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Release Year2018
Runtime1 Season
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresAnimation, Comedy
Votes11
Director—
Writers—
TypeWeb Series
Rating5.7 out of 10
Cast7 credited
Also Known AsSlow Start
About Slow Start
Hana Ichinose is a normal 16-year-old high school student. However, there is something different about her: She enrolled in high school one year late! Her classmates are unaware of this, and Hana will have to work hard to catch up with everyone else.
Directed by —, Slow Start leans on a strong ensemble — Reina Kondo, Ayasa Ito, Tomomi Mineuchi — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about animation titles of 2018.
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