Bunny Drop Specials
Synopsis
Happa no Suizokukan One morning, Daikichi Kawachi finds Rin Kaga eagerly crafting fish out of autumn leaves. Wanting to spur her newfound interest, Daikichi helps Rin learn more about the beautiful and diverse animals that live under the sea. Santa-san e Spending their first Christmas together, Daikichi and Rin prepare to welcome Santa Claus and his reindeer. Osora ni Mankai With the cherry blossoms in full bloom, Rin wants to go flower watching the next day with Daikichi alongside Kouki and Yukari Nitani. However, the forecast of a spring storm may dampen their plans. Kaeri Michi After their visit to a summer festival, Kouki is still energetic and wishes to look around more. Daikichi decides to take the group on a quick detour before heading home. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
The Usagi Drop Specials are well-received as cute and heartwarming extensions of the original series. Viewers appreciate the consistent art style, sound, and character relationships. The short length is noted as both a positive (for being easily digestible) and a negative (for lacking depth), but overall the specials are considered a pleasant addition for fans of Usagi Drop.
Strengths
- Cute and heartwarming stories.
- Faithful to the tone and style of the parent anime.
- Beautiful visuals and sound design.
- Nice extension of the main series' narratives.
- Effective use of seasonal shifts to mark time progression.
Weaknesses
- Short length limits in-depth story development.
- Lacks the more investing aspects of the main series.
- Some episodes can be bog standard.