5-toubun no Hanayome

Fuutarou Uesugi is an ace high school student, but leads an otherwise tough life. His standoffish personality and reclusive nature have left him friendless, and his father is debt-ridden, forcing his family to scrape by.

One day during his lunch break, Uesugi argues with a female transfer student who has claimed "his seat," leading both of them to dislike each other. That same day, he is presented with a golden opportunity to clear his family's debt: a private tutoring gig for a wealthy family's daughter, with a wage of five times the market price. He accepts the proposal, but is horrified to discover that the client, Itsuki Nakano, is the girl he confronted earlier!

After unsuccessfully trying to get back on Itsuki's good side, Uesugi finds out that his problems don't end there: Itsuki is actually a quintuplet, so in addition to her, he must also tutor her sisters—Miku, Yotsuba, Nino, and Ichika—who, despite the very real threat of flunking, want nothing to do with a tutor. However, his family's livelihood is on the line so Uesugi pushes on, adamant in his resolve to rid the sisters of their detest for studying and successfully lead them to graduation.

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Nakano, Miku Main

Itou, Miku Japanese

Nakano, Nino Main

Taketatsu, Ayana Japanese

Nakano, Itsuki Main

Minase, Inori Japanese

Nakano, Yotsuba Main

Sakura, Ayane Japanese

Nakano, Ichika Main

Hanazawa, Kana Japanese

Uesugi, Fuutarou Main

Matsuoka, Yoshitsugu Japanese

Uesugi, Raiha Supporting

Takamori, Natsumi Japanese

Uesugi, Isanari Supporting

Hino, Satoshi Japanese

Nakano, Maruo Supporting

Kuroda, Takaya Japanese

Matsui Supporting

Uchida, Aya Japanese

Cook, Justin Producer

Nakamura, Shinichi Producer

Tanaka, Junichirou Producer

Furukawa, Shin Producer

Reviews

Jul 12, 2025

Naufalalaziziyo

Recommended

Rating: 7,6/10
Status: Recommended


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💬 English Review

✨ The Quintessential Quintuplets Season 1 (Gotoubun no Hanayome)

... • Story 📖 – 7.5/10
Fuutarou Uesugi, a brilliant but broke high school student, is hired to tutor five rich identical quintuplet sisters who all hate studying. What starts as a simple job becomes a chaotic journey of growth, misunderstanding, and subtle romance as each sister begins to change.

> While the plot seems like a typical romcom setup, it distinguishes itself with heartfelt moments and solid emotional pacing. The mystery of “who will he marry?” adds an intriguing hook that carries through the series.



• Plot ⚙️ – 7.4/10
The story moves episodically but gradually deepens as Fuutarou earns the trust of each sister. There’s light drama, comedic misunderstandings, and teasing romance.

> It isn’t revolutionary, but it knows how to deliver charming character-driven episodes.



• Characters 🧍 – 7.8/10
The heart of this anime is the quintuplets—Ichika, Nino, Miku, Yotsuba, and Itsuki. Each has a distinct personality and dynamic with Fuutarou, making the interactions colorful and fun. Fuutarou himself is unusually serious for a romcom lead, which helps ground the story.

> As the season progresses, the emotional layers behind each sister begin to surface, showing surprising depth beyond the comedy.



• Visuals 🎨 – 7.7/10
The art is bright and pleasant. Character designs are clean and vibrant, helping viewers distinguish the sisters easily. Occasional romantic lighting and expressive moments are handled well.

• Sound 🎧 – 7.6/10
The opening “Gotoubun no Kimochi” is catchy and memorable. Background music suits the slice-of-life and comedic tones, while the voice actors do an excellent job reflecting each character’s unique energy.

• Execution 🎬 – 7.6/10
A strong debut for a harem-romance anime. It may follow familiar beats, but it does so with sincerity, charm, and a clear emotional goal. By the end, you're not just guessing who Fuutarou ends up with—you genuinely care.


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🌟 What’s Interesting About This Season?

• ❤️‍🔥 Romance hidden in everyday moments
Rather than grand gestures, the romance blooms in small conversations, glances, and misunderstandings.

> This makes each developing connection feel more natural and personal, building genuine emotional tension between Fuutarou and the girls.



• 🎭 Five sisters, five personalities
Ichika the mature flirt, Nino the tsundere, Miku the quiet history nerd, Yotsuba the cheerful airhead, and Itsuki the stubborn one.

> The show thrives on their contrasts and conflicts, making their growth feel like a family drama as much as a love story.



• ❓ Who is “the bride”?
The series opens with Fuutarou marrying one of the sisters—but we don’t know which one.

> This future tease keeps the audience invested, analyzing every moment and hint for clues. It’s a rare blend of romcom and mystery.



• 📚 Academic struggle as a foundation
Most harem anime skip the “tutoring” part, but this one makes it central.

> Watching Fuutarou genuinely try to help them improve—while clashing with their wild personalities—adds weight and purpose to the comedy.



• 🌸 A romance with emotional sincerity
Even at its silliest, Gotoubun never loses its emotional heart. It wants its characters to grow, and it makes sure the viewers see that growth.


