Audience reviews
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Sokin_5
Honestly, just peaceful. That's what I was looking for. A slow-pace slice-of-life. The story is simple, and yes, the main character is kind of blunt, but then you got Reiko, the second main character, which is one of the best anime characters I've seen. She's so cool. The animation is poor CGI, but you don't care about that. You just enjoy the sceneries and what a simple item like a Super Cub can offer you. Freedom. Enjoyment. Companion. If you want something to relax watching, this is a great option. They made me wanna take my Nmax 155 and travel as far as I can.
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I don't have fancy words for anime reviews that make me sound smart and sophisticated so most of the time i don't leave any. I figure "I'm no expert" and move along. That is not the case with this one.
You see... I am an expert. Due to health issues i spent over a decade housebound with no independence. I had no parents, no money, no friends or hobbies nor any ability to have goals for the future. My own "Days of nothingness." I couldn't afford the mobility scooters that cost thousands of dollars and aren't covered by insurance, so i was dependent on the occasional outing where someone would push me in a wheelchair. Then... my life changed. I got a seated e-scooter.
This anime captures so perfectly what it's like to experience that moment the sun peers over the horizon after a long seem…
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THE GOOD:
Nice visuals? Check. Laid back atmosphere? Check. Good vibes? Check.
Despite being a "Honda ad", this looked like it could become one of my favourite slice-of-life anime...
THE MEH:
...until ep. 5, when things started going downhill (ironically... if you watched the show, you know what I mean). First of all, there's a noticeable drop in production quality. Not the end of the world, it's a common pattern in many shows after the first few episodes. But at the same time, the story also takes a worrying turn. The Cub, which was initially described just as a passion for Koguma and Reiko, appears for the first time as an obsession: Reiko's goal with his bike is not only obviously unrealistic, but she is completely unprepared for it AND puts herself in danger to achieve it. First red f…
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Alright, so I watched this Honda ad anime primarily because it was available with English and Japanese dual subtitles, so to begin with it was more of a learning exercise than a choice based in pure pleasure, but I did find it charming. Something about the characters just got me. I like that we sort of casually deal with poverty, it's funny that every episode is about Buying More Accessories For My Honda Super Cub, and the long-haired girl in particular is really cute and fun to watch.
I wasn't that impressed because ultimately, it's a fairly standard slice of life anime that faded into the background while I played Yu-Gi-Oh Duel Links on the side (something that absolutely defeated the point of the dual subs thing, because girl I was not paying enough attention to reading the Japanese),…
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Super Cub’s embrace of a spirit of adventure bringing light to a dull life isn’t unique, but it brings across that spirit in a way that’s uniquely relatable to the average person. While most narratives of this sort focus on some form of splendor or natural beauty punctuating the journey, Super Cub fully ignores the destination in favor of the journey. Centered around a boring, bland small town punctuated with browns and grays, every adventure Koguma takes is a deeply mundane struggle expanded into a twenty minute episode of television to illustrate the way in which her newfound hobby has brought a little more meaning into her life.
CGI in anime is forever a controversial topic, but in my opinion nobody does it better than Super Cub. while it still carries a general stiffness and brittle f…
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In the opening, Koguma describes herself as having nothing, no friends, no parents, no money. At the end of the anime, after she makes “friends,” she repeats this exact line (including that she has no friends!!!) but adds that she now has a cub. What was the point of her spending time with the other characters then??
Koguma is a very flat MC with her only qualities being that she is self-centered and likes her cub. That’s it. My biggest issue with this show is Koguma’s treatment of Shii, who is supposed to be her friend. Koguma and Reiko, the other cub owner, tell Shii they’ll only come visit her at her family’s cafe if the coffee is free. She gives them free coffee and snacks all the time because she admires them, but when the girls go to Koguma’s house, Koguma gets upset that they use…
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In Super Cub, at least every other episode they manage to find an excuse to fit in the line “with a Super Cub, you can go anywhere you want.” Which isn’t exactly wrong, by all means, they could go anywhere, the only problem is that the main character we’re stuck with is entirely disinterested in doing so.
