Review of Akikan!

Viewers, do you fantasize about being a horny virgin can collector drinking a melon soda which somehow turns into a girl so really, you are kissing a hot girl? If you do, this is your anime. If you don't, you're a freaking weirdo. This is a typical Magical Girlfriend show except your main male character are boning melon soda cans. Like all Magical Girlfriend shows, it is cliched and conventional. However, the characters and the hammy voice actors make it up. Characters: Enter Daichi Kakeru (voiced by the same seiyuu of Lelouch), the epitome of all horny, narcissistic virgins out there in the world (we all know you are outthere). His perversion and narcissism are the highlights of the show. If you enjoy sexual humor and the MAN IS NOT A VIRGIN of TTGL's Kamina, you will adore Daichi. Lelouch's acting makes it even better because he looks very natural. This character looks so real guys may be reminded of the friend they had at college. You know, that friend.

His steel can girl partner is Melon, a tsundere. Her trademark is being angry and tsundere. Her character becomes more dynamic at the later episodes. Many viewers may sympathize her for being a lonely empty can. However, her character archetype as a tsundere is a cliche itself. Her weapons are not that awesome since she, uh, throws melons. She is one of lower tiered characters of the show.

Toyasaki Aki of K-On! fame (untan untan~) plays Tenkuuji Najimi. What made her a wonderful seiyuu in K-On! is used somewhat effectively in the show. Najimi is a ditz who has some slight perversion. Aki's voice fits her well, although many diehard K-On! fans may find it weird to see her in that role. I personally love her character because she's very attracted to a horny pervert for few reasons. Also, Aki's hammy acting.

Yell, sadly not voiced by EMPEROR WAKAMOTO, is a tsundere who has a fetish for moving things. She may remind users that Japan loves Rei, not Asuka, because of her silver hair and Halloween costume. Despite such cliches, she does have a badass weapon compared to Melon. Since all sport drinks are active, she sports (how punny) an Isotonic Sword which makes her look like a praying mantis. She is a bit more memorable than Melon when it comes to action scenes.

Budoko, your essential Lolita in magical girlfriend shows, is voiced by Yuuki Aoi. Anime viewers may remember the seiyuu from the deconstructive Magical Girl show, Madoka Magica (or meduka meguca). Like all Lolitas, she does cute stuff and has purple hair. Like most Lolitas, she is useless to the story and provide only eyecandy (Furude Rika, how dare you be that one EXCEPTION). Still, the character is fun and active.

All the other minor characters are unnoticeable (especially one of them) except for one man, Hidehiko Otoya. Along with Daichi, he is the most awesome character in the show created ever. A government official, he stalks Daichi and other male characters. His lovely voice and expressions will only remind viewers of Ouran High School Host Club taken a step further into the dark abyss of hell. You can't really deny how awesome he is when he licks his lips in the OP.

Story:

The show has a barely functioning tournament arc (I don't even call that). It relies more on romance tropes, playing with Daichi's harem relationship. The show is predictable and cliched (two deus ex machinas come into mind), but Daichi's presence is just funny as hell. There is one filler episode (Episode 10, cough cough) which is boring, but the others are silly enough to be enjoyable.

Art/Sound:

Passable. It is not horrible, but not Makoto Shinkai amazing. There are some off-model picturing at times. Recalling the music is as tough as playing Touhou 12 on Lunatic. The music is cliched and unmemorable at the very least.

Conclusion:

If you have the ability to suspend your disbelief that empty cans become girls and don't think critically, it is enjoyable. It knows it's a silly show with an absurd premise. If you can leave your Neon Genesis Evangelion Freudian psychological character analysis thinking behind, this will be a silly romp for you and everyone else.

8/10