Audience reviews
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Resting_Bonfire
My love story!
A typical example of "We have an idea and no plan what to do with it" so the comedy romance began, which could not maintain its quality for longer than 3 episodes.
Really, the concept of the giant "Hulk" rescuing a petite girl and becoming her crush is interesting. I was also able to enjoy the first 3 episodes very well, thanks to the characters and humorous scenes.
Instead of the series maintaining its level, everything was gambled away. The process was trapped in a vicious circle, the process was monotonous, the jokes have completely lost their color and I almost only start on the monitor in the hope that one of the characters will do or say something interesting. And to top it off, the anime wasn't even romantic.
What is left after that? Only the animations. And that…
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There have been great wonders built during the long and extensive lifetime of the world: The Pyramids of Giza, The Temple of Artemis, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, and more, lovingly referred to as the "Seven Wonders of the World." While historians may ignore or discredit it as simply another Japanese cartoon, despite its lack of global influence, "Ore Monogatari!!" is a masterfully crafted work of art that should be supplemented to the Wonders of the World. This bitterly short yet absolutely breathtaking show emphasizes a line of old knowledge uttered by wise individuals throughout time: "Never judge a book by its cover." At surface glance, the main character is an obese and overly large buffoon characterized solely by his size; however, as the viewer continues their journey into the mo…
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Want an anime to make you smile even when you’re feeling down? Want something that makes you ahh at its sweetness and purity? And most of all, something that makes you think, “Why can’t I have relationships like this?”
Join Gouda Takeo on his incredibly heart-warming journey to find true love, experience high school struggles, and aid everyone who ever meets him by doing as many good deeds as he possibly can. If there’s a cat stuck in a tree, Takeo will rescue it. If a child falls into a river, Takeo will jump in. If a friend wants to confess to his crush, Takeo will help him arrange it.
However, it’s not the deeds Takeo does that make him such a likeable character. It’s the way he’s presented. The description ‘big heart’ fits him perfectly. He’s pure, kind and just good. He’s the type…
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I watched Ore Monogatari after seeing lots of good reviews about it. Especially because they said that it's "really good" and "unique", but watching this anime made me VERY disappointed.
Story: 2/10
I would've given it a higher score if it wasn't a 24 episodes anime. Why? Because this anime is mostly about "nothing". Lots of people said that it's unique but I don't see anything unique about it. It started off like this: Guy saves the girl, they started to meet a lot.
So the rest of the series went on like this: Meet (there are flowers and bubbles every time they meet), lovey-dovey, meet,lovey-dovey,petty problem,meet,lovey-dovey,petty problem,meet-lovey-dovey, petty problem. Imagine 21 episodes of nothing but the same things over and over again.
Art: 9/10
The art is the only thing that…
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(This has been adapted from my blog/reddit thread. Spoilers ahead!)
The afternoon October air is chilly, cold enough to make the use of a jacket mandatory. Despite the temperature, the butterflies refused to cease their fluttering. First, a restaurant dinner. Second, a stroll through the park. Third, a comfy movie. And now fourth, a shopping trip through the city. It is our fourth date, you think to yourself, calm down already! The butterflies do not listen.
You are waiting near the agreed-upon fountain, an easy marker to find among the large crowd of people. You start to scan for her face, jumping while doing so both to get a better view and to heat you up. Finally, you opt to stand on the edge of the fountain, the butterflies making it easier to make that step up. Just as you do so, yo…
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"Love from the first sight"
is mostly all what this series is about, if you're looking for an anime that is enjoyable,fun and barely have any development in the story then you will enjoy this.
one of the weakest point in this anime is focusing way too much on the main characters,which couple of shoujo animes do BUT in this series do not expect any plot twist or any kind of surprise, everything is too predictable,although it's still fun to watch.
the story pace was too slow at some points it's getting kinda dull and too sugary with the "lovey dovey" couple . tho it has pretty likable and relatable characters so it kinda balanced the weakness of the story.
This Anime art is way beyond awesome,I really enjoyed every scene of it! :)
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This anime has a very realistic storyline. I think that the author of this anime was trying to convey the message that love can be found anywhere. However, as much as I enjoyed the realism of this story, I did not like the characters.
