One of my favourite things about the show is the costume design. The designs are simple but incredibly appealing, and the colour scheme ties in well with the rest of the show.
The outfits emphasise Bee's childlike personality, despite the fact she is supposed to be in her 20s. They are well-considered, and stick to a very kawaii style - relevant in Japanese culture.
Something else that is interesting about the show is the way it has progressed from pilot to final series. The show initially began as a pilot, and then through backing from supporters, got produced as a full webseries. The changes made in design are notable.
One change that was made that I am a big fan of is making Bee softer and rounder in appearance. She has quite thick legs, and is certainly a bigger girl. The varying body types in the show are very positive, and make a nice change from stick-thin girls of all the same body type, often seen in cartoons and animated movies. The other characters are just as varied - they have varying hair and clothing, and it's refreshing to see this. It's just a shame the show is only a webseries, and not airing on TV.
The show also embraces a very anime-style for the backgrounds. Compare this background from one of the episodes to a background from traditional Japanese anime, and the similarities are not difficult to find.
The detail in the backgrounds really adds to the character and charm of the show, and alludes to the characters' individual personalities when it comes to their rooms and homes.
Ultimately, this show stands out to me because of the style. It has been pleasant to see some character development in the new series, and I hope there is more of this, but right now it is definitely the aesthetic and design that stands head and shoulders above the plot.
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