Audience reviews
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LordGaru
If at any point I minimally liked this anime, that was a mistake.
This genre is not for me. The story is well directed, but nothing special.
The "romance" that forms between the two is at best decent and doesn't inspire anything. The story may be captivating in the sense that it keeps you interested enough to watch the next chapter, but when you understand who the protagonist's choice will be, you simply get outraged because it's obvious that it's the wrong choice.
If you can ignore the siscon subplot, it's decent, the art is good and quite pleasant.
Lastly, the romantic pairs of the protagonist are not as interesting as they seem at first glance. I have reservations for Ruri, but all the others are relatively poor characters.
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Damnit. why. why the hell. i loved where the anime was going i thought this anime was a 8 or 9/10 but then..... those last few episodes. WHY. JUST WHY??? first off the breakup with kuroneko was part of what ruined the fucking anime. then kyouske turned down ayase (that was the one hope i had for this anime and it didnt happen, IT WAS THE ONE THING THAT WOULDVE KEPT FROM THIS ANIME BEING SHIT) ok honestly the anime wasnt that bad. but the ending was terrible. like all of a sudden the creator was like, Actually ill make it so that kirino gets kyouske. BUT NOT EVEN THAT!!!! in the end kyouske ended up with nobody (that we know of). Seriously theres like certain ways for sibling love to work, this anime did it the wrong way, I actually dont think theres a right way tho. Damnit WHY, i just fini…
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"Why are you in my way, pervert?"
-Kirino Kosaka
This poignant quote is just a sample of the masterpiece that is Oreimo. Oreimo pushed the boundaries of what we as humans define as "good" into a new genre altogether. But all in all, the main reason why this anime scored a perfect 10/10 was because it did something no anime has ever been able to achieve before: By actually fucking up a simple slice of life premise into oblivion.
The story of Oreimo in itself is quite unique. So unique, in fact, that it can be classified as a whole new genre of anime. I like to call this new genre "shit in a bucket on a screen." It took a simple premise such as love, put it in a food processor, and blended it into oblivion. In that sense, it is a lot like fate/zero because both start with a premise that so…
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I gave this anime 10/10 because of only one reason. It's stuck in my head for many days. I watched Toradora after this but I couldn't enjoy it enough because my head was full of OreImo's memories while watching Toradora.
This may seems biased about the score because I like Kirino's characteristic very much.
Kirino's tsundere part is always unwavering and that made the show enjoyable. It's like never-ending story like One Piece, Dragon Ball, where all characters' habit is constant. But there are also development in skills, feelings and looks.
This anime is semi-harem because the main protagonist made all nearby girls love him. But it's love with reasons not like most harem anime. That's why it's not boring. Love without reason is what you always found in harem anime but not this one. Anyh…
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Season 1 was stellar. Every episode was outstanding.
Season 2, Episode on episode got worse and worse, then all respect I had left for the little plot development dropped like a lead balloon on conclusion.
After the first season, it was right up there as one of my top 5 animes, but dropped so hard and fast that by the end of season 2, I wanted to wipe all memory of it and claw my eyes out with a rake.
Kuroneko was awesome, but I always saw Kyosuke with Manami, though I would have been happy with a conclusion with either.
I never really liked Ayase, but heck, that would have been better than what we got.
This anime is a clear example of when you have a masterpiece of a series or film, despite wanting to see more of it, it's best to leave it well alone.
If you've not seen this anime, then…
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For more detailed reviews I recommend reading the earlier reviewers. I have only this to say:
I didn't do any research before starting this story so I had no idea what I was going into. First I read the short manga and then just had to see the anime how the story progresses. I really had high hopes that the tale wouldn't be about romantic relations with siblings. Of course I was wrong and wasted a lot of time to see incest romance unravel itself.
Why did I keep watching? Because I honestly thought that this would be a nice tale about brother and sister who regain their relationship as normal siblings. Oh how was I disappointed.
Story is rubbish and even though it's a cliche: You see the rushed ending coming a mile away. Seriously don't waste your time. Learn from my mistakes. There isn'…
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In general Oreimo has some interesting characters, and has plenty of bright spots where you laugh or really want to find out how the characters relationship evolves because Y has happened. So far so good.
