AmishaelAL

Camping 101 Starring: cute girls! We’ve had cute girls sailing to Antarctica, (Further than the Universe) cute girls in the apocalypse (Girls’ Last Tour), cute girls singing, dancing, and playing instruments (anime like K-On!, Love-Live! And Hibike! Euphonium), and just cute girls doing nothing whatsoever (Lucky star and Yuyushiki). Now we have cute girls going camping. It literally does what it says on the packet. It’s a very relaxed slice-of-life anime about camping, including all the aspects you would expect to see in a camping anime. It goes into great detail about the campsites they visit, the equipment they use (everything from how they buy it to how they set it up), the food they make (which by the way, looks amazing and will make you hungry if you watch it before eating), and the way they bond through camping together. I learnt enough about camping from this one anime that, assuming I ever wanted to go, I would know exactly how to prepare and what to do. And it’s nice to watch. It’s very slow paced, each episode generally consists of planning and executing a different camping trip. The art and animation are fantastic; the scenery in particular is drawn absolutely beautifully. All the right colours and tones are used to convey the autumn-like feeling perfectly. The sound also fits the mood of the anime to a T. There are five main characters, although the story mainly focusses on two of them. Rin is the silent one who enjoys the peace and quiet of camping alone. She doesn’t tend to socialise much, and this is what makes her friendship with the outgoing and talkative Nadeshiko endearing to watch. You get to know Rin through her actions – the way her face lights up when she sips a hot cocoa, the way she stares at a gorgeous view like she’s trying to devour it, the way she cares about her friends despite sometimes acting like they’re a nuisance to her. She’s very relatable as a character, and that’s part of why I liked the anime so much. Nadeshiko, as mentioned before, is the talkative one. She’s also the clumsy, energetic and downright adorable one. She’s the type of girl who injects life into the anime, and helps speed up the pace when it becomes too snail-like. Her becoming friends with Rin is essentially the premise of the anime – they meet by chance on a camping site, and, in the way of anime, find out they go to the same school together. She and Rin are a lot like chalk and cheese; apart from their love of camping they couldn’t be more different. However their friendship blossoms nonetheless, and by the end of the anime they’ve formed a solid relationship. The other main characters are relatively enjoyable to watch, although they aren’t as developed as Rin and Nadeshiko. Aki and Aoi are girls in the same camping club as Nadeshiko, and Ena is a friend of Rin’s who’s persuaded to come along for the ride. Apart from camping, the anime mainly shows them in school, going shopping, working and just hanging out together. Nothing exciting or even particularly interesting, but their interactions are mildly humorous, very light-hearted, and always cute. The series shows how they each react to the camping aspect, and what each of them actually enjoys about camping. For some it’s the peace, for some it’s the food, and for some it’s the companionship. Regardless, after watching this I felt I would probably enjoy camping too for one reason or the other. Now, although I said this anime was nice to watch, I wouldn’t call it entertaining. It’s more like you feel contented with the world after watching it. I had to be in a certain frame of mind to see it – when I was in the mood for something fast-paced and thrilling, I watched another anime. So, if you’re looking for something tranquil, something cute and relaxing, this is a good choice. If you’re not, then I’d give this one a miss until you are. XD

