Minamike

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日本語/Japanese
Sun 2007/10/21 05:04
This anime didn't appear on the to-watch radar until I read the Wildarms recommendation.
And just how interesting can an anime be about three sisters going about their daily life?

After five mins in to the first EP of Minamike, I knew that I was going to enjoy this comedy anime. Theres no complicated story - just daily antics of three very different sisters who are all gorgeous - my fave being the eldest sister Haruka.

Not much more to add other than that the OP and ED music is excellent, animation is very well done and all the girls are cutesome. Just love their uniforms too.
Actually, some of the animation is rather good indeed like the bit where the middle sister Kana runs into their living room - everything freezes while the room spins round Matrix style.
If you enjoy anime then you can do no wrong to give Minamike a test drive. Much recommended. OP and ED below.
Cant wait for the goods n figures to start coming out for this.
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Leo in San Francisco Bay Area (Registered on 2006/12/24 17:54)
Email & Network Support/Administration
I picked up this on a lark and boy am I glad I did. After the first two episodes, this has become on of my favorite shows of the season. And Haruka is my fave also. The whole "pan" scene in episode 2 was great
(ID #60405) Posted on 2007/10/21 05:27
jimmykitty in Oakland, Ca. (Registered on 2007/09/11 03:53)
Comic Artist, writer
I kept thinking lucky star.... but then I watched it and understood.  Soon we'll get real Reality TV anime.  Hahaha!
(ID #60410) Posted on 2007/10/21 05:31
Sam in San Francisco (Registered on 2007/03/30 12:56)
Student
So.is this like another Lucky Star kinda genre ?
(ID #60411) Posted on 2007/10/21 05:34
Sam in San Francisco (Registered on 2007/03/30 12:56)
Student
het.. check it out 
Two people below me are from CA.
(ID #60412) Posted on 2007/10/21 05:35
soonkiong in Malaysia (Registered on 2007/08/22 14:02)
soon-to-be 2nd year Civil Engineering student
Wasn't on my watch list, but will try it out after looking at the screenies. 
(ID #60413) Posted on 2007/10/21 05:39
MumMum in Maryland (Registered on 2007/08/03 12:29)
Retail
I love the manga so much that I was happy to hear that the anime was coming. I am happy to say the first two eps. were done very well and can't wait to watch more.

(ID #60414) Posted on 2007/10/21 05:53
notfair in Malaysia (Registered on 2007/08/14 17:46)
Student, ACG Fans
this anime not bad, worth for watching ...
(ID #60415) Posted on 2007/10/21 05:55
DRAGUN in Arizona, USA (Registered on 2007/08/23 05:56)
Design Consultant
I grew up with all boys in my family, so watching this kind of thing is odd for me. Maybe I just need to expand my horizons?
(ID #60421) Posted on 2007/10/21 06:25
animes in cephiro (Registered on 2007/01/23 15:42)
mahou kishi
ichigo mashimaro with grow up girls
(ID #60426) Posted on 2007/10/21 06:39
Mac in Podunk, USA (Registered on 2006/12/29 04:26)
IT monkey/consultant
I found the anime to be enjoyable, but am absolutely unimpressed with the OP and ED.  I'd say they're the worst I've seen in a good while in that they're completely uninspiring (in my opinion, of course).  

I think that the manga carries a subtle charm that the anime doesn't quite capture, though.  I think that with a bit of time it might, so I'll wait and see.  
(ID #60428) Posted on 2007/10/21 07:04
syrix in U.S. (Registered on 2007/03/21 10:42)
student
This is a funny show, I didn't get to finish doing my review for it today.  I'll probably finish it tomorrow.  One of the Fall animes I probably won't drop.
(ID #60429) Posted on 2007/10/21 07:11
CyruzDraxs in Kelowna, BC, Canada (Registered on 2007/09/11 10:55)
Web Design & Development
It's on my watch list, but I haven't gotten to watching it yet. I've had too much other stuff to catch up on. All that's left now though is to watch 5 Centimeters Per Second and I can start following the new season's shows.

