Miira no Kaikata

A mummy, an oni, a dragon, and a baku. Sounds like a recipe for a mess doesn't it? But rather it's the opposite. Despite the supernatural beasts that make up the main creatures of the show, the center of the show is down to earth, a love story between pet and owner. Each of the pet and owner pairs are helped by coming together and being with each other. In many cases the humans are able to grow by being with the pets and caring for them, and the same can be said about the animals. Whether they need someone to care for them or someone to be able to help the pets and humans work together very well and help make lasting bonds that extend farther than what many other shows are able to do with regular human characters. And keep in mind, these are pets. They can't talk, they can only emote and act. But still even in these actions they're able to express more of who they are, and the value of their bonds better than many shows that have the power of speech. Building off of that the interactions between all of the different characters are quite great. The friends act like good friends and seem to have a pleasant time bonding with each other. However as noted above the point where it truly shines is with the pets and the humans interacting with each other. There are so many light fluffy moments between them that are so charming to watch. And there is so much love between each pair in each of the things that they do. Mii and Sora exhibit this the strongest as each of their interactions with each other shows the dedication and love that they have for each other. Mii can't stand to be too long without Sora. Sora goes out of his way to do whatever he can for Mii, whether it be reading him a bedtime story, or finding the best food for him. I'm sure many pet owners can relate with their own love towards their own pets. All of the fun ways that pets and their owners have to bond. The unique ways that you can support each other, without words yet exhibit that same love. That's what Miira is great at being able to show. They truly feel like important life partners. And they are. Because that's what pets are. Pets are magical and it certainly shows when watching Miira. The art and animation is also quite notable in my eyes. It's not special but it does a very good job of showcasing the cuteness of the supernatural creatures. Whether it be in the middle or end cards, or in the flowery flourish that accompanies a happy pet, it does well to soak in the cuteness and express the light jovial mood that the show often has. Even with all this fun and love there still are important meaningful parts. As I mentioned before the pets and humans really do help each other, and when the humans or pets backstories are gone into it's clear to see why the two are good fits for each other, and just how they're able to help. They're given actual flaws and issues, and in a show that could have just rested on it's good fluff it's great to see because it only enhances the message of the show, that is the power of pets. When I watch this show it makes me want to go give my doggies a big hug. And that's good, go find your pet and give them the love they deserve, and if you like pets, give this show a try, the creatures may be supernatural, but the love is just the same.

Super adorable anime!!!!! I'm so glad there is finally an anime adaption after waiting for two years since I started reading the manga on comico. All of the little creatures are so cute and it makes your heart melt, espeically Mii-kun and Isao. This anime is basically mini adventures of Sora and his friends. The plot is simple and starts with main character Sora receiving a package from his father. Inside is Mii-Kun!!! From there more characters are introduced with their partner creatures. The bonds between creature and their human companion is illustrated in this anime. We do get to see other unique creatures who live away from humans too and while it seems like a cheerful show, there are hints of a dark past that the creatures and characters go through. Sometimes seeing all the creatures reminds me of Studio Ghibli films. Artwork and music wise are ok, not my favorite but it's not bad either. Overall I liked this anime a lot! I've been reading the manga since two years ago so I had read around 100 chapters, and this anime covered quite a lot. The characters are well developed and the pacing is fine. They did change the last two episodes though, so parts of the last episode are anime original. I think the finale would have been better if they had just adapted the manga and not include the original content. Either way most of the show is very relaxing and light hearted. Watch this if you want a SOL that is cute and overall relaxing. Most of the show is not in a school with those typical school events like the school festival, studying, etc. It's more about the little creatures and what they do outside of school. まだ最終話は見れていませんが、毎週とても可愛いミーくんたちに癒やされて、とても幸せでした！

