I My Me! Strawberry Eggs
Synopsis
Amawa Hibiki is a young man just out of college, with an education to be an athletics teacher. He's been having a hard time finding a job since he graduated, so all his money has gone towards living expenses. When his landlady demands his first payment to live in her living establishment upfront, he heads to the local middle school to get hired as a teacher. However, the principal refuses to hire him without hesitation. She will not hire men as teachers and makes it clear that she hates all men, saying they put no love into their passions and work. Amawa does not give up and with the help of his landlady, he crossdresses as a woman without a second thought, and gets hired, so he can earn money and also prove the principal wrong. Now, he has to keep his real gender a secret, and avoid strange situations, including the affections of his students (from both genders). (Source: ANN)
Audience Consensus
Audience reception is mixed. Some appreciate the heartwarming story and exploration of gender and acceptance, while others criticize the dated art style, problematic premise, and uncomfortable teacher-student relationship. The series evokes strong emotions, both positive and negative, and struggles to balance its comedic and dramatic elements effectively. Ultimately, enjoyment appears highly subjective and dependent on individual tolerance for the show's controversial themes.
Strengths
- Heartwarming story with genuine laughs.
- Explores themes of love, gender equality, and acceptance.
- Some viewers found the characters and their development enjoyable.
- Voice acting, particularly Yuki Masuda as Hibiki, is well-received by many.
- Soundtrack considered fine
- Well paced plot and direction
Weaknesses
- The plot is far-fetched and relies on a problematic premise.
- Many find the jokes stale and the comedy unsuccessful.
- The art style is dated and considered mediocre or unpleasant.
- The teacher-student relationship is viewed as creepy and inappropriate by many.
- Inconsistent character development
- Ending deemed rushed and unsatisfying.
- Some found that is had primitive messages.