Audience reviews
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A “sequel” divided into routes
First, I want to mention something I only discovered while rewatching this anime for this review: Seiren is considered a sort of spiritual successor to Amagami SS, sharing the same universe and even the same school. I say “spiritual” because, despite this connection, there is practically no direct link between the two works. The anime doesn't rely on prior events, doesn't bring back the protagonists from Amagami SS, and, as far as I recall, doesn't even make a point of mentioning characters from the previous series. So, if you, like me, came into Seiren without knowing this, rest assured: there is absolutely no need to watch Amagami SS beforehand.
Moving on to the anime itself, one of Seiren’s main features is its route-based structure. Every four episodes,…
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This is one of those anime that I found on Facebook whose visuals made me want to watch. This I did despite negative reviews.
Seiren is a sequel to the anime Amagami SS, which I haven't watched as of this writing. It's said to be similar in format, namely an Omnibus, which is similar to different paths of a visual novel. Each arc, though it has the same characters, is from a different timeline. The MC will end up with a different girl per arc. In the case of Seiren, each arc is made of 4 episodes, so there are three girls in total.
It's not actually too bad that I think it's a wasted time. You can be quite amused playing the episodes. But it's not exactly great either. The MC is forgettable.
In fairness to it, one of the good things to come from watching it is making me interested in w…
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It is good and refreshing romance anime!!
Three female protagonists have their own attitudes, behaviours and characters. I love how the author match the MC with these three different female protagonists, with different story-telling. The 1st female+MC ending seems "oh okay" but then with the rest 2nd and 3rd female+MC, there you go, happy-ending!
The MC not so exaggerates and boring like previous seasons MC, Junichi Tachibana. This one atleast he is improved.
I'm type of romance-anime-lover and to be honest this anime deserves 9/10.
Overall, I recommend you watch this light-hearted and light-minded anime first for the refreshing/warm up/starter for romance-lovers, then you may proceed watch the Amagami SS and the rest because watching Amagami SS and the rest are tiring and your mind wi…
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I watched Seiren. Here are my thoughts:
Seiren is the spiritual sequel to Amagami SS. The stories of the two series are apparently unrelated aside from some character cameos. I can't verify this because I've never seen Amagami SS, but I enjoyed Seiren enough to consider picking Amagami up.
Seiren is an anime original but it very much feels like a VN adaptation. The 12-episode series is split into thirds, each of which is devoted to one story arc. These story arcs each involve the male MC making a romantic connection with one of the girls in his highschool. Seiren is a romance show and the vast majority of its runtime is devoted to that purpose.
The MC is your typical meek spineless loser – this is particularly annoying in this context because he never initiates anything and it's nearly…
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No spoiler ahead, but a little bit of backstory, and a necessary one before you proceed to watch the series. Let's just say most people rate this anime this low because they are not aware of this, but it is totally understandable, at least to me, because I thought the series did not do enough to address this too. The anime is set to be running in 3 different timelines or universes every 4 eps, in each universe, the protagonist made different decisions and things are different in each universe, and with this piece of information, you should be able to watch this series with less confusion. (you should treat each chapter as individual chapter otherwise this anime will be the worst one, but you should carry forward the information from the previous chapter as you venture into the new one, as…
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seiren now before you judge me for my opinion if you are I am not the best at reviewing soo plus these are very short reviews.
(SPOILERS)
1st arc=amazing not a 10/10 but a 8/10 tsumeki character was great,the ending in the 4th episode was fantastic.
2nd arc=meh not the greatest but wouldn't mind watching cause it was too generic I suppose this arc would be a 5 but miyame is actually a good character. 3rd arc=shit pissed me off it was too generic and predictable if the girl regretted her answer in 10th episode and at the remaining episodes he was going after shou and finally she confesses to him now that whould've been better a 2/10.
Pls don't judge me this is just how I think.
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*Spoiler Warning*
So to start this off, I am a bit biased towards the genre that Seiren is considered to be. I am a sucker for romance so this anime was a shot in the face in a way.