The season passed and this anime sadly got no hype whatsoever at any point, but damn I would be lying if I said I didn't love it! The easiest way to describe Miira no Kaikata is “diabetes bomb” and it's definitely one of the shows that made me smile the most of just how freaking adorable it can get. This anime starts with Sora, a boy who already got used to get dangerous things from his adventurer dad, and the shock that his next surprise is not a mortal monster that should have been kept sealed instead of sent as a present to his son, but instead an absurdly cute and small mummy called Mii-kun that gets really affectionate to Sora, this is nothing but the start of his daily life with him around. But while being the main duo, they are just a part of a show with equally likeable characters (but they are not as cute as Mii-kun, sorry, the bar was too high), his childhood friend Kazuya might look scary to everyone, but he's actually really kindhearted, and there is also Motegi and Daichi, who got closer to them due to their own affection towards the mysterious pets they end up living with, finding that way friends to talk with about them, while Sora and Kazuya are the ones that mainly get protagonism, these two also have their very good moments, especially in their introductions, the show did a nice job at making me like them from the start. One thing I really liked of this anime is how as the episodes passed, we got to understand more and more Mii-kun and the other “pets” that appear during the series, what they like, why they do x things and act the way they do... all while having lots of scenes where we see them play around together, usually mixing Sora and friends for extra comedy, and especially smiles, I know I'm repeating myself, but really, this show is adorable, their interactions are so heartwarming. The definitely weaker points of this anime were the artistic and music part, with none of the two passing the average at best, but that personally didn't affect my enjoyment towards the series. I don't go into this type of SoL shows expecting them to stand out in those aspects, if they are good and I also like the characters, even better, if not, it's totally fine, and in this case this anime did enough with that. Now that we reach the end of the review, I only have to ask a question left so you can confirm if you want to watch this show or not. Do you want to smile a lot and have a good time? If you do, start Miira no Kaikata, that's all!

How to Keep a Mummy Back then I heard about this anime adaptation, which is supposed to be about a very lovable mummy. For once, I really can't deny it, the anime has an enormous "cute" factor for these little fantasy animals, especially the mummy Mii-Kun (although the name could hardly be less creative). Accordingly, yes, the anime is adorable and cute. - However, that's it. Miira no Kaikata is still not just an SoL title, but a comedy. But it's not even an easy meal, this anime doesn't even get baked. The humor roughly corresponds to what would make a 4-year-old child smile. The jokes are mostly so flat and boring, you can almost be ashamed. Examples -The mummy is lying on the ground and is not moving "Oh no, he has become a real mummy!" - There is a coffin in the living room "I hope Dracula won't come out now!" - Of course, with the protagonist's exaggerated reaction to this. and after that caliber, it went on. Only episodes 9 and 10 were able to create some fresh air through some noteworthy scenes. However, I wouldn't go that far and claim that this anime is more for kids, no. It contains signs of violence, some blood, and a fairly obvious incest joke. I assume that it is at least aimed at young people. In that sense, the whole thing is immensely disappointing. Normally every little comedy, at least 1x the episode, delivers something worth mentioning, here you chew on a chewing gum that repeats itself. However, episode 12 kept me entertained very well. In the sense of having as many mistakes, questionable actions as it can be. It practically seemed like they stuffed everything possible to create a 20-minute episode out of 2 scenes that could have taken 2 minutes each. Even for the conditions of a small SoL title, what was delivered here was almost insulting. Story Practically nothing, they tried something towards the end, but apparently had no deeper reason. Has been closed quite irrelevant and practically amusing. In any case, it is still not a story-based title. Animations / pictures Very weak and practically below average. The animations of the monsters and certain other scenes were deliberately designed very lovingly and beautifully. Apart from that, it was rather daunting. The faces were mostly drawn in a disturbingly bad way, and the drawing style is as simple as it can be. The movements if they ran and the background left a lot to be desired. Characters Boring and uninteresting. At least with a comedy title, one could have rhymed a few interesting personalities. Our group consists of Nice Boy, Tsundere Boy, Nice Girl, and Nice Boy2. Obviously, the Tsundere was the most bursting character. He is at least the only one who had monologues and had at least a few noteworthy scenes in his episode. The protagonist had at least only a somewhat mature appearance shortly before the end and has some nice dialogues. Other than that, it was empty. The girl and the other guy were as meaningless as they could be. No monologues, hardly any screen time, and .. in the last episode most of the time I didn't even know where they were and what they were doing. The monsters, on the other hand, were personable. Of course without content, since they are only plush toys, but nice. Music Intro and outro very weak. It is probably the first anime that comes to my mind where the intro felt like torture. Not only is it monotonous, it just doesn't sound appealing. You listen to monotonous music for about 90 seconds and see the same scenes again and again. Intro barely stood out. Conclusion This title can only be viewed using the following approaches. - You are not used to comedy series and you are a beginner. - You have no expectations and you just have to watch cute monsters playing. If this is the case, it is possible to view this title. Apart from that, it is enormously daunting and has only one episode 8 worth mentioning.

