Ranked #139

Seto no Hanayome

Seto no Hanayome is one of the rarest types of anime you can find - a parody rom-com that is actually extremely funny!

This is without doubt one of the funniest animes released in the past few years, and I have never seen parody done so well since the original Jungle wa itsumo hale nochi guu (especially Michishio Nagasumi's pardoy of Ken from Fist of the North Star, and Runa's father as the the terminator).

The art style in this anime, like most parodies, can take a little getting used to, but it doen't really cause headaches. The characters have all have their own quirks and foibles (San-chan's sakura petals appearing out of nowhere for instance, and Nagasumi's first kiss - I laughed so hard I got cramps), but these traits enhance the characters.

One of the biggest plus points for this anime is the ending. All too often in anime we see a great series end with a whimper. Not here. The ending was brilliant in both it's seriousness and it's humour - in other words it's seriously funny.

I would recommend this series to anyone who likes jaw dropping, side splitting, mind boggling humour. I have laughed as much since I first watched Inukami - now there's ashow that's SO wrong :D read more

First off, I would like to get this straight. I am not a huge fan of romance anime's, throw in a harem in the way, then just forget about it . Now, dont get me wrong. I am not saying this anime breaks away from the tired formula of harems, in fact it has the word cliche written all over it. But what separates this anime from the rest, is how it uses those cliche to its advantage.

Read the synopsis, an average student gets forcibly married to the girl. We all know how those goes, right? Yes, the plot has been done a hundred times before and its teeming with stereotypical characters. Even each individual episode is predictable, as the anime goes through any harem anime would. Throughout the anime more girls come to like the protagonist, more fan service. its all textbook execution.

Make no mistake here. Yes, the episode start out predictable at first, but you have no idea what Seto is capable of. It will go from cliche and then takes a huge step forward and jump to embellished. It has a fast paced and frankly, I liked it.
Its a nice change of pace. You get to laugh non-stop in a whole episode.

I have no qualms for the sound and animation, as it does not pursue to be anything different. The animation is what you expect it to be in an anime(gravity defying hairs, radiant character designs) and the sound does nothing to stand out for me to mention anything. But from the start of the OP, it tells you that the anime will make you laugh.

But one of the key factors of why Seto No Hanayome is so downright hilarious is its brilliant application of the K.I.S.S theory. Seto No Hanayome is by no means a laid-back anime, but at the same time, there is no dull moment here as every moment is hectic enough for you to go "lmfao!". It tries to be what it can and should be, simple and funny. Because of this, the formula works.The anime is all about comedy, nothing else. It wont throw you any cheap drama just for the hell of having it. Although because its lackluster for romance, it becomes a turn off people who hunger for something amatory. But that doesnt mean the relationship between Nagasumi and San doesnt develop, its just a little late thanks to the rest of the female cast that constantly grasps Nagasumi's attention.

Another strong points of Seto is its parodies. Its derision ranges from Japanese Culture to American, heck, it even makes fun of itself. Who wouldve thought that they actually include a Hokuto No Ken parody here? Not to mention Terminator. Every episode will have you tapping the floor at least once because of its unrelenting low-brow humor.

The supporting characters also gives way for comedy, as each of one of them is provides comic antics albeit that all of it are horrifically trite. Whether its the over-protective father, the yandere, or the timid class president, they will all crack you up. Plus, the influence and interaction on each other have has a significance.And to my surprise, there is even character development. The typical lame protagonist not only goes through a transition, but something you can never imagine. He is able to mature, and he erase whatever bad impression you have for harem male leads.

Seto No Hanayome adds nothing new to the genre. It is another recycling of harem anime's. But its sheer presence of comedy is outstanding that you'll pay no attention to its unoriginal qualities. For the first time in a long time, a harem is done right.

To sum up, Seto No Hanayome is the romantic comedy that you have been looking for. Its rollicking, its over-the top and its just plain straightforward. To say its funny, would be an understatement. This is cliche at its best. read more

Seto no Hanayome is a Romantic, Comedy about a young boy who was saved from drowning by a beautiful mermaid and according to mermaid law, he/she must die. However to escape their wrath, he decides to marry her but this will eventually cause more problems. The premise of the show may be that of an average Romantic Comedy but it is so enjoyably fun to watch that it doesn’t matter.

That is basically how the story begins and from that point on there really isn’t any storyline that moves the series along, but just a bunch of random cliched settings that every anime fan is familiar with. That’s not all, as this anime happens to move so fast that you can easily forget what joke was made a couple minutes ago but that is the style that works well with the show. Even though this is a romantic comedy, it is the comedy that is prominent throughout and it is the various parodies, which allows this unlikely show to rival the more popular series such as: Excel Saga and Lucky Star.

