Minami-ke - Okaeri

Compared to the second season, Minami-ke: Okaeri definitely brought some improvements, and a few episodes, especially in the first half, came close to the quality of the first season. The animation and music are solid, making it an overall pleasant watch. The team behind this third season did a commendable job. The familiar themes are back—focusing on the sisters’ relationships, along with the return of characters like Mako-chan, Fujioka still trying his best, and Hosaka finally being as wonderfully weird and cool as ever. However, I can’t help but feel like it’s time for something to really shift—some big confessions or developments would be great. Maybe in the next season? Though, honestly, I’m not holding my breath. For now, this season lands at a 7/10 for me. (14/09/2024)