Introduction
Without the presence of both their deceased mother and their debt-ridden father, sisters Kyou and Asu Yamada are forced to fend for themselves. Thankfully, they at least have a roof over their heads: a small room in an old apartment spacious enough to fit both of them. However, to make ends meet, the older sister Kyou strives to juggle various part-time jobs—all while making sure that she and her younger sister can continue studying.
Despite these hardships, they are not alone. Seemingly blessed with good and kind people around them, Kyou and Asu's lives are far from miserable. Above all else, the two sisters share a precious bond that, no matter what pain, trials, or quarrels may come their way, will always remain unbreakable.
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Audience reviews
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AngeVNs
One of my favorite anime genres is iyashikei, or wholesome slice-of-life, which is all about appreciating the smaller things in life. And what better way to do that than with a story about two poor sisters struggling to make it through each day?
With a title like Binbou Shimai Monogatari (Poor Girls’ Story), you might expect some dark, gritty drama. But despite the first episode being a little melodramatic about the sisters' situation, the show isn’t really about suffering. If anything, its strength lies in the contrast—these two sisters are barely scraping by, yet they appreciate what little they have and, most importantly, they cherish each other. That’s what makes this one of the most underrated wholesome slice-of-life shows I’ve ever watched.
The story follows Kyou (15) and Asu (9),…
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Who would I recommend this anime too, or who was this anime made for, or who can get the most out of watching this anime?
Ok, here's the picture. Imagine you're between 25-35y old. You got a job, some money, but there's always the thought in the back of your head that one day you may lose your job, end up alone with no money.
This anime is like a gentle hug, that tells you it's ok if you end up poor, because look at these sisters. They live very frugal and try to make the best out of their condition. As long as they have each other, their love can conquer any hardship.
Yes, sometimes they don't understand each other, sometimes they interpret their feelings or situations the wrong way, but in the end, they only have each other, and all other problems in the world don't matter, as long…
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Here we go, a short review for a short show. The good in this show is that it has 2 likable main characters in the two sisters and an episodic and enjoyable plot. The one thing that is a bit annoying about the show is that it seems like they try to inject feeling into it. The moments that are supposed to be sad or tense(ish) tend to feel forced and plain weird, the exception is the last episode, but I digress.
Overall a decent show, would be better if some moments didn't feel forced.
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Here there is no plot.
Here is not present kawaii.
Here there is no magnificent ending.
Even any overlooked reduction, monster, or at least pancu - and that is not present the latent abilities.
Oh, damn, despite that is the story about Poor sisters - even dramas and that is not present.
You can be shocked by it, but forgive for a spoiler - here nobody will die! Yes, yes, in an anime applying for a drama genre all remain are live. Whether well a shame?
All seems so simply. All Seems so is banal. All Seems so is smoothed.
. That we do not trust that the such can be actually in this mad, mad, mad world. We have got used to trust only in the bad.
And I have risked to believe. To each smile in it an anime. To each sound of their wonderful laughter. To each day that has lived near to them. And…
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Binbou Shimai Monogatari is a good slice of life/drama anime title.
Story: Asu and Kyou had survived quite a tragedy- mom had died and dad ran away from home, leaving both alone.
The story is a bit sad, because they don´t have lots of choices as regular kids and teens have...Kyou works to pay bills and buy food in sales. Asu cleans the house and prepares everything.
But their mother looks after them...and protects them!
And not everything is pretty and simple in their "struggle for survival"...but what is beautiful about this anime title is that even though things aren´t fine for both, as long as they´re together they can surpass it! 8/10
Art: The artwork is well made, graphics are pretty and simple. The colors chosen are well arranged. Simply loved it! 9/10
Sound: The…
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::QUICK REVIEW::
Story: 5 (Problem--> sad drama--> happy outcome, repeat)
Art: 8 (very clear, colorful and beautiful)
Sound: 6 (light hearted sound effects and music)
Character: 9 (Only 2 characters but you feel for them deeply)
Enjoyment: 2 (one tragic story after another hurts my soul)
Overall: 30/50 = 6.0 (I've cried too many times to admit)
::FULL REVIEW::
Theres a lot of things you can make fun of for being poor. And like in real life, it makes me feel bad watching what is essentially a situational drama about two sisters who are poor with a dead mom and a deadbeat dad. It's such a tragic type of drama some people can't be bothered with. Because the girls always have an optimistic view about everything and any poor problem that they face ends up somewhat comical at the end. Of cours…
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===Animation===
Toei did a pretty good job with the animation for this series. It isn't anything amazing, but it does have it's own beauty. Character designs are very nice and rather consistent, with some chibi scenes thrown in. Running scenes are done quite well too. The backgrounds are quite simple, but nicely drawn with pastel which adds a special "touch" to this series.
===Sound===
Sound was one of the stronger points of this series. A nice OP and ED, with quite catchy melodies. In addition, very nice background music was used. I cannot comment too much on how well seiyuu-s did they job, but I think that it was good.
===Story===
The storyline is pretty simple. Two sisters living alone in an old apartment, with their mother dead and a father that just disappeared from everyone's sight…
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