Audience reviews
19 · Sample from the first available page, separate from the total number of ratings.
Peachgummies
Okay, so I've seen this show a few times since it was released. I just really like meta anime about how people who write manga/books/whatever have this incredible love for manga/books/whatever and therefore they like working in stores that sell them. It's just really pleasant to see passionate people being passionate. Like an even nerdier version of a sports anime.
That being said, this show probably wouldn't get made today. I think that makes it more interesting, but I get it if it makes people feel uncomfortable. It shows and acknowledges a lot of very cringey and the less savory aspects of otaku culture (which don't just not exist when we ignore them) while being quite empathetic about it.
The message I got is that people shouldn't be embarrassed being into whatever they're into. Ha…
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Denki-Gai No Honya-San is a very average perverted anime about running a manga shop.
If I had to describe this anime in one word it would be erotic. Denki-Gai No Honya-San is an anime about running an manga store that also seems to sell every kind of perverted media to ever exist. However alot of the time the anime goes on random side arcs so alot of the time there isn't alot of content about said manga shop. For example it goes on all of the romance anime neccessities despite not being a romance anime of a beach episode, Sick Episode etc.
The plot is nearly non existent with the anime with the only real plot development being the backstories to the characters. The anime is very chaotic at times with alot of black friday esc moments of the workers being trampled and screaming and just u…
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Hidden gem among the comedy slice-of-life shows, with stellar voice cast and well-executed pacing. The stories within each episode flow forward effortlessly, it almost never feels like it drags or loses steam. (Except maybe for the last two or three episodes, here and there, but not in any critical way.)
The roster of characters is also well balanced. There isn't the usual single character carrying the whole show on their shoulders. There is genuinely something to like about each one of them. Good luck picking your best girl here!
The animation has a cute cartoony style, but feels slightly left down by the colour palettes used, which can feel somewhat pale. (Might be just a compositing issue.)
The music is mostly fitting, with a couple of tracks standing out, but there were also one…
Read at the sourceSgtSalamander
Denki-gai no Honya-san is a funny, irreverent romp, steeped in otaku culture and self-aware to the very end. When combined with the lighthearted yet nonetheless detailed art direction, we are treated to a delightful love letter to otakudom writ large that can be appreciated by anyone. Beginning with the story, it is simple and episodic throughout, while managing to be consistently funny and in many cases heartwarming, even if it is far hornier than one would expect at first glance. It is simplest in the first half, but grows with the struggles faced by the employees of Umanohone, and builds up several storylines in a way that keeps you invested behind all the daily goings-on of the shop. Be it the various romances or career aspirations, I was really invested by the end, but we don't really…
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I think this anime targets the specific audience of otakus and anime lovers alike. It’s definitely a show where people go “I relate to that” or “Yep, that’s me”. It’s extremely funny when you understand the jokes and situations and can somewhat relate to them. I feel like if your new to anime this show would confuse you and probably won’t be as funny as you don’t really understand Otaku culture. Not saying you can’t watch it, but it’s way more funnier when you understand certain Otaku-ness if I can say that.
STORY 9/10
It’s meant to be an anime where each episode is like a short story of their own little world. I love anime where it doesn’t make you have to recall something that was 10 episodes ago just to understand what’s happening. Especially now since I don’t binge anime in one go as…
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I loved this anime, and plan on reading the manga to catch up on the entire story soon.
I am a huge fan of the slice of life genre, and this anime captured it very well in my opinion. The art style was simple, yet cute. The characters interactions with each other was well done and extremely enjoying to watch.
Overall, this anime is great for winding down after a long day of work, or even after a shower or bath. The story line is fun, and involving, but it is very easy to leave off after an episode or two and pick it up the next day.
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I first got interested in this show after seeing a gif. It was the pretty and clean art style that got my attention. After that I watched the first episode and then came the rest. The art was just as I expected , it had bright and cheerful colors that set the mood of the show.