There's honestly nothing extremely remarkable about this, yet it's pretty good. If you're here after watching Gakuen Babysitters (believe me, I was in the same boat) then stick around for this. To begin with, the story is nothing special. It's about a boy in a world with magical creatures and him and his friends have them as pets. That's literally it. There's tons of plot holes and unexplained phenomena and strange shit going on, but I tried by best to ignore all of that because of the sole reason that it's cute enough at times for me to enjoy that instead of complain. But sadly, since plot kinda matters to me most of the time (unless the other elements are that overpowering) I kept thinking about the problems the story had instead of enjoying it. Perhaps that's a mistake on my own part. The art is pretty simple, nothing special. In episode 8, there are a few creatures that are animated very well and the art is pretty cool, but other than that, everything is pretty flat and simple. The opening and closing are both wholesome, but far too happy and cutesy for me to like them all that much. The voicing for the characters was alright, but I mostly really loved the sound effects and the noises from Mii and the other cute pets. Overall, for character, there was nothing all that remarkable. I can barely remember the name of the main characters, and I just binged it before writing this review. I have to say that I like Tazuki tho... he's just my type :D Unfortunately, there's not really any character development for anybody but him-- not that I was expecting a mummy to have character development. Now down to the general opinion about the show. All in all, I watched this for two reasons: 1) because I am a hardcore fan of Gakuen Babysitters, and 2) because I adore mummies... they simply just fascinate me. However, for people who are here for any of these two reasons, I have to tell you this: if you're here because you liked Gakuen Babysitters, there's still a chance you may dislike this. What sets Gakuen apart is the fact that it's about family connections and babies growing up, simply put. With Miira no Kaikata, the part of the show that was focused on togetherness and cuteness changes focus to mythical creatures predominantly. While there were some cute moments, I really didn't have as much of a reaction as I did to Gakuen.... it just wasn't cute enough for me. Perhaps it's because I'm not an animal person? I'm definitely a baby person. As for everyone who's here for liking mummies: honestly, just get out. It's got nothing to do with legitimate mummies. Enough said. I would recommend this if you: are an animal person, like shows about mythical creatures, like shows about pets I would NOT recommend this if you: are expecting as much cuteness as Gakuen Babysitters, don't like animals, can't stand plot holes Have a great day everyone!

Story: 7/10 The main protagonist, Sora, always receives dangerous things from his father in Egypt, but this time, it's the opposite? I might be biased, because this anime is so adorable, so you might wanna keep the ambulance on dial. It's a new concept and I don't think I've heard of any anime like this. Art: 7/10 I guess everything is adorable, even the things you should find scary is suddenly cute. Character: 8/10 Unique and adorable characters. But of course, the main character is always that person who is so selfless and does everything by himself. Sora is adorable and so kind but it annoys me. Enjoyment/Overall: 8/10 How many times have I said cute or adorable? It's too, too adorable, I can't handle it, haha. It's definitely an anime you should. Especially if you want to relax or need healing after life gives you a punch.

