Princess Lover!
Synopsis — from MyAnimeList
Following an automobile accident that claims the life of his parents, Teppei Arima is taken in by his grandfather and introduced to the world of the rich and the elite. Compared to his humble upbringing, Isshin Arima's lavish lifestyle surprises and stuns the young teenager. In return for the gracious hospitality, Teppei is expected to continue the family business by replacing his grandfather as the head of Arima Financial Combine, and to prepare him for these responsibilities, he is enrolled into an esteemed high school. Along with his recently acquired celebrity status and affluence, Teppei is informed of an arranged marriage with the equally prosperous Sylvia van Hossen, thus, beginning the thrilling escapades of his new life!
Audience Consensus
Audience opinion is sharply divided, with many praising the initial premise, art, and production values, while a significant portion criticizes the drastic decline in story quality during the second half. The show is seen as having a strong start but ultimately failing to deliver on its potential, leading to a polarizing reception.
Strengths
- Pleasing visuals that match the theme and setting
- Nice balance between comedy and drama
- Unique setting (harem in a rich setting)
- Characters have depth
- Art style and animation have a unique vibrancy
- High production values
- Fanservice is tastefully added
Weaknesses
- Girls are a bit clichéd
- Story is mediocre and becomes garbage in the second half
- Supporting cast is weak
- Music is not memorable
- Jarring simulated camera panning/rotation
- Out of proportion bust sizes
- Villains are the worst ever constructed
- Story becomes irredeemable halfway through
- Annoying 'Passing the Club' arc
- Harem is not satisfying