The character designs weren't your average cliche designs, instead we got characters that are breath of fresh air, they won't resemble any other characters and you will enjoy watching them. Combined with the art, all the characters really pop out and instantly grab your attention. It wasn't only the art and character design that made the characters stand out, their personality and who they were also was a plus. There wasn't any character development, but their personalities weren't too annoying or needed any major…
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Expectations sure are a bitch! Keep them too broad and you’re bound to, eventually, be met with disappointment, but we still need them to prepare ourselves whenever we began experiencing a work from the media we love. When I first began watching Denki-gai no Honya-san, I had just come out of watching the first two seasons of “Working!!”, which remains one of my all-time favorite anime, so I wanted to experience another slice-of-life focused on the day-to-day of people at work. Being the workplace in question a manga store and the people in question passionate Otaku, people like me, I was in for a treat. It just wasn’t the treat I was expecting.
Story and Characters
Credit where credit is due, the show actually makes a nice move by utilizing two distinct characters in order to develop the…
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I like that every other manga or poster featured in the background settings have become anime now. Kuma Miko, Servamp, Re:ZERO, Taboo Tattoo.
The story and "plot" is pretty simple. Bunch of co-workers, friends working at a manga shop. It's nothing too special except for the fact that there are romantic tension between a majority of the characters.What bothered me is how the story introduced the romance between the girls and the guys. They kept it subtle at some-points during the story. Then there were scenes where anything could happen like kissing or... maybe sex but not really.
The second bothersome part of the story is that nobody was paired together towards the end. I couldn't fathom what the point of adding all of those intense scenes where characters could have potentially had crea…
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Denki-Gai.
Yes, I didn't know if to watch it or not, at the beginning I wanted to, then I didn't, and it went on like that for a while.
And I'm happy I watched it at the end.
So, let the review begin! With pros!
The characters are amazing, I LOVED each and every one of them! They each add to the team and make the experience more enjoyable. They are so unique and funny, I just burst out laughing!
The animation may be a bit childish but that what makes the show even cuter! The music was nice and fun.
So now to the less pleasant part of the review. Cons.
So each chapter is like a new story, and I dunno about you but like it that the episodes are connected.
Another thing is the anime ended too soon and felt a bit incomplete, but of course that doesn't have to be a con if you like leaving…
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Denki-gai no Honya-san
What it’s like to work in a manga store, with heavy slice of life elements, that’s basically what Denki-gai is. It’s super funny, it’s all over the place, it makes very little sense, it’s a ton of great fun. The girls are all really cute, the way everything melds together works so well too.
Working in Umanohane, we have a nice large cast of characters: Sensei, the manga artist who’s trying to go pro, Fu Girl, a crazy zombie loving girl who loves horror manga and will imagine things in her favor to try and kill “zombies” (she’s really funny), Kameko, the one who takes pictures of all the events that occur, a slightly sad tale for her, but she has fuwa fuwa afro hair and is super cute, Sommelier, the silent one who knows what you like just by looking at you, speciali…
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Being a quirky anime, not really following any storyline, "Denki-Gai no Honya-san" was a pretty cute anime to watch.
This anime revolves around six employees at Uma no Hone comic shop, all with unusual names -- or nicknames to be exact. Among the cast is Umio, newest employee at Uma no Hone, Sensei, a mangaka by the name of "Jona Taro", "Director", acting leader apart from the manager, Hio-tan, a newbie to the manga world, Sommelier, a quiet guy whose face is never seen, Fu Girl, the zombie lover, and Kameko, the camera shy photographer. This anime is pretty basic -- it's about the workers at the shop, and their interactions with each other all orbiting the manga world.
While it didn't have much of a story, Denki-gai was the perfect light hearted comedy to watch. Each episode covered a d…
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(This has been adapted from my reddit thread)
Having a passion is often a rewarding experience. A hobby or talent that brings one more joy than anything else. We understand this easily. For us, anime is one of our passions. Talking about a compelling story, comparing favorite characters, and listening to opening and ending music tracks are just some of the many varying attributes that anime entails.
And through anime, through our passion, we are able to converse and connect with others. This situation pops up with all groups, not just in anime. Take the world of manga. For Denki-gai no Honya-san, manga is the passion and the setting, but little is found beyond the panels.
