Ganbarist! Shun
Synopsis
First-year high school student Fujimaki Shun has a dream of becoming an olympic gold medalist as a gymnast. Having no previous training, Shun trusts his passion, boldly joins the gymnastics club, and sets out to pursue his goal. Along the way, he meets his share of entertaining and supportive upper classmen, develops a romantic interest in his classmate, and learns about the happiness involved in devoting yourself to a sport.
Audience Consensus
The audience generally enjoys Ganbarist! Shun for its comedic and feel-good aspects, particularly highlighting the main character's optimism and the humorous interactions. However, some viewers find the plot simplistic and the skill progression unrealistic. The older art style may be a barrier for some, but others find it charming.
Strengths
- Optimistic and encouraging main character
- Character interactions provide great comedic consequences
- Enjoyable and classical art style
Weaknesses
- Unrealistic rate of skill progression
- Overly dramatic and drags on too long
- Redundant music
- Inconsistent animation quality
- Simplistic story