Adachi and Shimamura is currently streaming in Australia on Crunchyroll, and in the US on Crunchyroll, and it delivers exactly the kind of comedy that earns a loyal following. The show says what it needs to say in a single season, no filler. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Akari Kito's performance alone is worth the time investment. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Crunchyroll.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Adachi and Shimamura earns its spot. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Adachi and Shimamura from the crowd. Adachi spends her school days skipping class until she meets fellow delinquent Shimamura and the two become fast friends. Cutting class together deepens their friendship but soon unexpected emotions blossom. As awkwardness and confusion settle in, the two girls travel this sea of emotions without a paddle as they learn about each other’s feelings. Between them, Akari Kito and Miku Ito carry the comedy without ever forcing it. It first aired in 2020. Adachi and Shimamura earns its laughs from character rather than situation, which is why it does not wear thin the way pure farce tends to. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, Adachi and Shimamura respects your intelligence. Citrus is the obvious comparison, but Adachi and Shimamura earns its own place alongside it. Short enough to finish in a weekend, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Akari Kito is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.

Adachi and Shimamura wrapped up in 2020 — and 1 season is available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro's free voice app makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just say the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.