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| Kinda got what I expected out of this. They animated the series to bring Kannawa and Yuu together with personality. As awkward as their first meeting went, there's chemistry there. Yuu seems to have some lack in confidence but I think overtime, he could builds more self esteem. This show has an adult cast so none of the silly high school drama stuff. It's also a rom-com so romance is in the air. I like the way Kannawa is designed tbh, feels like the role of the poster girl. Good start. |
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| Well, it's been awhile since we've had a workplace romance series, of which mangaka Makoto Kudou's work is one of them amidst Winter's Kono Kaisha ni Suki na Hito ga Imasu a.k.a I Have a Crush at Work (which the latter show is already very good to being with). However, the track record towards Senpai-Kouhai workplace romances these past few years...are just not that good, so hoping that this show will turn that around. angela's OP is quite the groovy one alright. The always serious Senpai of Azusa Kannawa in her company's Publicity Department, stacked against her other colleagues, and the total newbie of Yu Kamegawa, she tries to assert her seniority well enough to mentor him on his roles. Though she can really fluster when it comes to the embarrassing minor things, like trying to greet him and her colleagues properly as fellow co-workers, and even inviting him just for a regular company lunch. For a start, Kannawa wanting to supervise Kamegawa is a good setup, though him consuming cup ramen on a broke budget, Kannawa's certainty astounded by that. Not to mention, her communication level is just not on par with the others, and having to cite materials just so she can be good at at least speaking her mind out, the Senpai has her qualms of people talking behind her back, but it'll take a while before the Kouhai learns another side of her, not just defending her from the bad mouthing of others. Ami Maeshima's ED is decent, but nice. A decent workplace rom-com for a start, just slowly letting it be a mainstay. |
KANLen09Oct 3, 9:22 AM
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| Looked pretty interesting so far i found the reactions of the main very funny especially the emotional reactions. She was trying pretty hard despite not being able to convey her feelings very well. |
| Cute romcom of the season. |
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 Poor awkward senpai. Hopeless. |
| Really like this already it has such a cute charm to it. |
| Kannawa is so adorable πβ¨β¨ The clumsy senpai who puts up a tough front and the sincere Kouhai.. they're so sweet. |
Reply to FreedomKME
What the hell is that different color on the inside of their hair gimmick???
| @FreedomKME yeah, noticed that. But I kinda like it. |
| How will this awkward Senpai be able to handle these new feelings?! In 12 episodes, nohow. |
| WTF, I love being a corporate slave now! Just imagine, this big-titted tsundere senpai with social anxiety can be all yours if you sign with us! Kannawa has some good goals, wanting to be more approachable and friendly towards the new guy. What stood out to me was the way she was remembering her old senpai like a dead parent or something. At the moment, Kamegawa seems to be a generic lead. Hoping that changes in the future. The way they color the hair will take some getting used to. Like the guy is blond, but with green roots? First title I'm taking on for Fall 25. Bring on the senpai. |
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| Lol I love it already. I really enjoyed I have a crush at work as well and this gives me the same vibes. She's gorgeous as well, especially her eyes. |
uselessDMOct 2, 10:17 AM
FreedomKME said: What the hell is that different color on the inside of their hair gimmick??? Still better than what they did to the main characters hair in Betrothed to my sisters ex. Her hair was all glowy, looked kinda radioactive... |
| Always good to get some more adult workplace romance, they’re going to be such a cute couple I know it. Wholesome gag romcoms are usually a good time so I’m sure this’ll be fun. Can’t wait to see Azusa get better at expressing her emotions and finally asking Yuu on a date lol. Welcome back Erina Nakiri.. surely not the only one who sees the resemblance?? Azusa is absolutely adorable. Love her design. Too bad those social skills are horrible. “ Move you’re in the way” “I did it. I greeted them properly” lmaoo she’s so derpy. We got some things to work on, but I think Yuu looking up to her will be the catalyst she needs to change. The way he genuinely thinks the world of her even when she’s being, frankly, an asshole is nice. It’s like he’s able to see thru her facade and see her for the kind person she is thru her actions, ignoring the words. Can’t really blame her colleagues for talking a little shit about her, but doing it in public in the office like that is dumb. Respect to Yuu for confronting them, but you can’t be upset that people don’t like Azusa when by all accounts, she’s very nasty to others. Even if that’s not her intent. Long way to go, but I’m looking forward to the journey. If this is half as good as I have a crush at work, I’d be content lol. |
Marinate1016Oct 2, 4:35 PM
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| I gotta start by saying while the song itself wasn't anything too special holy hell the person singing in the opening song has the voice of a angel. As for the show idk I had no expectations but I really like it so far. These kind of shows tend to either be great or really boring. Azusa is actually a great depiction of the introvert type or me in other words. The kinda person who can put on a tough brave farce but is a nervous wreck underneath. Kinda like a opposites attract kinda show by the looks of things. I really like it so far. They also put a weird emphasis on Azusa's eyes this episode they're really pretty. I won't mention animation or anything since its not wise to trust the first few episodes based off that. But overall a promising start for the anime and the fall 2025 season in general |
| okayyy , i like this type shie, exited to see the next ep. noticed that every character in this anime got the underside hair coloured. lol |
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| those two at the end bad mouthing her, how dumb you gotta be to bad mouth someone without first checking who's near you lol |
| seems like this could be quite cute and funny. this episode felt a bit long though... why hasnt mal set how many episodes this has? its '?' right now |
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| I see possible potential for this. I must say the coloured underside of the hair for the main characters works, I wouldn't have done it to the other characters tho, that poor boss and co-worker with the blond and pink underside just ain't working for them. |
Reply to Moppit
I haven't watched it yet. This is basically the same as My Tiny Senpai?
