Review of Aggretsuko (ONA) 3rd Season

By the end of the season, I wondered why I didn't give this a chance when it aired. The first two season were solid, but I wasn't exactly compelled to put Aggretsuko at the top of my priorities. I realized it was because I always thought it was just like a seasonal (episodic in nature but season's length) concept that talks about everything adult life. Which it does remarkably, even in this season. But how it did this season... a mainly "idol group" arc OF ALL THINGS! I am absolutely shocked at how solid the arc feels, both as a standalone season and as an overarchingtheme, with an engaging loop of character interactions that also revolves with what the story could actually focus on based from the title itself of Aggretsuko.

It was sooo fun. I've been berated quite a few times for laughing, too. The usual energy and the charm was there. But it managed to be and feel like something more massive and uplifting. Story and character wise too. It has always been good with dealing with adulting, but this was a surprisingly enjoyable mix of wild, refreshing and realistic approaches that made the anime all the more unique and special to my heart.

A very short watch, but a very fulfilling one. I've always just thought of Aggretsuko as a "good watch" but this season deeply spoke to me in humor, aspirations and wholesomeness. I will count to ten... hey, that's my score!