But then comes season 2... And more precisely the second half of season 2. Here the characters relationships start to run amok, make no sense and destroy everything good the series otherwise had built up. I have watched many animes where the ending had either been lacking or confusing. But OreImo takes the price. It leaves you with nothing but bad taste in your mouth.
In short, do watch season 1. It's okay to good depending on your taste. But don't watch season 2. And should you decide to anyway, only watch the first half. But whatever you do, don't watch the 3 last episodes. It's like…
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The following review involves only my very own opinion and my personal experiences. Minor spoilers included, read at your own risk. You may or may not like it. Provided that you do not like my review, feel free to vote it down. Or even better: write an own one.
Foreword
You are looking for a funny and entertaining romcom? You might have found one - OreImo is quite funny and somewhat entertaining. But be aware: Do not expect too much, this show truly is about reckless, brave and yeah, pretty silly people.
Story 5/10
The core point of OreImo is a highly complicated (love?) relationship of two blood relatives. This anime shows us how a sister relearns to trust her brother, and how a brother is trying to get in touch with an odd culture.
The story about siblings falling for each other is n…
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They've done it now. Officially. An anime series has got on my nerves.Even though I don't do reviews for older shows I feel frenzied and obliged to write this just to get the load off me.
This is late but it comes audacious and up to date, it's not just a review, these are my sentiments (unplugged) about this series,that have been collected right after I watched it so they are afresh, so much that I'm not even able to think straight and am punching the keyboard buttons aggressively to type. I am going to give my emotions a voice and I am going to do that by ranting here, now either you can just read it or sod off but I'm doing it for my sake.
Judgments can prevent us from seeing the good that lies beyond the appearances but my feelings are galvanizing my thoughts about this anime and fram…
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OreImo is the pandering of everyday events of the siblings: Kyousuke and Kirino. If you want an anime with siblings of the opposite gender, along with love interests for the main male character, and very basic plot devices, then this is the anime for you. Plot devices in this anime are used in the most basic of forms, meaning an unexpected twist. To make the predictable unpredictable is one major gripes that I have with OreImo, and it just fails so miserably when the story steers itself back in the direction it came from. The twist just became absolutely unnecessary. It also doesn’t help when side characters introduced from the previous season are completely eliminated just so the plot can better flow.
At no point while watching this anime did I feel even remotely attached to any of the c…
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Quite possibly the most fan-dividing anime of the year, OreImo is a tough cookie to even begin to review. If you've seen the first series, then the sudden u-turn in almost all aspects of the show will be shocking, to say the least. It might well go down in history as the anime which alienated the most fans, or it might even be the trendsetter for future harems, because what OreImo has to offer in controversy is matched by its brilliance.
If we were to ignore the original series, let alone forget that there is even a light novel that precedes it, then you could probably score OreImo a 9/10 and be done with it. There's delightful animation, hilarious romantic comedy, in depth characters, an insight into otaku culture, and an unique exploration of the once-taboo theme of incest. The problem…
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My first review...and it had to be about this infamous controversial anime... Heheh... Anyway, let's start.
I'll be honest, when I started watching the show, I didn't know what to expect about it. As I watched through the entire show, I learnt a lot of lessons. Screw the sibling love for a while and look at the other aspects. The series has really gone through many aspects of real-life scenarios that I have faced before, and it taught me to be strong in these situations. Which is why, I really found that most of the characters had something to take from.
When I reached the final episode of the show, excluding the specials, I felt that it ended quite abruptly, and there were plenty of loose ends. And thus, I watched the final three episodes of...controversy... And I enjoyed it. It was goo…
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OreImo. The anime that I couldn't figure out for the life of me is now more obvious than a vegetarian in a grocery shop and about as complex as a technical drawing of a hammer. It has stooped down to the level of your average harem and the studio didn't even do a good job at that.
Now let's recap what made the first season fairly decent. First of all, it was realistic with a capital R and focused not only on the relationship between Kyosuke and Kirino but also on the Otaku community at large. The characters behaved naturally and in my opinion were as close as any anime has gotten to simulating real human beings. Now bear this in mind as we describe what happens with that realism in the second season.
First of all, the story takes Kyosuke and virtually all the girls in the cast, puts mass…
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This will be my review on Ore no Imouto ga Konnani Kawaii Wake ga Nai S2 (OreImo2), one of the more popular animes depicting sibling relationships in detail.
