Audience reviews
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WoodenBullet343
This anime is a great example of why harem elements kill any romance story. The two main characters can be considered "wholesome", so it doesn't seem like this anime should belong in the same category of nasty, predatory "romance" stories that you may find in other series. This is only a first-glance assumption however. It becomes clear enough throughout the story that all the supporting girls serve to reinforce Kaoru (male lead), and not challenge him in any meaningful way. Well, they do also exist for plenty of cheap sexual humor, including gags that were so bad I actually paused the tv to step outside for a full half hour.
The saving graces for the show extend beyond making the viewer experience grass and fresh air. There were some moments where the girls actually did contradict my ear…
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This is an anime for people who just want something gentle and slow.
Not to say that there arent moments of tension or humorous elements, there are. But the bulk of this anime is just slice of life, early 2000s romance.
There really is no significance to the plot. The animation or voice acting isnt special. Yet somehow it manages to pull you in episode after episode.
The story is a typical romance anime, boy and girl fall in love but with a bit of drama along the way. The anime has light harem vibes but nothing insane. A bit lewd at times but again, but still PG-13.
The anime really shines at showcasing the feeling of enduring love. The main character is likable, and the coloration is steeped in mid 2000s heavy saturation. Which is gorgeous.
Overall the show is great for a few d…
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I didn't really enjoy this anime much.
I was interested in the premise, and maybe it would have made a better story if it didn't have so much filler. Maybe just as a movie?
I didn't care for most of the side characters. They were all more annoying than funny to me, and I spent a lot of my time rolling my eyes. I would have been happier watching just the first four episodes, and then the last few. Even though romance isn't really my thing, I would have at least enjoyed it more.
The animation was okay. I don't like how they did the eyes in this anime, though. The opening and closing songs weren't too bad. The main character has a really cute hairstyle.
Overall, the only reason I finished this anime was because I started it.
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Ai Yori Aoshi is a pretty good romantic comedy anime. The story is also really good too. I think that the characters are pretty good, which each being funny in their own way, like Tina always being the rowdy type of girl, Aoi being the understanding one & most loyal, Taeko being a complete klutz, although she doesn't mean to, Miss Miyabi is the more of the stricter type, Kaoru is actually a pretty good guy, Chika is ok & Mayu is the young spoiled brat type of character. Honestly, this is a good romcom anime that I've enjoyed watching, as you can appreciate the two main characters bond that much better in each new episode.
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Story:
I enjoy the story for Ai Yori Aoshi. Basically, a young girl from a rich family is betrothed to a young man from a rich family. She likes him a lot even at such a young age, but he eventually disappears from his family. She goes to try and find him and ends up succeeding. They end up living together in a large house and many of their friends also end up living there. Of course, that are all girls and they all fall for the main male protagonist. The show basically follows their daily lives and the growth of Kaoru's and Aoi's relationship.
Animation:
The animation is nice and bright. I think it looks good and is drawn well.
Sound:
I love the music in this anime, especially the opening song, Towa No Hana, it is very beautiful. I very rarely skipped this song while watching. They…
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Note: This will be a review of both seasons.
Overview:
"Ai Yori Aoshi" is a slice-of life romance anime that first aired nearly two decades ago, and since then has faded into almost complete obscurity. As someone who happened to come across and watch it myself, I think that is a real shame, as it has many strengths that set it apart from most of its genre while also lacking many of the things that make many other examples annoying. The result is a very mature and nuanced romance story that, while by no means perfect, should definitely appeal to any older person who enjoys the genre.
Story (7.5/10)
Set in Tokyo, college student Kaoru Hanabishi comes across a young woman wearing a kimono, and offers to help her find the person she has been looking for. After a series of events, however, he…
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after watching this anime idk how to feel about it. The ending was pretty standard i saw it coming miles away. The characters were all unique as they each added something to the never ending harem. Best girl i think would be Aoi or miyabi as i quite liked her. The animation was pretty standard for the time. Although aoi's eyes at times looked too big almost like a goldfish. Kaoru and his backstory was actually really great and sad. Made me hate the hanabishi. The "PLOT" was also pretty good. The anime was a rollercoaster of emotions at times i hated the MC for not saying outright how he felt about certain things. Meanwhile at times i liked him for being brave and saying the right things when it mattered. All in all the anime was a thrill to watch and go through.