STORY
Denki-gai follows the lives of the crew working at Umanohone, a local manga store. Umio, Sensei, Kantoku, Hio…
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Umanohone Bookstore, the one-stop shop for all the books and mangas you need (Yes, even the 18+ ones c/o Sommelier). This is where Denki-gai no Honya-san revolves around. This is the first ones to premier this Fall 2014. It's underrated, yet it is not to be pushed aside.
The story is easy to understand for it just focuses on the lives of the employees of Umanohone and the crazy events that happen to it.
Story-wise: I can say it's okay. The character developments are there, just not obvious. The relationship between the characters are the reason why I keep holding on to this series. Hey, Kantoku and Hio-tan's relationship is my favorite! Let's not forget Fu Gurl x Sommelier and Umio x Sensei too~ And also mentioning Tsumorin for she is just too adorable :))
Animation and Art: New to my e…
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Work. It's a fact of life that we all have to get a job in order to make money and support ourselves. In addition to the hard labor that we must endure, we also have to deal with co-workers and the omnipotent boss that rules over what we do in the workplace. But what kind of life would you have if you your job was working in an otaku store, surrounded by members of your kind? Well, that's the kind of thing that Denki-gai No Honya-san provides.
Story (6.88/10): Denki-gai's story is really what'd you expect in a show like this. As a slice of life show, the tone of the show is rather mellow, using comedy as its gateway for entertainment rather than a standard plot with rises, a climax, and an ending, thus following the lives of seven individuals and two outsiders as they work in an otaku st…
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Well, after a long absences, I'm back (no thanks to that S.O.B K***h) to make my review , so I'm not gonna go around the bush and just present my review as simple as it is, btw, my review is only for this anime, it ain't perfect but its my review. So let's get down to business:
Story: Poor 3.
Because, there isn't any, there is no plot, just the characters and the setting. It isn't unusual for an anime with a comedy/ Slice of life genre in it, Let's face it, this anime is a gag anime so a plot has no place in it.
Art: Fair 6.
Ok, so Sensei's wardrobe makes her look like a grandma than a 20 something character, but then gain I can forgive it, hummmmm maybe just a little. But you know, the way the characters where illustrated does have some cute side of it, but only just a little. Now I…
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Denki gai no Honya San, a hilarious anime with 2-3 skits per episode.
Episodes: 12
There is not so much of a plot to this anime. But it's good if you want to pass your time laughing.
Story:
A group of friends or co-workers working in a manga store spend their daily lives working in the store or dealing with their own problems. Not one character is the spotlight rather it's a mixed story about all of them. So, each episode is divided into 2-3 skits just like in Danshi Koukousei no Nichijou or Lucky Star. But the level of jokes is a bit adult so it's quite fun to watch.
Characters:
The characters are well designed keeping in mind what kind of an anime this is. The characters are indeed funny in their own ways and some mild romance also occurs between the characters which is fun in itself.…
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Story: Denki-gai is about a young man named Umio who starts to work at a manga store. He meets some of his friends who are his co-workers. Lot's of slapstick comedy happens within the store, and you never know what's going on.
9/10
Art: I don't think I have seen any anime with art as fluffy, light, and cute as Denki-gai's. Denki-gai's art is something unique and difficult to find in other anime. Overall I find Denki-gai's art to be something alright.
10/10
Sound:
OST - It was awesome to listen to. It either made me excited, or scared, the OST was cool and it fits.
Opening - It was a quite fun song to listen to, but not a song I would want to have on my MP3 player.
Ending - Oh my goodness! This is so addicting! The ending beats the opening by tons! It's super fun, addicting, and overall…
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Welcome to Umanohone bookstore, one of the bookstores across Japan that sells manga, light novels, and doujins - even the dirty ones. The bookstore has an interesting workplace with a variety of characters that you won't feel dull encountering at. Denkigai no Honya-san is one of the few slice of life anime this season, and as the first few anime starting this season, it shouldn't be ignored nor forgotten.
The story is simple - just characters interacting together and partaking activities in and out of the bookstores. Nothing much can be detailed further. But what I can say is that the comedy is great. Certain tropes and same jokes may have fallen but it's great that it has sustained well from episode to episode. There are plenty hilarious moments from the characters which may be memorable…
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