Audience reviews
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AshParth
Stressed out? How about a fox girl, or kitsune in Japanese, pampering you with kindness in her heart in many ways possible. Cooking for you. Cleaning as well as relieving you of the stress after going through a long day at work. You have a helpful fox named Senko. When this had arrived over on Crunchyroll, I enjoyed a lot out of it. Of course, who wouldn't want it since she is more than your average roommate or like a stay-at-home wife? It's a fair amount of context that I can provide, given how the show goes. You have businessman, Kuroto Nakano, who has lived through an unregulated life before Senko, who watched over him when he was a child as we see some flashbacks of his childhood, adn decides to leave the spirit world to pamper him as well as relieve him of all the stress that is techn…
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My helpful fox is that type of anime that you watch without thing much about the story. its just two simple characters having an great time together, sure theres some questionable scenes, and sure senko-san looks like an children but at least they don't sexualize her(much). anyway, besides the bad reputation romance anime with loser protagonists give to me, that anime is actually pretty good somehow. the music, the style, the characters, nothing is extremely hateful, everyone haves personality and it makes all of them feel enjoyable or at least understandeable.
maybe the story is an little blank and could't explain more about senko's past and nakano's ancestors, like, how does his family have an connection with the kitsunes? or what is senko's parents? but maybe some or more of the questio…
Read at the sourceVanVeleca
I used to watch this series back when it first started airing, after all it featured a cutie fox loli as it's main protagonist...Except it doesn't.
The actual character we follow for this show is Kuroto who just constantly bummed me out and is the whole reason I dropped the show for so many years. Eventually we do get some more solo scenes with Senko and other foxgirls join in but anytime Kuroto was in the same frame as the characters I actually liked, I wanted to stop watching immediatly.
This made it so difficult for me to watch as the whole plot revolves around this man being "healed" by a cute lolibaba fox gf every day. It's about him slowly growing happier as a person and becoming a lot less stressed.
Now WHY do I dislike this main character so much?...Because he doesn't have a pe…
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This anime is mostly as it is advertised on the cover. A helpful fox demigod comes to help an overworked man.
Unfortunately, that sentence is uncomfortably close to a spoiler, because that's the entire plot. There doesn't seem to be much more to it than that. You get additional characters added, and the fox does some silly and cute stuff, but at the end of the day, that's really all it is. You get exactly as advertised, and nothing more. Towards the end, there's a little manufactured drama, and some emotional scenes that actually seem a little forced, but it doesn't really change the fact that this anime is, well, boring.
The MC is dull. I mean, really dull. His sole purpose is to be the recipient of Senko's attentions. He barely has a personality, he barely has anything going for him at…
Read at the sourceDrakestalker
The premise is as straightforward as this sort of thing can be. Kuroto Nakano is a single, depressed Japanese office worker perpetually stressed out by his job. Still, seeing as he lives alone, he has no choice but to struggle and push forward to sustain himself. According to the show's supernatural conceit, all of that stress, sleep deprivation, and depression inevitably takes the form of a darkness residing within the body, and once it surpasses containment level, it manifests itself externally as a sort of black smog, which not only negatively affects the people around one's self, but will also bring one's life to ruin.
Thankfully, the demigod servants of the Shinto gods, fox deities, always keep a watchful eye over humans. They can physically see the darkness caused by anguish and suf…
Read at the sourceRamenTheBest
Such a great show to watch. I remember how relaxing and comfortable this show can be. I think this show is worth a shot and if you are a slice of life watcher you will definitely like this show. The story is very understanding and there are moments you probably wouldn't expect which adds to this overall anime. I very much recommend this show and the characters all have they're moments too! Give this show a watch because even if you are on the fence with slice of life I believe this show will not disappoint! All of this show can be watched quickly so I recommend watching one a day cause this show is truly wonderful to see for the first time.
Read at the sourceSonThanh
Senko-san is a heartwarming and cozy slice-of-life anime that is perfect for anyone looking to unwind and relax after a long day. The show follows the daily life of a hardworking salaryman named Nakano, who is visited by a fox spirit named Senko-san. Senko-san is tasked with taking care of Nakano and making sure he's happy and comfortable.
What I love about Senko-san is how it manages to strike a perfect balance between humor, relaxation, and emotional depth. The show's gentle humor and lighthearted moments are a great way to unwind, while the more emotional scenes provide a touching look at the relationship between Nakano and Senko-san.
