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Sorairo Utility
I was definitely going to give Sorairo Utility the skip. Because it is an anime on golf. GOLF! Not my kind of sport. This sport has not been…
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Sorairo Utility needs a longer course
"Helloooo, HAM!"
Sorairo Utility – Ep. 5
Did someone say training arc?!
Sorairo Utility – Ep. 3
Naturally, a CGDCT anime involving golf would also feature modeling.
Sorairo Utility – Ep. 7
Should’ve played Wii Sports instead.
Sorairo Utility – OVA Review
Before the start of the new year, the first of the of the winter anime began airing. Sorairo Utility, while I thought was a TV series is just…
Sorairo Utility – Ep. 8
It would’ve been nice to know more about Haruka’s past.
Sorairo Utility – Ep. 9
Too bad the shirt isn’t on sale in real life.
Sorairo Utility – Ep. 10
Never meet your heroes.
First Impression: Sorairo Utility
High school girl Minami got interested in the game of golf, and regularly plays rounds with her peers Haruka and Ayaka, who are both a bit more experienced…
Sorairo Utility – Ep. 6
Haha, I knew watching the short film ahead of time would pay off!
First Look: Sorairo Utility
Minami’s favorite gacha game has reached end of service and she needs a new hobby. After failing at every possible after school activity, she has a chance encounter…
Sorairo Utility – Ep. 4
Match of the century right there.
Sorairo Utility – Episode 1
This hobby anime has it all: lively visuals, engaging characters, and a light sprinkling of homoeroticism.
First Look: Sorairo Utility
Minami’s favorite gacha game has reached end of service and she needs a new hobby. After failing at every possible after school activity, she has a chance encounter…
Sorairo Utility, streaming on HIDIVE
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Sorairo Utility OVA: HAM Squad
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Disaster strikes for Minami when the mobile game she was so invested in gets hit by the dreaded end-of-service notice. Encouraged by her friend to find a club…
Sorairo Utility – Ep. 1 (First Impressions)
The things that happen when you start to touch grass.
Sorairo Utility Episode 4: Macho Merchants
Machismo will never not amuse me.
Sorairo Utility Episode 3: Model golfer
With this episode the trio is complete.
Sorairo Utility Episode 1: Golf Protagonist
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Sorairo Utility - OVA 1 - Minami Straight Drive
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Sorairo Utility Episode 2: Lvl 1 Golfer
When we last saw our aspiring super protagonist Minami she’s invited by Akane to play on a real golf course. Let’s see how she fared in her first…
Sorairo Utility – Episode 5 – Minami’s Special Training
Minami finally bought her new club. However, she is having trouble getting it over 100 yards. Yep, she needs to do some training. As Minami shows off her
Sorairo Utility Episode 5: Role Model Beef
Last time Minami found her destined club as it were. Let’s see what she got up to this time.
Sorairo Utility Episode 9: The Passion of a Young Adult
I like to think the writers read the Elder One’s little rant about the story not picking up so they made this episode to somewhat qualm him.
Sorairo Utility – Episode 8 – Golfing at a Fancy Golf Course
After Minami gets a taste of co-op golfing and encounters some challenges, they go to a different golf course where Haruka knows someone special to guide
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Sorairo Utility Episode 10: The Little Big Shot
It would appear the Elder One will have to wait a little longer. I know the need for the backstory is eating him alive but patience my friend.
Sorairo Utility 7+8: Of Special Moves and Caddies
Last episode was straightforward so not much to say but the next one had a bit more to work with.
Sorairo Utility – Episode 10 – The Young Rich Lady Golfer
A particular wealthy young lady finally shows up at the golfing range. You might be wondering, why is she there? It's raining, and Ayaka and Minami are at
Winter 2025 Impressions: Salaryman Isekai, Momentary Lily, Sorairo Utility
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Sorairo Utility – Episode 4 – Minami Finds Her Special Golf Club
Now that Minami has met with Hoshimi and done a photoshoot with Haruka, Minami has earned a lot of money. They go to a golf supply store to…
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Sorairo Utility – Episode 9 – Ayaka Finds the Spark to Go Viral
After Minami golfed on a fancy course with Haruka and Ayaka, Ayaka struggled to create content on her social media. Can Minami and Haruka help her? At the
Sorairo Utility – Episode 2 – Minami Experiences Golf For the First Time
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Sorairo Utility – Episode 3 – Hoshimi Meets Minami, Part Time Jobs and Photoshoots
Now that Minami has a taste of what golf is like, she seems excited about her new activity. Of course, she will need money to continue practicing at…
Sorairo Utility – Episode 6 – Minami’s First Golf Outing with Ayaka and Haruka
At last, Ayaka and Haruka take Minami to a golf course. How will Minami fare with her new utility and special training? Minami, of course, was a little
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Sorairo Utility – Episode 7 – Minami Finds the Special Shot and Co-op Golfing
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