Yamada's First Time: B Gata H Kei
Synopsis — from MyAnimeList
Most people, including the girl herself, would say that first year high school student Yamada is beautiful and perfect. Despite this, she is working towards a peculiar goal: to have sex with one hundred men by the end of high school. Trying to put some sense into her head, Yamada's best friend, Miharu Takeshita, points out a major flaw in that plan—she is completely inexperienced with men. However, the reason behind this is that Yamada thinks her lady parts look strange and believes others will judge her for it. As a result, Yamada decides that her first time must be with a fellow virgin, since they will not hurt or scare her. After a fateful encounter, she sets her sights on the shy and average Takashi Kosuda, an aspiring photographer with a heart of gold. With contending rivals for his affection and her own raging hormones, Yamada must find ways to seduce Kosuda and take his cherry. However, as she gets closer to Kosuda, she finds herself increasingly enjoying their time spent together.
Audience Consensus
B-gata H-kei garners a divided audience, with many praising its unique comedic premise centered around a female-led sexual pursuit and its surprisingly heartwarming romantic undertones. However, a significant portion of viewers find the protagonist unlikeable and the humor overly crass or repetitive, leading to strong opinions both for and against the series.
Strengths
- Unique premise with a female-driven sexual pursuit
- Humor derived from awkwardness, misunderstandings, and character interactions
- Strong, memorable female protagonist (Yamada)
- Surprisingly heartwarming or romantic undertones for an ecchi show
- Relatable portrayal of teenage awkwardness and first experiences
- Good voice acting, particularly in the Japanese dub
- Art style is generally well-done and fits the comedic tone
- Can be very funny and entertaining, especially for ecchi/comedy fans
Weaknesses
- Yamada can be perceived as unlikeable, rude, or bitchy
- The plot can be repetitive or predictable, relying heavily on gags
- Supporting characters are often underdeveloped or stereotypical
- The 'ecchi' elements can be considered gratuitous or distasteful by some
- The show's premise, while unique, can lead to shallow or superficial storytelling
- Some viewers find the humor crass or overly reliant on sex jokes
- The ending and overall character development can be seen as disappointing or unresolved
- Censorship can be an issue for some viewers