It can be hard keeping up on blogging sometimes. :(
(ID #60431) Posted on 2007/10/21 07:16
lu-k in Bayonne, France (Registered on 2007/01/07 23:07)
Software Developer
Definitely on the top of my watchlist :D
(ID #60433) Posted on 2007/10/21 07:59
Kururu_luva in Richmond, BC Canada (Registered on 2007/01/20 18:17)
 FINALLY, people are starting to notice this show! It really went under the radar when it first started D:. This is definitely the only anime that i look forward to every week so far. 
(ID #60434) Posted on 2007/10/21 08:18
silent1134 in Los Angeles, California (Registered on 2007/08/22 15:45)
???Confused???
I watched the first episode and it was pretty good and it follows the manga pretty closely...and it seems another studio is planning on releasing its  own version in Jan. 2008...
http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/minami-ke/
(ID #60435) Posted on 2007/10/21 08:28
Frank in Italia
Ive watched the first episode but Im not really amazed. Is seem a copy of "Today in class 5-2" (or similar number :P) but very less funnier.
(ID #60436) Posted on 2007/10/21 09:33
TaQme in California (Registered on 2007/09/11 18:04)
Student
this anime totally reminded me of ichigo mashimaro and lucky star
(ID #60441) Posted on 2007/10/21 11:12
junq man in former superpower (Registered on 2007/08/18 06:15)
working to pay for figures etc.
I've watched the first episode and I think this is one of the best shows of this kind I've seen so far. I like the teaching the younger one what kissing is about bit, and the disastrous reinterpretaion of the love letter...
(ID #60443) Posted on 2007/10/21 12:25
Subaruhess in UK (Registered on 2006/12/24 23:49)
Something refreshing for once, one of my favourite shows this year.
(ID #60444) Posted on 2007/10/21 12:29
gordon in 新加坡 Singapore (Registered on 2007/06/11 16:09)
五〇一軍团 TK8316 Singapore Garrison Public Relations Officer
the 3 sisters' names are associated with the 4 seasons.

Haruka = Sping
Kana = Summer
Chiaki = Autumn 

guess if they have another sister she will be Winter. ^^
(ID #60445) Posted on 2007/10/21 13:18
Animefig in Jkt (Registered on 2008/07/06 19:51)
ooooowww, i just know 
(ID #275873) Posted on 2008/08/24 02:41
シャキー in カナダ (Registered on 2007/07/14 11:17)
Student~
got addicted after the "cream-stew" and the "are we gonna do something funny" lol...
truely amasing in some ways
(ID #60449) Posted on 2007/10/21 14:14
Shin in Port Swettenham (Registered on 2007/10/21 00:16)
Aspiring Trap
Loved Today@5-2, so it was only natural I gave this a try, and as expected, it was a LOL-fest. Gotta love those serious expressions the girls show from time to time.
(ID #60452) Posted on 2007/10/21 14:24
Seiryuu in Singapore (Registered on 2007/10/02 19:02)
Student
looks kinda good. well i just find it weird with one character having a small portion of her hair sticking out from the top lol.
(ID #60453) Posted on 2007/10/21 15:27
Deranged in Loughborough UK (Registered on 2007/02/18 05:59)
Aeronautical Engineer
This s my absolute favourite anime of the season XD

Slice of life has never been better
(ID #60454) Posted on 2007/10/21 15:29
.:~+┼ ĻũşŤřŏůŞ ŖęĄĽm ┼+~ in Singapore (Registered on 2007/10/19 02:38)
Student
yea a lighthearted comedy indeed. good for laughing one's heart out
Hangmen13 in Sabah, Malaysia, but now studying in KL (still the same country) (Registered on 2007/04/21 22:31)
Aimless Traveler
As expected from the guy who made Today in Class 5-2, the show has a good sense of humor. Will definitely stick to this.
(ID #60457) Posted on 2007/10/21 16:46
bakaboi in singapore (Registered on 2007/09/02 11:10)
student
it is damn funny!
(ID #60458) Posted on 2007/10/21 16:49
aeternus in Norway, Trondheim (Registered on 2007/08/21 01:19)
Student
Good-looking trio, there!
Are the character designs by Kosuke Fujishima by any chance? Verrry nice!
(ID #60459) Posted on 2007/10/21 17:55
Mr.Boy in Graceland (Registered on 2006/12/31 21:38)
Simulation
Yea I saw this before but didn't know if I would like it. If your looking for the fansub be sure to look for "Minami-ke" when doing your searches. All of the episodes indexed at animetreehouse.com are spelled with "Minami-ke". There are 5 fansub groups doing this anime and they all spell it the same way. I'm going to go ahead and get the first episode and try it out. Leave it to Danny to weed through the massive anime jungle! Ha! 
(ID #60461) Posted on 2007/10/21 18:56
Barsona in Bay Area, California (Registered on 2007/08/03 09:48)
NEET (no, student, AND employed min. wage)
do I need another Anime on my watch list...

