Strange+

Strange+ is a comedic satire based on the manga of the same name by Verno Mikawa.  The series aired in Japan in the winter of 2014 and ran for 12 episodes.

    The Mikuni Detective Agency is a collection of bizarre people who take odd jobs that sometimes resemble detective work.  its members are the loli-like older brother Takumi, pretty boy younger brother Kou, buxom Miwa and beefcake Masamune.  Together they handle all sorts of bizarre requests from guarding priceless family treasures to acting out action show stage productions.

    This 3 minute per episode series is nothing less than strange.  The humor is scatological and fast paced.  There is little over all plot development and little character development.  It’s more a venue for bizarre scenarios, off beat cosplay and butt humor.  That said, for what it’s it worth it can be mildly entertaining.  Part of the entertainment is the frantic pace and seeing what stupid plot shows up next.  There really is no rhyme of reason to this series.  Thankfully, it’s as short as it is, coming in at around 40 minutes in total aired length.

    This is another of the growing crop of anime shorts that are being produces for manga that really shouldn’t have full length shows.  I really can’t figure out what series is similar, perhaps if you liked The Ping Pong Club this would be up your alley.

    If you want to check it out its available on Crunchyroll.