Ya Boy Kongming! is all about the titular character, who after wishing to be reborn in a peaceful world is transported into modern-day Japan. During his brief sequence of confusion, he meets the amateur singer Eiko and gets captivated by her voice. This is where the anime’s art and music shine the most. The anime’s bright and cheerful art style and lighting perfectly highlight the anime’s vibe. Though Eiko’s songs aren’t necessarily record-breaking, it’s always great to actually hear the performances, especially since the series is a mixture of a lot of genres. Even though her voice isn’t exceptional, that doesn’t mean it’s not pleasant to the ears.

Eiko’s songs are elevated by the story, making them more enjoyable. Since it’s still only the first quarter of the season, we are expecting Eiko’s performance to only get better in future episodes of the anime.

Ya Boy Kongming! is a medley of time traveling, comedy, drama, and music, and it still somehow makes everything blend well together. At least in the first few episodes, Kongming has dished out multiple awe-inspiring strategies deeply rooted in Eiko’s talents. Kongming’s loyalty and belief in Eiko’s talent is the foundation of the anime’s drama. His unbounded loyalty sucks the viewers and makes them root for Eiko’s success as well.

The bits of comedy are also interestingly placed well. They are put where one least expects it, maximizing their effect while also keeping the anime on a lighter note. That being said, the first few episodes are chaotic – but in a good way.

When we first stumbled upon Ya Boy Kongming!, there were honestly little expectations. After all, the anime is about a war tactician trying to be a manager of an aspiring artist. But we are quickly blown away. Kongming, albeit a mixture of all extremes, is surprisingly a relatable character. He does his best not for his own sake, but for the sake of someone he truly admires. He comes up with great ideas to further Eiko’s achievement, but his plans are also not manipulative. He doesn’t merely control Eiko’s fame. Instead, he does his best to be her best support, and it’s working exceptionally well.

That certain relatability is what hooked us not only to Kongming’s character but the anime as well. After all, who won’t be able to relate to doing their best for someone else?