Recorder and Randsell

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Recorder and Randsell; a few words of a kind

By reynardine on Jan 6, 2012 - See all reviews by reynardine

Recorder and Randsell (written after ep. 1)

Hmm. Well I'm writing after only one episode, so consider this more along the lines of a first impression than a proper review.

Atsushi looks like an adult but is of elementary school age. His sister, Atsumi, is in high school but is small for her age and therefore looks more like an elementary school student. Misunderstandings and hijinks ensue. ...

Recorder and Randsell (written after ep. 1)

Hmm. Well I'm writing after only one episode, so consider this more along the lines of a first impression than a proper review.

Atsushi looks like an adult but is of elementary school age. His sister, Atsumi, is in high school but is small for her age and therefore looks more like an elementary school student. Misunderstandings and hijinks ensue. Each episode is 3 minutes long, which is just about enough time to set up two or three gags. R&R is made by the same people as Moritasan wa Mukuchi (which becomes obvious when Maya and Hana make a cameo in the first scene).

Thinking too much about the series' premise won't really help. Absurdity exists for its own sake. Best to simply accept it and move along. The jokes, so far, at least, rely heavily on irony (we know that Atsushi is really a young child, but thanks to his appearance everyone around him thinks differently). Like M wa M, this series exhibits a light-handed but effective development of, and affection for, its characters, all the while being able to laugh at their eccentricities.

Which is all fine and dandy, but is it any good? I watched the first episode through once and found it enjoyable, if perhaps a little obvious. I watched it through again and enjoyed it just as much. You'll see the punchlines coming a mile away, and on consideration the whole thing might be utterly silly, but it's also has some sympathy for its characters and is honest with its approach, so I can't help but like it for that.

But what the heck, it's 3 minutes long. Just watch the first episode. Then you'll know if you like it. It took me way longer than 3 minutes to write this review. So you win. Congratulations.

edit: I meant to add, in case you were wondering: Randsell is an anglicized form of the Japanese pronunciation of the old German word Ränzel, meaning rucksack, satchel, or backpack. So wonder no more.
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About another 17 min would have been nice

By frisco14 on Jan 13, 2012 - See all reviews by frisco14

I watched the first episode and was actually liking it and then when it abruptly ended in the 3rd minute I was in disbelief. I thought it was an error with the site. Later I found out that the episodes are just three minutes long and I thought to bad, this could have been much better.

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Short and Sweet Comedy

By fantasyrider on Jan 31, 2012 - See all reviews by fantasyrider

A light hearted story that follows the life of a pair of siblings who do not have the "socially correct" body proportions, which in turns leads to a series of comical encounters. The first episode stunned me into thinking that the video mirror was spoiled when it reflected only 3 mins but it got me into rewatching it 3 times while laughing each time at the male protagonist disastrous incident. ...

A light hearted story that follows the life of a pair of siblings who do not have the "socially correct" body proportions, which in turns leads to a series of comical encounters. The first episode stunned me into thinking that the video mirror was spoiled when it reflected only 3 mins but it got me into rewatching it 3 times while laughing each time at the male protagonist disastrous incident.

Though there was what I felt, a small decline in the following episodes' comedy element, episode 5 brought it back. I guess it was the unusual height for one who is at the "shougakusei" level to have that made it so hilarious to me and refreshing (You don't see other animes with guys over 180cm when they are 12). The female protagonist brought out the "abnormality" with her small stature.

Overall, I gave it a 5 star based on current episodes. You will be able to enjoy a good laugh out of it!
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This show pulls you in...

By rperkins21903 on Feb 5, 2012 - See all reviews by rperkins21903

I started to watch the first episode and almost stopped after the first minute. After reading the reviews, I realized it was only 3 minutes long. So I gave it a second chance. I found this to be very cute. The unique qualities of the siblings are exaggerated by their height differences. Of course if a young boy is that developed in elementary school there are bound to be misunderstandings. lol. ...

I started to watch the first episode and almost stopped after the first minute. After reading the reviews, I realized it was only 3 minutes long. So I gave it a second chance. I found this to be very cute. The unique qualities of the siblings are exaggerated by their height differences. Of course if a young boy is that developed in elementary school there are bound to be misunderstandings. lol.
As for the run time of only 3 min, I think it is perfect. Short series like this that are slice of life seem to be more fun in small doses. Attempts to make them longer were not as successful in all cases. The little stories become longer episodes made up of more short stories. Character development pulls the whole thing down. It is just right the way it is now.
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What a cute story, only 3 min each?

