Our Dating Story: The Experienced You and The Inexperienced Me
Synopsis
To the shy and reclusive Ryuuto Kashima, associating himself with his popular classmate Runa Shirakawa is nothing but a distant fantasy—or so he thought. After losing a bet with his friends and being coerced into confessing to Runa, Ryuuto's world is flipped upside down: instead of the cruel rejection he was expecting, Runa agrees to go out with him! But dating Runa proves to be overwhelming for Ryuuto, who requests that their relationship remain a secret known only by their closest friends. His decision, however, leads to a series of mishaps that he fears will doom the relationship. As they work through their misunderstandings, Ryuuto reveals his insecurities stemming from his past experiences, and the two grow closer together. Just when things are getting back on track, Ryuuto's middle school crush, Maria Kurose, transfers to his class and begins to stir up a fuss. At the same time, terrible rumors about Runa spread around the school, prompting Ryuuto to take desperate measures to protect her. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
Audience opinions are sharply divided, with some appreciating the show's exploration of modern relationships and character growth, while others criticize its reliance on tropes, bland characters, and mediocre production. A significant point of contention revolves around the female lead's past relationships, with some viewers finding it refreshing and others viewing it negatively. Overall, the series is seen as a flawed but potentially relatable romance anime.
Strengths
- Characters feel real and relatable.
- Explores the complexities of relationships and personal growth.
- Some viewers found the series surprisingly deep and a celebration of imperfection.
Weaknesses
- Bland and stereotypical characters.
- Forced and unnatural relationship development.
- Mediocre production value and animation.
- Overreliance on tropes and unnecessary drama.
- Inconsistent storyline choices and questionable writing.
- Main character is bland and unlikeable.