English Dub Laid Back Camp “We’re Off! Land of Suspension Bridges”
Overview
On their way to meet up with Nadeshiko for a three-girl camping trip, Rin and Ayano bike their way around Ikawa to see the area’s impressive array of suspension bridges.
Our Take
This time around, Rin and Ayano explore a very particular spot within Japan called the eight bridges which unveils the adventurous odyssey as the two proceed to navigate treacherous roads and encountering captivating landmarks along the way. Meanwhile, Nadeshiko embarks on a solo adventure of her own, discovering the culinary delights of dam curry in Senzu.
As the trio gradually converges on the same destination, the camaraderie between Rin, Nadeshiko, and Ayano grows stronger, leading to moments of connection and camaraderie in the backdrop of Shizuoka’s picturesque landscapes.
Overall, while the episode may emphasizes sightseeing, the charm of character dynamics and the allure of serene landscapes remain intact. Despite any deviations, the series maintains its tranquil atmosphere, providing audiences with a comforting retreat. And I hope it consistently continues as the season goes on.
Short of getting Roiland back, which I'm sure isn't going to happen, I don't even think they could get much better than the new voices from the previous season. And the ratings for season 7 weren't much lower on average than for season 6; it was pretty much just a normal season-to-season drop that most likely would have happened regardless.
I mean, look at the actual averages:
Season 1 - 1.57 million viewers Season 2 - 1.97 million viewers Season 3 - 2.33 million viewers Season 4 - 1.52 million viewers Season 5 - 0.96 million viewers Season 6 - 0.56 million viewers Season 7 - 0.42 million viewers
Ever since season 3, it had been having steep drops even with Roiland still involved; the season 6 to 7 drop is actually the smallest-percentage drop it's had since it started dropping, and if anything it's possible that changing the voice actors actually *boosted* interest a bit and prevented it from dropping even more.