Reviews

Engaged to The Unidentified is about a high school girl named Kobeni who lives with her mother and her popular but eccentric older sister Benio. She's a pretty normal and average girl who takes care of the cooking and housework. We are introduced to her on her 16th birthday when she receives surprising news; her late grandfather had arranged a marriage partner for her and he's coming to stay with them. In comes the fiancé, Hakuya, who is quiet, polite, very straightforward and clearly already in love with Kobeni. We are then introduced to Hakuya's little sister Mashiro, who will also will be staying there to watch over her older brother. Apparently Kobeni as met Hakuya before as a child but now must redevelop the relationship she forgot she had.

This slice of life anime tells the story of Kobeni, Hakuya, Mashiro and Benio as they adjust to this new living arrangement and each other.

Story: 7/10
It is definitely funny, cute and overdramatic. They make little problems into bigger problems than they ever should be, but it can be entertaining nonetheless. I will warn that because it is a slice of life anime there is not much progression in the story in terms of character relationships, background stories, etc. The anime is only 12 episodes which in this case seemed way too short. I think the show would definitely benefit from a second season to further develop the story and the characters.

Also there were times where they were emphasizing a specific joke or interactions between characters that just seemed to miss the mark or last way too long.

And lastly, the ending. It was what I expected from a slice of life but not what I wanted exactly. I was hoping for more resolution than I got because there is so much possibility for the story from where it ended. If the anime gets a second season, more than likely this specific score will increase.

Character: 7/10
The characters are very average in terms of anime. If you have seen other slice of life or shoujo, you will know characters exactly like the ones here. However that does not make them any less likable for me. Benio may be too over the top for some people's taste as she is relentless in her sister complex and loli-loving attitude. The supporting cast is quite funny and stood out to me as the backbone of the anime.
My major criticism is the lack of development with Hakuya, Mashiro and their family.... there is something special about them but to be honest, at the end you're still not clear as to what specifically that is.

Art/Animation: 10/10
Such beautiful and stunning animation. The character designs remind me a little of the anime One Week Friends, with the rosy cheeks and pastel pallets but this anime does use different colors and backgrounds to express the character feelings very well.

Sound: 8/10
I LOVE the opening and ending themes to this anime. Very catchy and fun, suiting the anime very well. Besides that there were no stand-out pieces during the anime but the music they did have, did set the tone pretty well.

Enjoyment: 7/10
Overall: 7/10
Anyone who enjoys slice of life comedies will probably really like this anime. Other similar recommendations include if you like One Week Friends and Nisekoi. They both use similar plot devices to this anime, although in general they are quite different. Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun (My Little Monster) also popped into my head as something similar because of their sense of humor and their lead male, Haru, is similar to Hakuya in a lot of ways. There is a tiny bit of fan service for male audiences but generally I think this is more of a female-oriented anime.

I did enjoy it but found they did over exaggerate things a bit much. I would recommend it if you are just looking for something to watch and not take too seriously, as it was quick to get through and pretty easy to follow.