Osamake: Romcom Where The Childhood Friend Won't Lose
Synopsis
Sueharu Maru is childhood best friends with one of Hozumino High School's most popular girls, Kuroha Shida. Cute, outgoing, and affectionate, Kuroha is the perfect older sister type. She has boys constantly begging at her feet to be with her. Yet, when she confesses to Sueharu one day, he immediately rejects her; he just can't think of her in that way! Besides, he already has his sights set on his first love—school idol and renowned author Shirokusa Kachi. Sueharu believes that he has a chance with Kachi after one fateful meeting, but soon, he finds out that Kachi has a boyfriend! With his dreams now shattered, Sueharu agonizes over what could have been. That is, until Kuroha approaches him with a proposal: "let's get revenge." [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
The audience consensus for 'Osananajimi ga Zettai ni Makenai Love Comedy' is largely negative, with many viewers finding the show to be a generic and poorly executed rom-com. Criticisms focus on the uninspired plot, weak characters, and abandoned revenge theme. While some enjoyed it as a guilty pleasure, the majority express disappointment and regret over watching the series, citing wasted potential and numerous unresolved plot points.
Strengths
- Catchy opening and ending themes.
- Some viewers found the anime enjoyable as a trashy harem, appreciating the character interactions and entertainment value.
- Decent animation and character design were noted, with fluid movements in certain scenes.
Weaknesses
- Generic and uninspired story relying heavily on rom-com cliches and tropes.
- Poorly executed revenge plot that is quickly abandoned.
- Weak and unlikeable characters, often described as bland and one-dimensional.
- Inconsistent plot points and unresolved storylines.
- Repetitive and unsatisfying 'my-turn-your-turn' scenarios between characters.
- Poorly written and uninspired dialogue.