It's what we would call a multi-timeline "harem". The main character, Kamita, goes through relationship building with multiple female characters. The only issue is, they are all on different timelines, which means the previous relationship encounter never existed when you move to the next arc. This is a recipe for disaster in an anime that is supposed to convey relationships and how they are built. Kamita goes through three 4-episode arcs in which each arc is about a different girl. Each arc is focused on the same exact characters just a different timeline and a different girl that he chooses, but they all st…
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It seems unfair to pit Serien against Amagami, given it's ultimately its own show, but since it's a good point of comparison and perspective, I'll do it in this case.
Seiren is essentially a continuation of the Amagami SS experience, with its own cast but the same setting, yet it feels lacking in comparison. The pacing of Amagami was fairly fast in order to accommodate the use of different character arcs, yet whether it's Seiren's pacing or just what feels like longer build ups to romantic developments, something about each arc's progression here makes them sort of tedious to watch, in a way.
[mild spoilers in this paragraph] As an example, the ending of the first arc subverted the expectations I held of a show succeeding Amagami in that the protagonist and romantic interest did not en…
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I'm trying really hard to write this review for 2 reasons.
1)It's so hot outside-43°C-to be exact and 2) i can't remember anything about Seiren and i just finished it 30 mins ago...And if i was 80 yrs old there would be a perfect explanation as to why my memory is fuzzy. Alzheimer's disease! But i'm 35 and not even drunk yet so my best guess would be that Seiren is at fault here with its' lethal doses of boredom and depression and to be honest i kinda see why Japan has a forest for people to hang on........Yeah sometimes i can be a sick fuck and if there's a god i'm screwed from here to eternity.
So what was i saying? Oh yeah Aokigahara is where people usually go after watching this anime and i can totally see why..This anime is a whole 5 hours of my life taken from me and if i had some…
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Seiren remains a hidden gem, often overshadowed by more mainstream titles. An initial glance at the reviews and its below-average rating made me apprehensive. However, after giving it a chance, I found it to be a refreshing departure from the norm. It's a testament to the old adage, "never judge a book by its cover" – or in this case, an anime by its rating.
From the outset, one might mistake Seiren for a typical harem, but it's far from that. Instead, it offers a novel approach to romance anime, presenting three distinct romantic paths with the protagonist, each with a different main heroine. Each arc feels like a fresh beginning, a new exploration of relationships.
One of the anime's primary strengths lies in its ability to showcase the dynamics between the protagonist and three vastly…
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Right, let's get straight to the point here.
It's a very forgetful anime. I watched this about a year ago I think, and I can't remember any part of it even when I watch a few clips of it, I don't remember it at all. I only know that I've watched it all the way through because I marked it as watched on my anime list on my phone.
I tried rewatching the first episode. Boring. The characters are very plain and have no outstanding features about them. I was getting bored just from watching the first few minutes of it, god knows how I managed to watch it all the way through but after trying to rewatch it, I am glad that I don't remember it.
The sound quality is alright I guess. Nothing too good.
The art style is quite plain. The characters offer no brightness or refreshment to the boring…
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I was expect something similar to Amagami, after knowing there is something related I start the anime right away.
The story disappointed me so much that aside from character appearance, I can't find what I like .
The story which is the strong part of this type of anime (amagami, photo kanon, etc..) was so unimpressive. What should be best romantic moment, couldn't really give you what you expect. The ending on the first part was also very unimpressed.
The animie which released after Amagami should let me see the improvement, yet I couldn't.
There were many confusing parts and was kinda only understand if you've played game or read some source before watching.
The other woman in the story, which should show some interaction to each other did not appear.
If you like sweet, romantic (I…
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When i started watching this show i couldn't help but feel i'd seen something like this before. After a little digging through my anime history i realised it reminded me of Amagami SS. Then it dawned on me as I looked a little further that this is actually a genuine sequel to the show, featuring the same highschool, but 9 years later. Though i'd seen Amagami SS and not the direct sequel Amagami SS+ (somehow this one [SS+] slipped past me) which follows the same characters, Seiren is an almost stand alone title with its own unique name and protagonist/antagonists, just in the same setting.
