Ahhh! The beach episode! A staple of anime!
Also controversial due to the fanservicy stigma attached to it.
I should say that, while a good number of them exist to get the cast in skimpy bikinis, it’s kind of important to note that it’s not the ONLY reason to have them.
Something we commonly forgot about anime is...
Japan is an island nation, of course the beach is a common vacation spot!
And not every swimsuit is sexualized! While there’s a time and a place for sexy swimsuits, I can also enjoy them as a fashion choice! And a lot of thought were put into the designs of these four!
Yui gets a frilly pink swimsuit because she’s bubbly and cute! (She reminds me of Ui when she has her hair up like that!) Ritsu has orange stripes, displaying her constant sunny disposition! Mugi has a white swimsuit representing her purity. And Mio... uh....... is wearing black!
Anyways, I’m grumpy about waking up early and seeing the smash reveal, I’m just going to watch a little of this to boost my spirits! ^^