jal90

[Note: I published this review in MyAnimeList on April 17, 2018. I made a few edits and changed details.] _Yuru Camp_ was a strange phenomenon to witness. An anime produced by a newish studio and an inexperienced staff, with a premise that looked about as basic and niche as it could, adapting a fairly unknown manga. Very few people looked forward to this show, and I was certainly not one of them as it didn't look particularly appealing at first. And yet, it remains among the highest-rated non-sequel shows of its season, along with other series that rely on more visceral and spectacular storytelling (_Sora yori mo tooi basho_, _Violet Evergarden_), with heavier themes and mood shifts. It is one of the best-selling shows of the season as well, increasing manga sales, selling a lot of merchandise and, as of today, tripling the amount of visitors to the campsites located at the Yamanashi Prefecture the series focuses on. The thing is, _Yuru Camp_ is a show about camping. And not even about camping as a side element or room for more potentially exciting character quirks. About camping in itself as an experience, with a cast of characters that develop an interest and are always looking forward to, and grow, and set their focus on the activity. For twelve episodes. With no tension, no character drama, no external elements getting in the way and certainly not a sense of danger or heavy uncertainty. It is strict in what it covers and straightforward in what it wants to evoke. In a way, that was an advantage to the show. Week after week, this was a safe choice with a clear attached mood that people could get into knowing what they'd expect and the exact kind of reaction they'd get from it. Some people probably didn't like it, but they weren't vocal: it's not the kind of show that can lead to visceral hate. Not having any element that could generate controversy, it was only natural that the series grew through the season with very little negativity around it. The scenario for this backfiring was also clear: after all, what kind of appeal does this harmless fun provide compared with the more spectacular and memorable narratives of emotional struggle in its season? It is hard to answer, and yet, it becomes so clear when you are watching it. Selling _Yuru Camp_ is difficult, as one would need to rely on vague statements about its mood. It's quiet, it's soothing, watch it whenever you need to chill. That's it. I could end my review here and it would be the most straightforward recommendation because that is what this show is about: pure and unadulterated calmness and peace of mind. No more no less. But that would be too easy and misleading. Because it's not the simplicity and straightforwardness what makes this series work, but an execution that depends on a careful combination of directorial, cast, music and writing choices that shouldn't be dismissed just because the aim of the show is humble and simplistic. It is masterfully crafted in each of these elements and almost nothing in it feels random or inappropriate for the overall mood. Let's talk first about the visual aspects of the show. A lot of things have been said about the sheer beauty and detail of the backgrounds, the use of a subdued color palette that makes everything look more relaxed and soothing, the clever use of lighting and so on. Each episode provides a good amount of wallpaper material and they do a great work at enhancing the beauty of the landscapes. But I would like to focus on something this series really excels at and makes everything work even better from a visually evocative point of view: framing. _Yuru Camp_ is a series about outdoor activities and one of the things it does better at representing their appeal is reflecting with its visual language how vast and surrounding its scenarios are, in comparison with, say, confined rooms. Even more difficult if you take into account that it has to convey these feelings through characters that are part, and are reacting to that environment at that same time. By placing the characters at the right spot of the frame and by showing an astonishing sense of space and depth of field, the series manages to effectively transmit to the viewer a feeling of belonging there, and observing the environment along with, and not separately from the characters. It doesn't feature any particularly elaborate or flashy cinematographic trick but it does everything well in a way that I think very few have. A zoom-out that reveals a wonderful night view, a panoramic shot with the character surrounded by the immense beauty of her environment, a character moving towards the camera to properly reflect the depth of field. It is consistently clever and efficient at this and increases exponentially the appeal of its scenarios. img330(https://i.imgur.com/akNPvBY.png) img330(https://i.imgur.com/6IwKXNt.png) The character designs leave more room for nitpicking. They have rather simple features, some kind of... questionable ones (what is up with those extra thin necks?) and overall they are designs that appeal to a fitting yet standard cutesy style. Past that level of simplicity, the thing is that they are actually very spot on in pretty much everything. They wear mundane and appropriate clothes, and the show has a surprising variety of outfits and styles for each of them. Particularly noteworthy is the big amount of aesthetic choices thrown around the character of Rin throughout the series, that make her quite visually dynamic and even leads to some running jokes with her hairstyles. Either way, I would not like to oversell the complexity of these character designs, since I think part of their appeal and also a very relevant fraction in the visual comedy of the show lie precisely in their simple and recognizable traits. These general aspects aside, the show itself has a number of little issues in its visuals that depending on the person and the focus may look more or less serious. The animation in particular. It is clean, fluid and average or above average, always serviceable enough; but there's not much focus on movement and the series can look quite static at times. It has some surprisingly complex and detailed animation but it is not consistent with that and specially in its latter half it abuses montages of static and frozen panning shots instead. The CG animation of the vehicles feels kind of off-putting, even with the attempts of the series to make up for it by focusing on the depth of field of the shot; thankfully none of these moments last very long. However the biggest issue comes with episode 8. It is pretty much universally agreed that this episode is an aesthetic low in the series with clumsy animation and characters going off model way too often throughout. Luckily, at least in my case, the flaws feel so irrelevant compared to all the great visual choices it makes that this aspect of the show remains impressive overall, with only a few occasional nitpicks here and there. What I'd like to emphasize the most here is that the visual language in this series is crucial and it is effectively conveyed with clever decisions and execution. The series manages to nail the cathartic and the mundane equally and is one of the most purely aesthetic anime experiences I've seen. And if you think that my views on the art are too positive, wait for the next section. The sound. Oh, how do I even start with this. It's absolute brilliance from start to finish. The soundtrack is quiet and fluffy, even at its most playful it's just plain laid-back. Entirely instrumental except for the opening and ending, it constantly evokes the atmosphere of relax and uneventful fun that permeates through the entire series. However what truly makes this series stand out in this department is not in the tracks themselves, but in their use in context. It understands the music not as an accompaniment, but as an essential element of its aesthetics and narrative. And this is specially relevant in a season that, overall, did not stand out much in this aspect and took a lot of my nitpicks for otherwise great shows. webm(http://webm.land/media/qf4z.webm) What _Yuru Camp_ understands so well is that, yes, the music is fitting and sets a mood, but that shouldn't stop you from playing and being active and dynamic with it. You can't expect to play a beautiful song in the background, stop caring, and proceed to focus on the visual narrative and the dialogue, because no matter how good it sounds, it will end up creating an aesthetic dissonance. This series takes its effort to match the images, the frames and the timing of the narration with the soundtrack. It quite often makes use of sudden and accurately timed interruptions for comedic effect, it saves the most emphasized parts of the track for the single moments of catharsis and it perfectly captures the mundane. It knows when to stop and it knows when to start again, what track to use for each moment and how to make proper and emotionally (or comedically) effective transitions. If all of this sounds basic, imagine my frustration while watching other shows in its same season failing to understand this fundamental approach. And damn if it's effective. The love and care put in this aspect of the show is astounding. Heck, if it even went through the trouble of creating a separate and fitting soundtrack for each of the campsite locations. That's some level of dedication out there. Seriously, the music in this show is something else. Even for its generally excellent delivery this is an easy standout. The rest of the aspects of its sound design are also spot on. I love the effects, particularly those used to create atmosphere like the little ambient sounds, the wind breezing... that make the experience more immediate and relatable. As for the voice acting, the series has a very solid cast with a clear standout in Yumiri Hanamori's Nadeshiko. The way she nails the voice of her character, her sounds and her overall performance is essential to make Nadeshiko the cinnamon roll of unadulterated cuteness she is, and to do it with a character that was so easy to drive wrong has a lot of merit. Almost equal in merit and execution is Nao Touyama's Rin, a quiet type that is still perfectly empathic and entertaining to listen to, and knows how to add relatable nuances of emotion to a character that acts cold and restrained towards the rest. The rest of the cast all have fitting voices and add to the overall mood and the comedic effect of the characters, with another favorite of mine being Rie Takahashi's laid-back and playful role as Saitou. The energy of Chiaki and the soothing nature of Aoi are nailed as well and perfectly add to their style of humor. My only nitpick aside from some minor characters having more meh voices is with some little moments of Aki Toyosaki's Aoi. The character seems to have more creative freedom than the rest of the cast when it comes to the way she sounds, and at some points, episode 10 in special, that sort of rubbed me the wrong way. With the visual and sound aspects covered, we can move on to the writing. And since this is just cute girls doing cute camping things for twelve episodes this should be fast, right? Right? You know it won't. I'm afraid you have to stay for a little while yet. One of my biggest pet peeves with anime criticism is the, in my opinion, excessive reliance on themes. When it comes to a story focused on the mundane, that uses observational and incidental narrative and doesn't focus in a central point, prioritizing in your speech the talk about transcendence and depth of themes is artificial and uncalled for. And I have even seen it with this show. It's not like _Yuru Camp_ doesn't offer valuable insight on certain topics, I'll get there a bit later, but to make it the main point of appeal of the series is, to me, missing the point and applying standards it doesn't aim for. And the solution is not to dismiss the efforts of this show based on the simple immediacy of its premise either, specially if such immediacy is carried through an observant perspective that has its inherent difficulty. Why am I bringing this up? Because the writing of _Yuru Camp_ is excellent. It is a definitive standout in its genre, and it is easily the most solid I could find in its season. The way it understands and applies character interactions through its entire run is nothing short of brilliant in its apparent simplicity and naturality. The first element I'd like to tackle is the storyline. What I am about to say may sound surprising, but compared to other slice of life shows, I think the pure story aspect in this series is actually quite sophisticated, or perhaps I should say tightly structured. Contrarily to what one could think in a show that lives up to its premise of cute girls camping and having harmless fun, it has a clear narrative with perfect continuity throughout. All the characters undergo some sort of development regarding their interest on camping; some become more profficient, some start to contemplate other alternatives... The point I want to make with this is that in this show the narration is, above all, consequential. It constantly refers to previous events or circumstances, the attachment of the characters grows throughout and this development is kept as a basis for future interactions, both in the bigger picture and in slight and seemingly irrelevant details. This is true for all of them but particularly, as it's the main narrative focus, for the dynamics of Rin and Nadeshiko. Both learn from each other and we see how they gradually form an increasingly close relationship with some relevant transitions that have their emphasis in the narrative. The main focus of the show is the experience of camping and the attachment to what it has to offer. Some people have said, not without reason, that the characters and the events are way too focused on camping, and that it is difficult to obtain a bigger picture of them when their lives and conversations are so conveniently reduced to their hobby. This never bothered me personally because I think the running theme of camping is more than enough to create a significant introspection to the characters, particularly because the very nature of this activity leads to a lot of quiet observation and naturalistic depiction, but I can understand this being an issue, particularly if you want to observe the characters in other situations or frames of mind, or if you get bored by the lack of variety of focus. Speaking of its camping themes and focus, it also seems that a common issue among people who either disliked or don't share the enthusiasm for this show lies in the presence of a voiceover narrator who tells things to the viewer, serving as a tutorial for camping and giving advice. This is something I myself feel conflicted about, not because it bothers me personally, but because I honestly don't know how to draw the line and why do I find it acceptable and perfectly fine while other people feel completely unattached when it appears. To me I guess it has to do with how soothing the voice itself is, how it's strategically placed in the narration to avoid unnecessary interference with the natural interactions of the characters, or how at times it plays along with the characters and their mood. img660(https://i.imgur.com/GqfT6JN.png) Through its running theme of camping the show talks as well about friendship and opening up to new experiences. And where it excels at is not so much the inherent complexity of its themes, but the execution and particularly in the amount of right narrative decisions taken throughout to build a conclusion that is constructive and inspiring. One of the greatest merits of the writing in this series is how it never puts the characters in a situation where they are stated to be in the wrong or need to be fixed, despite the obvious contrast in their personalities and approaches. This is specially true for Rin, who is introduced as an introvert and loves camping alone at the beginning, and through the series she develops a liking for camping with people. But the loner Rin is still there for the entire series. And her introversion is not fixed either: it is an essential character trait of her and the other characters respect her boundaries. A good deal of the laid-back atmosphere in this show is achieved through the mutual respect the girls feel for each other. Nadeshiko, the initially hyperactive and potentially invasive personality that would force Rin to change, quickly understands that pressuring her is wrong, and lets her grow at her own pace. At the same time, she learns from Rin too, while not changing a bit of her outgoing and enthusiastic personality. It is very refreshing to see this sort of development, and it speaks volumes not only to the mutual understanding and empathy displayed by the characters, but to the narrative focus itself and the respect the writing shows for their agency and individuality. Speaking of the characters, they could be defined by basic personality archetypes. As said, Rin is the loner introvert and Nadeshiko the outgoing enthusiast. This is also true for the rest of the characters who all have a set personality and defined traits. While some people have mentioned this as a negative, I don't think _Yuru Camp_ suffers from having characters that meet an archetype or *sigh* "can be defined in a single phrase". This is mostly because the writing stays refreshing and keeps finding new ways to explore the set traits of the characters throughout. And above all, it puts a lot of care in their interactions and chemistry together and with the surrounding environment. The key word here is spontaneity. Everything in this series is built around this premise. The dialogues are filled with casual banter, they have some exposition here and there without feeling like infodumps, but the conversations feel perfectly down-to-earth and relatable, which is even more fascinating if one takes into account how quirky and differentiable their basic character types are. And as a result of this comes one of the greatest, and probably one of the most unsung, merits of this series. img660(https://i.imgur.com/BgEFjcx.png) Take the scene with Saitou drawing a "funny face" in Chikuwa's photo. Take the Outdoors Club girls' silly imitations of camping objects and activities. Take the Santa Clangers, the "intense" chats between Rin and Saitou, Chiaki the evil kidnapper, Nadeshiko the granny and so on and on and on. There is something relevant around all of these moments. They are funny, but they don't need to. You don't need to find these jokes amusing in order for them to make sense because the ones they need to make sense to are the characters themselves. This lack of pandering is one of the things that put this show above so many of its competitors, particularly in the portrayal of friendships that, like any relationship, have their own codes and only make perfect sense to those who share them. Understanding this and not trying to tell the viewer "hey, this is funny, that's why they are laughing" but ultimately transmitting that the characters laugh because they genuinely, and no matter what you think, find this funny, is something I can never praise enough in this show. This is true even for Rin alone and her solitary interactions with her environment, filled with genuine moments of silliness and fun that are presented in the most natural way possible. A running theme with these girls and their relationships is the use of technology and this is another little aspect that I think deserves to be further emphasized. Where most other narratives either try to establish a contrast or never give enough importance to technology compared to "real", face-to-face interactions, _Yuru Camp_ understands and applies both as a continuum of each other. They use their phones to communicate, to have fun together, to organize plans and etc. Rin and Saitou for instance understand each other extremely well, and yet, most of their interactions in the show happen through a phone chat. You don't need to see them together in a room to figure out how strong their friendship and mutual confidence is, and when it happens it only confirms what we already knew. Another example is in the relationship of Rin and Nadeshiko and how they connect deeply with each other even when they are hundreds of kilometers away, to the point that at one scene Nadeshiko literally wants to chat with Rin and serve as a remote travel guide to her solo camping adventure because that way she feels connected to Rin's journey. Last but not least in this talk about characters and writing, going back to the importance of spontaneity, comes the comedy. Now, we all know the issue about comedy so it's not worth mentioning it again. What makes me laugh won't necessarily make you laugh and so on. But I can't deny that I laugh a lot with this series. Maybe even more than I could expect, considering how little it does to try to structure its jokes as, well, jokes. In fact, this may actually work in its advantage and it's absolutely worth mentioning the lack of a consistent straight man routine in this series. Whenever the characters do something silly, they seem to prefer playing along than reacting in disbelief or pointing out where the joke exactly is. As a result, a lot of these comedic moments feel spontaneous and lacking a separated structure, and above all, they don't overstay their welcome. Ultimately however, what makes _Yuru Camp_ work and what explains its appeal to me is the synergy of all the individual elements mentioned above. Visual emphasis, soundtrack, character writing and storytelling combine to form a single and inseparable entity, which could only be achieved by putting individual care on each of them but also factoring a clear overall vision. The perfect embodiment of this lies in its conclusion, one of the most solid and appropriate I have ever seen in the medium, and which I don't think could even be possible had the show not been as carefully planned and integrated as it was during its whole run.

