Meganebu!

Souma Akira was so proud of his glasses that he formed a Glasses Club (Meganebu) at Himaraya Third Technical School where he and four others are students. Kamatani Mitsuki, Hachimine Takuma, Minabe Yukiya, and Kimata Hayato (a provisional member) share that same passion and were a constant source of trouble for teachers and schoolmates. Meganebu's ultimate goal is to create glasses that can see right through people's clothes and gain recognition from others at school. 

From top left: Akira, Hayato, Yukiya
From bottom left: Takuma, Mistuki, Akira with brother  Hikaru

This 12-episode slice of life, comedy series does have some things to share about glasses wearers. It was meant to be light and funny, but it has long conversations and does not have a clear story the viewer can follow. Some episodes are divided into two short stories, most of which are about what to do when their megane. Near the end of the series the Meganebu members found another purpose besides creating the X-ray glasses. 

Beyond all the misadventures of the club members, I do share most of their dilemma concerning glasses. Their complaints about having to wear glasses most of the day do have some basis. If you wear glasses like me, I'm sure you'd find yourself agreeing with the characters.

And oh yes, the art. Meganebu! is a feast for the eyes. I liked how people who don't wear glasses were made to look like paper dolls with few features until they put glasses on. 

Overall, it was fun watching Akira and his friends being so passionate about glasses. Sometimes after an episode, I'd shake my head and wonder why I bothered watching but I have a smile on my face and a feeling that I enjoyed the series.

The Meganebu

Rating: 6 out of 10