By andrei_kalinin on Feb 9, 2012 - See all reviews by andrei_kalinin

I liked Morita-san series and I was looking forward to see what would be the next. In the beginning, I wondered why such a tall guy who looks like in his 20s was carrying backpack for elementary kids. Randsell is from ransel in Dutch, Backpack in English. Two popular voice actresses are casting voices, Kugimiya Rie for Atsumi, Hirano Aya is for Saya, and also Okiayu Ryutaro is for Atsushi. For ...

I liked Morita-san series and I was looking forward to see what would be the next. In the beginning, I wondered why such a tall guy who looks like in his 20s was carrying backpack for elementary kids. Randsell is from ransel in Dutch, Backpack in English. Two popular voice actresses are casting voices, Kugimiya Rie for Atsumi, Hirano Aya is for Saya, and also Okiayu Ryutaro is for Atsushi. For me, I'm glad to hear voice of Hirano Aya.
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I would like this to be atleast 10 min.

By tripswire on Feb 12, 2012 - See all reviews by tripswire

Like its been said before I would like it to be longer. 3 min per episode is great but they could have pushed it to ten. And as for character development it would do nothing but make it more interesting to me at least. Also is it just me or is it like Saya has no clue the tall guy she fantasized over during the valentines day ep is her friends little brother she keeps talking about. That's ...

Like its been said before I would like it to be longer. 3 min per episode is great but they could have pushed it to ten. And as for character development it would do nothing but make it more interesting to me at least. Also is it just me or is it like Saya has no clue the tall guy she fantasized over during the valentines day ep is her friends little brother she keeps talking about. That's going to be a great plot development but i feel its just going to be a one liner with the 3 min cap on it. Five in everything except story because this 3 minutes of excellence is like trying to squeeze water from a stone.
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SO funny!! Recorder and Randsell!!

By crlshvi on Feb 13, 2012 - See all reviews by crlshvi

If you like funny and short lenght anime you should watch it!! Both are mistaken to be in the wrong school. I mean he looks like an Adult, but actually he goes to grammar school. her sister short and cute is mistaken for a grammar school student, but actually she goes to High School..
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at the beginning of episode 1 we can see Morita form (Morita-San Mawuki) and her friend walking
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If you like funny and short lenght anime you should watch it!! Both are mistaken to be in the wrong school. I mean he looks like an Adult, but actually he goes to grammar school. her sister short and cute is mistaken for a grammar school student, but actually she goes to High School..
Spoiler Alert! Click to show or hide
at the beginning of episode 1 we can see Morita form (Morita-San Mawuki) and her friend walking by!!

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Ridiculously Retarded...

By animeboohoo on Feb 18, 2012 - See all reviews by animeboohoo

Final Rating: 2.3/5.0

What a waste of licensing. Instead of a longer and better anime, Crunchyroll went with this. Retarded premise, contrived execution and bland characters. Two siblings. The older sibling who is in high school looks like an elementary school kid. The younger sibling who is in elementary school looks like a man in his mid twenty's. That equals to the most retarded set up I ...

Final Rating: 2.3/5.0

What a waste of licensing. Instead of a longer and better anime, Crunchyroll went with this. Retarded premise, contrived execution and bland characters. Two siblings. The older sibling who is in high school looks like an elementary school kid. The younger sibling who is in elementary school looks like a man in his mid twenty's. That equals to the most retarded set up I have ever seen. It could've worked a tiny bit if the characters weren't complete utter bores and its run time longer than a mere 3 minutes just for more development . The brother and sister do act their age but it's so stupid looking. The contrivance of this 3 minute waste of time is so obvious that it thinks its being funny or is funny. It's not. I dislike this anime and shame on Crunchyroll for licensing this.

Overall: An absolute waste of licensing. A completely retarded premise. An overall waste of time.
Storyline: Because of its 3 minute run time and bad premise, there is no development and instead we just get a contrived piece of so called "comedy"
Music: Only has one music section at the end. It's very bland.
Characters:They have some kind of characteristics but they are what they are because of its set up and are overall bland and boring.
Animation: It's colourful and cutesy. Nothing special.
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A very fun, short watch.

By MCast92 on Apr 18, 2012 - See all reviews by MCast92

It is a new premise. Something I've never seen before, and quite funny. With an adult-looking elementary school student you kind of know that close to 100% of the comedic relief will come from misunderstandings, and quite honestly, this show made me laugh more than a lot of 12-episode, 25 minute series. I wish they would have made the episodes longer, or at least, to release them more quickly.

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Te moriras de la risa

By magiksen on May 1, 2012 - See all reviews by magiksen

Esta serie es super divertidad, animada aunque dure muy poco cada capitulo es lo suficiente para causarte muchas carcajadas y morirte de la risa, cada capitulo algo nuevo y nos enseña el como es japón en algunos aspectos

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- Year: 2012
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