Gakuen Handsome The Animation
Synopsis
The school love story is set at Baramon High School, a private boys' school for the prefecture's most elite. The protagonist is a seventeen year old boy who transfers into the school and meets various major players on campus, such as the outlaw teacher, the soccer captain, and a childhood friend whom the protagonist has not seen for seven years. The school presents opportunities for friendship, love and conflict, and changes are now bound to happen in the main character's life. (Source: ANN)
Audience Consensus
The audience generally enjoys 'Gakuen Handsome The Animation' as a self-aware parody of the BL genre, finding humor in its exaggerated art style and absurd situations. While the plot is essentially non-existent and the humor can be crude, viewers appreciate its commitment to satirizing BL tropes. The overall mood is positive, with many familiar with the source material or similar parodies expressing delight.
Strengths
- Successfully parodies Boy's Love tropes.
- Exaggerated art style and ridiculous situations enhance the comedic effect.
- References to the source material and other parodies are well-received.
Weaknesses
- Non-existent plot.
- Crude humor (references to poop).