I started watching this anime for how cute and sweet it looked and I wasn't disappointed but I certainly stayed for the characters and story especially towards the end. The first few episodes are definitely what I expected going into it. They were simple, one-off style episodes that makes the anime feel like you could stop and pick it back up at any time but by episode 6 I found myself more invested in the characters and their stories. Each of the pets have a certain personality and relationship with their owners. Tazuki and Sora have a backstory that keeps you interested and the hints that are left for some of the later plot points makes you want to finish it. Story: 7/10 I enjoyed the way a major plot was sprinkled in throughout the show but I felt like that left it for a lot of loose ends. There are too many questions left open for my liking which might be answered in the manga but I haven't read it yet. Parts of the story ended up feeling rushed towards the end because it started off with one-off stories. While I enjoyed it, the series left me with more questions than it answered. Art: 6/10 This show excelled in having these cute mythical creatures have personality through their look. Even the way they moved you could tell their personalities. I also think it did a good job using visuals to convey what they were feeling since the 4 main creatures didn't talk. Where the show fell short was with its human characters. They seemed a bit stiff and at some points, they were too simple for my liking Sound: 8/10 The soundtrack kept the mood of the show flowing but honestly, I didn't notice it too much. Characters: 9/10 The thing this show did the best was keeping you interested in the characters. Not only was each character loveable but they were expanded on. They got some sort of backstory as well as development. Even the creatures ended up having personalities even without speech. The relationships also shined both between the humans and their pets but also between all the creatures and all the humans. Enjoyment: 10/10 This show is made to make you smile. You can sit back and enjoy this show easily. Its fun and sweet and even if you aren't too interested in the story you can find enjoyment through the cute interactions and sweet personalities of the characters.

It's about a little mummy that is super cute and his adventures. The story is relaxing and constantly brings a smile to your face or a laugh at certain moments. It's kinda slow but is just barely enough to keep up your interest in it. In each of the episodes the protagonist makes new friends and their guardians discover new things. Fantasy creatures are abound which makes for a good watch specially for kids. There is an underlying threat that is constantly looming above them which is revealed towards the last few episodes. Other hidden themes are of losing someone, understanding relationships and the cruelty of humans towards animals or creatures. Overall, a nice anime to watch if you want something slow paced and hilariously cute!

To begin this review I want to point out that this show show be watched purely for the sake of enjoyment. No real over-analyzing or absurd theories, just watch it and enjoy. Story - 8: I wanted to give the story a 10 because of how much I thoroughly enjoyed the show, but here's the thing, this show has no real story in terms of beginning, middle, end, so I gave it an 8. The story is that Sora was sent a living mummy child (Mii) by his father who is a self-proclaimed adventurer and the series follows around their life together as Sora raises Mii and learns more about him while the people who become closest to him also get their own fantasy creature companions (an Oni child, a dragon, and a baku) and shenanigans ensue. The true enjoyment of this show comes from just how adorable every creature (and even the people) are and how you just want to hug hold, play with and adopt every one of them. So despite the lack of a true story, this is a show that I could watch endless seasons of because I just want to see this gang of misfits. Art - 10: Very straightforward, the art is clean and crisp, the colors are vivid, and the animation is solid (so solid that I chose this show to be my test subject for learning to make gifs in Photoshop). Character - 10: If I haven't said this in any of my other reviews, I NEED character development. While I won't count conquering a fear of lizards or finally getting a good night's rest as character development, the real development lies within the two main human characters (Sora and Tazuki) and their creatures (Mii and Conny). While even their character development may not be considered the most complex of all time, it does happen in a very appropriate way: all of the characters begin as very well-rounded people, but who they are as people is slowly unraveled to you and as you learn more about what makes them rough around the edges, they learn how to move beyond those traits. Enjoyment - 10: This is the real meat of this review. This show is disgustingly cute and I loved every minute of it. Mii literally doesn't talk, he just barks and cries and I want one (why only one? because I wouldn't want any others thinking they weren't getting attention). Whenever Mii cries, I cry (which is every episode) and it just makes me want to hug him, thankfully Sora is an angel and will take care of him to his dying breath. Conny is a brat and goes perfectly with the too-cool-for-school Tazuki. Isao is a good boy and a perfect big brother to all of the creatures and is even more responsible than his precious human counterpart, Motegi. and just overall the cast is lovable. Overall - 10: TL;DR SOMEONE GIVETHAT MUMMY A HUG. For a show with no overall story other than the life of these humans and their mythical pets, I don't think I've been this attached to a show in a while (That's a lie because BNHA exists) and am so ready and willing to throw my money out the window just to get a life-sized Mii plushie.

