Audience reviews
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LUakaPAIN
"Renai Boukun" or "Kiss note", it was a brilliant series, brothers, I haven't seen something like this for some time, but I'm glad that I got to laugh again with so much joy at a series. But short notice, this series is not for children, if you are not over 15 years old, I do not recommend it, I'm kidding. it is very funny, you must see it.
Story, Characters, Animation, Soundtrack:
Story: The story of this series is really interesting, it's quite similar to the "Death Note" series only in reverse, instead of doing bad things it does "good" things in a way. That's why sometimes this series it scared me quite a lot. Anyway, the story is really quite interesting, you have to see it, you will die of laughter.
Characters: The characters are extremely funny and cute, even if they have a diaboli…
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This show was really really funny, I lovey comedy anime!!!
The story wasn't that prevelant as it was more episodic.
My favorite characters were definitely akane and cousin shikimi.
These two definitely made the show what it was. Yandere and craziness sold me from the very start.
Also the kiss note was a funny parody of the death note. Could you imagine if light would've got that book instead of the actual death note. If I had it, I'd probably ship myself with a yandere hottie. A slow part would probably be the random fights between seijis sister aqua and a penguin that loves her named Solis.
I've been watching a lot of shows lately, but this one really stood out to me. It has best girls and plenty of comedy, a must watch for anyone who likes these things. I really wish their would be a…
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Good story. The immortal part was a nice gimmick to this anime. It was used well until the end when the anime had the immortals die. Being immortal kinda means you cannot die so in it if an angel or God wants you to die you still die. It did not work in the last episode which Akane was able to kill herself to get to Hell to help the others in the harem.
The relationship building between Seiji, Akane, and Yuzu was interesting. Guri was not on screen alot though when she was it was for a comedy reason most of the time.
1 thing i wanted to happen that didn't was Seji getting with his sister Aqua.
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I think Renai Boukun gets a lot of things right, in fact, the biggest flaw I see in it is the first episode. This is the arguably the most important part of a series, especially for viewers that don't follow the three episode rule.
Renai Boukun starts off with a Death Note parody and a gimmick.
It's funny, it's self aware, and it's for people that are familiar with the tropes and character archetypes often seen in anime. But this parody is only there to draw the viewer in, so once the parody angle gets ditched in an early episode, the anime focuses much more on poking fun at other tropes.
But this anime is mostly a fun, light-hearted stab at the harem genre. And IMO it does harem better than harem does harem.
The subs are absolutely fine for this anime, but I definitely feel that Austin…
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Let me start by saying this, Love tyrant is an underrated show. That being said it isn't perfect and far from it, it's pretty sloppily made and can seem very uninspired, which it might very well be, but if you are willing to go past that and stop expecting a "normal" show you will find that it is an extremely entertaining parody of the most cliché tropes in anime.
Whether it is on purpose or by accident, they reuse every tired anime trope but instead of adding something original, they crank it up to 11 which leads to everything the characters do being incoherent with the story in an unprecedented clash that will instantly shatter any bit of immersion you may have had in the story. This contrast between what is expected and what you get turns out to be a very powerful tool of parody makin…
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(This review has been adapted from my blog/reddit thread. Spoilers ahead!)
When I think about romantic love, simple thoughts come to mind: signs of affection, the giddiness, deeper connections, a feeling like nothing else in the world. Love takes on many different forms, and it means something different to everyone else, but love is lovely all the same.
In Renai Boukun, love attracts the not-so-normal, too. An angel-devil hybrid. A machete-wielding woman. A shield-creating girl. And a sadistic-happy psycho. For them, love also takes on multiple forms and multiple meanings – and with it all comes a lot of comedy to at least like along the way.
STORY
Renai Boukun reaches a boiling point right quick. Guri, the demon-cosplaying cupid, shows up out of nowhere at Seiji’s doorstep. Not to sha…
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If you expect harem ecchi to have a deep and moving story you're gonna have a bad time and you have nothing in the entire universe to blame except yourself.
Have you watched Death Note? I haven't. I never will in my lifetime unless threatened or bribed. Forget all about this having anything to do with Death Note, that connection is nothing more than the type of comedy that most people who worship Death Note won't like at all.
