ORESUKI Are you the only one who loves me?
Synopsis
Amatsuyu "Jouro" Kisaragi is a completely average second-year high school student who has two dates over one weekend—with the student council president Sakura "Cosmos" Akino on Saturday, then with his childhood friend Aoi "Himawari" Hinata on Sunday. Sadly for Jouro, both girls proclaim their love for his best friend Taiyou "Sun-chan" Ooga, the ace of the baseball team. Accepting each of their requests for advice and guidance, he is now responsible for helping the two girls win the heart of the same guy. Unbeknownst to his friends, Jouro's friendly and obtuse image is all but a ruse designed to cast himself as the clueless protagonist of a textbook romantic comedy. A schemer under his cheery facade, he makes the best of this unexpected turn of events with a new plan: get Sun-chan to fall for either Cosmos or Himawari and take the other as his own prize. But Jouro's last-ditch effort is threatened by the gloomy, four-eyed Sumireko "Pansy" Sanshokuin, who surprises Jouro with not only her knowledge of his secret personality but also a confession to the true self he hid for all this time. Stuck in this hilariously messy situation, each of the five students must navigate countless lies, traps, and misunderstandings to come out on top. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
Audience reception is polarized, with many praising the initial subversion of harem tropes, but disappointed by the show's subsequent decline into generic elements and inconsistent writing. Some appreciate the humor and unique character aspects, while others criticize the repetitive gags and forced drama. The main character's inconsistent personality and the lack of meaningful character development are major points of contention.
Strengths
- The initial episodes subvert harem tropes effectively.
- The main character's two-faced nature is a refreshing twist.
- The show can be funny and entertaining when it focuses on parody.
Weaknesses
- The show quickly devolves into the very tropes it initially mocked.
- Many found the plot inconsequential and repetitive.
- Character development is often sacrificed for forced drama and shallow jokes.