Audience reviews
20 · Sample from the first available page, separate from the total number of ratings.
bossmann-dan
FULL DISCLOSURE: I have not read the original 4-koma. I strongly recommend watching this as it is really short and enjoyable.
ART+ANIMATION:
It’s a 4-koma based anime, so the art won’t be amazing. That being said, everything looks purposeful and there are no outstanding omissions. There are moments within the story with strongly different art / animation to match the situational comedy and they all work well.
The animation is standard-issue for this genre. However, there is one episode that uses its own dreary feeling animation style for a character development flashback - I think its use was well-suited. There are even a few scenes where the animation functions well as a metaphor for the situation.
Nothing worth mentioning about sound or music. As is the norm, the music merely fits the…
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To start this review off, in my standard of what i like, or what i claimed to think that a certain comedy is prolly the funniest for me. The pervy ones gets me. This is probably why i rated this anime so high at a 9 out of a fucking 10. However, since two years ago, i was not this kind of a guy who likes pervy jokes, sign jokes that implicates sexual things, and so forth. But once i step foot into the world of Otaku, or the hentai fest. I found myself lusting over 2d girls more than 3d girls (girls irl). So i found myself finding real life girls not so attractive as the 2d ones. Since 2d tend to be more perfect than a 3d girl. And yeah, i just, for some reason, told you my life story as to how i became perverted, and getting into loving 2d girls more than 3d girls. BUT, NONE THE FUCKING LE…
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I started watching this anime for being small, I thought the story would be boring, that not give attention to the anime, but it was quite the contrary, this is one of the best novels I've ever seen, tells Hajime story that did not have a girlfriend and I did not know how to get one and Kaoru who was afraid to stay sosinha forever, if you think what happened that beautiful marriage proposal, it was actually a very simple thing, it just asks her to marry him and she accepts, very simple, funny.
Hajime is not a husband for example, that has a decent job and be presentable to friends, but he always does everything to Kaoru, always trying to be a better husband, they will have a funny story of romance, although he was funny and always be on the computer, it's attention to his wife, she realize…
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“I can’t understand what my husband is saying” is a real little gem of an anime. The first season aired during the fall season of 2014, and the 2nd season aired during the summer season of 2015. I watched both when they were released, and just earlier today decided to rewatch the series. With each episode being only 3 minutes long it only takes a little over an hour to watch both seasons.
The dynamic between an otaku and a non-otaku is a routine gag, but it’s not the focal point of this show. It’s a real heartwarming series about some very believable characters. Obviously some things are hammed up for a laugh, but if I was told this was based on actual experience with a couple of real people, I would easily believe it.
That believably is what makes this show so great in my opinion. It’s…
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This is a cute, humorous, and ultimately heart-warming tale about the daily life of an otaku and his normal wife. This show has pretty strong sexually suggestive content so is probably best served to those over 16. It's an extremely short show, following the recently-popular 4-koma based approach with each episode taking three minutes, end credits excluded. Though simplistic in its execution and animation style, the story is pretty nice and the message even more so. Go ahead and give it a try, a sampling will only take you three minutes!
Animation:
As expected from shows of this length, don't expect the same quality as what you'd get in a full-length show. Backgrounds are grainy and characters are drawn with very simplistic shading. Despite the slightly comic-book based animation, this wo…
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Most likely one of the best 3-minute anime you will ever lay your eyes upon. It only takes 36 minutes to finish this and it's very well worth it.
Not only is this anime one of many comedy masterpieces I have ever seen, it also addresses problems such as anxiety, addiction to smoking/drinking and many more. I didn't expect to see these kind of attributes in it, but I can't say it ruined the anime since it didn't.
If we focus on the comedy side, this anime has many jokes and references that would warm any otaku's heart with joy, simply because we can all relate to the husband of this anime... Not only that but it has a gay brother who looks like a girl and quirky parents, the characters are amazing in this anime. Simply amazing. I could almost say the characters in this anime are better th…
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This anime is like a roller coaster to me, bringing me happiness and lots of laugh while feeling a sad aura to it. Why? Let me explain. I Can't Understand What My Husband is Saying is about a woman named Kaoru with her otaku husband Hajime. No matter how eccentric Hajime is, Kaoru still loves him, no matter what. And although Hajime is known to have an obsession with anime, he still has his heart with Kaoru. They stay in synch together despite having ups and downs and differences. They accept each others quirks and habits and I know we would all consider that a great relationship. Despite how goofy this anime is, it really depicted the love these two share, and how (spoiler) Hajime is the greatest thing that has happened to Kaoru, since she had been an alcoholic and been depressed. It show…
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Since this serial has only 3-minute episodes i'll make a short review
First: this show is realy enjoyable, short and i would recommend it to basically anybody
Its funny and simply has a good feeling.