Hey folks, this will be a review for Miira no Kaikata. Have you ever heard someone say something was so sweet that it gave them diabetes? Well this show might actually be sweet enough to do that. The story revolves around a group of kids from high school who have this ability to see special creatures. Each character has their own creature that they take care of and they spend their days living their lives with them. The art was fitting and the soundtrack and VA was great. The characters are a great part of the show. Each one has their own personality but they have a good group dynamic and don't feel like they are overshadowed by another. To add on to that, they each are joined by a creature which has their own personality. However with all that being said this show isn't about the story, the characters, or anything else really. Its just to enjoy. The show is remarkably cute. I've never been a huge fan of shows that straight up aim for the "aww effect" but this one seems well done. The creatures feel real and don't feel like mascots thrown at you to sell something. The show is slow paced and is gentle to watch, but doesn't become boring or tedious. They try to spice up the ending side of the show which was unnecessary. The world building also has some questionable elements, but again it doesn't matter. If you like shows with plots, or some manner of reasoning to their actions this isn't for you. However if you want something to relax and let yourself go into this is a great show.

The story seemed very simple in the beginning. A young boy receives a Mummy from his traveling father and he tried to understand him. However the more we progress through the series the more knowledge we gain about what kind of world they live in. Where some people are aware of the existence of super natural beings (Mummy's, Oni's, Dragons, Gods, etc) and some people are not aware. Add in the relationship building between these creatures and their human partners we learn about each characters backstory, both the good and the bad finally there are some ominous moments throughout this anime which made me question "Is this show going to take a serious turn?" That is something I will keep...Under WRAPS! (get it?) The art and animation wasn't anything too grand. However the coloring in Kaede's hair was superb. I really enjoyed everything sound wise in this anime. The opening and ending were really fun and the bgm throughout the show was fantastic. However the noises the Creatures made were amazingly good! Especially Mii-Kun's "Woofs" Super adorable! The characters were very interesting. Each seemed to have some kind of advanced skill which was never really mentioned throughout the series. Their backstories were really eye opening and inspirational as well. I thoroughly enjoyed this anime. It had a great balance of Funny, Serious, Cute and Sad moments. A very well balanced anime I feel can make it way better. Overall I think this anime is not for everyone. I feel as though some people would consider it slow, or that the story is not there, or that it is overly cute. However I think this show should be watched at least once by every anime fan.

Your daily dose of cuteness and friendship is here! I would like to applaud "Miira no Kaikata" for being the cutest anime that knows how to be cute and wholesome without being forced or sexualized. How amazing! If I had to describe it I would jut say that this is perfect for some cozy afternoons with good laughs and a nice snack. I love how every tiny creature has its own personality and how they're all different. The themes of friendship and care are so adorable. It's safe to say that I'm attached to this anime and this giant family (not literal). Someone please take me there, I want my little one too. Apart that some characters are indeed kinda stereotyped (always a cute energetic girl, an "emo" one, a dumb one and stuff - sometimes it's funny), it satisfies me that there was no unexpected romance between any of them. Finally, the sound track. Awesome! A good balance between simple and exagerated, the outro is my favorite (characters dancing and their chibi versions are everything). Please give a chance to "Miira no Kaikata", it has potential to become your comfort anime.

this anime was a nice change of pace. the characters were extremely cute and very easy to fall in love with. I can't really find anything bad about this anime except maybe the fact I wanted more episodes. I wished we could get a better look at mukumuku and its personality but it was overall adorable. if you need a break from your usual anime schedule or maybe something to have as a background to chores, hobbies, or studying I think this anime is perfect. unfortunately, I couldn't find an English dub, so if you are good at reading subtitles and doing something else at the same time then what I just said previously will really work for you. also, prepare to go online and buy a mini mii-kun for yourself because he is too cute not to want one.

