Reviews

I can't understand why this anime has such a low rating, it's honestly pretty good. The art is a bit old fashioned, but that's not necessarily a bad thing that deserves a lower score. The story's atmosphere varies from arc to arc, some more light-hearted, some with pretty heavy material and somewhat dark themes. Overall the themes are pretty cheesy, with some discussions on fate. However, at times they do acknowledge the harsher truths about being human and life in general.

Personally, I love the characters and their designs. Particularly Fool (I like to call him bird DIO in my head). The youkai and yurei are really cute too, with solid backstories. I guess since all the males are ikemen, along with the story's yaoi undertones, maybe it turns off some of the audience? Still, I think there would be more people who like than dislike.

The MC is pretty decent, in my opinion, since he doesn't follow too many tropes. He seems to have a pretty realistic character, rather than the stereotypical shounen protag or weak boy turns strong thing (both generally irritate me).

There is a lot of food porn in this show, and it may feel like a waste of time. If you like Isekai Shokudou, that should be fine for you though.

TL, DR; just give this anime a chance. It doesn't deserve such a low rating.