Kinme runs a laundry service. Washing, drying, stain removal, ironing, shoe polishing, delivery: she does everything. It’s…laundress slice-of-life? Apparently. We see moments of chatting with customers, a bath scene, some fireworks, jogging in the morning, feeding the goldfish, paying rent—the day rolls steadily by with these ordinary activities. It’s as slice-of-lifey as you can get, except for one intriguing, cryptic line. When someone mentions how passionate she is about laundry, Kinme replies…
I was pleasantly surprised by this one; I mean, it’s an anime about someone doing laundry, so it’s hard to expect much, right? Well, it’s as chill and relaxing as they come in terms of story, and the music nicely complements the vibe. It’s also a really pretty show, with tons of gorgeous outdoor shots of a tropical locale that reminds me of Hawaii. The idea that Kinme has lost her memory (or something?) adds a striking note of intrigue to the otherwise calming episode. Without that, I’d assume this is purely slice-of-life, with no real plot beyond meeting the many characters shown in the OP. But instead, I’m left curious about her mysterious past. I really enjoyed the episode and will definitely come back for more. If you’re in the mood for a slow and soothing show, this is absolutely worth checking out.
Wash It All Away is streaming on Crunchyroll.
