Akikan!
Synopsis
Hobbies are often a great way of meeting new people, but how could Kakeru Daichi, who collects rare juice cans, have ever suspected that he'd meet a fascinating new girl when he attempted to DRINK her? Naming her Melon, because she's got great melon... soda, Kakeru quickly learns that she's an Akikan—a beautiful girl who's also a special can created to fight other Akikans in a strange experiment to determine what kind of container is better: steel or aluminum! Will becoming involved in this ridiculously twisted research project gone amuck complicate Kakeru's life incredibly? Of course it will, but because Melon's steel body needs carbon dioxide to breathe, he's now stuck with her since she's too CO2 dependent! And when his wealthy, attractive, best childhood friend Najimi gets HER own aluminum Akikan, the trouble really begins! (Source: Sentai Filmworks)
Audience Consensus
Akikan! is largely viewed as a poorly executed anime with a ridiculous premise. While some appreciate its attempts at satire and crude humor, most find the plot uninspired, the characters shallow, and the animation subpar. The series is considered a waste of potential, failing to deliver on its interesting concept and relying too heavily on tired tropes and cheap laughs. Ultimately, it's seen as a forgettable entry in the magical girlfriend genre.
Strengths
- Some found the perverted nature of the main character amusing and a refreshing change from typical passive male leads.
- The voice acting, particularly Jun Fukuyama's performance as Kakeru, was praised for its comedic delivery.
- The show's self-awareness and satirical take on the magical girlfriend genre was appreciated by some viewers.
Weaknesses
- The plot is considered weak, unoriginal, and filled with overused clichés.
- Many reviewers found the humor to be low-grade, overly sexual, and repetitive.
- The animation and art quality were criticized as being below average for a 2009 series.
- Character development was lacking, with most characters being shallow and stereotypical.