Laid-Back Camp Season 3 (2024)

Title: Laid-Back Camp
Rating: PG-13
Run Time: 23 minutes
Release Date: April 4, 2024
Genre(s): Anime, Series, Adventure
Production Co.: 8bit
Director: Shin Tosaka
Starring: Nao Touyama, Yumiri Hanamori, Sayuri Hara


Who would I recommend this to?
Fans of the other seasons.

What is this about?
A group of girls go camping and do outdoorsy stuff.

When would be a good time to watch this?
After the second season and when you just wanna chill.

Where does it take place?
In and around Yamanashi, Japan.

Why did I decide to watch this?
Because I really enjoyed the other seasons.

How did I like this?
This season seems to go back to focusing more on the outdoor activities, which was nice. We also get more of Aya, whom we met briefly in past seasons. The girls also do a lot more on their camping trips, like biking and seeing the sights. And lots more food!

Have you seen Laid-Back Camp? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

 

Laid-Back Camp: The Movie (2022)

Title: Laid-Back Camp: The Movie
Rating: PG-13
Run Time: 2 hours
Release Date: July 1, 2022
Genre(s): Anime, Adventure
Production Co.: C-Station
Director: Yoshiaki Kyougoku
Starring: Nao Touyama, Yumiri Hanamori, Sayuri Hara


Who would I recommend this to?
Fans of the series.

What is this about?
The Outdoor Activities club reunites to open their own camp site!

When would be a good time to watch this?

After the first two seasons.

Where does it take place?
Takaori, Japan.

Why did I decide to watch this?
I really enjoy the series.

How did I like this?
It was so nice to see the girls all grown up and still friends! And of course little Chikuwa!

Have you seen Laid-Back Camp? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

Laid-Back Camp Season 2 (2021)

Title: Laid-Back Camp
Rating: PG-13
Run Time: 23 minutes
Release Date: January 7, 2021
Genre(s): Anime, Series, Adventure
Production Co.: C-Station
Director: Yoshiaki Kyougoku
Starring: Nao Touyama, Yumiri Hanamori, Sayuri Hara


Who would I recommend this to?
Fans of the first season.

What is this about?
A group of girls go camping.

When would be a good time to watch this?
After the first season and when you just wanna chill.

Where does it take place?
Yamanashi, Japan.

Why did I decide to watch this?
Because I really enjoyed the first season.

How did I like this?
It's not as laid-back as the first season, as the girls get up to more hijinks. It also focuses on all of the girls, so it'll bounce between some girls camping and some girls at work/home in the same episode, which makes things move much faster rather than the slower pace of the first season. However, I've come to really like these girls and it's fun to see what they all get up to.

Have you seen Laid-Back Camp? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

Room Camp (2020)

Title: Room Camp
Rating: PG-13
Run Time: 3 minutes
Release Date: January 6, 2020
Genre(s): Anime, Series, Adventure
Production Co.: C-Station
Director: Masato Jinbo
Starring: Yumiri Hanamori, Aki Toyosaki, Sayuri Hara


Who would I recommend this to?
Laid-Back Camp fans who want more cute stuff.

What is this about?
Girls traveling around their town.

When would be a good time to watch this?
After the first season of Laid-Back Camp and when you want some bite-sized fun.

Where does it take place?
Yamanashi, Japan.

Why did I decide to watch this?
I enjoyed Laid-Back Camp.

How did I like this?
These shorts are super cute, but would have made a fun full episode as well.

Have you seen Room Camp? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

Laid-Back Camp (2018)

Title: Laid-Back Camp
Rating: PG-13
Run Time: 23 minutes
Release Date: January 4, 2018
Genre(s): Anime, Series, Adventure
Production Co.: C-Station
Director: Yoshiaki Kyougoku
Starring:  Nao Touyama, Yumiri Hanamori, Sayuri Hara


Who would I recommend this to?
Those who need something to chill out with.

What is this about?
Girls going camping.

When would be a good time to watch this?
When you want to chill and be cozy.

Where does it take place?
In and around Yamanashi, Japan.

Why did I decide to watch this?
It looked cute.

How did I like this?
It's so cute and relaxing! And educational! I learned a lot about camping. I still would never go willing, but I enjoyed learning about it. And seeing the beautiful scenery. And yummy foods.