To wind back a bit, Super Cub is named after the Honda Super Cub, a specific model of motorcycle that is purchased by the main character, Koguma, which I would say sets the story in motion, but there isn’t really a story. To get it out of the way now, it is very obvious that Honda had a hand in the creation of this series, it’s hardly a coincidence that when she goes to buy her Super Cub, the only other bikes on offer are also all by Honda, and alongside the aforementioned statement abou…
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I have to say that... this anime isnt made for everyone. I think it sounds ridiculous 'cuz you can even watch it on youtube. But when i say this is not made for everyone to watch. I mean the good level of this depend on your vibe, favourite, feeling... I think these conditions are a big point to make people think Super Cub is bad. Lets talk about its weakness and strength 'cuz... you know, every single anime or film always has the weak sides and good sides
First of all, the story of this Super Cub. To be honest, i wish it had more details. Super Cub is about Koguma - a reserved high school student. She has no parents, no friends, hobbies and goals. But then, a random cub appears in her boring life with a surprising low price. Thats kinda unreal but lets ignore 'bout that. Then she step int…
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It goes without saying that not everyone will be able to like, let alone understand the appeal of Super Cub. This is due in large part because of how it deviates from the Slice of Life/CGDCT formula, which more times than not tends to have a happy-go-lucky protagonist or cast of characters with a positive, optimistic outlook on life. Koguma, the protagonist of Super Cub, is anything but “happy-go-lucky”, stating rather bleakly that "I have no parents. No money either. Nor do I have any hobbies, friends, or goals for the future.” While some may proclaim that this is a betrayal of what is to be expected from the genre, Super Cub explores a side of SOL that is rarely ever explored: nihilism. Koguma, for the lack of a better description, is as relatable as anime protagonists come for a major d…
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Ok, so this anime just interests me at least, but It felt bland because it’s not really an attractive anime to all people. Not saying its bad, its good however it’s really underappreciated. I still have some concerns about this.
Story is too simple, and too straight off, literally seeing Koguma riding in her cub anywhere around, same with Reiko and Shii, but Shii on her bike. Its almost like you’re going places point A to point B shortly and do these things simply less than a minute or so. Also the unsolved cases like how did her parents leave her, how did she end up a very short life when it comes to low budget and everything, can’t you just pull them out, at least in the manga?
Artstyle is pretty interesting, probably the first anime I watched with classic artstyle, realistic character…
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Super Cub is an attempt at a coming of age story, but places too much damn emphasis on scooters.
Before you come on my profile and say "well dumb dumb, this show IS about scooters." Yes, true. but I really would like to know the main character a bit. Similar to Yuru Camp, there is a lot of emphasis on the "activity" being done, while characters get little to no development other than their base personality traits.
In this case, I really would like to talk about Koguma, our protagonist. While it is true that she does change, make friends, and becomes more cheerful throughout the series, it does seem forced and less of import than the scooter itself. Rather than Koguma bettering herself, it seems like the scooter is the impetus for the changes that Koguma goes through. It's quite clear that…
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There is only word to describe this seasonal anime and that is to put it bluntly, boring, in fact it is one of the most boring animes ive ever watched to date.
So let me summarize my experience with the show.
The story:
The show has a very simple but very boring plot to it. Girl named Koguma has no hobbies, friends or money that is until one day she goes browsing for bikes and she is sold a Honda cub for 10,000 yen. Then life is good, she meets a friend who also has a cub and thats as far as things go mostly.
I found myself for most of the show with the exception of a few episodes screaming that something would happen. Something tragic, sad, a conflict between the characters. Something that would shake things up and break from the insanely repetitive routine that is each episode. Alas…
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Overall, anime had its moments, but I’m not as satisfied with it as I expected.
This was like riding cub up and down the hill with one last look at the peak. The story had a great message - nurture resourcefulness and friendships against any obstacle. The cast was likable and inspiring, while the atmosphere left me motivated and relaxed. It had ASMR, too. And after the midpoint, my enjoyment went downhill. Now at the bottom of the hill, I can only reminisce about the view from the top.
Summary.
Since cub instantly brightens her lonely life, Kagura buys it and grows invested in mastering it. As a novice driver, most of the first episodes were about her figuring basics and finding needed gear. It’s a gear-per-episode pattern, but everything isn’t about gear. It’s about patient resolve to…
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Super Cub is an Honda advertisement effort to sell those shiny and useless motorcycles, and it does a good job about it! First of all, I'm not being paid from Honda for this review, so I'm going to be completely impartial about it. Honda is a great company and I have the most respect out of their employees, so if you work for Honda I tell you, have a good life.