8/10. Alright time for sea…
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So i gave this a rating of 5 why? I came into this series in the 1st couple of episodes and i loved the concept country girl out of her element in the big city and meeting of childhood sweethearts add in the trauma faced by the male lead and it has all the ingredients needed to tell a great love story. What is the finished product Cliche and bland.
I was hoping for Aoi that away from the live she always had in the country we would see her struggles maybe have to get a job to make ends meat. None of this happens and she takes to the city like a bird to flying. I like all kinds of female leads tsundere, sporty, nerdy etc and this one had potential at the start but there is only ever 1 thought on her mind our male lead. Nothing wrong with being in love but this is the kind obsessive, can't l…
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"I am sorry it looks like I have been causing trouble for you again"
---Taeko
Say what you will about best girls in other anime but Aoi chan is the perfect girl, and thank heaven Karou is no idiot when it comes to realizing it. The elements Ai Yori Aoshi are wonderful.
Anyway lets talk about those really great parts. Ai Yori, is all about wonderful characters. All of them are wonderful, and most are pretty damn believable with the possible exception of Aoi who may well be too perfect. The series even manages to create layer after layer of detail. What are initially anime stereotype characters all become marvelously complex. By the end of the series they are all well fleshed out and feel like old acquaintances.
The comedy is also pretty good, it's not at side splitting belly laugh leve…
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If you repeatedly dye something with indigo, it'll get bluer than the indigo you started with. The same happens with love, and that's what Ai Yori Aoshi (Bluer than Indigo) is about: as the characters show affection for each other their love becomes deeper, not just the romantic love of the main couple but the familiar love for everyone around them.
Story - 7/10. Aoi and Kaoru get engaged in their childhood, for the sake of their families. Later events split the couple, but on a whim Aoi seeks Kaoru (now a college student) and they start living together, discovering each other better. More people (all of them female) tag alongside them. The premise is simple but it works well with the theme, and there are subtle harem-like tones but not enough to detract attention from the main plot.
Cha…
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Ai Yori Aoshi is actually one of my favorite animes. I have always loved this art style and have been a big fan of it since N.G.E. BUT! The best part of Ai Yori Aoshi, is the story. It actually fulfills plot points and ties them together like all great stories. Yes, this is a love story and there is no need to be hesitant about it. It's actually a story and less of a love drama. There are several entrancing moments of laughter, anticipation and tear jerking moments. I'm not much for love stories, but I can't help myself when the story is quality and the characters are soo likable.
In a nutshell, give it a watch. Even if you aren't big on romance. Could be that I'm a big softy, but this isn't about me. This is about you watching this and giving it a shot. ;)
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The series takes a romance story, adds a touch of comedy and a little hint of harem. It's nothing overly special in plot, characterization, or art work.
Despite being little more a mildly enjoyable romance, I find Ai Yori Aoshi to be a guilty pleasure. There is something about the series that is just so sweet and genuine. The character of Aoi Sakuraba. You just want her to have a happy ending. They somehow made her kind, sweet, and naive but in a way that is endearing instead of annoying. The same can not be said for the other characters. Without Aoi, this show would be relegated to forgettable mediocrity. With her, the series is a comfortable guilty pleasure.
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ai yori aoshi is very predictable,and it's nothing special,there's nothing special at all about this show,Not it's characters or story or art or sound,everything is mediocre at best,but what makes it gain 7/10 instead of a 1/10 is simply beacuse of how enjoyable the show is,It's a very lighthearted Romance harem comedy,it has a little ecchi and what makes it different than other Harem shows is that the main 'Ship' of the show is already decided ( although i'd love if taeko got it).
Story 5/10,Typical romance story,a man and a woman with an arranged marriage got seperated and then found again,with a little drama,harem,Ecchi and comedy,nothing special.