I liked where the author was going with this series, saying that there is hope in finding love for everyone. However, I watch anime to escape the reality of the world and indulge myself in the senseless harem romances, where the perfect guy can get whatever he wants. The male does not have to be perfect at all, at least smart and sensible. In this anime, Takeo had a senseless mind. His mind was always somewhere else or only fixed on one thing. He was a simple minded character that had almost no appeal to the general audience.
When I first picked up this ser…
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I'm going to be honest. This is one of the best romance anime i have seen in a long time . For anyone looks for something a bit different i would defiantly give this a watch . The only reason i give the story a 9 is because in my opinion. the ending was not as strong as it could have been and it was played rather safe .
I fell in love with the art style and loved the character designs . Some of the best art i have seen in a long time .
The sounds perfectly matched the atmosphere what was currently going on and would recommend listing to it by itself.
The main character and yamato played out soo well that it made me wish i had a relationship like that or feel that it may be possible. His best friend however was not used as much as he could be . This kinda disappointed me
I could bar…
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Ore Monogatari!! is a series that looks unconventional at first glance but a second look reveals that it adheres to every trope of romance animes.
Plot arcs with misunderstanding as the foundation? Check.
Third parties? Check.
Impossibly optimistic leads? Check.
Unsubstantial episodic fluff? Check.
The characters are also not Ore Monogatari!!'s strengths. Takeo's unconventional looks for a male shoujo lead feels gimmicky. While it's true that he was ridiculed by the girls he liked back then, it was glossed over and the series portrayed him as a someone who is much loved by everyone. Swap him to a bland looking guy but retain his behavior and we will still get the same results. Suna is the most interesting character in the series for being observant while emotionally distant but was not g…
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Those well versed with the romance genre may be familiar with the tropes that these anime tend to regurgitate on a constant basis. Not denying the fact that Ore Monogatari!! doesn't share some of these plot accessories either, the show does attempt to differentiate itself from the rest of the pack. Whether it's been successful at doing so is a whole another story however.
Madhouse veteran when it comes to romance and drama, Asaka Morio, known for his works on anime such as Nana, took charge of the execution unsurprisingly. It was a job well done when it came to maintaining a consistent tone throughout the season without any hiccups, most of the time.
Which brings me on to the next point, the overall nature of the anime; it's light-hearted and funny. The story follows our couple consist…
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It's very easy for me to be swept away by certain animes/tv shows/ books, but watching this one took me to an entire new level. I can honestly say it was/is my favourite anime.
I love every single one of Takeo's expressions, the way he's pretty dense as well. I love how he genuinely values the people he is surrounded by and only wants the best for each of them. Suna's laugh makes me smile and watching him reminisce and see how much he values his friendship with Takeo is so heart warming. I adore Yamato and how much she adores Takeo. Watching her initially overcome little things like asking him out and holding his hand and kissing him is so cute to watch.
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When I first saw this anime's synopsis, I thought, "Wow that's new (sorta), the side character is finally getting some spot light." Ore Monogatari certainly has been a unique experience, with a steady combination of good and bad.
Story (6):
The other reviews gave pretty much an accurate description on the story. Having made a point to mainly stick with rom-coms, I can confidentially say that this story is pretty much like the others. It does not introduce any new elements, but it does use make decent use of the clichés. Since this story is mainly about the relationship between the main characters, actual plot includes a slice-of-life standpoint, not necessarily bad, but can get repetitive if you have seen it before.
Art (7):
The art played a huge role in both the comedy aspect, as well a…
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Okay, now that I've seen all the episodes, I can finally write a review about this extremely lovable anime, even though I've never written a review before. I am absolutely smitten with this anime.
Let me elaborate.
WARNING: THIS REVIEW MIGHT CONTAIN SPOILERS SO PLEASE DON'T READ IF YOU HAVEN'T WATCHED THE ENTIRE THING.
This anime tells a love story, obviously, as the title says. Our main character is Gouda Takeo, a 2-meter tall, muscular, even a bit scary-looking high school freshman who doesn't look his age by any means. Despite his scary appearance, he's good-hearted, energetic, always willing to help out anyone in need, which earns respect from his classmates and also other girls (which he is painfully unaware of). Then there's his love interest, a teeny-tiny petite shy girl named Y…
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Alot of people seem to bash this series for a number of invalid reasons, mainly because they expect things that the show never promised to provide. In order to cookie cut it for the people that don't have the brain capacity to read the genres of the series i will now list them personally for you:
When you watch this series you can expect:
THIS:
1. Romance
2. Comedy
3. Shoujo.... yep oh wait? girls? das right people, this series demographics are not aimed to make your wittle willy hard.