Now, going into the review, Super Cub features a glooming teenager called Koguma, whose life is as boring and middle of the pack as it can be. Koguma have no parents, money or friends at the start, which the later is not surprising at all because she probably have some high into the spectrum autism as we can see later in the series. Her life got better when she got her Super Cub, since her life could start to take some colour (Like…
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*This review contains some spoilers*
For the first time ever, I felt compelled to write a review for an anime that has just finished airing. For somebody like myself who just doesn't do this sort of thing, it speaks volumes to how either brilliant and memorable the experience was or the exact opposite, an incredibly off-putting and/or insulting viewing . Unfortunately, I am of the latter for this series. Super Cub. What I was initially hyped for turned out to be one of the most soulless watches I've had, coupled with shameful advertisements of a product throughout the show.
For a slice of life anime to really shine bright, IMO, it generally comes down to a couple of major things. That is the setting of the anime and especially the characters driving it. Super Cub failed pretty miserably…
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"I have no parents. No money either. Nor do I have any hobbies, friends, or goals for the future. But, where I didn't have anything in my life before.... now I have a cub."
I have always considered myself as a Slice-of-Life enthusiast. I have hardly rated any Slice-of-Life anime lowly but Super CGI has done it. It has broken my streak and that isn't a good thing.
I’m just going to begin with the art. Wow, the character designs are ugly. Just take a look at how Studio Kai draws lines. The lines on Koguma's face makes me think that a cat showed up and scratched her face. Why did the cat do that? It probably couldn't handle staring at a moe blob anymore. Or maybe the cat had some of the Grappa that the anime staff added "Caution: too much makes it alcohol…
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There are many anime these days telling stories about self-discoveries. I'm talking about a type of show where a protagonist would undergo a dramatic change after meeting new people, experiencing new events, and changes themselves. Super Cub's main protagonist Koguma is one such character, a lonely girl who takes up a Honda Super Cub and begins her own journey.
Watching Super Cub is much more than just following a girl's life and her bike. Let's remember that Koguma is very lonely and starts out the show friendless with no income, friends, or even a future. A person like this would need to set a serious path to build their own future if they even want to live in real life. Her physical appearance is also lacking and can be labeled as an 'invisible kid' in class. So in essence, Koguma is o…
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Looking for something to fill that Yuru Camp/Non-non Biyori sized hole in your heart? Look no further, Super Cub is your answer.
Super Cub is not only arguably the best motor scooter ad ever made, it’s a damn good anime and is one of the hidden gems of a loaded season. I watch everything every season, so despite having no expectations for Super Cub, I went in with an open mind. From episode one, I was blown away by just how mesmerising this series is. It’s such a simple concept. Girl with no friends or family going through depression decides to try out a Super Cub scooter. Falls in love with riding a scooter and uses it to explore her prefecture. Yet, Super Cub’s quality lies within its simplicity. Reiko’s inner development is paralleled by the literal development of her scooter. As it gr…
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With various relaxed slice of life series coming to their end I was worried I would not be able to find something to properly replace slow paced shows I watch for relaxation purposes. Thankfully Supercub brings us a warm story of a girl and how a motorbike changed her life. Its worth bringing to your attention that this show is episodic and you should not expect anything significant in terms of plot or overarching story, the show is simply a glimpse into the life of a girl and her friends who bond over their hobby. This review will cover various aspects of the show including art quality and characters but leaving out story as its not relevant, there will be an overall score at the end. This review will not contain any plot relevant spoilers, mainly because there is nothing to spoil.
The a…
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Watching Super Cub kind of feels like taking a bath. It's a bit plain and simple, yet never fails to soothe you even when you are having a bad time.
Super Cub revolves around high school student Koguma, a timid and lonely girl who has never had anything that she could cherish. As Koguma herself describes, she has nothing—no parents, no hobbies, no friends, and no goals. However, after buying a pre-used Super Cub, she finally finds something that even she could enjoy. The anime chronicles the now adventurous days of Koguma's life, showcasing how vastly she has changed and continues to change.
Super Cub seems like a simple CGDCT anime at first glance, and if you take the series at face value, it's likely that you won't change your opinion even after watching it. Most of the times, the char…
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