Winter 2018 Anime: Mitsuboshi Colors

15 January 2018

Synopsis

In a corner of a certain park in Ueno lies the base of a group of peacekeepers. Satsuki the (self-proclaimed) cutie, Kotoha the gamer (but sucks at it) and Yui. The three of them are COLORS, the protectors (read: terrorists) of peace in Ueno park area. The COLORS tirelessly protect the peace and save the weak (read: terrorizing) at Ueno park area day and night (until 5 pm).

Commentary

A short disclaimer, even though this anime has the same color palette as 765pro, there is no connection between The iDOLM@STER and Mitsuboshi COLORS. Nor does the “colour-y” name has any connection with the color gangs of Ikebukuro from Durarara!!. All these things are mere coincidence.

After watching the first episode, this anime has what it needs to be called an iyashikei anime. Light, happy and fun story; colourful selections of colour palette, and the amazing Ueno Park shots made me think that this anime is fun for everyone. However, after a second glance, the story of three elementary schoolgirls as protectors (read: terrorists) of Ueno Park, some of the jokes are more aimed for adults rather than the general audience. But in the end, I really recommend the adventures of Satsuki, Kotoha and Yui protecting (read: terrorizing) the peace of Ueno to become your weekend show in the 2018 winter anime season.

Facts and Data

Alternate Title	三ツ星カラーズ
Source Material	Manga by Katsuwo
Voice Actors	Atsushi Tamaru as Saito Ayaka Asai as Nonoka Hisako Tojo as Momoka Marika Kono as Satsuki Natsumi Hioka as Kotoha Tessho Genda as Oyaji Yuki Takada as Yui
Director	Tomoyuki Kawamura (Anti-Magic Academy: The 35th Test Platoon, Daily Lives of High School Boys)
Character design	Takumi Yokota (R-15, Strike Witches Movie, Koufuku Graffiti)
Opening theme	Colors Power ni Omakasero! by Colors☆Slash
Ending theme	Miracle Colors☆Honjitsu mo Ijou Nashi! by Colors☆Slash
Studio	Silver Link
Official website	http://mitsuboshi-anime.com/
Twitter	https://twitter.com/3boshi_anime
Airing date	7 January 2018 (1330 GMT, 1930 WIT, 2230 JST)