KimiKiss: Pure Rouge
7.2
Quality Score
0.63 (Positive)
Audience Mood
4 / 10
Controversy
41,960
MAL Ratings
Synopsis
Kouichi Sanada and Kazuki Aihara's childhood friend Mao Mizusawa has returned after living in France for a couple of years. Kouichi is surprised to learn that, since her parents are remaining overseas for the time being, his mother has agreed to let Mao stay with them. The three friends help each other deal with the ups and downs of high school romance. (Source: ANN)
Audience Consensus
Audience sentiment is generally positive, praising the character-driven narrative and multiple romance storylines. However, some find the plot predictable and the pacing slow, especially in the middle episodes. While many appreciate the character development, the ending is often criticized for being conventional and inconsistent with the established storylines.
Strengths
- Well-developed characters with realistic interactions.
- Multiple storylines offer refreshing perspectives on romance.
- Good balance of comedy and drama.
- Detailed character development over 24 episodes.
Weaknesses
- Predictable plot developments and clichéd situations.
- Slow pacing and drawn-out arcs in the middle episodes.
- Some characters are underdeveloped or inconsistent.
- Conventional and disappointing ending for some viewers.
- Pointless subplots like the udon storyline.