You can take any concept and run with it — it all depends on the execution.
Summary:
The premise of Ya Boy Kongming! is outlandish, but the show works perfectly.
Originally, the anime wasn’t expected to be the hit it became.
It is great in all aspects, proving that ultimately, execution matters more than anything else.
On paper, the premise of Ya Boy Kongming! (Paripi Koumei) sounds like nonsense. A Chinese tactician from the Three Kingdoms period dies only to find himself young again in modern-day Tokyo? Sounds like the beginning of a bad joke, but the show is actually amazing against all odds — and is a perfect example of how any premise can work with great execution.
Originally, it wasn’t hyped much
Back when the show was about to come out, many anime fans were hesitant to watch it. On the one hand, the show was made by P.A. Works, one of the most beloved studios out there. On the other hand, the premise sounded like a meme, and people are generally skeptical about music anime. Then it actually started airing — and quickly became the hit of the season. The show was praised for its characters and music, as well as for its humor — which never became stale. The dramatic moments were well-executed, too, cementing it as one of the best shows of the season (with a current score of 8.16 on MyAnimeList).
It is great in every way
An incredibly important part of an anime is its opening. That’s where Ya Boy Kongming! shines — the incredibly catchy theme song, along with colorful visuals, sets the viewer up for the show, getting them into the mood for the episode. And the anime itself follows suit, beautifully showcasing the vibes of nighttime Tokyo. Fun fact: the opening song is a cover of a Hungarian song from 2014. The ending song, too, is catchy and fits the show perfectly; moreover, it is, once again, a cover of a pop song (but now a Japanese one from the 00s).
Overall, the songs get you in the mood for the show perfectly. Combine that with realistic characters and their relatable problems, and you get a show that is just great — and the seemingly funny premise plays into it. Don’t forget consistent visuals and great songs within the anime itself, either. And for the history and literature nerds, occasional references to Romance of the Three Kingdoms and the life of Zhuge Liang make the show even more fun to watch.
Executions is what matters the most
Ya Boy Kongming! is a perfect example of a great execution of a weird concept. It, once again, proves that the most important part of the anime is how it is done, showing that perhaps anime fans shouldn’t be hasty and dismiss works based on the premise alone. After all, it was a sleeper hit of its season, originally not hyped by many, yet became one of the most beloved shows by the time it aired.
You can take any concept and run with it — it all depends on the execution.
Summary:
The premise of Ya Boy Kongming! is outlandish, but the show works perfectly.
Originally, the anime wasn’t expected to be the hit it became.
It is great in all aspects, proving that ultimately, execution matters more than anything else.
On paper, the premise of Ya Boy Kongming! (Paripi Koumei) sounds like nonsense. A Chinese tactician from the Three Kingdoms period dies only to find himself young again in modern-day Tokyo? Sounds like the beginning of a bad joke, but the show is actually amazing against all odds — and is a perfect example of how any premise can work with great execution.
Originally, it wasn’t hyped much
Back when the show was about to come out, many anime fans were hesitant to watch it. On the one hand, the show was made by P.A. Works, one of the most beloved studios out there. On the other hand, the premise sounded like a meme, and people are generally skeptical about music anime. Then it actually started airing — and quickly became the hit of the season. The show was praised for its characters and music, as well as for its humor — which never became stale. The dramatic moments were well-executed, too, cementing it as one of the best shows of the season (with a current score of 8.16 on MyAnimeList).
It is great in every way
An incredibly important part of an anime is its opening. That’s where Ya Boy Kongming! shines — the incredibly catchy theme song, along with colorful visuals, sets the viewer up for the show, getting them into the mood for the episode. And the anime itself follows suit, beautifully showcasing the vibes of nighttime Tokyo. Fun fact: the opening song is a cover of a Hungarian song from 2014. The ending song, too, is catchy and fits the show perfectly; moreover, it is, once again, a cover of a pop song (but now a Japanese one from the 00s).
Overall, the songs get you in the mood for the show perfectly. Combine that with realistic characters and their relatable problems, and you get a show that is just great — and the seemingly funny premise plays into it. Don’t forget consistent visuals and great songs within the anime itself, either. And for the history and literature nerds, occasional references to Romance of the Three Kingdoms and the life of Zhuge Liang make the show even more fun to watch.
Executions is what matters the most
Ya Boy Kongming! is a perfect example of a great execution of a weird concept. It, once again, proves that the most important part of the anime is how it is done, showing that perhaps anime fans shouldn’t be hasty and dismiss works based on the premise alone. After all, it was a sleeper hit of its season, originally not hyped by many, yet became one of the most beloved shows by the time it aired.
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