The art isnt outstanding at all but the art bascially doenst matter
The Characters are really well done, especially both main char's
The girl is looking good but is kinda bored of life and alone
The boy is an otaku ( speaking for itself) he doenst realy have many friends etc
Throughout the show you'll notice that not only one characters likes the other one but both realy LOVE eachother. its not like these simple teenie loves. its a realistic love where both can rely on eachother and thats why its so nice to spectate their development.
9/10 obviously 3 minutes, sound not outstanding but r…
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How often do you see an anime that revolves around a married couple? (And no, don't get me started on that SAO teenage marriage nonsense.) "ICUWMHIS" is one of the funniest, most refreshing anime I've seen in a long time, even if the episodes are only around three minutes in length.
The protagonists, Kaoru and Hajime, are worlds apart personality and lifestyle wise, but they find a way to make it work regardless. As the theme of the show is love and tolerance, each episode chronicles how they get through the hurdles of life together. There's a surprising amount of character development, despite of the shows short length. This is attributed to the show's great writing and characterization.
The often hilarious writing is often intertwined with visual and even sound gags. Many of the visua…
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The major downside many people likely see with this work is that they are shorts (-5 min in length) as opposed to full length episodes (~30 Min). I find that this is one of the more appealing points of the show seeing as how this is based on a the manga which is comprised almost entirely of shorts.
Generally speaking however, the lack of a solid (or more obvious) central story is a major point that will put a lot of people off making them feel like they just wasted the last hour of their lives. Couple this with more or less average sound and artwork that seems to take a bit of a dip during some of the 'Flashback' episodes and you've got yourself a slightly less than average animation.
Despite all of these short comings the show is still a great one. The character design and voice acting…
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Let’s review *I Can't Understand What My Husband Is Saying (Danna ga Nani wo Itteru ka Wakaranai Ken)*.
Danna ga Nani's humor revolves around Otaku jokes and mature humor. Being that the Otaku comedy genre is one of my favorite sub-genres, Danna ga Nani is a series that satisfies my interest in the genre. As with most comedies, Danna ga Nani is often hit and miss; sometimes the jokes hit the mark, while others miss completely. With that said, the more mature humor and marriage jokes are not something you often see in anime, even if many of the jokes involving Hajime’s fushoji obsessed younger brother often fall flat.
An anime revolving around a married couple is a rarity in anime, and Kaoru and Hajime are certainly a cute and entertaining couple to watch. A few episodes even give the c…
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To establish a believable story is a difficult feat and yet this show manages to pull it off rather effortlessly. With a mere 3 minutes per episode, Danna ga Nani wo Itteiru ka Wakaranai Ken manages to accomplish what most other slice of life shows do not.
While the premise, at first, seems tired and tedious the palpable chemistry between the contrasting protagonists leads to one of the most sincere representations of modern married life in anime. Their interaction feels real and wholesome, without being forced and unnatural. The characters have a sense of development, which helps give purpose to their lives, resulting in a surprisingly immersive experience.
Now while the majority of the show can be thought of as an episodic endeavor, there are several over-arching narrative themes that…
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It can be quite easy to let your prejudices get the better of you. Opening your arms to something new, only to encounter the same things time and time again. Your expectations become lower and lower, until they become so low they no longer justify the effort of trying anything new in the first place. The reliance on the same old ideas and lack of creativity becomes so frustrating that even reading descriptions of new things annoys you. You have become a cynic.
