Anime Hajime Review: Dagashi Kashi 2

***Warning, the following may contain spoilers for Dagashi Kashi 2. Reader discretion is advised.***

Series Synopsis

Welcome back to the family-owned Shikada Candy Shop were Kokonotsu Shikada (voiced by Atsushi Abe) is still under a lot of pressure to take over as the next manager. And trying her best to see that day become a reality is the walking sweets encyclopedia Hotaru Shidare (voiced by Ayana Taketatsu).

As it was last time, Kokonotsu shrugs off Hotaru’s many attempts at getting him to choose the family business. While the things have become quite energetic, Kokonotsu has grown to like the change in pace. Ever since Hotaru came into his life, the quiet days at the small candy shop have turned a lot more exciting.

But like everything else, nothing can last forever.

Unlike before, Kokonotsu must really think about what it is he wants to do in the future. Despite his adamant refusal to take over the store, he does love candy, and he has a natural talent for creating a welcoming environment for customers.

Try as he might to push himself away, Kokonotsu keeps returning to the tiny shop.

Anime Hajime Review: Dagashi Kashi

Series Synopsis

Off and away in the countryside is the tiny Shikada candy shop, which has been family run for the past eight generations. This legacy goes into doubt when Kokonotsu Shikada (voiced by Atsushi Abe) shows little interest in running the store despite his immense knowledge of all things sweet. The future of the business would have been left up in the air if not for the arrival of the store’s most unique customer ever.

Hotaru Shidare (voiced by Ayana Taketasu) is the heir to the most famous snack company in Japan and her love of junk food is unparalleled. She has come to offer Kokonotsu father, Yo (voiced by Keiji Fujiwara), a job. The opportunity is more than generous, but Yo will not leave until Kokonotsu agrees to take control. Hotaru accepts this ultimatum as a challenges and will not quit until Kokonotsu has embraced his destiny as a candy store owner.

Life is suddenly a lot more active and Hotaru easily joins in with Kokonotsu and his two friends, Saya Endo (voiced by Manami Numakura) and her twin brother To (voiced by Tatsuhisa Suzuki). The four spend the summer together as Hotaru tries to convince Kokonotsu. Whether she will succeed is any ones guess, but it should be quite interesting.