Merman in my Tub
Synopsis
On his way home from school, Tatsumi sees a man collapsed near a lake. When he approaches him, Tatsumi notices something strange: the person in need of help is actually a beautiful merman named Wakasa! Because Wakasa's home has become too polluted to live in, Tatsumi graciously offers his bathtub as a refuge. With a boisterous merman as his new roommate, Tatsumi's normal life won't be returning anytime soon, not to mention Wakasa's aquatic friends—Takasu, Mikuni, and Maki—often show up uninvited, making them all quite a handful for the high school student. As he humors their curiosity for human life, Tatsumi sometimes finds himself enjoying their childish antics, but he will have to keep his cool if he intends to keep up with his daily life and newfound friendship. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
Overall, 'Orenchi no Furo Jijou' is well-received as a short and sweet anime with charming characters and light-hearted humor. The unique premise and execution of the short episode format are praised. However, the simple story and alleged queerbaiting leave some viewers wanting more depth and resolution.
Strengths
- Charming and unique characters with great voice acting.
- Well-executed short episode format, maximizing enjoyment.
- Wholesome and sweet interactions between characters.
- Art style suits the light-hearted theme.
Weaknesses
- Story is simple and not plot-intensive.
- Some repetitive elements in later episodes.
- Queerbaiting allegations due to the lack of romantic development despite suggestive content.
- Ugly opening song