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Jul 9, 2022
*THIS REVIEW CONTAINS MINOR SPOILERS*







Enjoyment:
I believe this show is somewhat of a hidden gem this season, despite appearing rather typical at first glance. The dynamic of the cute, highly talented Aharen-san and Raidou; an average high-school boy with a vivacious imagination, works surprisingly well. I wouldn’t say the show is a masterpiece or that it outclasses other shows in the romantic comedy genre, but it holds up as a decent choice. It’s solid, but not very noteworthy unless you categorize yourself as someone who:
1. Highly enjoys gratitude from an innocuous girl
2. Highly enjoys references to pop-culture from half a decade ago. ‘Blasts from the past’

Story:
Mostly episodic but has an overarching romance developing between the main characters. The show is simplistic and showcases both original and cliche characters. The pacing is fine for the most part, but there was a span of 3-4 episodes where the story seems to ramp up. If you pick up the show, you are watching entirely for the comedy, with the romance and other story elements being kept in the background.
I was satisfied with the ending, though I wouldn’t be surprised if another season was in production.

Comedy:
The jokes grew on me after 5 or 6 episodes, falling under formulaic humor with a few running gags. Often, Raidou will jump to outlandish conclusions from the smallest things. Raidou’s thoughts are shown through various scenarios in his mind, complemented by the neat art style. This constitutes a majority of the show’s humor. While a decent portion of the jokes seem “outdated”, they come across as refreshing rather than antiquated, due to the nature of the show’s general vibe.

Characters:
The characters aren’t too fleshed out and remain relatively traditional until the end. In a year from now, I won't remember anything about the characters besides the basic trope they encapsulate. If you’re looking for realistic or relatable characters, I would turn away immediately. The supporting cast is mediocre, if not mundane, except for the hilarious little girl who carries around a child safety whistle. Overall, the main team of Aharen and Raidou heavily carries the show’s enjoyment with their cute and funny dynamic.
Now for the bit that nearly made me drop the show. They introduce a character who spies on the main cast and doesn’t contribute well enough to the story to require her presence at all. I don’t think she fits in the story too well, when the author could have replaced her with a funnier character. Instead, she acts as a recurring gag for the entirety of the show and wastes screen time. They heavily detract from the humor and shift the mood of every scene possible. In all fairness, she is not completely awful. She does get a small amount of backstory, but it does not justify her character at all. If you are like me, you might have the urge to skip the scenes that she is involved in, but I would suggest powering through it anyway.
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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