NOT THIS: 1. Drama
2. Boobs
3. Action of ANY kind.
4. Fantasy of ANY kind.
5. Slice of Life (yep its not a slice of life and is therefore not bound by any of that genres characteristics)
6. School (same as slive of life)
7. Practically anything that isen't Comedic or Romantic.
Now that is a very broad sp…
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You’re a kid, you’re a squid, you’re a kid- Oh wrong series - My Love Story review
One of My Love Story’s strongest elements is how well crafted and executed the story and characters are, regardless of the supposed cliches and many nitpicks I’ve seen in reviews for this show. Its cheese lies subtly in its favor. We’re introduced to a cast that each have their own unique characters to them, while nothing innovating, it all interconnects their relationship and development in a heartfelt way. From the reviews I’ve read, it’s mostly underdeveloped short introductions rather than an actual review. And highly lacks any depth or analysis to convey an overall legitimate point. Mini rant over, onto the review.
My Love Story begins when our main protagonist, Gouda Takeo saves the Yamato Rinko from…
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Spoilers will exist.
Story: 2
The first few episodes were really good because it was something different (from what I've seen). An unpopular guy amongst girls, who's not bullied every waking existence, saves a girl from a train molester and gets her number. His dense mindset towards the girl's feelings was funny and corny at the same time, but was understandable because of the backstory we had been given. When he eventually understands her feelings they finally start dating and this is when the fun stuff begins...
Or so I had hoped.
I should have just dropped it then and there because after finding out that they both like each other, they basically become lampposts that moths hover around. Everything happens just because one or both of them exist. Their relationship never changes and i…
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Gouda Takeo is an unusually large freshman in high school. He's large and muscular and not conventionally attractive, but he's a teddy bear on the inside. His closest friend is Sunakawa Makoto, an introverted bishounen who is basically the polar opposite of Takeo. One day Takeo notices a girl being groped on a train, and he saves her. She falls in love with both his good moral character and appearance instantly, and he falls for her as well. The two of them begin a romantic journey together.
Ore Monogatari!! stands out from other romantic comedies largely because of its unattractive male lead. Most shoujo romances feature delicate bishounen who bear more resemblance to Suna, and "ugly" characters like Takeo are usually portrayed as disgusting stalker otaku. The series also defies stereot…
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Shoujo romance has been very formulaic as of late. You either have the perfect boy with the perfect features or what have you, falling or trying to woo over the inadequate or least popular girl in the entire school, or you have a pair of adorable people who for love of all that is good and holy don't even confess to each other AT ALL. So, we have a predicament here. We have a shoujo romance that has neither of those things as its base story line so...what do we do with Ore Monogatari then?
Story: Gouda Takeo is a first year high-schooler. Known by many of the people at school as a VERY large individual (about 6'4" in height), all Takeo ever wanted, was to get a girl to like him back. Throughout the years through no fault of his own, Takeo has always been unable to confess to the girls he…
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The most important aspect of romance anime is usually its characters. If there is a solid cast, the viewer is automatically satisfied even if the story is not the most outstanding. The same principle applies for Ore Monogatari.
Aired in Spring 2015 and animated by Studio Madhouse, this two-cours anime follows Gouda Takeo, an unpopular male who does not manage to find a girlfriend even though he has longed for one since he had been in kindergarten. The reasons for this are, on the one hand, his unusual appearance and, on the other hand, his awkward behaviour. People who are not acquainted with Takeo think he is scary due to his height and his loud nature. However, most of his classmates are his friends – in fact, one could even say they admire him – which clearly shows that Takeo is not yo…
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Ore Monogatari!!, also known as My Love Story, is exactly what it sounds like. It’s a story about love between two main characters – Takeo and Yamato. And at first glance, they look like a mismatch. It doesn’t take a genius to realize as the two looks nothing alike. Takeo looks like a professional sumo wrestler standing nearly 7 feet tall while Yamato has the appearance of a frail schoolgirl. However, the story is more than just about appearances. Because in this love story, destiny connects them in ways that really gives the word ‘love’ its important meaning.
Written and crafted by Kazune Kawahara, the series is what I consider a classic for the rom-com genre. An interesting catch though is that there isn’t a love triangle between two main guys fighting for a girl. In fact, we have Sunak…
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