The Tatami Time Machine Blues
Synopsis
On a hot summer day in Kyoto, a young man walks toward his apartment, dreaming of turning on the air conditioner and cooling down. But before he can turn his dream into reality, disaster naturally strikes in the form of Ozu, who spills soda all over the remote. With the air conditioner rendered completely unusable, the man and his friends are left to suffer in the terrible August heat. Just when all hope seems lost, the group finds a true-to-life time machine in their storage room. Not knowing the dire consequences of doing so, they decide to travel back to the past and grab the remote before Ozu even has a chance to destroy it. What awaits them on the other side is a staggering adventure none of them are prepared for. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
The audience generally enjoyed Yojouhan Time Machine Blues as a nostalgic and fun addition to the Tatami Galaxy universe. While some felt it didn't reach the heights of the original, most appreciated its humor, characters, and exploration of familiar themes. It's considered a love letter to fans of the original series.
Strengths
- Faithful continuation of the original Tatami Galaxy in terms of art style and humor.
- Interesting and mind-bending plot with fun characters.
- Addresses themes of taking action and responsibility in a lighthearted way.
Weaknesses
- May not be as groundbreaking as the original Tatami Galaxy.
- Episodes are too short.
- Dialogue isn't as fast as the first season.