Art 5/10,Nothing special here either,it was good for how old the show is.
Sound 5/10,The soundtracks aren't Great,the op's are not that Ca…
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Beautiful love story.The plot is simple.We have 2 childhood friends with arranged marriage but even from the start we can see that there is much more drama and hidden story then i tough.It really is nice to see that both main characters are in love even doe it was a type of political arranged marriage between 2 well known clans but since there are many complications involved like for instance that male MC isn't part of his clan anymore and what kind of reaction would people have is she marries someone beneath her.This is what i love to see.When main characters are fighting with everything they have for the ones they love and when they are even ready to lose everything they have just to be next to person they love.Like i said the story has a lot of romance and hardship and it is quite nice…
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You really can't judge an anime based on the synopsis and reviews alone because there will be anime out there that everybody hated but you actually will like. I myself have experienced this many times hence I always give all anime a try. Ai Yori Aoshi is a good example of this. The synopsis sounded like it was written by a pubescent virgin and the reviews weren't that good either, but after finishing the series I found out that there is more to this anime than what it looks like in the outside and I ended up enjoying it more than I should have.
Ai Yori Aoshi or Bluer than Indigo is adapted from a manga with the same name and back then it was a actually a pretty popular manga for older guys. The story revolves around Kaoru Hanabishi, a college student with a traumatic childhood. Kaoru is f…
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An uncommon plot: boy and girl fall in love, and boy and girl are loyal to each other throughout the whole series. It doesn't deserve to be called a harem for that in my opinion. Yes, there are several other female characters, all of whom seem to have feelings for the male lead, but he (as I said) is pretty kind about things. The female lead is positively beyond human--patient, kind, and generally perfect to a point that is impossible for a real person. It's a happy, uplifting show. Absolutely wonderful.
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Beginning of the story was very nice and for that I would give 7-8/10. When the story went on, it started going to a direction which I would give 6/10. Until the end it started getting a bit better 7/10. I was still a little disappointed for the ending, so I had to give 6/10 for the overall.
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Why does it say 9001 episodes?
There only 24 in the first season, 12 episodes in 2nd.
And besides that only 2 OVA named: "Speaking of Dreams" and "Beautiful Snow"
For me personly it's a rather good/fine anime, it needs a lot to keep my attention though.
It's rather sweet, and female character is so innocent and pure.
I'm from Denmark, so watching Japan and American story sets are rather unique for me.
I found this a little boring from time to time with the storyline, but are you the person for romance and pure innocence then this is probably very much to your liking. :)
I rate it: 7, 8, 9, 7, 7, 7
The art isn't Perfect and great; it could have more in scenery.
But it is very pretty, some even beautiful and it's made so good.
The music; especially in season one opening are really n…
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The story to Ai Yori Aoshi isn't very complicated, but it's sweet. If you like simple love stories, don't care about thinking through the layers of story, and just want to enjoy some good ol' fashioned sap, then you'll like this.
There are somewhat frustrating love triangles, and obstacles/antics that get in the way of the main characters finding happiness/alone time, but it's just your formulaic approach to a typical happy ending.
I liked this anime because it was a happy, easy-going, and romantic story. I had trouble getting through the fillers sometimes, because I just wanted to watch the relationship between the main characters progress, but overall I enjoyed it. It was a memorable story for me. If you typically enjoy rom-coms, then you'll like Ai Yori Aoshi.
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(This is my first review on MyAnimeList. It will not be based on events that take place in the second season.)
OK, so while I'm rather late to the party with this anime, I feel like I should share my thoughts on it because I don't think the reviews made so far have really done the show justice. Apparently this is either the best, worst, or most mediocre romance anime ever, all in the extremes. In reality, this show isn't as black and white as that.
Ai Yori Aoshi has two devastating problems at its core, and these problems together only intensify in the damage they do. First of all, Ai Yori Aoshi thinks that having a "secret romance" is excuse enough to focus totally on the harem aspect of the story, and second of all, it thinks that romantic feelings towards the male protagonist counts a…
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