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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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..

Each episode of this 3-minute-long-episode anime has never failed to give me at least a grin of amusement. Although the characters aren't in-depth, and the music is just a simple repeat track, this anime is perfect if you're short on time or if you want to watch an anime before bed without staying up past your usual bedtime.

This anime specializes in the awkward situations that come out of the odd age/height differences, having people confuse their ages and grade more often than not.

Overall, a 9/10 for a great, short, and amusing anime that will never waste too much of your time