Anime Review: I Can’t Understand What My Husband Is Saying
Kaoru is a typical office worker in her mid-twenties who by chance meets, falls in love with, and marries Hajime, who is slightly younger than her and a dedicated otaku (A person who is a big fan of a particular esoteric subject and has poor social skills, much like an American nerd.) She doesn’t really understand his hobbies, but they get along well.
This short slice-of-life anime series (three minutes an episode!) is based on a gag manga, Danna ga Nani o Itteiru ka Wakaranai Ken, by Cool-kyo Shinja (which I am pretty sure is a pen name.) Typical episodes have them meeting each other’s relatives or friends, or doing simple activities like going out drinking. Hajime often makes anime references, which makes this series less viable for those new to anime fandom. The final episode has Hajime talking about how anime series end, and a change in their lives.
While the writing and animation are no great shakes, it’s a pleasant enough series, and the short length makes it a good palate cleanser between heavier shows. The couple have an active sex life, off-camera but referred to a few times, so parents may not feel comfortable having little ones watch. As noted above, Kaoru and Hajime drink, Kaoru sometimes to excess, and in some episodes Kaoru smokes. (She’s given it up in the present day.)
As of this writing, you can find the series streaming free on Crunchyroll.
