The show wouldn't be your realistic nor typical romantic comedy. But who cares. It's Anime. What seems like a weird and creepy show is a sweet and wholesome one.
Ryou is a 27yo handsome office worker and is loose with women. After being saved by Ichika, a 17yo typical high schooler. He suddenly meets her again as his sister’s best friend. Ryou being the usual womanizer, offered his body to Ichika as thanks. Ichika acted in disgust and reasoned out that she didn't help him in exchange for his body. This sparked something inside Ryou and he falls deeply in love with her. This starts the comedic one-sided love of Ryou for Ichika. As Ryou then pulls off his hilarious antics to express his love for Ichika. While Ichika thinks he is fooling around her with the kind of personality he has. But as it goes on, Ichika realizes Ryou's seriousness for her.
The show can be annoying for others. But Koikimo is my kind of guilty pleasure. I view Ryou as a helpless person in love. Ryou is a good-looking guy, and every woman around him before treated him for his appearance. Ichika is the first person who treated him with goodwill and made him feel like that. Knowing that the vast age gap feels weird. The crush of Ryou has made him more helpless. This just makes me want to root for him.
Ryou and Ichika's interactions are sweet and funny. It makes my heart flutter every time. The show is so underrated. People are disliking it because of Ryou's annoying behavior and the vast age gap. I personally love this show, although I know it isn't everyone's cup of tea. You should give it a watch! Don't mind the negative reviews. Give the first three episodes a try before you judge the show as a whole.
The show is far off being a Masterpiece. The art isn't outstanding either. But this doesn't make Koikimo bad as it has its uniqueness and is good in its own way. Among other romance I've watched, I like this kind of style.
I can't count how many times I played the OP and ED in repeat. They are both SO GOOD, and they perfectly fit the mood of the show. My favorite this season. ♥