All the characters in this anime are great in their own individual way however out of all of them it is the male protagonist that truly stands out. Not only that he brings out the comedy from the characters around him but he also manages to act in a believable manner and he always ends up saying what we might be thinking, at the time.

The quality of the animation is really hard to describe, where at times it can look piss poor there are also times it looks great, but this is really just to suit the whacky nature of the show. The action parody moments are the times when the animation truly shines and it's those moments which are to look forward to. On the other hand the music is decent, nothing amazing or special about it but good enough to gain merit.

Overall Seto no Hanayome is one of those anime series, appearing every now and again, that may seem average but manages to surpass your expectations. This proved to be one of the most enjoyable comedy anime series of the year 2007, with plenty of laughs to be had. Yet it was lacking in the story department, to allow it to reach the same level of other popular Parody Rom/Coms (Fumoffu?). Nonetheless, as a comedy, this is one you must see.

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DO NOT watch this anime in public (especially when you are surrounded by people, ie. library @ school, internet cafe, or wherever) unless you want to embarrass yourself due to uncontrollable laughing-out-loud (a real LOL). Consider yourself warned!

To start it off, I consider Seto no Hanayome a masterpiece of its genre(s). It is unfortunate that Seto no Hanayome was aired at the same time as Lucky Star, as some of its glory was "drowned" by it.

Story:
There isn't much of a storyline to really talk about for Seto no Hanayome except for how everything got started (which you can read from the synopsis above). After that, each episode basically consists of random events follow by some more ridiculously stupid events and help bring us to the end. However, these little the bits and pieces of randomness does build up quite well overtime and give us a broad picture of not only the main casts, but the general surrounding environment as well. However, each mini story are all very well thought out and made my guts cry in pain (due to uncontrollable laughter).

Art:
It is quite obvious that the animation crew have put in a lot of effort to make the viewers enjoy the show in different perspectives. They are very clever in the sense that know WHEN to over-emphasize on character expressions to make the show hilarious.

Sound:
The OP is pretty catchy, but overall there isn't anything that I can recall to be particularly outstanding. Although the occasional theme music matches very well with whatever that is going on in that episode. I also love the music that accompanies San's chivalrous moments.

Character:
All characters (the main and supporting casts) are all unique in their own way and they all help contribute to the parody of the show. Due to the lack of story, Seto no Hanayome actually end up with plenty of room for character developments and they did a very good job at that. One can feel the "liveliness" of each character as they mature throughout the show.

Enjoyment + Overall:
Come to think of it, I have never rated an anime (especially one with virtually NO main story plot) a 9/10 overall. I am still pretty surprised at myself, but as I compare Seto no Hanayome to previous anime of the same genre that I have watched, it is hard to put them on the same level. Definitely a must watch for everyone who wants a laugh of their lifetime. read more

I haven't done a review in a while, but every now and then a show pops up that just asks for it. Seto no Hanayome is one of those shows.

So you are looking for a show that can make you laugh? Look no further. Seto no Hanayome is just the thing for you! In all 26 episodes there hasn't been a single moment that made me consider putting it down. Its just too dang hilarious! No matter what situations the main characters end up in. One thing is guaranteed. And that is a good laugh.

But SnH manages to go beyond being a funny show. The story isn't really anything special. Its just your average sudden bride thing. But its the way they handle it. The easy way out would be putting the 2 in some awkward positions, drop in a rival or 2, and fill the rest up with fan service. And to be honest. to a point SnH does just that. But there is more to it. The main cast is just very lovable. Whether its the cute but naive San, The cute but deep down scary Luna, or the poor but lovable Nagasumi. You can't help but like them. But the side cast has its unique appeal as well. My personal favorites being Mawari and Shark, Fujishiro. The characters are used to their full potential, and its just hard to hate any one of them. And I almost forgot to mention the excellent voice acting! The story isn't that impressive, but it carries the show well, and the climax of the series is actually pretty dang impressive. For once we have a romantic comedy that actually gives you a feeling of closure. Even though there is still loads of potential for a second season *crosses fingers*

Another fun factor comes from the many references to other shows. Not just anime either. From Hokuto no Ken and JoJo's Bizarre adventure to the Terminator. Its hilarious to spot these references and certainly gives you a reason to watch the show more then once.


I could ramble on about it, but i suggest just checking it out. Its funny, its cute, and manly at the same time. Just give it a go, you'll thank me later. read more

As I write down this review, 13 episodes are already finished.
The way this anime has evolved to, really makes me laugh all the way it's been a while that kind of level of comedy really drives me for more and some
re-runs of the anime.