Everything except story gets an 8 from me, this is also the first time I've ever loved (instead of absolutely despised) a yandere because she isn't just a violent bitch for no reason. The story is exceptionally half hearted and mixes a few very good elements with many other totally "meh" elements, instead of expecting anything from it you should just watch for the c…
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STORY: 6/10
CHARACTER: 6/10
ART: 7/10
SOUND: 7/10
ENJOYMENT: 8/10
OVERALL: 5/10
‘Love Tyrant’ will always be remembered as the anime that made a parody of the classic ‘Death Note’! It has a promising start, setting up an interesting concept that’s slightly different yet feels familiar at the same time! This is achieved in the following way, familiar cause it falls for the same corny ironies such as an MC who’s both dense and uncertain about what he wants while at the same time the anime differs itself with its near perfect timing of comedy which is really the best type! Even though it starts off with an amazing pace, it ends on an annoying and boring term because it can’t help shake off all its clichéd tropes. The beginning part worked because the anime understood itself and accepted it w…
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Real Score 6.75\10
Let's get this straight, Renai Boukun(Or Love Tyrant) is not a Death Note parody, it just takes the Death Note element but it's not trying to parody that show. Renai Boukun is a parody of the Harem genre: in a time where we had the Superhero\Shonen Parodies, Adventure\Fantasy Parodies and even Daily life parodies, we never actually had a fully developed parody of the Harem genre. Renai Boukun starts incredibly well, it takes some of the worst and best elements of the Harem genre and makes fun of them in a clever and funny way, the characters are walking parodies of typical Harem stereotypes: we have The Yandere, The Good guy everyone falls in love with, the Tsundere eccetera...
The biggest problem lies in the rundown of the show, in fact the more we good deep in the sho…
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So I mostly tend to see people either fanboy and love this anime or people trash it for idiotic reasons. I am just going to give you a straight review
Story 5\10
First off, its a parody of death not and a slice of life\comedy anime so not really looking for much. The story is based off our MC meeting Guri an angel trying to make couples. This is done through the kiss note which is essential the death note but you write two peoples names and they fall in love. This anime follows that story for a bit than focuses on the characters more or less the second half of the anime.
Characters 7\10
The character are not linear and have backstories that are explained properly or given a good shot at least. The characters besides the MC make the show worth watching. Most of them have some generic tro…
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I honestly don't think it deserves that bad of a rating. Renai Boukun after all, is just mindless entertainment. It doesn't take itself seriously. When comparing it to other anime of the same caliber, then it's arguably one of the better ones.
It starts off making us laugh right off the bat with constant parodies like the kiss note (death note reference) and while it does go "downhill" after the first few episodes, it doesn't necessarily mean it's bad. Yes, you may not laugh as much as you used to but if you don't compare the episodes and judge them individually, it isn't that bad.
The characters whom all have their own trope, use it to their advantage. They take it and use it to entertain us. They all have their own distinct trait that make them stand out from each other which can be pr…
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I stand corrected, a freshly not so routine with self ulterior motives by a guy dragged down what lies when a cupid appears to fall desire on him. Which some tropes can easily be broke down by such good laughs and mood as I happily share my gags within this settings that comes to an end.
The target from set of my view captures every details by chapter and a little too cheesy which is why organizing the world building by characters are droven such qualities.
Falling into Harem category seems off but the twice scenario felt a little enjoyable. Pinned to the selections of a decent underrated show, with new studio takes a lot of credit to make the series won't loose track.
Quite episodic if you asked me, But that's not all, Any romance situation depicts the parts of least conquest on "How…
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Spoiler free review
I welcome feedback on my reviews
Do you have trouble with women? Can't talk to your school crush? Always wanted to build your dream harem? Well, look no further, cause we have a product made just for you. Introducing the Kiss Note! No Kira calm down stop laughing like a maniac we said Kiss Note not Death Note. Ugh anyway... With this handy little book, you can write down your name along with the name of your preferred crush and viola. One kiss and you'll become an official couple. You can even put down several names at once! Why have only one girlfriend when you can date your entire school? (even that weird girl that sits in the back drawing summoning circles) So don't wait, don't delay! Buy your very own Kiss Note today for the low low low low low price of 1 million…
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A interesting anime that I enjoyed, a sort of playful take on death note, but with a kiss note, it starts simple, but you quickly realize there is more to the series then first thought.
Story: It's a simple story, but it's very character driven, the conflicts and plot are from each of the different characters developing and works for me.
Art: It's decent, I don't remember anything amazing, but nothing terrible either.
