The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses
Synopsis
Kaede Komura is in love. After being seated next to the airheaded Ai Mie for the past three days, Komura cannot help but be attracted to his bespectacled classmate. Although he has yet to have a proper conversation with Mie, Komura dreams of the day when she will look his way. One day, Komura notices that his seatmate is not wearing her glasses, learning by questioning Mie that she forgot them and has a tendency of doing so. When he sees her struggle, a concerned Komura takes it upon himself to help his crush. As the boy offers his assistance to Mie day by day, her reasons for constantly losing her glasses slowly evolve from the answer she initially gave. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
Audience reception is mixed, with praise for the animation quality and cute moments, but criticism for the repetitive plot, frustrating characters, and slow romance. While some find the wholesomeness enjoyable, others are turned off by the lack of character development and overused gags. The unique animation style divides viewers, with some appreciating the detail and vibrancy, while others find it visually overwhelming.
Strengths
- Unique and high-quality animation style by GoHands, with detailed character features and vibrant colors.
- Wholesome and cute moments, focusing on the growing relationship between the characters.
- Age-appropriate interactions and absence of unnecessary fanservice.
- Pleasant and fitting OST enhances the viewing experience.
Weaknesses
- Repetitive gags and slow-paced romance progression can become frustrating.
- Male lead is often seen as annoying, spineless, and lacking in development.
- Female lead's forgetfulness is exaggerated and unrealistic.
- Side characters are underdeveloped and forgettable.
- Over-the-top animation style can be jarring and nauseating for some viewers.