Don't Leave Me Alone, Daisy
Synopsis — from MyAnimeList
The story begins when an innocent, but busty, young schoolgirl goes to recover her hat from what she thought was an abandoned house. But within that house, spying on her, is a deranged madman. Seeing her he becomes obsessed with controlling her, owning her, bending her to his every whim. He, and his array of high tech tools, will threaten her with death, mutilation, control, humiliation and the loss of her own will and identity. Terrors biological, chemical and nuclear will come into play in the nightmare that is her new, controlled, life.
Audience Consensus
Audience reception to Misute♡naide Daisy is highly polarized, with strong opinions ranging from outright condemnation of its abusive themes and unlikeable characters to a grudging appreciation for its dark comedic aspects and unique artistic choices. Many viewers find the narrative premise and execution deeply unsettling and morally objectionable, particularly the protagonist's actions and the show's attempt to normalize or even romanticize abuse. However, a minority find merit in its genre-bending, dark humor, and memorable music, viewing it as a challenging, albeit deeply flawed, experience.
Strengths
- The opening theme song is notably good.
- The music is pretty good.
- The art style is enjoyable.
- The premise has potential for compelling stories about obsession and isolation.
- The show can be experienced rather than just watched, forcing active interpretation.
- The character Yamakawa X is memorable and fun, even as a punching bag.
Weaknesses
- The characters are unlikable.
- The art is mediocre.
- The story deals with a horrific premise as if it were a light romantic comedy.
- The protagonist is a boring nobody with a poorly-explained trove of advanced weapons and technology, leading to a lack of drama.
- The victim-girl is a brainless doormat who communicates nothing other than her lack of consent.
- The protagonist is a felony sex offender who is rewarded for his violence, with no comeuppance.
- The female lead is a blank slate with no agency.
- The romance is not very strong.
- The show may have been stronger if it focused on more characters and interactions.
- The protagonist's behavior is not called out enough.
- The animation quality is sub-par compared to modern shows.
- The show presents a creepy 'extreme stalker' situation that could turn some viewers off.
- The creators try to frame an abusive and manipulative relationship as something to root for.
- The protagonist has no redeeming qualities, making the show unsettling and hard to watch.
- The ending is baffling, with the protagonist getting his way despite no character development.
- The show has almost no redeeming qualities.