Moelancholy

img(https://i.imgur.com/LSLxEDp.png) The sun is setting. The cold breezes that brushed through the yellow-green grass just a few minutes earlier have left the plains. In front of a small camping tent, Rin is comfortably seated in a folding chair, reading a book. A while has passed and she decides to put down her warm cup of cocoa, close her book and stretch; a puff of breath turns into a small cloud and slowly fades away. She looks at her surroundings: a huge, empty field of grass, a small forest and a clear view of a Mt. Fuji tinted in a friendly pink. Rin is on another of her lonesome weekendly winter camping trips. During the coldest season, she fancies spending some time alone in the quiet areas of Japan—on camping sites usually uncrowded during the winter. During her trips, she spends a lot of time exploring the camping grounds; in midst of beautifully drawn, colorful sceneries, she follows intricately painted pathways in search for the stunning sights of an everyday beauty of nature perfectly evoked by the show’s wonderful visuals. Whether she ends up exploring the campsites, the colorful forests of early winter, taking pictures of funny-looking statues or just sitting in her chair relaxing, it doesn’t really matter; she just wants to spend some time on her own enjoying nature. Apart from camping, she doesn’t have any predominant interests or hobbies, and while she does truly love her friends and enjoys spending time with them, this pastime is something she truly needs: a breather, so to speak. It comes as no surprise when she turns down an invitation to join her school’s camping club; it’d go against the purpose of her camping trips. And really, that’s completely okay. Her friends understand. While they may not truly grasp her feelings, they respect her desire to camp on her own without pressing further. This comes as kind of a surprise initially: in general, the members of the camping club are very energetic and gung-ho; seeing these characters which one might initially pass off as everyday anime idiots act like sensitive, genuine human beings and friends is truly, truly refreshing. Rin and them couldn’t be more different: Chiaki and Aoi often indulge in weird jokes or pranks, and while their love for camping is definitely genuine, so is their aversion to spending even a single penny on actually acquiring necessary utensils. Nadeshiko on the other hand is very much a simpleton—a hyperactive, hyperhappy and hyperhungry simpleton. It’s not only the members of the camping club who differ from Rin (whose camping trips aren’t as quiet and calming as Rin’s); the three horse around and have fun. Instead of appreciating the quiet and nature, they just want to spend time and camp together as a group of friends. Due to the cast and the camping trips covering such a wide spectrum, the otherwise rather monotonous-sounding activity of winter camping can offer a variety of different, but always pleasant and comfy experiences. And while Rin and her friends may be apart when camping (well, most of the time), they are never out of touch: during their camping trips they regularly message or call each other and send the others photos of the camping sites they visit. They indulge in mindless but fun chats about food or the weather and it feels completely genuine. But not only do these small chats serve to make the character’s relationships feel real, they also help the otherwise standalone camping trip segments connect to the rest of the show to form a cohesive whole; while the general moods of Rin’s camping trips and the camping club horsing around are completely different, they still feel like parts of the same show, not fragments of a greater whole. It isn’t just these small conversations between the group and Rin that creates the feeling of unity between every single scene. Yuru Camp’s soundtrack consists of very few songs which, while usually a negative, works well for what the show is trying to accomplish. The tracks are all very simple, but they sell their respective scenes perfectly through equally simple means: a short, repeated trill in the lead guitar is enough to sell the relaxing camping atmosphere; a change from a dominant guitar to flutes can be mystifying and create a sense of exploration; and a calm vocal song is enough to sell the most intimate of togetherness. It won’t earn any medals or prizes, but the soundtrack does just what it’s supposed to, and that’s just what you want for an equally simple and relaxing show such as Yuru Camp. Be it Rin’s appreciation for the quiet and nature, the lively and fun friendship of the camping club or their genuine and heartwarming relationships—there is much to love in this soothing show. Yuru Camp may seldom stray off the beaten path, but it doesn’t need to, for it is a comfy and lighthearted experience through and through. However, if you decide to join in on the fun please keep in mind that while camping… - Always mind the campsite and facility rules - Don’t forget to clean up fires and take your trash! - It gets cold during the winter. Stay warm and be well-prepared!! - Have fun :)

CryingLad

# [~~~**Comfy Vibes Here**~~~]()
This Anime is so comfy it should be illegal. [**PREMISE OF THE SHOW:**]() The show focuses on Nadeshiko Kagamihara and her love for the outdoors and especially the camping aspect of it. After meeting the characters of the show we get to experience many great views of Japan, and also many amazing food scenes which just made me instantly hungry. Like honestly, I can barely describe this show in words because its more of an experience. I can say over and over that its comfy and its camping but I can't express the feeling that this show gave me. All of these views, characters, and even the foods (oh lawd the food scenes) all came together to make something to unique and amazing that I am at loss for words. ~~~img420(https://66.media.tumblr.com/7a1704f692988af800f789f5b921ab65/tumblr_pgac12oF4d1xc5ua3o1_540.gif)~~~
[**CHARACTERS:**]() **Nadeshiko Kagamihara** - The most energetic out of the whole cast. She always manages to cheer me up. She meets Rin at Lake Shore when she slept at the bench and Rin was going past her. **Rin Shima** - She also likes camping as much as Nadeshiko. Although she doesn't really show it that much, she is more reserved than Nadeshiko. She started camping due to her Grandfather, she is much more experienced than the rest of the cast. **Aoi Inuyama** - Aoi is like the motherly figure of the group, she is gentle and looks out for her friends. **Chiaki Oogaki** - She is the weirdest of them all, in a good way. She's very cheerful and always tries to make people smile. She is the one behind the idea of the Outdoor club (along with Aoi). **Ena Saitou** - A friend of Rin, she isn't that much into camping as the rest of the gang but she does go every now and then. She has a cute dog named Cikuwa, which always melts my heart away, so cute. There also less major characters, such as the Teacher and Nadeshiko's sister. The teacher, at first, was seen by Rin and Nadeshiko when she was drunk camping with her sister. She soon becomes the advisor for the outdoor club. Meanwhile the sister is the destined driver of the Nadeshiko and the gear. She can be seen also enjoying the views. ~~~img420(https://media3.giphy.com/media/yt7ukJ6rF9hfO/giphy.gif)~~~
[**ART/ANIMATION:**]() The artstyle is amazing, very fitting for this category of shows. The views and the food are always high quality looking. It alternates between very breathtaking to blob faces, when needed. The animation is smooth and very enjoyable to look at. I never had any complaints about it. ~~~img420(https://steamuserimages-a.akamaihd.net/ugc/915793643564608049/EC09FE2572FB3F2DA242685A376A9085B4B87370/)~~~
[**MUSIC:**]() Oh my goodness, the OP is catchy and boppy. The ED is so calming and relaxing. When I do go camping I will definently be listening to the ED of the show. The OST is also very relaxing, it sounds so good. I always listen to it when reading the manga. ~~~img420(https://pa1.narvii.com/6851/4d40410883e9d4cca59709880b1d67e178cc4d82_hq.gif)~~~
[**OVERALL OPINION:**]() Yuru Camp is more of an experience, like I mentioned plenty of time earlier xd All of the aspect of characters, music, and art come together to create the most relaxing Anime I've seen. Or actually the most relaxing thing I've seen ever. I don't think anything really compares to this.

tda

_Yuru Camp_ (or in English, _Laid-Back Camp_) is one of the best slice of life shows I've ever seen. Initially, I only knew it from people posting cute art of the girls from the show, but over the recent time period that I watched it, I grew to understand it was more than that. In Episode 1, the main character (Rin) meets another girl (Nadeshiko) while going winter camping at a site near Mount Fuji. The characters meeting each other was technically not even supposed to happen, but Nadeshiko happened to miss a ride for where she was going. Nadeshiko eventually gave her phone number to Rin, and the rest is history. (This is a massive oversimplification of the story, but basically that's what happened.) Once Nadeshiko discovered camping, there was no stopping her to be honest. See, she's the most hyper character in the show. (The screenshot potential is huge, particularly when she eats anything.) Though, at first, Rin was like "Ugh." but eventually expanded her comfort zone to not be annoyed with her so much. Nadeshiko eventually joins the "Outdoor Activities Club" (Outclub for short) at her high school. The state of the club is that their headquarters are in a narrow "hallway" room, they only had 2 members before that (if they get 4 members, they get a better room), and their weekly activities are having a small fire in the school's yard while drinking coffee. Sometimes the narrator takes over to explain certain concepts. For example, when Nadeshiko gets handed a camping magazine most of the time there is an explanation for what she's reading about (examples of this: tents, sleeping bags, the like). Another example is that a character is making food. All of this is explained in a visualized way for the viewer. (By the way, don't watch this if you're hungry. Otherwise you'll feel a gnawing hole in your stomach.) The most shocking thing about this anime is that I wouldn't expect someone like me who absolutely hates being outside to like this anime. But the story is absolutely one of the best I've seen, not to mention how comfy this darn show is. A tight knit circle of friends going camping and having fun is the vibe I want to see more. Sure, explosions and magic are cool, but at the end of the day, most people just want to chill out. TL;DR - A upbeat anime about camping.