Each character's role are well balanced in majority of the episode.
If you guys enjoyed watching comedy like Full Metal Panic Fumoffu then this one won't fail you.

This anime owns... nuff said.

This is definitely the Funniest anime i have EVER seen. Its got its parodies and it likes to make fun of other anime styles which I find hilarious because its done SO well.

I'll make this brief so you people aren't overwhelmed by a wall of text.

Story - Decent story, basic, nothing too special but overall fun to see how everything plays out.

Art - Nice artwork, flowing animation and fast paced when the action getsa goin.

Sound - Love the soundtracks, and the music in the anime itself is awesome. They've got the right music for every mood.

Characters - Best of all. I love these characters as well as the voice actors that play as them. They've got real talent. You cant watch this anime and NOT fall in love with the chars. I.M.O. this is what made the show.

Enjoyment - Have you read anything above this?

Overall - Go download now, trust me. You will NOT regret it. read more

Very rarely does an Anime come along and make me laugh this much. Seto no Hanayome does a great job at it and I'm sure I'm not the only one.

Story: It sounds cliche the whole "guy forced into marriage" thing, but this show makes up for it with great jokes and parodies. The episodes themselves follow the day-by-day plot. Where each episode either introduces a new character or they just deal with stuff. No real plot here. Unfortunately, the end was a bit rushed and disappointing.

Art: I think the earlier episodes looked pretty bad. One side of a character's face would not be proportional to the other side but when a joke happens, the animation's great. The chibis also look great. The animators definitely put great effort into the scenes that count.

Sound: The background tracks were pretty good, they had good synergy with the series. I wish there was an ost. The opening and endings are great songs as well as the insert songs. As for the voice acting, the cast did a spectacular job. Momoi Haruko who does Sun has so many voice shifts (regular, chibi, tough guy, singing, etc.). The other characters, many from a shady background also have this kind of thug (Don't know how else to describe it) voice they shift into once in a while. Amazing work here.

Character: A few of them annoyed me but overall the characters are fun and enjoyable to watch. Their spontaneity and crazy antics make them very memorable. There is a bit of character development which generally I do not expect in this type of series. Works out okay though.

Enjoyment: Some episodes weren't so great but the series was a good watch. I laughed so hard. I even re-watch certain scenes to brighten my day.

Overall: This series is gold. I would recommend this to any fan of comedy. Although I suppose most Anime fans would enjoy it. There are two Ovas in addition to this series which were also pretty fun to watch. I'm hoping for a second season since this definitely deserves it.

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I was really impressed by the overall feel of the anime. At first, when Nagasumi was drowning in the ocean and the mermaid comes to the rescue, I was really corny and It didn't really hit me as anything spectacular. However, halfway through the first episode i was already hooked. And I mean to say, HOOKED!

Some people may not understand the type of humor they use and I'm sorry for you. This is a spectacular anime. Now I guess i'll chip it up into different sections and judge it from there.

Story: The story was and is very good. I love every part of it; the love triangles, the sudden plot twists, and the suspense. (Yes, there is a little bit of suspense in the series. Even though it's a comedy.

Art: The art is astonishing. At first glance at the show my reaction was, "wow, i could take a screenshot and print a poster for myself." The background is drawn very well, details included, and the characters are beautiful. Even Saru.

Sound: I love the soundtrack. It really helps build the tone and atmosphere are the show.

Character: Characters are great, great, absolutely great. In the whole show there is not a character that i hate. I loved every single character. Each character has their own charm and different attitudes. (Obviously) But i want to point out that the characters aren't static. In fact theye are quite dynamic and go through metamorphosis. Nagasume becomes a man; The class president goes through an emotional change; and even Gozaburo, San's father, changes a bit towards the end.

This anime is a must watch if you want hours or stomach-clutching humor. read more

This is my first review so please bear with me.

Seto no Hanayome is a romantic comedy. It is filled with many parodies and some sexual humor.I personally enjoyed every minute of it. The story was great and led up to many laughs and a happy ending. A great formula for a great anime. The art was strange at first, but i got used to it and it made me laugh in later episodes. I can't really say anything about the sound. I don't really pay attention to background music(stupid me). I thought the voices were just right and had emotion in them. The character development was very good also. I enjoyed the the parodies and jokes in this anime. There wasn't a single episode where i didn't laugh. I was practicably laughing every few minutes.

Overall i thought this was an outstanding anime and should not be missed by anybody.
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