Aug 14, 2020
This left such a bad taste that I couldn't help leave my first review.
Story - 1/10
There is no story. It is a bunch of forced interactions strewn up together to result in an unbearably horrid plot. This is supposed to be a college rom-com. There is neither romance nor comedy. But I suppose that is only natural, after all, how can a grade-schooler with an immeasurable libido in the body of a college student with no dignity or self-respect, falls in love with a rental girlfriend knowing that she is being a professional and providing the required service, whilst still having an erection whenever he
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sees his ex who dumped him after a month and belittles him afterward- be in any proper relationship? I'm not sure what the comedy aspect is, but if it is the situations driven by the necessity felt by the mc and rental to keep up their façade to please their friends and grandmothers for some reason (who should in no way have a say in their fake relationship), it fails miserably. However, I find it incredibly curious how the mc keeps pulling out the $$$ to be able to rent the girl. Maybe he works part-time when he is not busy being an idiot? That would definitely be a more interesting story.
Art - 7/10
The art is amazing. The character designs are really good as well. The scenes and characters are beautifully drawn and at first look, it could deceive you to resemble an actual romcom. Too bad such good art is wasted on such a trash plot.
Sound - 6/10
While there is nothing exceptional to point out about the sound, the voice actors have pulled their weight on this project. The sound effects aren't bad, but again, nothing notable. The opening and ending felt mediocre, but I'd rather watch that on loop than the actual anime.
Character - 1/10
Oh god, where do I start. The mc is so insufferable and forgettable that I only remember his name when someone says it in the show. The mc, who isn't actually terrible looking, is a college student, with no maturity, confidence, pride and dignity. He is the literal embodiment of pathetic.
The rental girlfriend, Mizuhara is more respectable however. She tries to be a professional in her service, only to sometimes be a little unnecessarily friendly due to... the mc, her client, is sad??? He needs to please his grandmother and friends??? Her break in character feels so bizarre. On the other hand, the ex, Mami seems to be the mysterious type whose actions and motivations are yet to be explained. However, I must thank her for insulting the mc when she did.
The grandmothers and friends are unbearably nosy, however they are necessary since it is their expectations the mc must meet to forcefully push the plot along.
Enjoyment - 0/10
None. This anime makes me question my life choices and how I spend my time.
Overall - 1/10
I'm unsure why this was made into an anime when there are better source materials out there. I watch this so I can appreciate actual romcoms better. I would a 100% not recommend watching this dumpster fire, unless you are making a list of top worst animes, then you just might've found your number 1.
Reviewer’s Rating: 1
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