Nanako Usami
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 48 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- July 4, 2014 – September 19, 2014
- Season
- Summer 2014
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- feel.
- Director
- Munenori Nawa
- Original creator
- Koutarou Kosugi
- Music
- Tomoki Hasegawa
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 66/100
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Seinen95%Cute Girls Doing Cute Things80%Female Protagonist79%Idol74%Primarily Female Cast70%Rural70%Dancing53%
TVFINISHED2014 SUMMER6.6 / 10 AniList score
Locodol
普通の女子校生が【ろこどる】やってみた。• Futsuu no Joshikousei ga [Locodol] Yatte Mita.
Synopsis
The story is about the life of a high school girl, Nanako, and her senpai, Yukari, who end up becoming the town’s local idols (locodol) upon the request of her uncle. However they would soon learn that their new idol lifestyle is less than stellar as they are only be interviewed by the town’s shopping center, appear on low-budget cable television, and perform concerts on top of the roof of department stores. The girls’ salaries come from the town’s taxes.
Should you watch Locodol?
Locodol has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 66/100 — 30% of 4,636 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #92 highest-rated anime of 2014, and #20 highest-rated anime of Summer 2014, and #28 most popular anime of Summer 2014 on AniList.
Of the 8K AniList users who started it, 12.8% dropped it, so it is dropped more often than most; 5.8K have finished it.
At about 4 h 48 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Comedy, Slice of Life — especially seinen, cute girls doing cute things, female protagonist, idol.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Koutarou Kosugi
- Director
- Munenori Nawa
- Series composition
- Yuniko Ayana
- Character design
- Yumi Shimizu
- Music
- Tomoki Hasegawa
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Locodol is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Locodol: We Tried Giving a Tour of Nagarekawa (2014)
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Mirai Fanfare” by Miku Itou & Sachika Misawa
Endings (3)
- ED1“Mirai Shoujo-tachi” by Miku Itou & Sachika Misawa · eps 1-2
- ED2“Mirai Shoujo-tachi” by Miku Itou & Sachika Misawa · eps 3-6
- ED3“Mirai Shoujo-tachi” by Inori Minase & Miku Itou & Sachika Misawa · eps 7-12
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Locodol FAQ
How many episodes does Locodol have?
Locodol has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Locodol?
About 4 h 48 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is Locodol finished?
Yes. Locodol has finished airing — the final episode aired September 19, 2014.
Is there a season 2 of Locodol?
Yes — the story continues in Locodol: We Tried Giving a Tour of Nagarekawa (2014).
Where do I start Locodol?
Start here: Locodol is the first entry, followed by Locodol: We Tried Giving a Tour of Nagarekawa.
Is Locodol based on a manga?
Yes. Locodol adapts the manga by Koutarou Kosugi.
Who animated Locodol?
Locodol was animated by feel. and directed by Munenori Nawa.
Who sings the opening of Locodol?
The opening, "Mirai Fanfare", is performed by Miku Itou & Sachika Misawa.