Introduction
Mei Ayazuki is just your ordinary, everyday high-school girl. That is until one night, when the moon is full and red, she’s transported through time to the Meiji Period by Charlie, a self-proclaimed magician.
She ends up in a strange, Meiji-era ‘Tokyo’ where the existence of ghosts is accepted. Led by Charlie, she finally arrives at the Rokumeikan. There, waiting for her to arrive, are the historical figures Ougai Mori, Shunsou Hishida, Otojirou Kawakami, Kyouka Izumi, Gorou Fujita, Yakumo Koizumi, and Tousuke Iwasaki.
Whilst interacting with these men, she discovers she is a Tamayori - someone who can see ghosts - a skill that is highly valued in the Meiji Period. Due to these powers, her relationship with the men begins to change… As she gets to know these handsome men in a new era she just can’t get used to, a love begins to grow within her.
Will Mei be able to return to her time? What will become of her love - a love that crosses the boundaries of time and space?
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Audience reviews
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HinamoriAmu37
I was going to give this anime a 9 because it was fun and a lighthearted romance, which I love. But what the hell was this ending! T_T For the most part it is very enjoyable, every episode is full of adventure. It touches on youkai/spirits, but yeah the ending is a bit disappointing.
If you like romance and youkai, my two favourite genres, then you might enjoy it, just don’t have your hopes up too much.
The fml is transported to the past by a magician, where of course she is saved by the very good looking ml and after that each episode she helps each character one way or another.
Read at the sourceRegalFlare
This was an.... interesting show.
Its painfully obvious that its based of a otome game. Just by watching the opening you know what you are in for.
The show isn't bad, but it really needs more time to explore these characters. Twelve episodes is really not enough time to tell all of the characters stories. We are introduced to 9 characters very quickly and we don't get a lot of time to be with them. Its too congested with characters. I feel like to fix this problem you would ether give the show more episodes or cut out some of the characters. I know there's two movies, but from what I understand they are based on other dating routes in the game. Also, to watch the movies its a bit of an adventure to find. To save you the trouble, they are both on YouTube. They are only in Japanese, you w…
Read at the sourceScarityNight
I'm very disappointed with this anime.
The whole "A Girl can see ghosts and is sent back in time to meet historical figures." is a very interesting premise. Unfortunately, they barely did anything interesting with this set up even toward the end. After the first 2 episodes, the entire premise was poorly explained and then was toss aside in favor of normal daily slice-of-life-with-the-occasional-funny-moments anime. Even when they tried something with the whole Tamayori, the thing just ended the minute it got slightly interesting. Seriously why even bother showing a girl who can see ghosts, how it negatively affected her life, and how there are ghosts within this world where they need an entire division to deal with it only to have like 4 disappointing episodes about it. It's kinda a theme…
Read at the sourcemochitokidoki
I honestly made an account just to write a review on this anime. I think this anime is really underrated. It's beautiful, bittersweet, and really deserves a lot more attention. This 12 episode anime made me laugh and cry. That takes a lot to do for me because I usually just smile/grin, but parts of this anime actually made me laugh out loud. I'm a little sad about the ending, but I'm happy with her decision. Throughout this anime, I see a constant theme of "finish what you started." For that, I understand her decision. Hoping there will be a second season. I would really like to see that she finished what she had to do in her modern life and go back to that era.
Read at the sourcebloodyfaith
I finished this anime about 20 minutes ago and im still crying... I cant tell if im crying more out of frustration or sadness.. Let me explain. This anime goes where the first 9 episodes saying "oh no, ill have to return to my real world soon" then figures out that she doesnt actually need to leave on episodes 9-10. Then she is like, hell yeah get to live my life happy here because my old wrong was bad. HER LIFE SUCKED. Then the last episode decides that they are going to tear your heart out and ruin both yours and her happy ever after. Dont watch if you want a lovey dovey happy ending because you will be hurt....
Read at the sourcedevilkuin
I adored the anime I truly did, especially the first 11 eps. I expected a different ending though, didn't expect my heart to bounce so much. I was expecting something different. I understand that she went in the past for a reason, but I didn't expect her to make the decision she made in the last ep. I mean I really wanted to cry so much.
