine siblings to focus on, which is understandably difficult. Akane gets more focus than the other characters, which makes the series easier to follow. All of the siblings get decent coverage. However, coverage is partially a negative, covered in the Negatives section below. The characters are upbeat.
Even though the main focus of this series is on the upcoming royal election, the characters gather support solely through positive efforts. They…
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There are some anime you just can't help but feel happy while watching. Joukamachi no Dandelion, or Castle Town Dandelion, is one of those anime. Firstly I would like to share my one and only real complaint. The description of this anime made me believe that a big part of the story would focus solely around Akane, and while it does to an extent I personally just felt it wasn't enough to justify her specific character being used in the anime's description. Now, I will write a review based on each of the six categories in the rating system: story, art, sound, character, enjoyment, and overall.
1) Story
The basic background of the story really isn't all that new. There have been stories over "the battle for the throne" for forever, however Joukamachi no Dandelion revisits this idea with a f…
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This show is stupid. That needs to be said. The premise is ridiculous, the story stretches itself too far, and it's not exactly inspired in terms of jokes or visual design.
However, it must also be said, you need to watch at least the first two episodes. The exponential quality jump from Episode 1 to Episode 2 is what made me reconsider this show as a lackluster guilty pleasure for the absurdity to a genuine story that I would want to follow. It establishes a through-line that carries the entire series, and things get much better from the initial impressions.
This show has some solid emotional high points and an interesting examination of several members of the family, though not quite all of them. Initially you think this is a show about Akane and her panties, but it really takes the ti…
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(This has been adapted from my blog/reddit thread. Spoilers ahead!)
Thanksgiving is just around the corner (at least, it was when I wrote this).
Thanksgiving means the succulent taste of an oven roasted turkey. Thanksgiving means exactly that: giving thanks. Thanksgiving means getting ready for Christmas. But what Thanksgiving means the most, like most holidays, is family. Getting to reminisce with Aunt Lisa while munching on her famous home-cooked bread. Letting Mary use her signature purple lipstick to leave the perfect kiss mark on everyone’s cheeks. Wishing that the grandparents would have stuck around instead of scurrying off to Florida.
In our family (and by family, I mean uncles, cousins, etc.) tradition is key. Thanksgiving is where we choose out of a hat the name of our Secret…
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There are times when you just want to sit down and enjoy a simple, fair and light hearted anime. Where the plot isn't the main focus, but the characters and their ideals.
By providing a mixture of unique characters with a simple and straight forward plot line, Dandelion seems to be a fun and comedic series that always puts a smile on your face at the end of every episode.
So if you are looking for an anime that isn't all that story rich but has aspects on character growth, where drama is solved within an episode. Joukamachi No Dandelion may just be anime you're looking for.
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Joukamachi no Dandelion is a series of short stories weaved together to tell the story of a royal family with super powers who are competing in an election to be the new king of their country. Joukamachi no Dnadelion reveals each character's motivations and backstory in a short story, episodic manner.
The story of JnD is fair, it's style of storytelling is an innovation to the standard metric but it has its pitfalls. Due to its style of focusing in on a few characters each episode, the story is largely strong or weak based on the characters. The actual lack of plot is probably the biggest problem, with most of the important "stuff" that happens in the story being the result of flashbacks and not actions taken by the character in the present. This is not a damning problem though, because…
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Story: 7/10
It is a slice of life/comedy anime, and even if I enjoy watching this kind of anime I’m REALLY picky in it. Let me tell you this one is of the few ones I really enjoyed and kept me waiting for the next episode, it wasn’t because of the art or the depth of the characters but because it was actually funny and made me laugh my lungs out. The story is linear and there’s no way to lose yourself in complex plot or anything, just follow the daily life of nine siblings that happen to be part of royalty. The story mainly follows all the events that happen before the election for the new king, which all the siblings partake. Some episodes really don’t bring anything new to the main plot but they are amusing to watch, though I hated the ending not because of who was chosen but it was all…
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It's so sad anime series always have an end...
Anyways back to the review!
Short Summary:
The Sakuraba family which is an "ordinary" family of 11 people, however they are the royal family. Each of the children have a special power that is proof of having the royal blood. Sakuraba Soichiro, the king and their father decides to hold an election to see who takes his place as the king. These elections are to be held when the oldest child Aoi graduates high school.
Who will be the next king?
So first off WHAT A PLOT!
To think that someone could even THINK of a plot like this!
Even the part where each of the children have their own unique powers makes it even MORE interesting!
Honestly I had so much fun watching this anime.
As you can see from the plot the children will each be aiming to gai…
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The royal Sakurada family houses eleven members--the king, the queen, and their nine children with different colored hair: Aoi, Shuu, Kanade, Akane, Haruka, Misaki, Hikari, Teru, and Shiori. All nine of the children have unique superpowers. The king decides he wants to decide on his successor, so he designs a popularity test that normal citizens can participate in. The entire kingdom is filmed by hundreds of security cameras, so the citizens can observe the nine siblings and vote for their choice for the next king.
Joukamachi no Dandelion is a mildly entertaining comedy/slice of life show that was kind of doomed from the start because of its premise. Despite having its funny moments and its "I'm dying laughing" moments, it has some plot holes that fail to be addressed throughout the entir…
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An anime that has a really deep family relationship. Honestly , i never seen anime like this before. A story about 9 king's daughter/son and there was something special about them all. They all have a some mysterious power inclueding the king too.
Well , from the story, this is comedy and drama type of anime so obviously there is no big twist. I like the plot. All the king's child was trying very hard to be a king. they all have their own objective to be a king even the younger one too. and from them all , there was one girl that didn't want to be a king because it's to embarrassing just for people to see her.
The story was simple but it was funny, and it's not about her too. the story is telling us about the others relationship too, Well there was a little bit romance too , though. Over…
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~Joukamachi no Dandelion~
- Story - 6 - [Supernatural is not for Action it's quite Unique]
It's a two story in one episode, but it was executed well.
The story is very Simple, but the Lessons you can get are the Hidden Message of this Anime. It's very good, the execution is well done and the plot is not all over the place.
The story is very predictable, but the characters aren't, they've changed a lot.
In terms of Adaptation over Originality, the Anime is way better, and the pacing is good.
It's an anime that focuses on Character Development and Supernatural Slice of Life, but the Hidden element of this story is the best, Being a Fun Royalty.
So far they've used Flashbacks, First-person Narration and Magical realism as their literary techniques.
The Ending was Epic, It was one of the Best…
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Ah, Joukamachi no Dandelion. I actually wonder how would monarchy be like in Japan, but instead this anime turned out to have an interesting royal family. Produced by Production IMS, which also did ‘Ore, Twintails ni Narimasu.’, it is a slice of life anime that is pretty enjoyable because of these short stories of each sibling trying to do their best.
The story follows a royal family in Japan, but instead of their fancy castle on the riverside, they live in a typical house that fits everyone in. It was an idea thought out by the father, who is the king of his fine country, and that way the siblings live on as normal citizens would be. An election to vote for the next king is coming by, and the siblings are trying their best to gain support through their own means. There is also a twist to…
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