What’s up! I’m back with another Quick review for you! This is another Netfilx original called Hi-Score Girl. I am excited to review this one!! As always I’m focusing on the Characters, Music, Animation and Story and all based on the first episode. Let’s get started!
Character
I love Haruo and Ono. Haruo is a game loving cinnamon roll and Ono is the silent “I’ll kick anybody’s butt in any game” princess. You don’t see a lot of female characters that don’t speak in at all, but this makes Ono even more memorable. I love that she doesn’t speak and that Haruo understands her to a T. Haruo is such a likable character. Even with them being in elementary school, Haruo warms up to Ono and allows himself to enjoy her company.
Music
I LOVE THIS INTRO. It’s literally a perfect gaming theme. I love the gaming songs as it sounds like it comes straight out of a 80’s video game. There’s also this cool break in the song with triplets that I freakin love!!! This is the marching band/percussionist in me where I can hear those rhythms. I love it so much!
Animation
I really like the animation Netflix used for this show. It looks like a cool 2D, and it’s really cool to see animation now and how it progresses. And it’s perfect for the arcade theme. Also it was cool to see in the intro how they had the main characters as fighters to choose from. The show is also bright and colorful like an arcade game should be.
Story
The story is great so far. This silent girl comes into the arcade and is destroying everyone there, and the slacker gamer is not having it. He challenges her, loses and then beats her. But she doesn’t go away. They keep running into each other at different arcades playing various games. I’m loving the story and the perspective we’re getting from Haruo. I think Ono being silent and only participating in conversations with a hit or a nod is so fitting for the friendship brewing between two gamers.
My recommendation: I’ve already binged it (No seriously I have and will have to write a longer review!)
That’s my take on Hi-Score Girl! What did you guys think? Leave a comment below and I’ll see you tomorrow! Peace!
