Bunny Drop
Synopsis
Daikichi Kawachi is a 30-year-old bachelor working a respectable job but otherwise wandering aimlessly through life. When his grandfather suddenly passes away, he returns to the family home to pay his respects. Upon arriving at the house, he meets a mysterious young girl named Rin who, to Daikichi’s astonishment, is his grandfather's illegitimate daughter! The shy and unapproachable girl is deemed an embarrassment to the family, and finds herself ostracized by her father's relatives, all of them refusing to take care of her in the wake of his death. Daikichi, angered by their coldness toward Rin, announces that he will take her in—despite the fact that he is a young, single man with no prior childcare experience. Usagi Drop is the story of Daikichi's journey through fatherhood as he raises Rin with his gentle and affectionate nature, as well as an exploration of the warmth and interdependence that are at the heart of a happy, close-knit family. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
Audiences generally find Usagi Drop to be a heartwarming and positive experience. The show's strength lies in its realistic and gentle portrayal of parenthood and family bonds. While some find the plot lacking in conflict, most appreciate its slice-of-life approach and charming art style.
Strengths
- Realistic and relatable depiction of parenthood
- Gentle and affectionate portrayal of family bonds
- Unique and charming art style
- Well-developed and endearing characters
- The voice-acting in this is spot-on for Rin, the voice-actor in the Japanese Dub did a fantastic job in capturing the lovable innocence whilst also not giving her that annoying vocal pitch
Weaknesses
- Plot can feel aimless or uneventful at times
- Some viewers may find the lack of conflict unengaging
- The plot shows random stuff happening within the span of a year without much cohesion