Oh Boy, Was I Wrong About Her
Synopsis — from MyAnimeList
I met my childhood friend again, and she had become a beautiful and innocent girl. "It's been a while, Hayato." "Haruki, is it?" In the past, I used to play in the mud with my childhood friend in the countryside, and when I saw him again, there was no trace of the bratty young man I thought he was back then. Only in front of Hayato, she threw away the coat she was wearing and reacted in the same crass way she did back then. The distance between you and me has not changed.
Audience Consensus
The audience is divided on this romance anime, with a strong consensus that the chemistry between the main characters and their wholesome interactions are its primary strengths. However, significant criticisms are leveled against the severely declining animation quality, shallow plot, and pacing issues, leading to a generally unremarkable and often disappointing viewing experience for many.
Strengths
- Strong chemistry and emotional support between the main leads (Hayato and Haruki).
- Likable and interesting main trio (Hayato, Haruki, Himeko), particularly their sibling bond.
- Hayato's character as a competent and composed country boy is a refreshing change.
- Wholesome romance story with enjoyable character interactions.
- Decent opening and ending themes, and acceptable voice acting.
- The premise of childhood friends reuniting with a twist has potential.
Weaknesses
- Animation quality significantly degrades after the early episodes, becoming uncanny and poorly proportioned.
- Pacing issues, with dragging scenes, excessive "dead time," and dialogue that feels inorganic or stunted.
- Plot is shallow, predictable, and lacks substance or meaningful development, with many introduced plot threads left unresolved.
- Romance progression is slow, often relying on predictable tropes and clichés, with an unsatisfying or non-existent payoff.
- The show feels like a teaser for a larger story rather than a complete narrative.
- Underwhelming visual direction and art style, often described as generic or bland.
- Supporting characters are underdeveloped and serve only as plot devices.