Reinford

# ~~~__Yuru Camp Review__~~~ ~~~img1080(https://static.zerochan.net/Yuru.Camp.full.2186360.jpg)~~~ _This Review are based on my personal opinion, I just write what i think about this anime with my (not really that good) english._ Whenever I watch this anime I feel like I can forget all of my problem in life for the moment and just enjoying how relaxing and how beautiful this anime is. Everything in this anime (Character, Art, Music, and many other) can make my mind at ease. The story is just about a bunch of school girl going outside to camp, it's not a heavy story with complicated plot but surely is good to watch if you want to have a relaxing time. I've tried to read the manga, but still the anime will give you more feeling. All the scenery, all the character become more livelier. __First Impression__ The show begin with a group of girls taking a picture while camping beside the firecamp at outdoor. The show directly tell the audience what show this is about. When i watched the show I started thinking how fun it can be to go camping with your friends? Well this anime show me enough how fun it is without even going outside. I have fun following the story of nadeshiko making friends to camp together, and shima Rin who likes solo camping, they both really fun to watch. Every episode of this anime show the development of the character growing closer and closer. __Last Impression__ The Impression after i finish this show, I really want to go camping because of how the show give me the impression how fun it is to go camping with a beautiful scenery and wonderful friends. It is a fun ride of the show with 12 episode for one season, and can't wait for more in the future. __Point of what's good from this anime:__ - Music, the ending song of this anime is so good, the opening is good too, but I like the Ending better. __~~~Ending Song~~~__ ~~~ youtube(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2N7o5m_YTo)~~~ I could listen to this song for 24/7 - Beautiful art than can really make you want to camp for real. Every scenery I saw in this anime look so refreshing. ~~~img740(https://thechuunicorner.files.wordpress.com/2019/09/jjmyr2p.png)~~~ ~~~img740(https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/yuru-camp/images/c/ca/Relaxed_Hot_Pot_camp.png/revision/latest?cb=20180119214453)~~~ The water reflection is just too good. - Cute character with famous VA ( Aoi Inuyama is my personal favorite with Aki Toyosaki as the VA). ~~~img120(https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/characters/12/337014.jpg) ~~~ I like the way she speaks and the kansai dialect she uses, it's charming in it's own way. Aki Toyosaki as the VA really did a great job too delivering this character. Other than Inuyama Aoi other character has her own unique personality that made the anime more merrier. Nadeshiko got this cheerful personality, Shima Rin got this cold personality, and they fill each other perfectly in harmony to make the show more fun to watch. - Cute dog ;) ~~~img220(https://static.fandomspot.com/images/04/6164/21-chikuwa-yuru-camp-anime.jpg)~~~ >Watching while drinking hot chocolate will definitely made your life a lot better. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Erolius

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Laid-Back Camp is much like a warm cup of hot chocolate after a stressful winter day. And, because it is mostly family friendly, I watched this with my kid brother as well. This show is different because, as it says in the name, it's a rather relaxing viewing experience. There's no drama, no tension and no strings attached. Just some high-school girls who share a love for camping and the outdoors. It doesn't stray too far from its namesake either; each episode mostly consists of them camping or doing anything outdoorsy. You get to learn a few new things as well, whether it's about different types of tents or how to prepare a new skillet. And, of course, we have a manly narrator to run us through these lessons. The characters are very dynamic and offer some sort of light-hearted comedy to the show, especially our pink-haired Nadeshiko. It certainly isn't laugh-out-loud comedy, but it doesn't fail in cracking a smile. The food looks amazing and, as Shimarin says, they make it all look very good, whether by the food design or the eating experience. It's all very mouthwatering, so I wouldn't recommend watching this on an empty stomach... The landscapes are also appetising eye candy and are very picturesque. I'm a sucker for beautifully-drawn landscapes, and Laid-Back Camp is no exception. I said 'woooah' countless times, and you probably will too. This anime was nice to just wind down and chill, especially because I'd been watching rather deep-cut shows beforehand. It's enjoyed perfectly at night, while being swaddled in blankets and accompanied with a nice warm drink. Trust me, you'll feel right at home. _ _ _

How it compares to real life

Now, I'd considered watching Laid-Back Camp because I would be camping a few days later, to my dismay. I'd always had a particular disliking to the idea of going camping outdoors, because, to put it simply, I'm an urban boy. Things become a lot more uncomfortable and inconvenient, plus you have to deal with freezing temperatures and having your foot in a rainy grave. To be honest, I had to go through both on my trip. This anime makes camping seem a lot more comfortable and cosy that it usually is. In fact, every anime makes anything somewhat more tantalising than its realistic counterpart. There's usually a lot more blood, sweat and tears involved. However, when you take out the realistic side of things, Laid-Back Camp does perfectly at capturing the wonders of camping outside. One main example were campfires. They made it look very comfortable, and you probably felt that way. Aside from my initial scares of the many campfires I'd seen break out for others, the campfire experience for me was just how it felt in the anime: warm, comforting and relaxing. It left me smiling just as wide as Nadeshiko's. Whether it's the anime or the actual camping experience, I hope it does the same for you! img500(https://i.imgur.com/EcpN4n4.png)

gabrielz8

[ENG] "True happiness is only real when shared", that's a very common phrase to hear, since you were a child you put that in your head, but did you know that's just the second part of the idea? If I tell you that there is a first part that completes that thought, would you believe it? Well...sit down and relax, because I'm going to tell you a story... Yuru Camp is an Anime produced in 2018 by C-Station Studios, Afro あfろ's original work, and in it we especially accompany Rin Shima, a girl who loves camping and exploring the nature, and Nadeshiko Kagamihara, a cheerful and energetic girl who has just moved to Minobu, a quiet city in Japan and close to Mount Fuji Right off the bat we see Rin in another of her little adventures while she goes camping alone in one of the lakes that overlooks Mount Fuji, everything is according to plan, tent set, bonfire lit and hot food to warm the body from the cold wind, until she's surprised by Nadeshiko herself, who is lost because she slept at the station since she was too tired to go home Without many options, considering that it's already dark and that Nadeshiko doesn't remember her family's phone number, Rin ends up taking her to her camp and giving some food so she doesn't get too cold. The girls spend some time together, getting to know each other and with Rin presenting some of her hobbie, until Nadeshiko finally remembers her sister's number, using Rin's phone to finally be "rescued" and to return to her home Everything seems normal so far, doesn't it? Well, this is precisely because of its premise, since Yuru Camp is an Anime that shows cute girls camping and enjoying nature...what? Were you expecting something else? There's nothing more to add, it's simply an Anime that shows how camping can be amazing and fun...or is it? Yuru Camp shows that there's a big difference between "being alone" and "feeling alone", and Rin is a great example of that, she's a girl who enjoys her company more than anything, loves to camp alone and that is very clear in several moments, and that's where the first part of the sentence comes in Yes, true happiness is only real when shared, but how are you going to share it if you aren't happy? How can you expect someone to enjoy your company when you can't even spend time with yourself? How will you know the true value of being with someone, when you don't value your own time? Yuru Camp is an incredible Anime in its own way, never tries to be philosophical or even teach something profound about life, it is simple, and interestingly, thanks to this simplicity, that it does manage to teach something profound about life, so I invite you to spend some time alone, perhaps listening to the wind between the trees, the relaxing silence of nature and, who knows, maybe even camping? And when you realize how special your own company is, I guarantee you that other people will also realize how special it is as well Bellow there is a video link, entitled “True Happiness”, which better analyzes the Anime and its premise as a whole, making this review even more accurate (Please turn on the English Sub for it). [PT-BR] “A verdadeira felicidade só existe quando é compartilhada”, essa é uma frase bem comum de se ouvir, desde pequeno você colocou isso na sua cabeça, mas sabia que essa é a segunda parte da ideia? E se eu te contar que existe uma primeira parte que completa esse pensamento, você acreditaria? Bem...sente-se um pouco e relaxe, pois vou contar uma história para você... Yuru Camp é um Anime produzido em 2018 pelos estúdios C-Station, obra original de Afro あfろ, e nela acompanhamos em especial a Rin Shima, uma menina que ama acampar e explorar a natureza, e Nadeshiko Kagamihara, uma menina alegre e cheia de energia que acabou de mudar para Minobu, cidade tranquila do Japão e próxima do Monte Fuji. Logo de cara já acompanhamos Rin em mais uma de suas pequenas aventuras, onde ela vai acampar sozinha em um dos lagos que tem vista para o Monte Fuji, tudo seguia conforme o planejado, barraca pronta, fogueira acessa e uma comida quente para aquecer o corpo do vento gelado, até que ela é surpreendida pela própria Nadeshiko, que se encontra perdida por dormir na estação já que estava cansada demais para voltar para casa Sem muitas opções, considerando que já é de noite e que a Nadeshiko não lembra o telefone da sua família, Rin acaba a levando para o seu acampamento e lhe dando um pouco de comida para que ela não ficasse com muito frio. As duas acabam passando um tempo juntas, se conhecendo e com a Rin apresentando um pouco de seu hobbie, até que Nadeshiko enfim consegue lembrar o número da sua irmã, onde usa o telefone da Rin para ser “resgatada” e poder voltar para sua casa. Tudo parece normal até o momento, não é? Bem, isso é justamente por causa da premissa da obra, já que Yuru Camp é um Anime que mostra meninas fofas acampando e aproveitando a natureza...o quê? Está esperando mais alguma coisa? Não tem mais nada para acrescentar, é simplesmente uma obra que mostra como acampar pode ser incrível e divertido...ou será que é apenas isso? Yuru Camp mostra que existe uma grande diferença entre “estar sozinho” e “se sentir sozinho”, e Rin é o grande exemplo disso, ela é uma menina que aprecia a própria companhia mais do que tudo, ama acampar sozinha e isso é visível em vários momentos, e é bem ai que entra a primeira parte da frase Sim, a verdadeira felicidade só existe quando é compartilhada, mas como você vai compartilhar ela sendo que você não está feliz? Como pode esperar que alguém goste de sua companhia, sendo que você nem consegue passar um tempo consigo mesmo? Como vai saber o verdadeiro valor de estar com alguém, sendo que você não valoriza o seu próprio tempo? Yuru Camp é uma obra incrível de seu próprio jeito, em nenhum momento tenta ser filosófica ou até mesmo deixar um ensinamento profundo sobre a vida, ela é simples, e curiosamente, graças a essa simplicidade, que ela consegue sim deixar um ensinamento profundo em nossas vidas, então eu te convido a passar um tempo sozinho, talvez ouvindo o vento entre as árvores, o silêncio relaxante da natureza e quem sabe até acampando? E quando você perceber como a sua própria companhia é especial, eu te garanto que outras pessoas, também vão perceber o quão especial, sua companhia é Segue o link do vídeo, intitulado de “Felicidade Verdadeira”, que analisa melhor a obra e sua premissa como um todo, tornando essa review ainda mais precisa. [Link of the Video](https://youtu.be/4y9zbEMlEWs)