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💬 Versi Bahasa Indonesia

✨ Gotoubun no Hanayome Season 1
Rating: 7,6/10
Status: Direkomendasikan


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• Cerita 📖 – 7.5/10
Fuutarou Uesugi adalah siswa jenius yang miskin dan pendiam. Suatu hari, ia diberi pekerjaan untuk menjadi guru les lima saudari kembar yang cantik tapi malas belajar. Dari sinilah dimulai perjalanan penuh kekacauan, emosi, dan perlahan berkembang menjadi kisah romansa penuh misteri.

> Meskipun awalnya tampak seperti anime harem biasa, Gotoubun menyajikan pendekatan yang hangat dan menyentuh. Misteri tentang “siapa yang akan menikah dengannya” memberi hook yang menarik.



• Alur ⚙️ – 7.4/10
Cerita berkembang pelan, dibagi per episode yang fokus pada masing-masing karakter. Hubungan antara Fuutarou dan para kembar berkembang secara bertahap, dari benci menjadi percaya.

> Tidak kompleks, tapi kuat dalam pembangunan karakternya.



• Karakter 🧍 – 7.8/10
Lima kembar—Ichika, Nino, Miku, Yotsuba, dan Itsuki—punya kepribadian unik yang membedakan satu sama lain, dan hubungan mereka dengan Fuutarou terasa hidup. Fuutarou sendiri bukan tokoh utama yang lemah—ia serius dan tegas, membuat interaksi mereka lebih menarik.

> Seiring waktu, kita mulai melihat sisi emosional dari tiap saudari yang memperdalam cerita.



• Visual 🎨 – 7.7/10
Warna cerah, desain karakter khas, dan ekspresi yang kuat menjadikan animenya enak ditonton. Tiap saudari memiliki penampilan yang mudah dibedakan meskipun wajah mereka mirip.

• Musik 🎧 – 7.6/10
OP “Gotoubun no Kimochi” ikonik dan menggambarkan semangat anime ini. Pengisi suara berhasil mengekspresikan sifat khas masing-masing karakter dengan kuat.

• Eksekusi 🎬 – 7.6/10
Sebagai pembuka dari kisah cinta penuh teka-teki ini, Season 1 berhasil mencuri perhatian. Tak hanya menarik dari segi romantis, tapi juga emosional dan penuh karakter yang tumbuh.


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🌟 Yang Menarik dari Musim Ini

• ❤️‍🔥 Romansa muncul dari hal-hal sederhana
Cinta di anime ini tidak dibangun lewat kejadian dramatis, tapi lewat percakapan kecil, keakraban, dan tatapan diam-diam.

> Hal ini membuat hubungan terasa nyata dan menyentuh, serta menciptakan ketegangan emosional yang alami.



• 🎭 Lima kepribadian yang saling bertabrakan
Ichika yang dewasa dan menggoda, Nino yang keras kepala, Miku yang pemalu dan suka sejarah, Yotsuba yang ceria, dan Itsuki yang keras kepala tapi manis.

> Interaksi antar mereka menjadi pusat hiburan dan perkembangan cerita yang penuh dinamika.



• ❓ Misteri “si pengantin”
Cerita dibuka dengan pernikahan salah satu saudari—tapi siapa?

> Misteri ini membuat penonton terus menebak-nebak dan menganalisis petunjuk kecil sepanjang episode.



• 📚 Les privat yang jadi fondasi kisah
Fuutarou bukan tutor pasif—dia benar-benar ingin membantu. Tapi menghadapi lima gadis keras kepala bukan hal mudah.

> Inilah yang membuat konflik dan hubungan terasa alami dan bermakna.



• 🌸 Romansa dengan ketulusan emosional
Anime ini tidak hanya mengejar kelucuan, tapi juga menunjukkan bagaimana cinta bisa tumbuh dari konflik, kepercayaan, dan saling pengertian.

Reviewer’s Rating: 8

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Jun 30, 2025

ilyunga

Mixed Feelings

My(F20) boyfriend(M20), recommended this to me. I usually do not watch harem and honestly, I was confused as to who will be end game couple. Ended up liking the different character developments and the unique personalities each quintuplet had. 7/10 though some gripes i had was how some of the characters wee pick me at times lmao but i guess that is just anime plot for you if u are into this sort of thing. my personal favourite character is itsuki as she was the most motivated even by her own vices. Futaro please make up ur mind on which girl to pick!!!!!!1

Reviewer’s Rating: 8

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Jul 5, 2025

Icanth1nkofaname

Not Recommended

Oh my god I have never seen an anime make me so miserable, the main cast of characters are just really unlikeable, the girls are just stereotypes of different personalities and most of them are terrible and they all treat the main character like shit I have no idea how futaro can even stand them.
The plot is really poorly paced and takes forever to get anywhere with most plot points not leading to anything.

Other than my negative thoughts the anime itself if just a typical harem anime with little substance to it. There are way to many conflicts between the characters making all them feel ... pointless because they all end up happy and back together in the end

There are better character arcs and stories in fucking SpongeBob than this.

Reviewer’s Rating: 2

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