Route 1: A kuudere male.
Route 2: The childhood friend.
Route 3: A narcissist male.
Special Route: ????
Romantic Killer is an anime show that is modeled after an otome game. One day, a wizard named Riri appeared out of nowhere in front of Anzu Hoshino, the main heroine, and deprived her of her three daily life necessities, Momohiko, her pet cat, video games, and chocolate, to force her into the situation of actually finding love interests and dating, as her love life was essentially non-existent prior to that??? I know what I just said is in the synopsis, but it is just the beginning and only scratches the surface of what to expect from the show.
We see Anzu Hoshino having random encounters and triggering flags from Riri's antics, and Anzu Hoshino trying her hardest not to fall for the traps set by the said wizard as her life becomes more flowery and resembles that of an otome game. The comedy is what distinguishes this show from other romcoms because it was the main highlight of the show and the romance was just the icing on the cake, minimal but there is actual progression, which mimics that of actual otome games. We learn more about the backstories of the main characters, side characters, and the main routes (the ikemens). In terms of romance, I wouldn't say all of the encounters were particularly realistic, but they do resemble those of VN games. There were a few references to other shows here and there, and there isn't much to dislike about the show.
The OP and ED fit the vibe the show wants to emit and give to the viewers, and as you watch more and more episodes, you become more and more invested. The only thing I didn't like about the art was the 3D animation and art style, which felt strange and out of place, even if it was sometimes intentional, but in the case of 2D art style, the transition from realistic to comedic-ish was actually nice and really blends well with the vibe and adds to the overall enjoyment of the show.
This show is better than I expected, which is not surprising given how low my expectations were for the show. In all honesty, I'm sure many people are turned off by the 3D in the trailer and actual art style, but if you give the show a chance, I guarantee you won't be disappointed. If you like romcoms or reverse harems like Hamefura's, then this show is for you. It was a fun ride from start to finish, and a sequel is definitely a possibility.
