Besides the mouthful of a name and the insanely catchy theme song, Sumomomo Momomo (say that 3 times fast) is your pretty typical borderline harem anime where 3 girls with super strength and abilities are mercilessly throwing themselves at one guy.
The basic plot follows Momoko young heiress to a powerful martial arts family as she attempts to have the child of Koishi, the heir to another martial arts family in order to prevent a war between the 12 martial arts families of Japan. (Yes, Martial Arts are VERY prevalent throughout this show.) Unfortunately Koishi after a traumatic incident disowns his family’s legacy to pursue his dream of becoming a lawyer. So, when assassins are after Koishi’s life suddenly, it’s up to Momoko to become the world’s strongest bride in order to protect him. Along the way they make many friends and Koishi discovers his inner strength.
The show relies heavily on slapstick comedy as well as sexual humor to poor Momoko’s expense as she fails time and time again trying to attain her acclaimed husband’s affection. The side characters in this show also rely heavily on caricatures, paradox, and irony. A good example is the indestructible Tenka of the tiger clan who happens to have the disposition of a tiny kitten. The show is a great example of farce for this reason.
However, despite the ridiculous nature of farce seemingly keeping the viewer at a distance, the show does a surprisingly good job of secretly drawing one in. So by the last episode the characters are so endearing that one can’t help but become very upset.
Sumomomo Momomo is a wonderful and farcical show, despite at times being almost too sexual for more modest tastes. Great action paired with slapstick humor and an extremely catchy theme song have convinced me that this show, in all its non-deepness, deserves nothing less than a 7. If you watch this show I’m almost completely convinced you will have a good time.
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