Considering the moderate level of complexity and sophistication of the first show in the series (with a consistent antagonist driving the plot through the various love interests and to the final arc) thi…
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I prepared to see her for her animation that attracted my attention from a distance, this varies in quality during the series, but it is still good, however in the stories at times they falter, because it bores quite a few times because of the turns they give to come to the conclusion of each one, their characters are endearing, there is no doubt about that, there is comedy, decisive moments in each story that I think that more than one will like, but that can not offer much more,I feel that he could I have felt much better, but they wasted a lot, and in part this is one of the few anime that disappointed me to the point of feeling a little bad
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I think the most important thing to explain about this anime is the format it takes. The show is split into three arcs at four episodes a piece with each arc representing a different continuity where the main character ends up with different girls.
What I liked about the show:
The format of the show was a breath of fresh air for me. After watching other romance animes it's nice seeing a show that explores all the options the main character has. Speaking personally, I've seen other romance shows where you know who the main character is going to pair up with and while you may wish for him to be with another character to see that relationship develop it ends up being all for naught. This show is good for those that feel similar in that regard of wanting to see the main character with some o…
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TL;DR: No real depth but likeable characters, if you want some short cute romance, watch it.
Seiren explores 3 different scenarios all revolving around the same male character, so instead of some Harem or love-rivalry, it shows you how it could play out with each of them separately. Now, that of course means that there is not much time to explore the characters themselves, but nonetheless I found every one of them to be quite likeable. After all, I don't see the reason why a story revolving around romance should always contain characters with some crazy backstory, looks or personality. Most people are absolutely normal and not standing out, so shouldn't that be something many people can relate to?
None of the girls were like completely crazy over him, and he wasn't depicted as a stutteri…
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I get why this anime isn't universally beloved, but I seriously don't understand why it gets so much hate. Maybe I was just in the perfect mood to watch it, but i found it to be very enjoyable despite it's downsides. It has a better than average soundtrack and about what you would expect from the genre as far a animation goes.
What makes it really great to me is that the jokes are few, but often times they hit like a ton of bricks and they are extremely memorable. I doubt anybody who ever watched this show is going to forget that scene inspired by "The Ring" or the bath scene i the first chapter.
Speaking of that, the biggest downside of the anime by far is the ending of the first chapter. Everybody knows Tsuneki is best girl, but the anime doesn't treat her like the top-tier waifu that…
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Guys, I'm gonna tell the truth. This anime is very good, and I recommend this to you guys. I believe that those people don't have the right to insult this anime. If they think its bad, say nothing. Like, I've been watching anime for years now. In my opinion, I think that you have to watch more anime to understand what is it actually like, for example, when I first watched 'Relife' for the first time, I was bored in the first 5 episodes. But after some years, I watched it and it was fantastic like best ending ever. So what I'm trying to say is that we have different mind/anime sets, and when years have passed, we would change our thoughts of it. (HAVING MORE EXPERIENCE DOES MATTER IN ANIME)................
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To me, this is one example of a high school story that could have based in real events.
Given its a story about 3 different girls, the character development needs to happen fast, but it is done in such a way that it doesn't feel rushed. You can see why they all grow closer.
The main character is likable because it's not a total wimp. Many of these kinds of Anime have male characters that are incapable of moving the story forward on their own and it annoys me.
One of the things I like the most was the peek into the future after each girl's arch. It was a very nice touch.
In the end, I thought it was a very balanced show. Very well animated, characters I think could exist in real life and a likeable lead. Lengthwise it's short enough to still see the character development and not long en…
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(This review has been adapted from my blog/reddit thread. Spoilers ahead!)
A woman in glasses really gets me going.
Part of it comes from the fact that I myself wear glasses; I can relate on some level with her bifocal style. Part of it comes from the subtext; an air of intelligence and maturity takes over. Part of it comes from instinct; I simply like the look itself.
I have other fetishes. Ones too private and too personal to share on a public forum. Seiren has its fair share of fetishes, too, but it hides nothing as it gives its audience an average romantic outing – in more ways than one.
STORY
Seiren adopts a structure known as the “omnibus.” In this case, for a romance anime, the description implies that the story will center not on a single relationship but rather many different…
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