The animation and art style of Senko-san are also top-notch, with beautiful backgrounds and character designs that help to create the show's cozy and co…
Read at the sourcepridesage
Iyashikei - a sub-genre of anime, attributed to slice-of-life, that is meant to facilitate a soothing and healing environment for the viewer. Senko-san and Nakano capture this perfectly through their bond. The intro is somewhat nebulous, but everything makes sense by the end of the first episode. By the time you start the second episode, it feels like the show has strongly established its meaning to you as the viewer.
While being driven by its lax slice-of-life nature, the story is nothing to be overlooked. More importantly, the moral of the story is clear - what a difference somebody can make in the life of another, even for things we normally take for granted. After the pandemic that shut the world down, it hit really close to home. When feeling like a burden to somebody who cares for y…
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Look it's not an anime that's gonna blow your mind. It doesn't have amazing character development or a story that really hooks you in. However it is something that's easy to watch and a good anime if you just wanna relax. It's cute it's charming and overall I came out of it with more good memories than bad. If you're looking for a extremely funny Slice of Life with tons of plot development look elsewhere. If you're looking for a show that you can watch and turn your brain off for a while this is it. The protagonist is literally the most relatable character ever so it's definitely one you can easily self insert yourself into.
Read at the sourceDmAnimeguy
Lets get something strait, this is not a show thats going to give you a thrill to watch or has a plot that can really blow your mind. This show was designed for those who have ever felt over worked or stressed about the tribulations of life. The show provides you with a escape that was relaxing.
If you look at the show like that I have to say without a shadow of a doubt it did that beautifully. I have to say as a salary-man myself, i get how the protagonist feels and having a show like this to enjoy reduced some of that stress for sure.
If you are looking for a show that does have huge climaxes or complicated character arcs then i think this is the show for you and it does exactly what it was design to do, relax you and take you away from the hardship of life for a couple of min at a ti…
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tl;dr: An anime that’s very relaxing, though at time too much to the point it’s kind of boring.
This anime is one that’s purely slice of life centered around being relaxing. There’s a bit of light drama here and there, but there isn’t really much substance to it, at least as far as the anime gets. There’s some romance too, but that too is pretty minimal with nothing like relationship development beyond setting up the initial premise. There’s comedy throughout as well, though surprisingly I felt this aspect too wasn’t all that common, and thus I don’t really consider this a comedy anime either.
And thus we’re left with the slice of life aspect. There are other characters that have some presence, but the anime is very heavily centered around Nakano, an office worker who has a job so terrib…
Read at the sourceMoonspiritX
The manga's artistic style is fine, but if I had to choose between the manga and the anime...
I would pick the anime's style over the manga on the account of how much cleaner it looks.
Sewayaki Kitsune no Senko-san is NOT a manga or anime I would recommend.
Why? Because there is an extremely problematic element regarding Nakano and Senko's relationship and (by extension) most of the relationships in this story with exception to maybe his friendship with Koenji: pedophilia.
You can tell me over and over again until you're blue in the face that Senko is 800+ years old and when it comes to the culture of the gods, pedophilia might not be an issue, but that doesn't change the fact that the creators of this story thought it was a good idea to have the waifu in this look like a LITTLE GIRL. I…
Read at the sourceAquaTheGoddess
In terms of comfort animes you can't really do wrong with Senko San, Senko is certainly adorable and overall the show is heartwarming to watch. However the show isnt without its flaws.
First of all the show and the MC time and time again dances between the thin ice of being adorable and being creepy while needing to remind you every episode for some reason that Senko is 800 years old. Like the MCs obsession with Senkos tail.
Another problem the show has is that there is a plot that elaborates little and leaves quite a lot to imagination, the plot mainly consists of the MC going to work, being sad because of it and Senko cheering him up/ pampering him. That's it, that's what most of your episodes in Senko consist of. We also get next to nothing in terms of character development. We get…
Read at the source48th_prefecture
Be aware that this anime has kawaii overload. The best way to get the fullest enjoyment The Helpful Fox Senko-san is to get a warm drink, comfortable chair, and a fluffy blanket. The relaxing atmosphere that this anime creates will have you wanting more. The comfort and diligence of Senko is palpable.
