Hakone-chan
6.1
Quality Score
0.90 (Positive)
Audience Mood
3 / 10
Controversy
15,306
MAL Ratings
Synopsis
After many years of dormant rest, a hot springs fairy awakens in modern-day Japan. However, while she slept, she took on the appearance of a young girl. She decides to cooperate with the locals whilst trying to regain her powers. (Source: LiveChart)
Audience Consensus
Overall, viewers find 'Onsen Yousei Hakone-chan' to be a cute and enjoyable short anime, especially praising its story and character designs. However, the rushed pacing and animation quality are noted as drawbacks. Most agree that the show could have benefited from a longer format to fully develop its potential, but it is still worth a watch for a quick and lighthearted experience.
Strengths
- Interesting story and worldbuilding for a short anime
- Cute character designs
- Decent soundtrack
- Effective at showcasing the town of Hakone
- Enjoyable physical comedy
Weaknesses
- Rushed pacing due to short episode length
- Animation quality is lacking
- Characters feel somewhat shallow
- Serious moments can feel jarring
- Some jokes don't land well
Available on: Crunchyroll (availability varies by region)