OreImo 2
Synopsis
The diehard otaku Kirino Kousaka has returned and settled back into life in Japan with her friends and family. Despite what her older brother Kyousuke has previously done for her, Kirino continues to give him the cold shoulder, much to his frustration. He is worried that his persuasion for Kirino to drop her track and field training in America and return home may have severely strained his relationship with her. On top of that, Kyousuke now also has to decode a bold and cryptic message from Ruri "Kuroneko" Gokou, his junior at school as well as Kirino's friend. As the ties between the two siblings and their friends deepen, Kirino and Kyousuke will soon have to figure out how they want to deal with these relationships, helping each other realize their own feelings in the process. In spite of that, Kirino still manages to find time to satisfy her otaku needs with the company of her brother. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
The audience is highly polarized regarding Oreimo, particularly the second season. Some appreciate the exploration of otaku culture, character development for specific characters like Kuroneko, and the overall relatability of the series. However, many are critical of the incestuous themes, the decline in writing quality in the second season, and the shift towards a generic harem, leading to significant disappointment and anger among viewers.
Strengths
- Exploration of otaku culture and its perception in society (Season 1)
- Character development for Kuroneko and Saori
- Visually impressive animation quality
- Relatable exploration of everyday life and friendships
- Some emotional scenes are touching
Weaknesses
- Incestuous themes and relationships are a major point of contention
- Season 2 is a decline in quality, lacks social commentary, and believable characters
- Characters become stereotypes (Ayase)
- Forced and superficial feelings
- Ending leaves many scratching their heads
- Unrealistic and over-the-top drama
- Kirino's character is annoying and bipolar
- Plot becomes a generic harem with fan service
- Inconclusive ending and reliance on OVAs for resolution
- Side characters are neglected
- Story steers itself back into its predictable plot line even after a twist has occurred.
- Lack of focus
- Many found the ending dissapointing.