Can I Make Your Ears Happy in 180 Seconds?

EKACHI EPILKA Fall 2021
Slice of Life
5.8
Quality Score
0.08 (Mixed)
Audience Mood
7 / 10
Controversy
12,303
MAL Ratings

Synopsis

From the mouthwatering chewing in mukbang to the relaxing whispers of voice acting, ASMR has steadily grown in popularity in recent years. As such, many people around the world enjoy it, and high schooler Akari Sawake is no exception. Sporting her trusty headphones, Akari explores the various ways ASMR can stimulate her senses and shares with others the plentiful wonders it can offer. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Audience Consensus

Audience reception is largely negative due to the over-sexualization and poor execution of the ASMR concept. Many feel it misses the mark as a relaxing experience and instead focuses on fan service and fetish content. While some appreciate the art style and novelty, the consensus is that it fails as both ASMR and engaging anime.

Strengths

  • Some good quality ASMR elements
  • Visually appealing art style
  • The novelty of the concept is interesting to some viewers

Weaknesses

  • Over-sexualization and fetishization of ASMR
  • Poor sound mixing, overpowering dialogue over ASMR
  • Weak or non-existent story, shallow characters
  • Choppy animation, inconsistent art quality
  • Ending theme disrupts the relaxing ASMR experience