If there were ever an anime to be cynical about, Danna ga Nani wo Itteiru ka Wakaranai Ken would be it. The series is about an office lady married to an otaku, and explores the conflict between these lifestyles in a light hearted and humorous way. There are quite literally no stories about otaku which do not deal with this conflict;…
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After watching the last episode, I can finally say that this anime was just fine. I think it would have been better if it had a longer running time comparative to a 12 episode anime to really flesh things out. It does things so fast that you don't have enough time to really get to know or at least enjoy the characters. The story was interesting, but was far too short to really get much out of it, except the last episode and the one primarily involving the wife's past. Art is generic moe-esque. Sound.....I don't really remember hearing any music, everything else is the usual background or sound effects. The characters were a fine change of pace compared to other anime, or at least most of the time, ones you get further and further down the ladder of characters, they all seem to just be 1 di…
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Literally you can get this show done in an hour.
The plot of "I can't understand what my husband is saying" is about Kauro, an office lady, and her husband Hajime, an otaku who makes money as a blogger, and their lives as a married couple. The show has decent humor in it making it very enjoyable. Not only that, it's kind of interesting how the show tells their lives as a couple in only about three to four minutes.
If want to watch a quick and very enjoyable anime. I recommend "I can't understand what my husband is saying".
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Now Fully watched!
And why 10? Because it is, in its simplicity, simply delicious! And in my case, well, you see, I am married, and my wife is so NOT into anime it was an issue at first (now solved, as she even helps me tender my figure collection! Though she cracks jokes about "oppai" sizes and such XD) so in some parts I could just see my wife there,it was just hilarious! Also the ending song is s sweet and engrossing as well.
The situations they depict are not only in Japan anyway in regards as how anime fans are seen, and the jokes and the feel of every episode is just tender, hilarious and even when with sexual inuendo or "direct message approach" it is nos gross nor disturbing, but really funny to see.
Of course my personal view has its own spice due real life experience, and that…
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(This has been adapted from my reddit thread)
It's funny how compartmentalized life really is. When you get right down to it, it's a bunch of connected events that have a certain amount of significance. Being born, losing that first tooth, passing that big test, graduating college; there are endless but meaningful happenings that occur that shape the course of the life we take. A rather large one is the decision to bind oneself to another person "until death do they part." Otherwise known as marriage, it is a day usually considered the biggest when it comes to a relationship. For I Can't Understand What My Husband Is Saying, marriage is only the beginning.
STORY
ICU (need to shorten it at this point!) begins with Hajime and Kaoru's wedding day. After a short honeymoon, the show follows…
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I'm not a fan of shorts, but when this show came along, I didn't know what to expect, but damn, now I feel more positive about shorts after watching this, this is gonna be quick review since shorts don't portray much in its categories of story, characters and art. Mainly they're here as an enjoyment, like a break between watching shows. Usually these shorts are streamed multiple times in a week in Japan, while outside of Japan usually we just see it, and usually wait for the next short.
Story: 7/10
So the story follows the story of a Business Lady named Kaouru who marries an Otaku named Hajime. The idea is really damn smart, Imagine it, you're hardworking mothatrucka who marries a lazy ass motrucka (no offence). It makes up for some interesting ideas and sounds like a TV show, welp only i…
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I've made it a habit this year to watch at least one TV short series each season, and I definitely plan on keeping this pattern going because you never know what exactly you're going to get out of a short series other than time well spent. From the creative nonsense of Tonari no Seki-kun to the bone-chilling terror of Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories, there is a surprising amount of variety to be found in the TV shorts category of your anime listings. So, how did my TV short pick for this season turn out? Our story is fairly simple: a woman named Kaoru fell in love with and married an otaku named Hajime, and the series focuses on some of the quirkier moments of their life together, sort of like a better written Insufficient Direction. Within these four-minute episodes are two general typ…
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This series asks the question: Can an anime otaku and an office lady find happiness in something as annoying as a "marriage?"
Well; depending on how a person views marriage, mileages may vary. But I can think of only a few people in the world who can make it as entertaining as Yukari Tamura (Nanoha "White Devil" Takamichi, When They Cry's Rika) and Kenichi Suzumura (Seed Destiny's Shinn Asuka, Tsukihime's Shiki Touno).
Althought I think the show had been killed by Youta, Hajime's little brother. This "little boy wanting to be a little girl" just took that show over and "spanked it until it became useless." (I don't know which is worse anymore. Kids in the US shooting themselves and getting shot by others, or gender confusion?)
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