The comedy is light-hearted and I found myself chuckling a little more than usual when watching anime. There is nothing too serious in this gem, which adds to the sheer enjoyability of the whole series. It makes me wish for a helpful fox girl of my own. The artwork, voice acting and general story reminds me of a cup of cocoa; warm, inviting, and comforting.
Read at the sourceOmniCheese
I would recommend the anime to anyone who wants a short wholesome gentle story. It’s an anime that doesn’t really delve deeper into its world other than the few characters who may be adorable or obnoxious. Comedy is present; however, romance isn’t frequent in the anime, just wholesomeness in the relationship between characters.
The story is focused on the daily lives of these characters where Nakano is always stressed and tired from work and Senko always pampers him after work. Senko may be a demi-god who is good in relieving Nakano, but she is not knowledgeable in the ways of technology. Shiro is also a fox demi-god, but anyone would think she is obnoxious. However, they are still adorable and satisfying to watch. Kouenji is a young working student who is a hermit. She lives next-door to…
Read at the sourceDesi_soap
I mean what can I say. IT JUST SO FUCKKING WHOLESOME. This anime was just so cute and amazing. The characters are just so cute and adorable. They are also very easy to understand and relate to. The two Human characters above on the title. There wasn´t really a plot until the last few episodes which I don really give a shit because this anime does not really need a plot. The story basically revolves around Nakano being a corporate slave trying to be cheered up and pampered by Senko (which is best girl in the series and best loli in the anime multiverse). I just loved this a lot. Very wholesome and cute to the point I had a stupid grin on my face every single episode. The animation was great on this anime, just love it. Really outdone itself with the character design and mood. The only thing…
Read at the sourceheinrichmetzger
First of all, this is an interesting movie.
Although the setting is a bit boring and only revolves around one theme, it is quite pleasant because the atmosphere it creates makes me really comfortable. I also have many times of stress, uncontrollable anger, it is the gentleness and receptivity of the film that makes me happy a lot.
I would like to suggest that the author should change the setting, situation, plot, add more characters. I have been following the manga and I am satisfied with the following seasons.
I'm really a picky person. This is the first series I feel like, hope this review helps.
Senko-san may overindulge him and piss you off, but he's the portal to doom if he gets too stressed out =))))
Read at the sourceBuntii
The helpful fox senko-san is a slice of life anime with a somewhat light storyline.
story-
the story of this anime is a standard slice of life which is quite similar to the anime miss kobayashi's dragon maid. The storyline is senko, a fox demi-god, comes to help a workaholic called nakano and you see scenes of how she handles life in nakano's home whilst he is at work.
This storyline may be called standard because it's slice of life and this genre doesn't have major plot twists most of the time. However this anime does follow a major storyline, but the story is a lot lighter in the first 6 or so episodes.
Art-
the art is amazing. the colours of characters can shift a lot whether they are happy or sad, which is nice to see and express a lot how the character feels
Sound-
In the sound th…
Read at the sourceB-O-D
A man comes home from another stressful day of work, to find a fox demigod there. After the initial interaction of minimum shock, the man quickly adapts to the demi-god in his life despite the lack of reason they give. Over time, more demi-gods of course become involved, and man continues to lack any shock about it.
It's an anime that really goes nowhere, with little details on character, average animation as they attempt to get rid of the miasma around him, which anyone could tell you is caused by his job, fellow workers dumping loads on him, and clients changing rules around the time of contract fulfillment.
As the fox goes on to pamper him, despite his furry fetish around animal ears, tails, etc, the miasma fails to dissipate, and the demigods being retarded are so shocked on why not…
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Another show that provides you with the WARM FUZZIES!
got nothing to do? are you sad and lonely? well, senko-san will definitely cheer you up! This anime is just funny and pure of wholesomeness!!!! The characters are adorable and really hard to forget imo.
The show revolves around a salaryman Nakano and his stressful life. One day, a fox girl named Senko appears in his apartment and for whatever reason, she wanted to pamper him as means of destroying the darkness that was manifesting. The series starts out with a rather simplistic: Nakano gets stressed, and Nakano gets pampered by Senko. Or, you would have a fellow fox girl Shiro who would often show up to mischief.
What I can say though is that it is not all the series has to offer. The later episodes get more into why exactly Senko i…
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