Scrn

Moe is a very simple type of anime, but incredibly spacious. The possibilities this species offers us are endless, starting with usual school Slice of Life, going to create a Light Music Club, ending up with trip to Antarctica. In this review we will go camping with girls from Outdoor Activities Club and lonely camper. Prepare hot coffee, chocolate or tea and get into the cozy atmosphere prevailing in Yuru Camp. __Story:__ The story like in all slice of life is basic, in this case the main theme are Campings. Someday hyperactive high school student called Nadeshiko which just has moved to Yamanashita decided to see a mount Fuji shown in every 1000 yen bill by yourself. Unfortunately she got lost and woke up in completely unknown city. While wandering around campsites she meets solo camper Rin who spending her time by the campground. Despite their opposite personalities, they have one thing in common, their adore for the outdoors. Our main character never had the chance to camping, but after meeting a girl, she completely loved it and joined to Outdoor Activities Club to get to know with more girls. While watching, the narrator tells us various interesting facts about Japan's scenery and things necessary for camping. __Characters:__ The characters are incredibly cute, each of them has a different personalities and at the same time they are impossible to hate. In addition to our main characters, we are also introducted with a lot of side characters like Nadeshiko's sister or alcoholic teacher, which often add the charm to scenes. __Music: __ Music in Yuru Camp is one big Masterpiece. It's one of the most climatic soundtracks which I had a chance to hear. Used Folk is not only relaxing, but also perfectly fits in the theme of anime and gives us the felling like we are spending the time in outdoor with girls. Opening is catchy and cheerful, but ending leaves us in calm mood. Even if you are not a music lover, you will see the beauty in these songs. __Graphic: __ The new studio called "C-Station" was responsible for the whole anime, you can immediately see that the team did not laze. The visual setting is at a very high level, it really fits into this type of anime. The background is also admirable. Scenery shown in anime is beautifully drawn, with attention to details, nothing more but screenshot it and set as your wallpaper. Even details like prepared food is that good-looking to such a degree that it makes you hungry just by watching it. __Enjoyment: __ Yuru Camp is definitely the most relaxing anime what I had the pleasure to watch. Even if you were never interested in the theme of campings, I promise that after watching this show you will be looking for the best tents for the cheapest price. This anime is must watch for every Slice of Life fan and people who searching as much fun to watch as possible. __Story - 8/10 Characters - 9/10 Music - 10/10 Graphic - 9/10 Enjoyment - 10/10__

SrRogue

____Prefácio____ Antes de tudo, gostaria de dizer: a review não vá lá ser das melhores, fiquei muito tempo sem revisar alguma coisa, pois bem, espero que gostem, pois acho que ela será bem curta e breve. Boa tarde, Boa noite ou Bom dia, para quem ler isso em qualquer horário que seja. ____Revisão____ Yuru Camp tem uma base de fãs muito grande dentro e fora do Japão, quando a série animada saiu e foi exibida na televisão, o mangá simplesmente explodiu, ele sumia das prateleiras como se fosse o mais novo volume de One Piece a sair, ouso dizer que brigou com One Piece ou até o passou nos rankings de vendas de mangá quando a animação começou a ser transmitida para a TV. Que coisa fez esse programa de temática tão simplória e humilde ser um sucesso tão grande? A reposta: ele é um anti-stress, e indicou várias maneiras de relaxar. A temática como falei é simples, puro "camping", ou seja, só mostra o dia de garotas acampando. E isso tendo sido feito de forma muito boa. ____O Anime "Comfy"____ O mito construído em torno desse programa diz a todos o quanto ele reconforta as pessoas as quais o assistem ao final dele se sentindo totalmente relaxadas, digo que não fui um desses infelizmente, gostaria de ter sido, devido a esse acontecimento comigo me pergunto se ele se torna relaxante a todos quando o assistirem, por causa desse fato venho dizer: o relaxamento da pessoa depende de seu estado de espirito e provavelmente de seu psicológico, se o dia do expectador for corrido e muito pesado o anime pode dar-lhe o reconforto que procura, contudo é só especulação. E esse programa também fez no Japão o "camping" crescer absurdamente, e os locais mais visitados durante tal explosão foram os locais mostrados no anime, como o país nipônico é conhecido pelos seus trabalhadores se doarem ao máximo em seu empregos e se desgastam até morrer - isso é verdade, teve pessoas que morreram, e morrem no Japão de exaustão devido ao trabalho - esse anime veio como um remédio a todos eles, e devido a isso, o camping explodiu pois este é uma tarefa bastante confortável onde a pessoa procura apenas um breve descanso para própria vida pessoal. ____O que o torna em "o anime comfy"?____ São Bruno de colônia, um santo, diz: "Quando ficamos exaustos devido a nossa austera aplicação em nosso deveres, nossa natureza muito delicada pode ser renovada e refrescada pelos charmes e belezas dos campos e bosques", e é isso que o anime entrega, a beleza, a calmaria, o charme das florestas, montanhas e lagos do país nipônico a seus expectadores, cenários bastante agradáveis do outono - que cá entre nós, é a melhor estação do ano -, mostrando de tudo que é belo, tudo feito pela direção tornou tal anime bem relaxante, o clima é calmo e sereno, a trilha sonora de fundo combina muito bem com a natureza, a fotografia dá um belo destaque a belas e lindíssimas paisagens em quase todo episódio, tanto da natureza como a da cidade ao cair da noite com suas luzes. E a simples exibição do dia a dia das garotas que é bem descontraído ajuda muito também no clima geral de reconforto que o anime transmite, ver e observar a atividade de acampar das garotas junta-se a todo o conjunto com o narrador explicando tudo sobre a atividade e receitas para se fazer durante a atividade que procura a solitude e o silêncio da natureza.

kyba

that's my first review in english, so... sorry for the mistakes ____ - ____Yuru Camp____ img220(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/a4/25/d5/a425d5693b82d96bdbe5ed87d257714e.gif) the meaning of a relaxing watch, you may think that this could a slow paced anime, but not, it's just perfect, and COMFY, the character, the story, the OST's, the animation, everything, so COMFY, you cannot watch this without a smile on your face (like Nadeshiko), it's just everything so happy, and COMFY. The story is basically 5 school friend that likes to camp (saitou too), and that's it haha, but fits you in phenomenally, it's just too smooth and soft and relaxing and COMFY. ____ - ____The characters____ img220(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/8c/69/13/8c691318b9b03680941e5654c5b3a552.gif) 1. __Shimarin__ (gonna call rin like that hihi): the pro camping girl, who likes to camp alone and have just one friend (saitou) until the show begins, her personality it's like that "sasuke" character, doesnt show many emotions, but it's a really nice person and has a little development during the anime. 2. __Nadeshiko__: the most pure and happy girl in the history of animes, you cannot see her and not smile, she transpires good emotions, so truthful, and it's her who "changes" Shimarin, makes her like camp with other people, and it's her too who gather the group to become friends so all could camp together. She also it's like that shounen protagonist (in the good way), happy and eats a lot. 3. __Ohgaki__: The founder of the outdoor activities club with Aoi, Ohgaki is the "clown" of the group, who jokes the most, making a contrast with the appearance, being that type of character who uses glasses. 4. __Aoi__: The founder of the outdoor activities club with Ohgaki, Aoi is my favorite character, she has some kind of Shimarin and Nadeshiko personalities, being the most "adult" of the group, who seems to be more responsable, and yeah, she is really the mix of those two haha 5. __Saitou__: i think she is the girl who less appears, but she is cool too, because she is a combo character, comes with the "Chikuwa", a Chiwawa. ____ - ____The OST and the animation____ img220(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/98/84/bb/9884bb60919410376af635952ce698e5.gif) THE OPENING, so energic and beautiful, the rythim is exactly like "ABC" from the jackson 5 haha, fits perfectly with this anime. THE ENDING, so calm and beautiful, brings the sensation of a real camping, fits perfectly with this anime. THE OST's, so camping, like the ost's from One Piece it's so pirates, this is so camping. The animation itself is nothing too special, but for a anime from that gender, it's very good, soft and all. The scenes of Nadeshiko and Aoi smiling is simply perfect, warms your heart. ___ - ____Conclusion____ img220(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/6a/04/7d/6a047d3b2abdaf5930d2f810036ef289.gif) i really loved this anime, i've only not favorited because the story it's nothing special, like Sora Yori, but if the season 2 and the movie be on the same level from the first season, i'm gonna change my mind. I realized that that was the most COMFY anime i've ever saw when i noticed that i was smiling while watching hahaha specially when Nadeshiko and Aoi appears. if you are in doubt of this worth or not worth to watch, i'm just gonna say that you should not expect something masterpiece, but if you want to relax and watch with a hot chocolate and a blanket, this is the perfect anime for it