| @Moppit It won't have Tiny Senpai's goofiness (or fetish-bait). The characters are more mature, it's just that Kanna is a little quirky. Though it's also a comedy, Awkward Senpai has more heft as an office romance than Tiny Senpai did (manga reader here) |
| What the hell is with this VA direction ( T_T ) I want to give this a chance but Kannawa is so short and brusque when she is talking to her colleagues that I am sure she is being called the office bitch behind her back. Hmmm well the last five minutes might save this yet. I think she is getting a clue about what her co-workers think of her. So I'll give this a chance. |
| the art style is interesting... they use different colors for shadows and stuff, like pink for blonde hair on our senpai, and green for light brown/darker blond hair on our newbie. I like the premise of this. As someone on the Autism Spectrum, I can relate to our senpai so much! sometimes I come off as harsh when I'm just awkward as hell! "you need to get used to passing out business cards" *proceeds to accidentally fling all of hers all over the floor* lolol That blush is cute tho! "you're in the way. move." is NOT a proper greeting lololol "other peoples' success stories won't necessarily be helpful to me" yea, same, ngl. lol she gets the books anyways! at least she's trying! oooof! overdone noodles and the chopsticks broke! she's just not having a great evening, is she lol oooh! he stuck up for her! I love it! this was pretty cute so far! I'm excited to see where this goes! |
| Sometimes you just need to scream into the void. That said, AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH PLEASE GIVE ME FANTASY ANIME RECS!!! I'M PRETTY MUCH OUT ON CRUNCHYROLL AND I'M BORED!!! Streaming services I have: Crunchyroll (this is the main one I use for anime and I've pretty much exhausted my options there), Netflix, Disney+ (including Hulu), Peacock, Paramount+, HBO Max, Apple TV+, Amazon Prime |
| Like watching Mii in the office. :D |
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| This looks like a good candidate to be this season's favorite for me. Lynn is doing a great job voicing Kannawa, she is really cute lol |
  Imouto suki Tsundere-Chuuni-Imoutos save me...   |
| She reminds me of Senjougahara, a cute SoL, can't go wrong |
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| she’s not so much awkward as she is annoying |
| 0:50 wrong pass π€π
1:10 holy crap there’s a lot of girls in here already π€£ππ» 3:15 HER INNER THOUGHTS ππ€£ complete 180 6:50 bruh she’s yelling like a drill sergeant ππ€£ 8:10 she really is awkward π€£ in a cute air head way. Love this klutz archetype. 10:30 she’s so red π€π€£ 12:50 omfg ππ€£ she’s taking that as a win Bruh, Kannawa is voiced by Lynn who also voiced Mafuyu-Sensei from We Never Learn π€£ literally the same character. Harsh on the outside, awkward on the inside. Perfect. 18:00 damn that’s a bit overkill π 21:40 he stood up for her at the end ππ» My 3rd Fall 2025 anime! You gotta love these office romances man π€£ππ» From My Tiny Senpai and My Senpai is Annoying to this. I am already expecting a lot of wholesome and heartwarming moments ππ» Kannawa and Kamegawa are gonna be a great ship. Kannawa trying to change and Kamegawa accepting her π€  |
| Bro, another adult romcom anime, what a time to be alive!! I'm sold and waiting to see what cheese situations those two will have. |
| No tomo malas decisiones, solo me gusta apoyar causas perdidas. Disfruté Mayoiga, Ou-sama Game, Evil or Live, Mirai Nikki, Big Order, Arifureta, Ex-Arm, Tesla Note, Shuumatsu no Harem y Platinum End nope les falle con esa, lo siento pero todos tenemos nuestros límites. Así de jodido es mi gusto en anime, ¡Y estoy pinche orgulloso de ello!  |
| Such an adorable and hilarious prologue. Most romcoms nowadays make the protagonist the awkward and introverted one, but here it’s the heroine who plays that role, while the protagonist comes across as cool, kind, and outgoing. I really loved it. |
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