Miira no Kaikata starts off very questionably I'd say. After making his aunt a nightly snack, our main protagonist, the laundry boy Kashiwagi receives a package and thrown off by the fact that all the packages from his dad were and most likely will be scary to the point where he'll be questioning whether or not to open them, he decides to just stay still while the most adorable thing walks out of it - Mii-kun! From then on the anime is very wholesome and continues to be like it for the rest of the series. It has some very 'moe' moments and it's great. Story; 8/10 Nothing is really going on in the first few episodes, MC and his childhood friend get their partners, MC accepts Mii-kun with open arms but the other one is a bit reluctant about it. They meet some friends and whatnot, they meet up and hang out. Overall the story isn't that much important, the real matter of importance is the humor and the glorious cute moments this show has. It's also fast-paced which is a plus for me. Characters; 8/10 Not much is explored but the friendship between our MC and his childhood friend Tazuki deepens throughout various episodes. The other two, Asa and Taichi are there just because, but it's okay because the anime makes up for it, in a way that makes you look at them in a whole different light. It includes them in various moments that would've been impossible to achieve without them. The side characters receive a bit of development too. So overall, some of the characters develop, some don't, it's average, but considering this wasn't the main point of the show, I enjoyed it a lot. Art; 9/10 I can't possibly explain how much I love this art style in anime. It makes the characters look cute and possibly more friendly then they could be. Transitions between images looked smooth as well. Sound; 7/10 I didn't really notice the sound as much as, let's say the OP. The opening of the series is great, upbeat just like some of the episodes and fits the series completely. Enjoyment & Overall; 9/10 I really liked this show as I said before, although it's a shame that it didn't receive any popularity ever since it began. Moe shows like this should be celebrated in my opinion. If you like cute, wholesome anime then I recommend you watch it.

To be honest, after reading the summary of this show, I was eager to watch it. The first few episodes were quite alright, simple slice of life with a dash of supernatural cuteness. Standard stuff. But as more episodes followed... I recognized this main problem with this series - the lack of direction. The premise is good, this idea that there are some supernatural beings surrounding us at every corner, wherever we go, but just because we're not aware of their existence, we don't notice them. A bit similar to how muggles don't notice wizards and witches because they don't know about magic. I'll try not to spoil too much saying this... But the logic is lost quite quickly and the moral compass of the main protagonists is off the rails soon after as well. After finishing the last episode I was left with a lot of unanswered questions which gave way to even more questions. To be frank, I wish there were more episodes to this anime. I haven't read the manga yet, but if even the manga lacks all of the answers then I think the main problem is the story/writing itself. And that's not good. I like the cute mascot that Mii-kun is, but my "adult brain" just can't handle the lack of logic this anime is presenting. I really hope it's just because this is directed to a younger audience and not because the author of the source material is not the best of story writers.

I'll start saying that Miira no Kaikata (translated to "How to Keep a Mummy") was easily the biggest surprise of the winter season. It follows Sora, a high school student who is always gifted with weird supernatural stuff (that usually hurts or curses him) from his father. Nonetheless, one day, he is sent a tiny mummy, whom he starts raising both as a pet and a son. This mummy is the main reason I absolutely loved this anime. It doesn't talk, it thinks like a 4-year old... But it's one of the most cute and funny creatures that had appeared in an anime. It's hard not to smile while watching Mii-kun's reactions to the world. As the anime keeps going, new characters are introduced, as well as new creatures. And everyone gets along so well, in a way that you don't feel any forced humor, feelings, or cuteness. The key here is naturality, since everything flows perfectly fine. There is not much to talk about the story since it's a simple SoL. Some flashbacks about the protagonists are shown to explain short problems that appear during the episodes. The art and sound are not memorable (Except for the creatures' design), but far from bad. It fits with the simplicity this series aimed to. Overall, it can be described with one word: Simple. And that same simplicity allows you to feel what the characters feel and cheer for every little adversity Mii-kun and the others try to get over, be it missing someone, or trying to make sushi.

How to Keep a Mummy is a hard anime to rate because, when you think hard enough about the show, not much happens during its 12 episode run. The show's main pull is just how adorable Mii-kun and the rest of the fantasy creatures that appear in the series are doing totally mundane things. The only plot the show has is a handful of mystery-themed episodes where the main cast stumbles upon some element of Japanese mythology with its cuteness factor dialed up to 11. That said, while you could argue that the story doesn't have much going for it, the show is a constant onslaught of cuteness and it knows it. How to Keep a Mummy ends up feeling like the supernatural equivalent of watching a ton of baby animal videos - nobody is watching this show for the sake of the plot. My friend Ali and I watched this together and pretty much spent the entire run of the anime cooing and squealing like it was the first day with a newly adopted puppy. You'll be able to tell if How to Keep a Mummy is for you from the first ten minutes. If you think Mii-kun is adorable and enjoy his adorable antics, you'll like the show. If you don't, you won't, and also you have no soul. Seriously, look at how cute this mummy is!