I loved and adored all characters, I fell in love with Mori Ougai, and I just wanted to hug the other characters. I am glad that Mei was able to help the others in history but then again I just don't understand why the anime had to end the way it did.
Did she have to make that decision for food? I understand that what happened during Meiji Era was to help her develop as a better person but I wanted love to won.
Honestly loved the anime but I wanted a dif…
Read at the sourceAnshulGoyal
I don't understand why this show had rating of 6.95?
A really heart touching story of a girl going back in time and realizing who she really is and how she really feels.
All the hot shots of the past era liking the girl from future was like watching a truly beautiful scene.
The only complaint I had was I hoped she was well educated so she could have used her education for the development.
All the other expects were truly amazing though.
My point rating clearly shows how awesome the show is and how much I liked it.
In the end the girl made the right choice and that thing really made me happy. Somethings are better off let unfinished.
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The anime was pretty okay until the last episode it just made my brain hurt and confused. The characters were okay and I liked the sound and the fl but then the ending just destroyed everything. It just does not make sense why she would go back when she's not sure that she can come back to the past. In the future she gets called freak and weird and have no friends but in the other world she gets accepted and found friends and a lover so this doesn't make sense to me. Well anyways if you have enough time and just want to watch an anime try this out but beware the ending it won't make you happy
Read at the sourcemoonmanii3082
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This anime was very good with amazing characters and a great character development throughout the season. However, the reason why my overall score was low even though I genuinely liked this anime was her choice in the end to go back to her own time after regaining her memories. She had love and finally found acceptance in who she was as a person after shutting herself out to ghost and humans alike. If the ending was different my score would've been a solid 8. I love a good reverse harem anime where the main character choses someone to love but I wish she would've stayed with him. He loved her when at first no one would in her time.
Read at the sourceKoraRae
I was swept away into another world and swooned over so many in the reverse harem. The characters aren't remarkable, but the story is what makes it great.
However, it was the end that ruined it... I'm not completely satisfied, this is a romance, but it was like seeing the best looking cake in the world, with all your favorite toppings and all the things you love the most, biting into it and tasting ash.
I don't hate it, but the end is too realistic.
The main character broke so many promises. I can't respect that.
I give them props, they tried to give the viewers closure, but there was no closure to be had when it has been going in a certain direction and changes so often.
Read at the sourcewhylime
TL;DR: Meiji Tokyo Renka is an interesting historical fantasy to waste some time on.
L;DR
I have a bit of a thing for reverse harem anime based off of otome games, so of course Meiji Tokyo Renka was one of the next on my list to watch. Just from looking at the description I thought it would be the perfect show for me; historical Japan fantasy, time travel isekai, and of course, romance. And when I booted up the first episode to be met with the opening (which I really enjoyed, it has a wonderful sound and groove to it) I thought I was going to be witnessing one of my new favorite guilty pleasures.
But now, after finishing the show, I guess I can say... eh?
Look, if you like reverse-harem, slightly trashy, historical romance- ignore the rest of my review. Go and watch it- and just enjoy y…
Read at the sourceToLiveToLove
Ok so you've been warned from the unfortunate ones who watched this show that this is NOT an anime you will leave satisfied with. I was happy enough with the show but after wasting 5 hours on this series, I finally reached the end, wondering what was life. What had I just spent all that time watching? It felt like nothing made sense, all the episodes building up told us one thing but it seemed the creators didn't care about making sense at the end. They just wanted to add a cliche twist at the last minutes and play with your emotions no matter if it fit or not. I sat dumbfounded disappointed and annoyed more than ever, confused as all hell as to what just happened. The heroine character suddenly became selfish and fickle and her hopes and dreams and past actions and promises had disappeare…
Read at the sourceElfsire
Its always the ending!!! why is it always the ending !
I put this off for ages but finally braved watching it.
Firstly this is based on an Otome game... so you need to expect... many suitors and very little info on each. I find Otome based games will never pick a route instead they try and make an anime where no one is left angry because the boy they liked is rejected. The anime will generally pick the main story but it wont pick a route to dedicate to. This anime sadly does pick a route .... but where I would be fine with this... the anime then twists and does not follow through ... but it gives you all the build up for the route chosen.