RiPHopscotch

Inflatable sleeping pads are great. If next time I went camping I were only allowed one piece of camping gear from my kit that wasn’t vital, I would definitely be taking my sleeping pad and getting nice and comfy. Yuru Camp is also great in a similar way; sure, a slice of life about cute girls doing camping things might not be “vital” in the strictest sense of the word, but its going to put a barrier between you and whatever painful thing life is coming at you with, just like a sleeping pad is going to put a barrier between you and the cold, hard and uneven ground. The plot of Yuru Camp is rather simple and can be summed up with “high school girls go camping”. If I’m giving the plot more attention than just one sentence, however, then I’ll start from the beginning. Rin Shima is a quiet, mostly introverted, girl who enjoys overnight solo camping trips. On one of these trips she runs in Nadeshiko Kagamihara, an energetic girl her age and an overall ball of nonstop joy. ~~~img220(https://galleryamh.files.wordpress.com/2018/01/yurucamp-ep-1-3.jpg) ~~~ After running into Rin, Nadeshiko’s interest in camping is piqued and she joins the Outdoor Club (“Outclub”) at her high school, with Aoi Inuyama and Chiaki Oogaki filling out the rest of the club’s roster. It just so happens that Rin also attends this school, and through her friend Ena Saitou’s meddling Nadeshiko ends up at Rin’s campsite again. Basically, Yuru Camp tells the story of Rin becoming a little less introverted through her friendship with Nadeshiko, and Nadeshiko growing to absolutely love the outdoors and camping through Rin and the outclub. Although Yuru Camp does a lot of things right, I would have to say that the greatest strength of the series lies with the characters. Rin is _exactly_ what a teenager with a tendency towards introversion should be: she isn’t hostile towards her peers, but unless she gets a bit of a push (maybe more than a “bit”) she’ll end up reading a novel and drinking something warm by herself. And while Nadeshiko is very energetic (and somewhat of a glutton when it comes to food), she perfectly embodies the spirit of nonstop optimism. At their core, these are characters who are basically one to one analogs of people I went to high school with, and the things they do make perfect sense given their characters. Their relationship also gets the most focus out of any from the show, and really is just perfect. In so many ways these two are polar opposites, but Nadeshiko is just a bundle of unstoppable positive energy and over the course of the season you really do see their friendship grow from something initially tentative to something much more solid. ~~~img220(https://64.media.tumblr.com/73b225315b813052a69c1d05c789ad00/tumblr_p2rfgvCWy91vk041eo9_r1_500.png)~~~ Up to this point I’ve honestly not given enough credit to the rest of the cast. While I don’t think that they get the same level of characterization that Rin and Nadeshiko do, they’re still solid characters in their own right. Nadeshiko’s comrades in the outclub, Aoi and Chiaki, are childhood friends, and it shows. On their own both Aoi and Chiaki are fine, but not really more than that. Aoi is a very laid-back girl who always has a smile on her face but is about a million times more subdued than Nadeshiko, whereas Chiaki is very excitable and dramatic. When put together, however, these two are great. Aoi’s calm demeanor plays so well off of Chiaki’s more quirky personality, and some of the most chuckle worthy moments in show are a result of these two. ~~~img220(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/53/ab/5d/53ab5d0e23084d044161fcd023d93595.jpg)~~~ Ena, Rin’s childhood friend, and her dog, Chikuwa, are also mainstays of the series. Ena is the kind of friend everyone would love to have, as she is funny in a goofy way and is always checking in on Rin, genuinely wanting what is best for her. This leads to Ena helping to push Rin and Nadeshiko together in a smooth, not overbearing manner, and even though Ena may prefer laying in bed with Chikuwa to actually going camping with the rest of the crew, I felt she brought a certain energy to the show and enjoyed every bit of screentime she got. ~~~img220(https://64.media.tumblr.com/75d134cfe9c9e84bab900ffc6d6a829b/tumblr_p3uflyPQbc1sorxx9o2_1280.png)~~~ I would also be remiss if I didn’t mention two more aspects of Yuru Camp that I thought were perfect, the original soundtrack and the visuals. The opening song, “Shiny Days” by Asaka, almost perfectly captures what its like to gear up and head out to camp for a day or two. It is a song that encapsulates the feeling of setting out on a lighthearted adventure and absolutely nails the tone of the show. The ending is “Furu Biyori” by Eri Sasaki, and in the same way that Shiny Days made you feel like you were about to have a day of fun with friends, Furu Biyori makes you feel as though you are going to sleep after a great, and potentially exhausting, day with people close to you. The insert songs within the actual show are also just fantastic, all of them. In the same way that characters in other series get their own songs, the campsites of Yuru Camp have their own themes, with each being unique and helping to capture the setting and feel of that particular campsite. The art itself is also extraordinary. First I want to give recognition to the character designs and wardrobe, because not only do the characters look great but their clothing is well-thought out as well. All the outfits are coordinated ensembles, and scarfs/fashionable hats are everywhere. However, the real appeal of the art is the backgrounds and environments. Because the setting is in an area around Mt. Fuji, the backgrounds had to nail what camping around mountains is like. The art department definitely managed to do this. They were responsible for two of my favorite moments in the show, one of which happened to be the sunrise over Mt. Fuji. It is really, really difficult to capture how it feels to wake up early in the morning, make a hot beverage with your friends, and then watch the sun rise over mountains. I’ve done it dozens of times and I struggle to put into words how it feels in a way that I’m happy with. Without using any words, the artists (with some help from the music) managed to capture that feeling perfectly. Seeing that sunrise took me right back to standing outside on a dimly light, cold, wet morning drinking hot water with dissolved juice crystals mixed in and thinking “There’s literally nothing else I’d rather be doing right now”. It is honestly just beautiful, and its more than just the backgrounds. A sunrise couldn't work without lighting, Yuru Camp does that so well. It is so gorgeous and natural, and the way the light plays off the various lakes and ponds over the course of the show is perfect. ~~~img220(https://i.imgur.com/IHM9991.png)~~~ First of all, I want to wholeheartedly recommend this to anyone who enjoys slice of life shows or shows about cute girls doing cute things, as Yuru Camp really is the pinnacle of both. However I also want to say, and I think it bled through a bit in the writing, that I love the outdoors. I’ve been on multiple extended backpacking trips and I try and go camping on a monthly basis. I have an entire closet full of gear, and I suspect my ability to set up a tent without whining is one of the only reasons my friends keep me around. I touched on how this show nailed the feeling of certain aspects of camping, but it honestly bears repeating: this show captures the feeling of camping almost indescribably well. Both solo camping and camping with a large group, two very different things, are totally nailed in terms of tone and feeling by Yuru Camp. It actually captures it so well that I would go so far as to recommend this to those who love camping/the outdoors but maybe aren’t fans of slice of life or cute girls doing cute things. I think if you fall into that group you’ll be pleasantly surprised with what this show has to offer - if nothing else, the recipes are great camp food. And if you’ve seen this show and want to try camping because it looked fun, I promise you the real experience is just as fantastic.

KatagiriYuichi

>Sometimes, we are disappointed by the slice-of-life genre for doing nothing new. >> -someone said this but I made it look philosophical Yuru Camp, an anime about camping. How can one mere anime... about camping become the greatest anime in the slice-of-life genre? (Subjective opinion). There isn’t much to go on about Yuru Camp, but it’s about **girls** camping. If you’re someone who perhaps hates ‘cute-girls-doing-cute-things’, then perhaps this isn’t the show for you, and it’s not for people who like intense stuff like shounen anime or comedy anime. Yuru Camp really is just a relaxing piece, that makes it undeniably... boring at some parts. This is the type of anime you watch given your mood, so it’s not really something that you watch for the ‘trends’, (like those Tik Tokkers).

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**Story** As I said before, there isn’t much to elaborate on the story. It’s really just about girls camping. However, I can point out that it has nice pacing and build-ups. Yuru Camp isn’t about girls camping *all* the time. Sometimes they give a cooldown, and they start planning their destinations – where they are gonna camp, etc – giving us a conclusion that is satisfactory to your calming needs. **Music and Art** The music is something that I’ve had to complain about (positively). It’s always utilizing the sounds properly and always using the right one for the right mood. (Granted, there is only one main mood.) The voice acting is decent, because they can make the characters sound not too annoying and not too monotone. The voice actors also fit their respective roles. When it comes to the art, this is something that I have to say beats the amazing studio, ufotable, at. Ufotable is amazing at CGI and choreography and all that, but 90% of Yuru Camp is hand-drawn, including the backgrounds. The characters are so harder to draw than you think. The backgrounds were also eye candy. It was never CGI, but it was always neatly drawn. This is an example of a studio that puts all their effort into their works.

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**Characters** I may have once said that there isn’t much to elaborate, but the writing of the characters are on a different level. Note, the girls are the cute-type. If you prefer girls like in AOT, you aren’t getting anything from these girls. Our protagonist, Rin Shima, is well written without you even noticing it. She isn’t written like a loner who thinks they can’t make friends, but she is written as a loner who doesn’t mind being with people as long as there isn’t too many. She even gets some character development after meeting a certain someone. On the other hand, we have the deuteragonist, Nadeshiko, who is the happy, bubbly type. That one girl who isn’t relatable but we all love because of her personality. She isn’t as well written as Rin, but she does get her fair share of development. Which she also gets when she meets a certain someone. We also have this fantastic cast of characters who actually differ from the norm. We have a joker, the teaser and of course, the comic relief. They may not get enough screen time for their development, but they are still characters and they provide us with heartwarming friendships.

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**Conclusion** Now as much as I did end up praising this show, I for one did not enjoy the first season because I was one of the people who watched it because of it’s hype and popularity. But I can say, Yuru Camp holds a special place in my heart after witnessing the second season. But what is Yuru Camp? It’s a show that is more than just camping. The relationships between one character and another is so well written and the art is just amazing. Yuru Camp is a camping show, and I ended up analyzing it for some reason but nonetheless I recommend it.