How to Keep a Mummy is a pleasant surprise that captures your heart with adorableness as a mostly slice of life meets supernatural pets. Overall I find the story pleasant because of the genre, so each episode is kind of a day to day life scenario. There are some moments that end up a little wacky and sudden because there are some serious moments that show up and near the end characters suddenly receive a bunch of quirky traits to progress the plot. And you can definitely feel emotional from them because you grow quite attached to everyone. But I can kind of roll with it because that's the feeling of the show. Despite some quality issues as we all can recognize at times, this art style and color palette are very effective at communicating cute adorable motions. And for Mii a lot of effort goes in and shows with his cute sound effects. Sound effects are the biggest detail that really works well for the whole production! I wasn't particularly impressed with the whole cast as they are a mash of many tropes but I don't dislike any of them either. Sora and Tazuki's friendship is a point of interest that is a driving force compared to anyone else, and at times really makes you wonder more. Definitely in the end, this anime is like a hidden gem for many who just want a relaxing series or some cheering up.

SO This anime was probably one of those that had less hype going on, which is kinda sad to be honest..... It was definitely in my Top 3 this season and i loved it! I've seen a lot of people saying that it was adorable and stuff, but for me it had a rather heart-warming effect. It brought a warmth to my heart every damn episode, which i loved too. Story: 9 Filled with adorable creatures, that aren't really noticed by people in the modern world/society, with most based off Japanese culture; gods, yokai, kemono etc. (i dont really know how many are there) + those like the mummy from egypt and dragon from idk what mythology, 'cuz there's bound to be one at least in one and every (almost). Centering around 4 main characters with their 'monster' and how they got to meet them as well as developing everyone's personality and showing them themselves in seperate episodes and all of this in 12 episodes is for me a rare occurrence. I really enjoyed this and still can't believe such a good show just ended TnT Art: 8 Both art and animation was beautiful. I likes how their eyes where blured uner their hair and even though the art-style wasn't that special, it was pleasant to my eye. I enjoyed the way animators portrayed Mii-kun's emotions and how lovely he was drawn (except a few shots TuT). Overall i think it was done well :') Sound: 7 I REALLY enjoyed both OP and ED, which i even now watched just for the sake of staying in this great mood the anime has set for me <3 OST was okay and the voice actors were great choices too :'3 Character: 8 Not much to say here. They were all awesome. I liked the idea of the 'monsters' staying at some of the MCs' houses because they either couldn't survive otherwise or the fact that MCs needed help. There was variety of characters to get to know and they all had different personalities, different backstories and their own troubles. I couldn't get enought of either and aaaaa this anime is just so nice Enjoyment: 9 if i still haven't convinced you to go and watch this god-damned good anime then idk how anymore x'D I loved the series and its plot. Really, if you have free time, go watch it :'D Overall: 9 I wish there were more cute-fun-hidden meaning anime that just let's you be sucked into its world 'cuz i don't know what to compare it to anymore..... I saw a few peeps comparing it to Gakouen Babysitter or whatever its called but honestly...... It wasn't it for me..... This show is a great one, it's a lot of fun and i couldn't wait every week for new episode to get released...... wish it came out on Netflix instead of the crap Sword Gai pulled...... Go read manga if you can 'cuz the anime isn't THAT great... But. This isn't a review about that, it's about the good show. Miir no Kaikata will stay as one of my favourites, especially in EDs. Well... Gotta go draw a few 'lil monsters ;'D