The one plus you can take from this is .... there is a game somewhere... where the crappy ending does not happen. Not much of a comfort as we came he…
Read at the sourceFirechick12012
Years ago, when I was first dipping my toes into the anime fandom back in, say, 2005, I watched an old anime called Harukanaru Toki no Naka de, which centered around a girl and her friends being sent back in time to Japan's Heian Era. I thought it was the bee's knees, and before Shounen Onmyouji came out, I considered it my favorite anime of all time. I later learned it was based on a video game, and a specific type of video game called an otome game. Otome games are typically visual novels aimed at women, where the main character, usually a girl, is meant to develop a romantic relationship with one of many male characters. These kinds of games don't usually come to the US, especially their anime adaptations, partly because they tend to be poor quality, and because many of the games and th…
Read at the sourceCasualLegume
If you go in expecting this to be a fantastic reverse harem, you'll be disappointed. HOWEVER if you want to watch a short series that's lighthearted and has some good looking anime men, I'd say go for it!
The ending was pretty typical compared to other reverse harem anime where the protagonist goes to another era or world, but slightly less fulfilling. I've seen rumors of a second season, so I look forward to what that might bring.
As far as character personalities, I agree that they felt flat. But that's not always a bad thing if you don't care about getting invested in a show (even though I watched it all in one go, oops) The guys are pretty, and the protag's physical design is more basic than most, which I actually enjoy compared to most protags that have strange eye or hair colors.…
Read at the sourceSlimmin
This anime is absolutely beautiful! After originally completing the series in April, I’ve enjoyed it so much that I haven’t been able to stop rewatching it.
It’s a cute, short anime that I believe many people can enjoy as it includes romance, time travel and ghost-hunting (don’t forget the delicious food, too!). The story was well presented, considering that this anime was based off a game. Some scenes, interactions and quirks the characters have may only make sense if you are familiar with the series beforehand, and they can be confusing at times.
The characters have fun interactions with each other and all have likeable traits which you can fail in love with. The Japanese dub and the English dub are both enjoyable and leave you with a smile after each episode. The art style does chan…
Read at the sourceSailorMoon_95
I'm going to make this short and simple... This was a great anime adaption of the game. Yes, if you're looking for that romance vibe it does have it. I mean there are parts that made me a little uptight but the ending even though (something did happen that we all wanted to happen came through..) There is going to be a season 2 being released July 2020.. SO THE WAY IT ENDED IN THIS SEASON IS OKAY. I've played the game so I mean I had an idea on how they were going to plan the ending.. I'd advise you play the game first if you can, before you watch the anime. There's also another game pretty much the same plot but it's the only on IOS and it's called, Nightmare Harem. I recommend that game to those who can only play that particular Otome because they have an Iphone.
Read at the sourcedavshin
the hint of romance in this anime is very cute and all characters have a great development of character throughout the whole story. mainly I feel this anime is for girls boys can watch as well but I don't know they like romance anyways boy can watch it
so basically this is a pretty good anime it a sweet and has a good moral it good for children to watch because there is no violent or mature content. I feel that is a great story for people that are being targeted for being different and don't have confidence in themselves. l love this anime and
HOPEFULLY, IT CAN KEEP CONTINUING !!!!!!!
Read at the sourcejulixjinx
Not much action but i thought hey, its good. Then the ending was horrible, and this is why: a lot of anime has sad endings but they have a much more meaning and purpose. This is just stupid. So she goes back despite that she found her "love" and new friends that support her, and for what? so that she can go back to make friends in her world..oh wow! very inspirational.
I really hope they make another season or at least one OVA. I wasted 12 weeks for nothing,just so that i have a meh feeling at the end. We all have different opinions but i wished i knew what i was getting into.
What i liked: the graphics are beautifull, the rest of the characters are interesting.
Read at the sourcenozomemee
So ..I'm a huge fan of the reverse harem and otome game adaptions genre so when I saw this, I was very excited to watch it.
While I was two thirds down I accidentally looked into the reviews and was shocked to see how many people seemed to dislike the ending so I prepared myself for being disappointed.
But all I can say after completing it is that I think this anime was enjoyable through and through.
ESPECIALLY the ending made it stand out and fresh and I'm actually happy it's not the usual "happy ending".
I don't rate my animes by looking at the quality of plot, characters, animation or music. My rating depends solely on the enjoyment I got from watching it and therefore I give this anime an 8.
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