Lovely Complex
Synopsis
Love is unusual for Risa Koizumi and Atsushi Ootani, who are both striving to find their ideal partner in high school—172 cm tall Koizumi is much taller than the average girl, and Ootani is much shorter than the average guy at 156 cm. To add to their plights, their crushes fall in love with each other, leaving Koizumi and Ootani comically flustered and heartbroken. To make matters worse, they're even labeled as a comedy duo by their homeroom teacher due to their personalities and the stark difference in their heights, and their classmates even think of their arguments as sketches. Lovely★Complex follows Koizumi and Ootani as they encourage each other in finding love and become close friends. Apart from their ridiculous antics, they soon find out an unexpected similarity in their music and fashion tastes. Maybe they possess a chemistry yet unknown, but could love ever bloom between the mismatched pair? [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
Overall, "Lovely★Complex" is a well-received romantic comedy appreciated for its relatable characters and humor. While some find the plot repetitive and certain character traits annoying, many viewers praise the show's heartwarming portrayal of relationships. The series is considered an enjoyable watch for fans of the shoujo genre, with some minor criticisms regarding animation and character development.
Strengths
- Endearing characters with realistic flaws.
- Well-paced relationship development.
- Humorous and relatable situations.
- Good mix of comedy and romance.
- Memorable soundtrack and voice acting.
Weaknesses
- Repetitive plot elements.
- Overly dramatic or annoying character traits.
- Underdeveloped side characters.
- Inconsistent animation quality.
- Male lead's density can be frustrating.