Facts
- Noted
- Episode 1 is unfunny and disjointed. · 2026-07-15
- Noted
- The protagonist's constant screaming is the main joke and fails to provide comedic nuance. · 2026-07-15
- Noted
- Mechako is a genuinely interesting character with off-putting demeanor and unpredictable behavior. · 2026-07-15
- Noted
- The retro animation style is the only positive. · 2026-07-15
- Noted
- The series feels out of place for the 2026 summer season. · 2026-07-15
- Noted
- The reviewer questions why this gag series was adapted. · 2026-07-15
- Release
- tv · July 5 · Japan · 2026-06-21
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Jul 15
Anime Feminist's review of the first episode of Let's go KAIKIGUMI describes the comedy horror as unfunny and disjointed. The protagonist's constant screaming is the main joke, failing to provide comedic nuance. The female lead Mechako is noted as a genuinely interesting character, with her off-putting demeanor and unpredictable behavior. The retro animation style is the only positive, but the series feels out of place for the 2026 summer season. The reviewer questions why this gag series was adapted.
Jun 21
The staff for the television anime of Byū's Let's Go Kaikigumi manga released a full trailer, key visual, opening theme song, and a new cast member on Saturday. Kana Hanazawa joins as Yukinko. The horror comedy anime premieres July 5 on TBS and affiliates.