Yes, this anime is cute, but it’s more than that. I know being cute is enough to pull people in by itself, but I’ll try to convey how pleasantly surprised I was when I started watching this small show that almost nobody is talking about. Story: Miira no Kaikata is best described as a Slice-of-Life, although the circumstances aren’t very close to normal life, at least at first. Kashiwagi Sora, our protagonist, gets sent a miniature mummy in the mail by his father, and after some thought, decides to care for it. And the anime is just this concept, although expanding by adding more characters, both human and not. Most of the so-called “arcs” of this anime aren’t that substantial. Though, maybe it’s expected considering the primary genre is Slice-of-Life. The cast goes through a few basic situations and gags, and whilst the story likes to get serious from time to time, it’s never too dramatic, and it mostly leads things to return to the status quo, plus some character development. If you’re looking for shows with strong and complex stories, then don’t watch this. It’ll only disappoint you. One aspect about the storytelling I want to highlight is how the supernatural pets are parallels to children, and the owners parallel parents. I know, drawing a connection between pets and children isn’t very difficult, considering how some people think these two might as well be the same thing. However, the way the anime showcases Mii-kun’s (The mummy’s) cute bumbling and curiosity, how among all the pets, they all gained different roles, and how it almost feels like the humans are competing on who has the best child, this coming up when one of them learns how to write. There are other examples, but I won’t get into them too much here. Characters: As expected of a lighthearted show, Miira no Kaikata has a very pleasant cast that rarely fight and relish in pleasantries. I swear, too much of this show’s dialogue is pleasantries… Anyways, where was I? The human characters, being the previously mentioned MC Kashiwagi, his best friend Kamiya, their classmate Motegi, and finally another student, Takechi, are all decent characters, although nothing special. However, one aspect I enjoy how each of these four gaining a supernatural animal as a pet helps them get through a personal problem, whether it’d be Kamiya inability to show affection, Motegi’s irrational fear of lizards, or Takechi’s constant nightmares. How these characters get over these hang-ups, I won’t spoil. On the other hand, the pets are just adorable. They have their own moments of character, of course, and their bonds with their owners feel surprisingly genuine. Mii-kun is probably the most adorable thing I’ve ever witnessed in anime, and it’s the biggest highlight of the show in cuteness. The child-demon Conny and dragon Isao are both cute as well. Mukumuku, the sleep-eating Baku, I would’ve liked to see more of, since all it did throughout the show was teleport around, pretty much. Still though, the pets are the core of the show, so if you don’t like cute animals (IF you don’t, what’s wrong with you?), then this anime certainly won’t please you. Animation and Sound: If I had to pick out the biggest weakness of Miira no Kaikata, it’d be the animation. Whilst every scene with the pets is made with delicate details to make it extra-adorable, I can’t say the same for everything else. It’s passable, but there won’t be any moments where you’re mind-blown by the animation. Sound, on the other hand, has me conflicted. In terms of voice acting, the humans don’t have anything great going on. Again, it’s passable. However, once again the pets come in to save the day, as their signature small noises do what they need to do. They’re frickin’ adorable, of course. Especially Mii-kun’s voice. I can’t get enough of it. The same level of confliction happens when discussing music. The background music is very basic and uninteresting, couldn’t remember a single track if my life depended on it. The opening and ending, though, both have great songs. Oh, and the animation accompanying both of these are the same quality as everywhere else, but still, once again, does its job by being cute. Enjoyment: If you couldn’t tell, I loved this anime for its pleasant atmosphere. Although, I have to say that the big thing that separates Miira no Kaikata from other “just cute” shows is that it doesn’t feel like it is just cute. All the cuteness in the show isn’t shoved in your face as it would be elsewhere. That, and this anime was clever by having the sound effects of the pets add to the whole experience. Conclusion: As a whole, if I had to describe this anime in only a couple of words, it’d be “Big-hearted”. The characters are enjoyable, the interactions between the owners and pets are heartwarming, the gags and the adorable bumbling are beyond enjoyable, and nothing that I’ve really seen to this capacity anywhere else. And again, the cuteness isn’t shoved in your face. Does the anime have problems? Of course. The story is inconsequential, the writing can get pretty damn generic, and the production values are not noteworthy. But goddamn it, this show gives so much with so little. The heart of this anime is so big that I can’t even describe it. I was just in a great mood whenever I was watching it. I definitely recommend this to anyone who’s a fan of Slice-of-Life or cute animals. If you love both, then nothing can go wrong, really. For the rest of you, I’d say to at least check it out, but be wary of the fact that I may just love it too much for personal reasons. But really, more people need to know this anime’s existence. It’s a bundle of adorableness that this medium is known to be great at, and it deserves more love. Final score: 8