Characters: this is probably it's strongest point, they seem one dimensional at first, but as the story goes on you learn more about each one, with some nice and strange twists, and I felt good humour.
Overall and enjoyment: I liked it, I kinda hope there will be a second season, but even if not it works as a nice series on it's own I feel.
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Disclaimer
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The following review is completely spoiler-free, and is meant for users who are curious about whether to watch the show or not. While I write reviews with this focus, and the goal of presenting the show with little bias, it is impossible to write a completely unbiased review. Feel free to disagree with any of my opinions, and ultimately decide for yourself how you feel about the show after watching it yourself!
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- Ridiculous Fun
Renai Boukun is the classic example of a show that doesn't try and take itself too seriously. Its parodic intro to the show (with the "Love Note" parody) is a fittingly silly, tongue-in-cheek, and completely not subtle icon that symbolizes the whole show. The concept is crazy, the characters are ridicul…
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Love is weird. On one hand, you can fall head over heels for your partner, but you could also want to dig your fingers into their throat because of how annoying they can be. I hope not every relationship is like that, but it can and has happened. Through it all, love can be hilarious due to how nonsensical the concept it can be when you put it in perspective. So why does it matter anyway? Well to Renai Boukun (aptly titled ‘Love Tyrant’), it means a lot.
Story: Aino Seiji is just your typical harem protagonist. Nice to everyone, easygoing, and comes into contact with a plethora of very troublesome women through very unfortunate circumstances. After coming into contact with a girl who presents him with a “Kiss Note” (Yes, it’s a death note reference. Don’t think too hard about it), he is…
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*No spoiler review*
TL;DR: A deconstructed school harem rom-com parody that is actually quite fun to watch if you are ready for a Love Octagon of epic proportion. The humour never dies, the seriousness never shines. The love comes and goes & the parody just flows.
[Story: 5/10 , Characters: 7/10, Art: 7/10, Sound: 6/10, Enjoyment: 7/10]
What do you get if you give the power of something serious as "Kiss Note" (similar to Death Note but kissing) to a clueless cupid who just wants to use it to make her wildest fantasies come true? You get a deconstructed rom-com parody that somehow keeps you watching for more. This show never takes itself seriously and frankly it's because of this that this show shines as a whole. In Renai Boukun aka Love Tyrant, a Kiss Note (parody of Death Note) is a pow…
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Death Note is easily one of the most popular and instantly recognisable anime out there, currently sitting at the number one spot here on MAL for the number of members it has. It's a show that has been referenced and parodied time and time again by fans of the show, as well as in other anime. However, Renai Boukun, otherwise known as Love Tyrant, takes it a step further by making an entire show a parody of Death Note itself! And it's completely mediocre, with forced and bland comedy that becomes stale incredibly quickly, a lacklustre cast of characters while, at the same time, hardly doing anything with its set-up or parody elements. I honestly really wanted to like this, I really did, but each passing episode became even more incredibly bland and dull than the last resulting in an end pro…
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Plenty of rom-com series focuses on school life relationships these days between young teens. I can’t say this enough but every season seems to have them in some way or form. Then, there’s Renai Boukun which seems normal at first. But then, you add a thing called the “Kiss Note”, a red headed yandere, a Shinigami, angels, and you get a show of bizarre shenanigans.
Adapted by the manga of the same name, Renai Boukun is what I envision as a parody or perhaps deconstruction of the rom-com genre. The series starts off with Aino Seiji, a normal high student living his daily life as usual. That is, until one day…he encounters Guri, a female Shinigami who shows him a Kiss Note. It’s a supernatural notebook that makes anyone who has their name written together instantly fall in love if they kiss…
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A cosplaying angel descends to Earth with the goal of utilizing her magical Kiss Note to create couples (preferably yaoi ones) by writing their names down in it to make them fall in love with each other, and somehow manages to end up in a 4-way relationship between herself, a yandere, a lesbian siscon and a perfectly ordinary guy. Sounds ridiculous? Well, that's Renai Boukun in a nutshell for you.
This is a hilarious parody of your stereotypical romcom, Death Note and more. Renai Boukun does not take itself seriously whatsoever and is packed to the brim with light-hearted gags and references. It is utterly silly in every sense of the word but doesn't pretend to be anything else, resulting in a plethora of shameless, unapologetic comedy. And oh boy is it fun to watch. When the mischievous…
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