or at least, I don't need another anime to watch right now...
(ID #60468) Posted on 2007/10/21 23:53
Edward in SE Michigan/Osaka (Registered on 2006/12/24 13:14)
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
Thanks for the heads up on this Danny.  Just what I need now that Lucky Star is finished.  Now all I need to do is make time to watch it... ^^;

Back to studying Nihongo...
(ID #60469) Posted on 2007/10/22 00:07
Dead Snake in Ngayogyakarto Hadiningrat (Registered on 2007/05/12 04:23)
writing mini thesises
simple plot yet a very nice animation....
I've been waiting for eps2 like crazy since last week I saw the first eps
(ID #60473) Posted on 2007/10/22 01:31
Netstryke in Toronto, Canada (Registered on 2007/09/02 12:20)
Graphic Designer, Anime Game Show Producer/ Host
hummmm.....

I like the vibe on this one. I'll check  it out! Thanks for the head's up!
(ID #60474) Posted on 2007/10/22 01:38
Honda
animation quality looks bland
(ID #60483) Posted on 2007/10/22 03:54
XSportSeeker in Brazil (Registered on 2007/08/22 06:42)
Dropping computers, starting all over again at Journalism
YES! Didn't knew the anime was released. And I love the manga...
Gonna get it now! :D
(ID #60494) Posted on 2007/10/22 04:44
kreaz (Registered on 2007/10/21 21:25)
can you put a rate this anime. if the rate high i must seek this movie.. kero kero kero..
(ID #60515) Posted on 2007/10/22 12:04
Seleria (Registered on 2007/10/21 18:08)
Software Design Engineer
Gawd, I love this show! Just posted an entry on my blog about it.

I especially loved the part where Kana was chasing Chiaki all over the place.  I do that to my cousin's cousin, who happens to be the youngest amongst them.
(ID #60526) Posted on 2007/10/22 14:46
Rufus Shinra in 神羅HQ 60th floor, Midgar (Registered on 2007/01/20 02:17)
This was pretty good! Thanks danny for the heads up. 
(ID #60543) Posted on 2007/10/22 19:03
JapanAnime in Hilversum, Holland (Registered on 2007/08/05 19:35)
4th Year Business Economics Student
This really looks like a fun anime. Definately gonna try to watch this when I have the time. ^^
(ID #60557) Posted on 2007/10/23 00:10
ait_meijin in サイベリア (Registered on 2007/02/04 21:10)
IT-オタク
That reminds me "Ichigo mashimaro". Artwork looks very similar. And a genre too. My favorite one!
(ID #60570) Posted on 2007/10/23 03:07
Henry in /usr/bin/ (Registered on 2006/12/25 20:29)
anime/cosplay events organizer
i've watched the 1st episode and i'm starting to love it ^__^

i'm also starting to like the three Minami sisters especially Chiaki lolz XDDD
(ID #60579) Posted on 2007/10/23 04:11
Hachiko in Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Registered on 2006/12/26 12:25)
Student
Awsome,this anime reminds me of Ichigo Mashimaro alot, especially Kana is similar to Miu.
(ID #60975) Posted on 2007/10/25 20:24
Astrana in Calgary, Canada (Registered on 2007/08/15 12:32)
Student
I actually did not started to watch this until I saw your post Danny. All I have to say is Minamike is probably one of the top5 favorite show from October ^^ Thanks 
(ID #63112) Posted on 2007/11/11 07:59
samurai138 in Ohio, US (Registered on 2007/07/06 00:40)
I just love it. I didn't start watching it until I saw this post. Thanks Danny.
(ID #65523) Posted on 2007/12/01 03:41
Last{[0]}Raven in South Korea (Registered on 2008/01/02 14:07)
Raven, AMV & MAD maker, Otaku
lol since everybody says its good. i ll try watching it XD thanks danny for posting this article
(ID #69532) Posted on 2008/01/13 15:26
amasero in usa, maryland (Registered on 2008/05/14 05:47)
anime junky :3
i loved the first season. the second season's different production studio was bleh, but i enjoyed the humor that was in it.. but where is my season 3?!!?
(ID #194454) Posted on 2008/05/23 10:37
otakunya in Republic of Georgia, Far From end of the world (Registered on 2009/02/19 11:11)
Another Otaku Shoujo
one of my fav shows <3 i love hosaka senpai XD 
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