A Quiet Girl You Want to Protect
- Episodes: 12
- Genre: Slice of Life, Comedy, School, Shounen
- Airing Date: April 2019 - June 2019
- Studio: Connect
Senryuu Shoujo Preview (No Spoilers)
Nanako Yukishiro is just like every other ordinary high school girl, except for the fact that she only communicates through senryuu. Despite her lack of talking, Nanako is still very outgoing and has a bunch of friends. Nanako decides to join the Literature Club at her school along with a former delinquent named Eiji Busujima. Senryuu Shoujo follows Nanako and Eiji’s lives as members of the Literature Club where they meet all sorts of interesting people.
Nanako Yukishiro Highlights (Spoilers Beyond This Point)
1. Her Facial Expressions
Although she doesn't speak, Nanako is able to show off a lot of emotion and character through her facial expressions. All of the faces she makes are fantastic and allow you to bond with and understand her character, On top of that, all of the different facial expressions are cute and show off how adorable Nanako is.
2. Nanako’s Crush on Eiji
Nanako's crush on Eiji is both pure and adorable. Watching Nanako experiencing her first crush melts your heart and you can't help but root for her and hope her feelings eventually reach Eiji. Her crush on Eiji also shows just how kind she is. Nanako never let Eiji's rough exterior dissuade her from interacting with him like most people had.
3. Nanako’s Shy Side
Nanako is at her cutest whenever she is frantic or embarrassed. While she is usually calm and outgoing, she often gets embarrassed and bashful, especially when it comes to Eiji. The more reserved and blushing Nanako always steals the show.
4. Her Appetite
One of Nanako's favorite things in the world is food. She has an almost insatiable appetite and impresses everyone around her with just how much food she can consume in one sitting. Some of Nanako's cutest moments are when she is just sitting down and enjoying some delicious food.
5. Kind and Friendly
Nanako is kind and friendly to everyone she meets. Thanks to how friendly she is, she is able to make friends easily even when they are a little strange like Eiji and Kino. We also see how kind she is in episode six when Nanako's father believes she is going through a rebellious phase, only for her to return home with a cake for her dad.
Final Thoughts
Senryuu Shojo is filled with plenty of great characters that are strange, unique, and likable. Nanako stands out even among a cast of fantastic characters and every moment she is on the screen you know are in a treat. What do you think of Nanako? What is your favorite part of Nanako's character? Let us know by leaving us a comment.