http://puu.sh/yKqYk/51f9cecf53.png In Konohana Kitan we follow kindhearted foxgirl Yuzu a klutzy maid at the suspiciously celestial Kokohanatei a bath house/hotel where she befriends a lovely cast of colleagues and costumers that teach Yuzu about the world and humans by interacting and her listening to their wonderful stories in episodic format. Although such isolated stories often lead to inconsistency Konohana Kitan never drops the ball. At worst it is a mere fluffy endeavor but it always keeps developing its characters and relationships. Its relative lows are easily forgiven when its peaks are tightly written emotional narratives about the supernatural that all lead into its spectacular finale. It should be noted that the show relies heavily on knowledge of Japanese folklore and deities but it does not stand in the way of its intelligent twists or the heartwarming synergy among its cast. Its art direction led by Atsushi Yokoyamahttps://anilist.co/staff/134315/AtsushiYokoyama is captivating with its pleasing floral aesthetic and tendency to linger on pretty shots with vibrant lighting. Episodes located around markets or festivals are filled with background characters and little details happening everywhere which is a surge of liveliness which is then juxtaposed with its equally atmospheric nightly settings that are much more serene reflected in its sound direction as well. However what solidifies the homely world Konohana Kitan crafts are its characters that with their abundance of facial expressions and tail waggling feel very much alive. Its impressive to nail the ambiance as well as director Hideki Okamotohttps://anilist.co/staff/105198/HidekiOkamoto does stringing together a rather difficult collection of episodic set pieces that constantly set one step into the metaphysical without being confusing. https://i.ur.com/g4sQL6J.png Look at the wonderful lighting and pretty rainbow Its so bright and uplifting https://i.ur.com/6OsrrYO.jpg Pretty pink cherry blossom backgrounds fill the entire show amplifying its warmth coziness and vibrancy with its pleasing aesthetic. Dont let the bath house setting deceive you even though theres a mild amount of nudity none of the shots have sexual intent most of them actually further developing the organic yuri relationships that become fully realized later in the manga. Konohana Kitan is a brightly shining example of how to execute a cute girls doing cute things show with its barrage of sweetness balanced out by its subdued dramatic moments. Relationships that develop naturally over time leading to a cast that bounces off each other both in a playful and serious manner. Konohana Kitan is a pure healing anime one whose warmth could move even the coldest of viewers. https://giant.gfycat.com/AnimatedTimelyDungenesscrab.