Have you seen Laid-Back Camp? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

Yona of the Dawn - OVA (2015-16)

Title: Yona of the Dawn - OVA
Rating: PG-13
Run Time: 23 minutes
Release Date: September 18, 2015
Genre(s): Anime, Series, Fantasy, Adventure
Production Co.: Pierrot
Director: Kazuhiro Yoneda
Starring: Hiro Shimono, Chiwa Saitou, Masakazu Morita


Who would I recommend this to?
Yona of the Dawn fans or those were were iffy on it.

What is this about?
Backstories of the Four Dragons.

When would be a good time to watch this?
After the main season.

Where does it take place?
The Kingdom of Kouka.

Why did I decide to watch this?
Because I liked the main series well enough, and it was short.

How did I like this?
These three episodes are the best of the series! They should have been part of the main season! They're kind of sad, but I felt like I really got to know these characters so much better!

Have you seen Yona of the Dawn? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

Yona of the Dawn (2014-15)

Title:  Yona of the Dawn
Rating: PG-13
Run Time: 24 minutes
Release Date: October 7, 2014
Genre(s): Anime, Series, Adventure, Fantasy
Production Co.: Pierrot
Director: Kazuhiro Yoneda
Starring: Chiwa Saitou, Tomoaki Maeno, Junko Minagawa


Who would I recommend this to?
Fans of girl-led adventures.

What is this about?
A young princess must learn to fight to take back her kingdom.

When would be a good time to watch this?
Whenever.

Where does it take place?
The Kingdom of Kouka.

Why did I decide to watch this?
It sounded good.

How did I like this?
It did get off to a bit of a rough start with Yona being a shouty heroine, and in fact, lots of characters were quite shouty. But it tones down as the story moves along and gets more serious. I really liked seeing how Yona was able to remain determined without ever becoming cruel, which is what drew her companions to her.

Have you seen Yona of the Dawn? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

My Lady Jane (2024)

Title: My Lady Jane
Rating: TV-14
Run Time: 50 minutes
Release Date: June 27, 2024
Genre(s): Historical, Fantasy, Series
Production Co.: Parkes/MacDonald Image Nation
Creator: Gemma Burgess
Starring: Emily Bader, Edward Bluemel, Anna Chancellor


Who would I recommend this to?
Those who like fun.

What is this about?
History is rewritten to be more fantastical and fun and horny.

When would be a good time to watch this?
ASAP.

Where does it take place?
1553 London.

Why did I decide to watch this?
Because I've been interested in the books forever, but never got around to them.

How did I like this?
This is so much fun! It's not what I was expecting at all, in a great way! It's hilarious and exciting and horny! It's an all around amazing time!

Have you seen My Lady Jane? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

Sasaki and Peeps (2024)

Title: Sasaki and Peeps
Rating: PG-13
Run Time: 24 minutes
Release Date: January 5, 2024
Genre(s): Fantasy, Anime, Series
Production Co.: SILVER LINK.
Director: Mirai Minato
Starring: Aoi Yuuki, Tomokazu Sugita, Naomi Oozora


Who would I recommend this to?
Anyone who likes cute animal companions and magical action.

What is this about?
A salaryman decides to get a pet, and winds up with a magical bird who gets him dragged into some intrigue in his world and a magical realm.

When would be a good time to watch this?
Soon.

Where does it take place?
Tokyo and the Kingdom of Hertz.

Why did I decide to watch this?
It looked super fun!

How did I like this?
It's so cute! And different than how I expected, but in a good way. Sasaki loves cute animals and that is adorable! Peeps just a cute little guy! And there's plenty of action, but nothing too over-the-top. I'm general a sucker for someone using modern tech/items/knowledge to start a posh life in a fantasy world.

Have you seen Sasaki and Peeps? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End (2023-24)

Title: Frieren: Beyond Journey's End
Rating: PG-13
Run Time: 24 minutes
Release Date: September 29, 2023
Genre(s): Fantasy, Anime, Series
Production Co.: Madhouse
Director: Keiichirou Saitou
Starring: Atsumi Tanezaki, Kana Ichinose, Chiaki Kobayashi


Who would I recommend this to?
Those looking for something cozy, but still with moments of excitement.

What is this about?
A thousand-year-old elf mage goes on a journey.

When would be a good time to watch this?
When you're in a cozy mood.

Where does it take place?
An unnamed fantasy world, all across it.

Why did I decide to watch this?
It looked good and is popular.

How did I like this?
 I really enjoyed it. The more bloody scenes caught me off guard, but overall this is really chill and cozy. It's quite slow paced, but never boring. I want to be Frieren when I grow up.

Have you seen Frieren? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?