Ranma ½ (2024) started off with a lot of charm — the animation update was clean, the nostalgic vibe hit the right notes, and the chaotic martial arts comedy initially worked well. I was genuinely enjoying the first few episodes and was hopeful for a fun, character-driven series.
However, things took a sharp turn for me with the introduction of a certain character who disguises himself as a pig to get close to the female lead, Akane. The fact that he purposely transforms into a pig and hides his identity just to share her bed, receive hugs and kisses, and watch her in private moments is
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Feb 21, 2025
5-toubun no Hanayome
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Any of the other four girls—Nino, Ichika (my favorite), Miku, or even Yotsuba—would have been a far better choice. Or better yet, the author could have given each girl a separate ending, allowing fans to enjoy their preferred outcome. And if they really wanted to please everyone, a proper harem ending would have been the most fitting.
But no. Instead, they went with the least interesting girl and, as if that wasn’t bad enough, threw in a last-minute, forced backstory just to "subvert expectations." It wasn’t clever—it was lazy, rushed, and completely unearned. The buildup throughout the series was tossed aside in favor of an ending ... 
Oct 29, 2024
I'm forcing myself to push through this garbage, but by episode 4, it's time to stop. The horrendous animation, the painfully stupid characters, and a host of other issues were bad enough, but the absolute worst part is the brainless, goody-two-shoes MC.
He actually had the audacity to suggest letting his two scummy former party members go without facing any consequences, despite the fact that they treated him like a slave, cheated him out of his hard-earned pay, and even plotted to sell one of their unconscious companions as a sex slave to a twisted noble. They did so many disgusting shit I don't even ... |