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Junomonogatari

# ____~~~---Yuru Camp△---~~~____# --- This anime adaptation is an improvement of the great work presented by Afro in his/her manga, not only on the style but everything else. Yuru Camp is about Nadeshiko, a clumsy girl who somehow ends up getting into camping after moving to Yamanashi. Afterwards, she makes new girl friends and joins the Outdoors Activities Club (OAC) to keep camping. ~~~img220(https://thumbs.gfycat.com/CompetentRecentHermitcrab-small.gif)~~~ In my opinion, Yuru Camp may be an important project to recover the constantly forgotten 'Cute girls doing cute things' theme. Moreover, its characters, music, and art style give this anime great points when it comes to quality and effort. First of all, I want to point out the amazing backgrounds and landscapes, they are such a delight of comfort to the eyes. Even though the animation of the characters may not be the best or the most original, it gives a contrast between the details given to the landscapes and the softness of the design of the characters. ~~~img220(https://dejensever.es/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/DEJENSEVER_YURUCAMP-25.jpg)~~~ Second, the OST of the anime is relaxing and gives a sense of being outdoors. When you first listen to the songs while Shimarin is camping it is just comfy and encourages you to take your founds, buy equipment, and go camping. Furthermore, this soundtrack sounds as recorded during an outdoor activity while warming in front of a fire, which is a perfect combination for the plot and beauty of Yuru Camp. ~~~youtube(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTcX8T5rnCs&list=PLuAhWm1cdYuarGDfiSSA94T1zCgvMCMvw) ~~~ On the other hand, Yuru Camp does not only focus on being relaxing and an average CGDCT, but this anime also teaches and gives advice on the basis of camping and other outdoor activities. You would be surprised by how many things you can learn from camping through this anime, which may be quite interesting and engaging for us who do not know much about camping. ~~~ ~~~~~~img220(https://i.imgur.com/rrZirtb.png)~~~~~~ ~~~ Do you like food? This anime's got food, and lots. It may sound surprising but, besides the camping and outdoor gear tips, this anime also includes some advice on what food to prepare and how to do it when it comes to camping or carrying little. It is common to see different Japanese dishes as well as typical food from the surroundings of Mt. Fuji. ~~~img220(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/00/7e/4a/007e4a4e7934742bfddcbc11e693f2d4.gif)~~~ To summarize, Yuru Camp is an anime most moe lovers must watch, it is fun and relaxing at the same time and I am sure you are going to fall in love with its soundtrack and everything else I just mentioned. Give it a try and tell me if you liked it. __IMPORTANT:__~! This is a re-upload of a review that I wrote in an account I no longer use. I made sure of deleting the original one in the account I had it in so that this wouldn't be self-plagiarism and moderators marked it as such.!~

Jaymp12

This anime is very relaxing to watch. It's basically girls going camping in Autumn and a bit in Winter. There is not much plot in this anime. No drama, no enemies to deal with, and no internal struggles, mostly. Much of it is glorified advertising to camp around Japan especially on places the anime covered. There's nothing wrong about that because it is executed excellently. Most of the anime is around Rin-Chan and Nadeshiko going camping. There's something about it that makes mundane tasks look fun. The pacing is fairly slow. In-line to similar anime in this genre. There some comedy here. This isn't Gintama or Konosuba levels of funny because it isn't meant to be funny most of the time. It also has the right amount of cuteness here. The characters are good and stands out from each other Rin is the quiet, reserved type, Nadeshiko is the active one that eats a ton of food ~!like much of her family!~ Aoi is the girl with a unique voice from the rest of the cast. And the nerdy one is Chiaki. Despite what Anilist and MAL says, Ena is not really a main character here, at least on the anime. The first two are the focus here perhaps to fit in a 12 episode season and maybe in Season 2 this will change (I know it's out just this year but I haven't gotten in to it yet). Near the end, Toba-Sensei, ~!the alcoholic girl the camp with her sister!~ is included in the camp. She doesn't fit with the club members that well. It could just be a one-off thing or maybe I will warm up to her in Season 2. For me, my most favorite from the cast is Rin-Chan. Maybe it's because of her being an quiet, reserved type much like myself IRL. The art and animation is supreme. It's not Makoto Shinkai awesome (Duh!) but it is still looks awesome to look at. Not everything is good though. Some episodes make use of a bit of 3DCG on the car or moped scenes. These stick out like a sore thumb. Perhaps with more talent, it won't be as noticeably bad. It doesn't detract from the experience too much since it is only used sparingly. The music is good, I'm talking on almost all background music in all scenes. 95% are relaxing and comfy. The rest is either pulled from action or horror scenes. Laid Back Camp is a very relaxing anime. Possibly the best SoL anime of 2018. Maybe not anime of the year because I haven't watched all of my planned anime for that year (includes Slime S1, Violet Evergarden, that show about Antarctica, and something about a pancreas.) though it could be at the very least a contender for that. Its excellent characters, music and art pulled up this anime significantly. While the plot barely exists intentionally, the pacing, writing are good too. If you like Slice of Life or just want to relax without worrying on any drama or conflict, this anime is for you. Update: I'm gonna throw my thoughts on the dub here. It's weird. Pronunciation of some characters' names especially Nadeshiko felt off. Not sure if it's because I'm used to the Japanese pronunciation. Is it me or is the dialogue here a little shoddy. There are some points where I wonder "Does a high school student talk like this?". The dub is fine for what it is but there's certain areas that leave a bit to be desired.

Edueuller

# __Sobre:__ Yuru Camp △ é um Slice of life comédia estreado em 2018, sendo animado pelo estúdio C-Station, com o diferencial de ser um anime com a temática focada em acampamento. Ele é o típico anime de garotas fofinhas que fazem coisas não tão fofas assim, já que o hobby de acampar normalmente é assimilado a um público muito mais experiente e mais velho que prefere passar o tempo de lazer ao ar livre curtindo a natureza, hobbies esses que se tornaram um pouco mais raros hoje em dia, afinal atualmente estamos na era tecnológica, que fornece diversas formas de lazeres e acabou afastando as pessoas da natureza ainda mais. ~~~img570(https://i.imgur.com/wq85IbL.gif)~~~ O anime se passa no Japão, mais especificamente no interior do país, cidades mais 'simples' sem poluição de prédios, carros e pessoas como nas capitais ou cidade mais populosas, é tudo bem mais calmo e mais focado na natureza em si. O estúdio conseguiu criar e desenhar os cenários de maneira incrível pra mostrar a beleza do interior do Japão, coisas como os templos, as termas, as florestas, os campos, as montanhas, o mar e o céu, são tão bem feitas que se você não ficar olhando de perto dá até pra confundir com fotos reais. O cuidado que a produção teve ao trazer um ambiente tão imersivo pro anime é impressionante. E não é apenas nas paisagens e nos cenários que o anime se destaca não, o trabalho feito com as personagens também é impecável, os detalhes como os volumes das roupas, as expressões, as sombras, as iluminações e animação fluída faz com que os dois se encaixem perfeitamente e aí não fica nenhum um pouco estranho as personagens 2D interagindo com um ambiente tão realista. A mistura de cores fortes, com as cores neutras e mais escuras das roupas e cabelos das personagens também foram muito bem escolhidas, afinal elas não são extravagantes ao ponto de se destacarem mais do que as paisagens de fundo. E não é só a direção de arte que é perfeita, a direção sonora também fez um ótimo trabalho colocando músicas mais calmas e mais leves pra aumentar cada vez mais a sensação de imersão e conforto que o anime dá. ~~~img570(https://i.imgur.com/CXRfbVX.gif)~~~ A maneira como a obra vai trabalhar com o tema é muito bem trabalhada e dividida, o anime vai começar com a Rin Shima uma das protagonistas da história que já possui experiência em acampar, já sabendo sobre alguns locais, algumas técnicas e já possuindo alguns equipamentos e tem a Nadeshiko que não conhece muito sobre acampamento e começa a se interessar depois que conhece a Rin e o seu hobby, com o decorrer da história aparecem mais personagens e a relação delas se fortalecem cada vez mais e sempre envolvendo acampamento na história, já que temática é trabalhada em todos os momentos do anime. Um ponto que também é bem divido no anime é que vai possuir dois tipos de acampamentos, os acampamentos que contém apenas a Rin que gosta bastante de acampar sozinha, esses vão ser mais tranquilos e mais relaxantes, exaltando bastante a natureza e o ambiente calmo. E também tem os acampamentos com mais personagens e esses vão ser mais descontraídos com um foco mais na interação das personagens e nos diálogos entre elas. # __Conclusão:__ Yuru Camp △ é um anime muito bom com uma arte absurda e personagens bem legais e bem fofas, recomendo muito pra quem gosta de Slice of life, algo mais calmo e relaxante pra descontrair a cabeça. A obra ressalta bastante a beleza do interior do Japão e te dá até uma vontade de acampar. Aliás recomendo ainda mais assistir esse anime no inverno bem aquecido, pra ter uma sensação maior de conforto junto com as garotas. __Obrigado por ler :D__ ~~~img570(https://i.imgur.com/EiYoWoV.gif)~~~

