Tsundere Akuyaku Reijou Liselotte to Jikkyou no Endou-kun to Kaisetsu no Kobayashi-san

Broadcasting club member Shihono Kobayashi always gushes to her friend Aoto Endou about MagiKoi, an otome game where protagonist Fiene attends the Royal Academy of Magic. But despite the colorful cast, the one character Kobayashi is most obsessed with is the villainess Lieselotte Riefenstahl. Contrary to her rude remarks toward Fiene, Lieselotte longs to be her friend. Lieselotte is also deeply in love with her own fiancé, Prince Siegwald Fitzenhagen—the game's main love interest. Unfortunately, in almost every route, Lieselotte is doomed to a tragic end.

Kobayashi manages to convince Endou to play MagiKoi to practice his speaking skills. What begins as a normal playthrough turns extraordinary when Siegwald suddenly hears the players' voices inside the game! Now labeled as "gods," Endou and Kobayashi use their comments and analyses to save their beloved tsundere villainess from her fated demise.

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Riefenstahl, Lieselotte Main

Kusunoki, Tomori Japanese

Kobayashi, Shihono Main

Hanazawa, Kana Japanese

Fitzenhagen, Siegwald Main

Nakamura, Yuuichi Japanese

Endou, Aoto Main

Ishikawa, Kaito Japanese

Fiene Supporting

Tomita, Miyu Japanese

Richter, Artur Supporting

Oosaka, Ryouta Japanese

Riefenstahl, Baldur Supporting

Sugita, Tomokazu Japanese

Riefenstahl, Bruno Supporting

Maeda, Yuu Japanese

Elizabeth Supporting

Ohara, Sayaka Japanese

Tiana Supporting

Nagamine, Haruka Japanese

Cao, Cong Producer

Aoi, Hiroyuki Producer

Hasegawa, Yoshinori Producer

Ooishi, Mitsuaki Producer

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Mar 24, 2023

Marinate1016

Recommended

Tsunlise is one of the most unique twists on the Otome/Dating sim genre and is without a doubt one of my favourites.

What makes Tsunlise so unique is that unlike most Otome games, the characters are not actually isekai’d into the game. Instead it follows two childhood friends who are clearly in love with each other and bond over their love of an otome VN. The cool part being they can talk to the characters in the game and guide them to the good ends of the game. I have never seen something like that before in an anime and I loved the concept and execution. ... The story takes place probably 80 percent in the game and 20 percent IRL with the childhood friends gradually realising how they feel about one another. In hindsight that was probably one of my only complaints. The in game storyline was great and I loved Fiene, Liese and Sieg’s interactions, but Endo and Kobayashi were really my fave part of the show and we didn’t get enough of them IMO.

I’m notoriously anti Tsundere, but I think Liese is probably one of the best examples of the archetype I’ve seen. Her personality makes complete sense once you learn her backstory and she never feels annoying over the course of the show. You just can’t help but fall in love with her prickly self and want she and Sieg to end up happy. Fiene is a fun female MC who is OP for no reason and very socially awkward, every time she’s on screen she just steals the show. The witch of yore plot line started out pretty good, but once we got reveals and background info about her origin story it kind of fell off for me. Still, a very enjoyable watch and character interactions carry it more than the story anyway.

Animation is pretty underwhelming in Tsunlise with most the few action scenes being poorly animated. Even some of the walking scenes with Endo and Kobayashi IRL looked really janky at times. It’s not the worst, but not great either. Art is ok, going with a pretty generic fantasy style look that isn’t as good as the LN art, but passable.

The unique premise of Tsunlise along with a loveable cast and some really good comedy made it a blast to watch. It’s not without its flaws. Like I said, I really wanted more of the IRL content. I also would have liked to have some better production values, but it is what it is. Did not really hamper my enjoyment and I can’t wait to check out the LN to see if they changed anything from the source material.

Tsunlise gets 10 out of 10.

Reviewer’s Rating: 10

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Jun 4, 2023

mrfried

Mixed Feelings

This series starts off really well, and then just past the half way point, its quality drops.

Let me set the scene
I was watching the series, I had been absolutely loving it, the story was good, the characters were superb, I enjoyed every moment of it, it was this well paced, entertaining series and due to the events I could tell the next episode would be the last... and then I saw it... I had only just passed the half way point of the series. Yes I was at the ending, but that ending would keep on going, and going, and at some point it went ... off the tracks, jumped the shark and derailed what had been such a great series.

That's not to say that the ending is 'bad' as I've definitely seen worse, it's just not 'good' and it's definitely nowhere near as good as the rest of the series. It feels like this ending was done, because it wanted some kind of 'twist' but as the viewer all you are thinking is, 'this is dumb, and it should have ended three episodes ago'

If I was to judge this on just the first 8 episodes, this would be an easy recommend, and it would get an 8./10 score
But as I have to judge this as a whole I will give it a 6/10, because yes, those last few episodes dragged it down that much, to the point that it affected my enjoyment of the series to the point that I doubt I would re-watch it

Reviewer’s Rating: 6

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Dec 21, 2024

Bakajanai69

Not Recommended

A Disappointing Dive into Meta Otome Chaos

“Endo and Kobayashi Live! The Latest on Tsundere Villainess Lieselotte” starts with a promising concept but quickly stumbles into mediocrity due to poor execution and wasted potential. With a meta-narrative blending otome game tropes and commentary, the anime had every opportunity to shine but instead delivers a frustratingly shallow experience.

Animation and Art: A Lackluster Presentation

The animation feels dated and uninspired, with action sequences relying heavily on clichéd speed lines that fail to convey any real energy. Character designs are generic, blending into the sea of similar shows, and the background art lacks detail or charm. Moments that should feel ... dramatic or romantic are undercut by stiff movements and unimpressive visuals. For an anime that deals with heightened emotions and fantasy, its presentation is far too bland.

Sound and Voice Acting: Forgettable at Best

The soundtrack does little to elevate the story, with repetitive and forgettable tracks that barely complement the scenes. While some of the voice actors attempt to breathe life into the characters, their efforts often fall flat due to weak direction. Key emotional moments lack the gravitas or sincerity needed, resulting in performances that feel either overblown or indifferent.

Characters: Archetypes Without Depth

Lieselotte, the titular tsundere villainess, is meant to evoke sympathy and charm, but her character never rises above tired clichés. Her interactions with other characters often feel forced, making it difficult to connect with her struggles. Meanwhile, the supporting cast exists largely as plot devices, offering little development or memorable traits. Endo and Kobayashi, the supposed driving forces behind the narrative, contribute little beyond exposition, leaving their roles hollow and unimpactful.

Story: A Premise Wasted on Weak Execution

The idea of influencing an in-game world from the outside is creative, but the series squanders this potential with uneven pacing and clumsy storytelling. The meta-commentary on otome games, which could have been sharp and insightful, comes across as half-baked and superficial. Instead of exploring its themes with nuance, the story plays it safe, leaning on predictable tropes and contrived plot twists.

Conclusion: A Missed Opportunity

“Endo and Kobayashi Live!” could have been a clever and engaging addition to the otome and isekai subgenres, but it falters on almost every front. With lackluster animation, forgettable sound design, shallow characters, and a squandered premise, the show feels like a chore rather than a joy to watch. While it might appeal to die-hard fans of otome tropes, it offers little for anyone seeking depth or innovation. I gave this anime a 4/10 for its wasted potential and inability to deliver on its ambitious concept.

Reviewer’s Rating: 4

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