OreImo2 takes place right after the events of the specials of season 1. In a fitting opening episode, the still-awkward relationship between Kirino and Kyousuke can be readily seen, demonstrating that the two of them still have a ways of bonding to go, until the girl's otaku habits bring the two of them together.
There's a distinct change between this second season and the preceeding season. While the first season focused on Kirino's 'initiation' into otaku culture, and her brother earnestly helping her with that transition... the second season delves into the relationship between the two of them, and their friends around them; par…
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OreImo has had something of a controversial history. And that's not too much of a surprise-- it pushes the notion that wanting to bone your (perhaps nonexistent) sister is perfectly fine. Mind you, there is nothing inherently wrong with incestuous themes when handled maturely. But OreImo is not mature. It had no intentions of being so.
And yet, there was still more to OreImo than the incest appeal. The first season provided a social commentary on otaku culture and its perception in everyday society. It focused on characters that behave and react like human beings do, sometimes even at the cost of likability. When Kyousuke expressed any interest in his sister around others, he was treated like a pervert and smacked upside the head. It almost wanted you to feel that there was something wro…
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I'd like to start this review off with my thoughts and opinions on the show's story.
In my opinion, I thought the story was very relatable (Minus the harem). Will someone out in the world disagree with me? I think yes. Because not everyone will think this show is relatable. During the first season, you see Kirino as an Otaku who is simply trying to keep it a secrete that she plays little sister eroge games. I relate to that because in my society, anime watchers are simply classified as "nerds". The story really goes deep inside the life of not only a high school student's life, (If Japanese student life includes harem and a lot of misunderstanding relationships between a brother and sister), and a life of an Otaku who is trying to live a normal life.
For the art of this anime, I found…
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OreImo is back! Now with more fanservice and less fun!
No but really, when I heard OreImo gets a second season I was pretty excited. I loved the first season, it was really entertaining and I had a blast with it. It wasn’t anything great but a good laugh and a lot of Otaku references.
With season 2 though a lot of this changed. I’m not sure if it is me that changed or if A1 Pictures is at fault, or even if the source material is not that good. But season 2 was the biggest disappointment of the year so far.
Story/Content
Kyouske and his sister Kirino are back, this time it revolved all around their relationship and more drama/romance as in contrast to the first season which had more comedy.
It’s not that Season2 didn’t have any comedy, but just not as much.
The start is slow and not ver…
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Oreimo S2. A series many wanted, and a series that was given. Did it live up to expectations?
As sequel series go, this is better than the first. There are simple reasons behind this. Most would agree that character development was what made Oreimo S2 so much better than S1. The anime is very solid in the idea that it is quite simply, showing the lives of people who are slightly different to normal society. It shows the interests, the friendships, and the struggles of these people, which is something people relate to. When you can watch something that's making you feel like you relate to emotions of a character, you get the real perspective. This is something people clearly enjoy, and I agree on this. The main element is a troubled sibling relationship, which is a typical theme, but this…
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To be honest, I still don’t really understand Oreimo. Even after the second season, there’s still things that I’m unsure of. At a glance, the title suggests a story between a sister and a brother, but the thing is, looking back at two seasons of Oreimo, I really don’t think that definition fits all too well.
Here’s the thing - yes, it is a story about a sister and her brother. But that’s not all - Oreimo isn’t just that. Oreimo doesn’t just explore the relationship between a brother and a sister, Oreimo divulges into everyday life, in this case I suppose, the everyday life of an otaku schoolgirl struggling through her slightly different lifestyle. It’s also the story of a very average brother trying to do his best to protect his beloved sister - in which their relationship, has long falle…
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So....what would you do when you find out your cute little sister who you haven't seen in years is a closet otaku?
A) Be in denial and pretend it's a lie
B) Never face your sister again
C) Tell her to end her hobby (this could result in some bitch slaps and higher hospital fees)
D) Support her and swear on your life to never tell anyone about it
Think hard. Well, it doesn't' matter which choice you pick because either way, you will be stuck with your cute little sister with the undeniable fact that she is a closet otaku. In the end, you're just going to have to deal with it and think ahead.
Well, it's back. Ore no Imōto ga Konna ni Kawaii Wake ga Nai (My Little Sister Can't Be This Cute) is the direct sequel that aired from the Spring line up of 2013 that directly continues from the Tru…
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