PugPancake

# ~~~__Laid-Back Camp__~~~ ~~~Laid-Back Camp gets a good rep for being a very cozy and welcoming show, and for good reason. In the first season alone it manages to suck you into a somewhat niche hobby - camping. While the activity itself isn't all that uncommon, meeting someone who is as passionate about camping and goes as often as these characters is(depending on where you live). Camping is present throughout all sorts of media, but none manage to make it as appealing as Laid Back Camp. This show will have you wanting to go sleep outdoors with friends and family, maybe even by yourself, regardless of your camping opinions before watching. __*Light spoilers ahead*__~~~ ~~~img220(https://images.saymedia-content.com/.image/t_share/MTc2Mjk4MjUzOTI5ODE3Mjc4/why-yuru-camp-creates-nostalgia.jpg) ~~~ # ~~~__Plot__~~~ ~~~The plot of Laid-Back Camp is a simple one, but that's a good thing. The show doesn't need a complex narrative or crazy hook to pull you in. All it needs to make you have a good time is to show the characters having a good time. The show follows Rin, a kuudere girl who doesn't have many friends and enjoys being alone. She is an avid solo camper, and a veteran one. By chance she happens to meet Nadeshiko, a bubbly girl who loves people, food, and socializing in general. Nadeshiko is exposed to the wonders of camping, and Rin gains a new friend who pushes her out of her comfort zone and shows her a different side of camping, as well as everyday life. After experiencing part of a camping trip with another person Rin starts to think about what it would be like to camp with friends. Nadeshiko goes out to try and find other people passionate about camping so that she can learn more and start doing it herself. She succeeds and joins a club with two other girls in it. About the first half or so is mainly dedicated to letting the characters get to know each other, and letting Nadeshiko and Rin get a taste of their new experiences with camping and friends. The second half becomes more about planning and trying to get everyone to agree to one big camping trip they can do together. Like I said before, it's not very complicated. One of the great things about this story is that these characters are just doing the things they love, and hanging out with the people they love. It's a story that gives so much with what some would argue is so little. Another aspect that makes this show so great is the way they present the themes. Like with all media it's open to interpretation and there may be some underlying themes you could look for, but that's not really necessary. The themes of friendship and doing what you love, any and all the points the show tries to get across get there easily and effectively.~~~ # ~~~__Characters__~~~ ~~~One of the shows many strengths is its interesting and fun cast of characters, each one different from the other but complementing each other well. Getting to see them all become friends and grow closer as each day passes is very heartwarming to see. __Rin Shima__ img220(https://i.pinimg.com/736x/6f/f8/49/6ff849ddb07ae419a214e43b74d9cd05.jpg)~~~~~~Rin is the most experienced camper of the group, having been going solo camping for a couple years or so by the time the series begins. She is quiet and reserved most of the time, revealing nothing but a cold exterior. It isn't until Nadeshiko shows up and starts trying to get her to do stuff with more people that she really branches out and makes new friends. Even if it's just with a few actions or facial expressions she starts to open up more as the series goes on, which is really great to see.~~~ ~~~__Nadeshiko Kagamihara__ img220(https://i.pinimg.com/736x/32/0f/17/320f17ce7c1a3213dcf33cc8a4f7ee76.jpg)~~~ ~~~The second of the main group is the most important character in the show. She's the one who makes it all happen and brings everyone together. She is a happy go lucky new girl in town who spreads her happiness wherever she goes, whether they want it or not. Rin tried to avoid her at first but eventually fell victim to becoming her friend which ultimately bettered her life and made her even more friends. The good looking food is elevated to new heights just by seeing Nadeshiko eating it, just like the other characters say. She positively affects every character in the show. Nadeshiko is a type of friend everyone needs in their life.~~~ ~~~__Chiaki Oogaki__ img220(https://64.media.tumblr.com/949468a88e937c7bba53c666e7fb5508/3b9cd4449c435b77-38/s500x750/3c1800a2946dbf46fafa6a11fef3a233a4a005c0.png)~~~~~~Chiaki is one of the founders of the Out-Club. The club didn't get any new members so they didn't really do any activities, until they met Nadeshiko. Chiaki the the comedian of the group and is very active in the conversations. She's the type of person you might find annoying before getting to know them, that's how Rin felt. Underneath all her jokes and gloating you can tell she really enjoys the time spent with her friends and loves them all. She is my personal favorite character.~~~ ~~~__Aoi Inuyama__ img220(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/e3/45/ef/e345ef2a00e12de5a6ae31c14a9a17b7.jpg)~~~~~~Aoi is the other founder of the Out-Club and Chiaki's best friend. Her personality is a bit of a balance between the characters. She seems quiet and reserved but gushes over fun things and likes to crack some jokes. She is very caring and helpful to her friends.~~~ ~~~__Ena Saitou__ img220(https://64.media.tumblr.com/84eba6842da8f258bab60f8fa718716e/5f1906d7d3c8d4db-c7/s500x750/366e0621b60df9652f8c9589af6347b1874de057.png)~~~~~~Ena was Rin's only shown friend in the series. She is very caring and is good at handling people, something she would give advice to Rin about. She originally just helped Rin out and talked to her about her camping trips, but as the show goes on she gets roped in and starts to enjoy the camping activities with everyone else. She started as a sort of likeable bystander but decided push herself out of her comfort zone and join everybody.~~~ #~~~__Visuals__~~~ ~~~The visuals of the show are great. The animation quality is good but nothing out of the ordinary, it's art style works well for the show. The main standout of the visuals is the scenery. The scenery is always very detailed and looks beautiful, from the trees in the forest to Mt. Fuji. The views always astound the characters so it's good that we get to enjoy them as well and can see that it really is a beautiful view. img220(https://i.imgur.com/KdX6xOq.png)~~~ #~~~___Audio__~~~ ~~~The use of audio is just as important as visuals for this show, and it's done perfectly. All the sounds they use enhance the experience, nothing sounds out of place or distracting. It really brings you into the world as any visual media sounds should. The soundtrack is also exceptional. The opening is perfect for setting the mood when you're watching the show, and personally it makes me happy when I hear it. The ending song is also great, it really captures the calmness of their relaxing camping trip as things start to die down at night. The OST is also very good, the songs they use elevate the scenes exactly as they were intended to.~~~~~~img220(https://countzeroor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/LaidBack1-header.png)~~~ #~~~__Conclusion__~~~ ~~~If you made it this far and couldn't tell already I really loved this show. I really do believe this show deserves a 10. This show came at a point in my life where I really needed something that just screams happy. It has made me feel so much better and will probably become my new comfort show whenever I'm feeling down. I didn't know it was possible for a piece of media to affect me this much and become so important to me in just a few days. On a different note I realize this review is kinda haphazard and I apologize. Thank you for reading.~~~

zaach

~~~ #__This is my first ever Review so Heads Up__ __Yuru Camp__ is the most relaxing anime to ever be made and is the best pure Slice of Life anime out there. What I mean by pure is that there is no other topics in the show such as romance, sci-fi, or drama. Just pure Slice of Life mixed in with comedy. The mood of the show is unlike any other with the relaxing aura that the anime makes you experience. __Synopsis:__ The show starts off with __Rin__ running into __Nadeshiko__ while at a campsite. __Nadeshiko__ doesn't have her phone with her to contact her family so she goes to __Rin's__ campsite and stays there eating __Ramen__ until __Nadeshiko's__ family picks her up. That one experience fuels and intruiges __Nadeshiko's__ interest in camping. All __5__ of the main characters go to the same school with __Aoi, Chiaki, and Nadeshiko__ being in the same outdoors club. Throughout the show they go on more and more camping trips with eachother giving all of the characters more knowledge about camping. They build a unique friendship based around camping, food, and many more. ─────────── ⛺ ─────────── #__Characters__ ─────────── ⛺ ─────────── #__Rin Shima__ Our main character who goes camping a lot by herself enjoying her own company. She rides a scooter all across Japan going to different prefectures and exploring their food & culture while also having a blast camping. img300(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/ff/f1/8d/fff18d99cedb7c742ee75cc066d6a5cd.gif) img300(https://pa1.narvii.com/6805/72c7b3896ec5c6b3b1796c7e39a4beb38614d0bf_hq.gif) #__Nadeshiko Kagamihara__ A girl thats full of energy and a ray of sunshine that starts camping due to __Rin's__ influence and her meeting __Rin__ while she was camping. She has the most compassion about camping wanting to do it any time they can. A social butterfly that becomes friends with __Rin, Aoi, Chiaki, and Ena__. img300(https://media.tenor.com/dnbRAP0XZX0AAAAC/yuru-camp-kagamihara.gif) img300(https://64.media.tumblr.com/479eed7ca05bdf5bbe95fdba162620e6/a87970461b14664f-83/s540x810/cc1759009de899bd639070f579dbcf42dc755ca8.gif) #__Ena Saitou__ __Rin's__ bestfriend who sometimes tags along with __Aoi and Chiaki__. She's calm and funny with her different hairstyles to test on her friends. The most chill character who loves to spend her time with her dog __Chikuwa__. img300(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_NP9QbEG7VQ/Wlk-aaf-YcI/AAAAAAABCus/I9EtBiPG29AFygHu3l6YFmFH79OnUHMegCKgBGAs/s1600/Omake%2BGif%2BAnime%2B-%2BYuru%2BCamp%2B-%2BEpisode%2B2%2B-%2BEna%2BMakes%2BRin%2BKuma%2BHair%2BBun.gif) img300(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/c8/ed/e4/c8ede4847c154cb6da454cfe9d365c8c.gif) #__Chiaki Oogaki__ A sly character which is the shows main prankster with an outgoing personality. She is the founder of the __Outdoor Activities__ club who she's in with __Aoi and Nadeshiko__. She's the main planner of most of the trips with her making a lot of mistakes on the way. img300(https://media.tenor.com/NZc-YCqm3OAAAAAC/oogaki-chiaki.gif) img300(https://64.media.tumblr.com/26b15250887e620e47d805959ea32e2a/tumblr_p4o2zwRfBV1smw5dno1_500.gif) #__Aoi Inuyama__ A nice girl who has a general interest in camping like her bestfriend. A prominent jokester and liar who adds wit and comedy to the show. She is __Chiaki's__ bestfriend and a founding member of the __Outdoor Activities__ club. img300(https://64.media.tumblr.com/836b987821e4924def997b4d9b83b0b1/17e275f8176ff631-62/s540x810/21cb4b2a7512e3f39e5ed4c315bc9ae22fd68751.gif) img300(https://media.tenor.com/zrm4W-1ZkZcAAAAC/laid-back-camp-yuru-camp.gif) ─────────── ⛺ ─────────── #__Soundtrack (OP, ED & OST)__ I am not lying to you when I tell you this has to be one of the best Soundtracks ever made for a show. From the opening, ending, OST's, and more they all fit together so perfectly with the show. The opening has some amazing visuals that suit the amazing song by __Asaka__. With it showing the items they use and showing the goofy & relaxing nature of the show. The ending is in my opinion is better with the calming instrumentals and vocals from __Eri Sasaki__ that perfectly match the mood of the episodes and suits you for a new episode. Now getting onto my favorite part which is the OST. The OST for this show has probably my favorite anime song ever being __Sorokyanpu no Susume__. I have listened to the OST over 50+ times and have had my expectations met every single time. __Akiyuki Tateyama__ does an amazing job with this season and the other season's. img500(https://thechuunicorner.files.wordpress.com/2019/09/lt1wfa0.png) ─────────── ⛺ ─────────── #__Conclusion__ This is my favorite anime ever made with every part of the show having being perfection. The show is a little bit slow but what do you expect from a Slice of Life. The characters in the show are some of my favorite anime characters ever with __Rin Shima__ being one of my favorite female characters ever. The outstanding OP & ED are some of the best ever made and the OST is my personal favorite ever. __You should 100% watch this anime if you are a Slice of Life fanatic, enjoy travel, and love a bizzare but amazing cast that work together perfectly. __ ~~~