I didn't know what all the fuss was about, but I was impressed with the talent of the producers... mostly young Japanese women, I gather. Even my older granddaughter loves it.
I had to watch it multiple times because Evelyn & Alana picked it for their nightly show after supper repeatedly over a couple months. They've finally moved on to other stuff they also like.
Arguing over both wanting to be Rumi drove me mad!