Chicchana Onaka Episode 1: Keep This a Secret, Okay?
Manga chapter 1-4
Canon/MED
OSHIMETER
6.6
45 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
← Prev: EPNext: EP 2 →
Chicchana Onaka Episode 1: Keep This a Secret, Okay?
Manga chapter 1-4
Canon/MED
← Prev: EPNext: EP 2 →
OSHIMETER
6.6
45 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
roswaal_rogue_146
Studio 9 Maiami really nailed the look of the manga characters and the whole domestic vibe feels so much more grounded than the usual over the top plots you get in most ovas these days, and that scene at the 11:56 mark is definitely going to be the main thing people remember about this one because of how well the animation holds up there
kitto_katsu
The pacing felt a bit rushed during the transition to the house, but the way they handled the secret theme was pretty interesting for a short episode
kamaitachi_killer_60
The school setting felt very classic and simple but the tension in that secret room really defined the whole episode
daemon_coder
The personal dynamic between them felt so intimate and it worked way better than the usual over the top stuff
raifort
The way the art captures Shoujis style is so accurate and it helps that they kept the character designs grounded instead of doing something too flashy
nemona
Nene is definitely the best part of the episode since she stays true to the source and her character portrayal feels very respectful even with the weird clothes change
nami_navigator_82
Rikka looks so different without those bold manga angles and the animation style is just too soft to capture her original design properly and it feels like a downgrade
shun
The way they tried to force more comedy into the first episode instead of letting the scenes breathe like the manga did was a bad move and it feels too fast
hatifnatik
I really wanted this to be a perfect adaptation, but the studio skipped way too many of those quiet moments from the manga. I like that Nene looks solid but the decision to give her a different uniform color than everyone else is just distracting and weird. It feels more like a generic romantic comedy than the source material I remember.
brock
The art style is clean enough and inoffensive but it lacks that distinct punch the manga had during the more intense panels and some of that visual impact is just gone
rolo_lamperouge
I was looking forward to the midriff designs from the manga and it sucks that they just took them out for no reason even if it doesn't ruin the whole thing
arrancar_assassin_477
Nene looks great but that random uniform color choice is so weird and it really stands out against the other characters in a way that makes zero sense
yasutora_sado_493
It feels like a lighter version of Horimiya, but skipping those manga scenes just to add more comedy makes the pacing feel rushed and a bit messy.
dawn
Rikka has lost all the cool perspective from the manga because the studio can't animate those extreme angles properly and it makes her look a bit flat
the_infant
I think the animation looks too much like a normal rom-com and I missed the way the manga felt more detailed with those quiet scenes they skipped for jokes
hoho_hurricane
Why is Nene wearing a different color uniform than everyone else in the school and it just looks out of place for no reason even if the scene itself was fine
demyx
The pacing works and Nene is cute but the visual style feels a bit flat compared to the original art and it is a decent start that does the basics right
majora
I think the adaptation is okay but they really should have kept the midriff designs from the manga and it feels a bit generic and loses some of the Ayumu Shouji charm
white_324
The animation is fine and gets the job done but those manga panels had way more impact and Nene looks good enough even if her uniform stands out for no reason
violet_evergarden_168
That random girl with the bright yellow hair was so distracting and made it look like she was important when she was just a background filler and the natural tones from the manga were better
EPISODE CONTEXT
As the first of three episodes, this entry carries the full weight of establishing the series' tone, characters, and central tension from scratch. There is no prior episode to build on — everything originates here. What is set up between the teacher and Asakura Konoka in this episode directly shapes the dynamics that episodes two and three are built upon.
QUICK TAKES
roswaal_rogue_146
Studio 9 Maiami really nailed the look of the manga characters and the whole domestic vibe feels so much more grounded than the usual over the top plots you get in most ovas these days, and that scene at the 11:56 mark is definitely going to be the main thing people remember about this one because of how well the animation holds up there
kitto_katsu
The pacing felt a bit rushed during the transition to the house, but the way they handled the secret theme was pretty interesting for a short episode
kamaitachi_killer_60
The school setting felt very classic and simple but the tension in that secret room really defined the whole episode
daemon_coder
The personal dynamic between them felt so intimate and it worked way better than the usual over the top stuff
raifort
The way the art captures Shoujis style is so accurate and it helps that they kept the character designs grounded instead of doing something too flashy
nemona
Nene is definitely the best part of the episode since she stays true to the source and her character portrayal feels very respectful even with the weird clothes change
nami_navigator_82
Rikka looks so different without those bold manga angles and the animation style is just too soft to capture her original design properly and it feels like a downgrade
shun
The way they tried to force more comedy into the first episode instead of letting the scenes breathe like the manga did was a bad move and it feels too fast
hatifnatik
I really wanted this to be a perfect adaptation, but the studio skipped way too many of those quiet moments from the manga. I like that Nene looks solid but the decision to give her a different uniform color than everyone else is just distracting and weird. It feels more like a generic romantic comedy than the source material I remember.
brock
The art style is clean enough and inoffensive but it lacks that distinct punch the manga had during the more intense panels and some of that visual impact is just gone
rolo_lamperouge
I was looking forward to the midriff designs from the manga and it sucks that they just took them out for no reason even if it doesn't ruin the whole thing
arrancar_assassin_477
Nene looks great but that random uniform color choice is so weird and it really stands out against the other characters in a way that makes zero sense
yasutora_sado_493
It feels like a lighter version of Horimiya, but skipping those manga scenes just to add more comedy makes the pacing feel rushed and a bit messy.
dawn
Rikka has lost all the cool perspective from the manga because the studio can't animate those extreme angles properly and it makes her look a bit flat
the_infant
I think the animation looks too much like a normal rom-com and I missed the way the manga felt more detailed with those quiet scenes they skipped for jokes
hoho_hurricane
Why is Nene wearing a different color uniform than everyone else in the school and it just looks out of place for no reason even if the scene itself was fine
demyx
The pacing works and Nene is cute but the visual style feels a bit flat compared to the original art and it is a decent start that does the basics right
majora
I think the adaptation is okay but they really should have kept the midriff designs from the manga and it feels a bit generic and loses some of the Ayumu Shouji charm
white_324
The animation is fine and gets the job done but those manga panels had way more impact and Nene looks good enough even if her uniform stands out for no reason
violet_evergarden_168
That random girl with the bright yellow hair was so distracting and made it look like she was important when she was just a background filler and the natural tones from the manga were better
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