Reviews

The titular Aharen-san is diminuitive, quiet girl that has a particular set of skills. Raido is a large and imposing boy who often comes off as stand-offish, so he doesn't develop many relationships. These two high schoolers go from uncertain of each other to joined at the hip, and this series actually develops its romances rather quickly, though its side characters range from forgettable to frustrating.

In all, it’s a cute production with decent art and a sweet relationship at its heart. Unfortunately, it’s milquetoast. The central joke runs its course early, becoming rote rapidly, and while the series does have a good deal of heart by the end, most of the characters are too underdeveloped or one-note to care about beyond the central pair. The titular Aharen is adorable and I like her characterization, but Raido just seems dense most of the time with a couple of moments where he shines. It’s fine, not particularly memorable and nothing stand-out.