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creanimehop
if anything happens to these two, i will kill myself. they're soooooo cute together and it might be kind of cheesy, but i eat that shit up with everything i got. if you like really pure romance with both characters being kind of flustered but fall deeply in love each other in the end, this is the one for you. it's almost pure fluff. there's also some side characters that i wasn't sure about at first, but i really liked everyone in the end.
if anything happens to these two, i will kill myself. they're soooooo cute together and it might be kind of cheesy, but i eat that shit up with everything i got. if you like really pure romance with both characters being kind of flustered but fall deeply in love each other in the end, this is the one for you. it's almost pure fluff. there's also some s…
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Taisho Otome Fairy Tale tells a romance story rooted in healing, companionship, and quiet emotional recovery. Set during the Taishō era of Japan, the narrative blends historical atmosphere with a gentle love story that grows out of loneliness and unexpected kindness. Rather than relying on dramatic conflict, the series focuses on how two isolated individuals slowly rebuild a sense of warmth in each other’s lives. The story centers on Tamahiko Shima, the son of a wealthy and influential family. A tragic accident leaves Tamahiko with a permanent injury in one arm, destroying the expectations his family once placed on him as a potential successor. The Shima household values prestige, productivity, and reputation above personal wellbeing. After the accident, Tamahiko is treated as a burden rat…
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Looking for a romantic anime with a relaxed feel? I think this anime is the answer!
As the title suggests, this anime will be set in the Taisho era.
Honestly I'm a little confused about what to say about this anime, I know this anime is good, and it was recommended by me, but I have a hard time finding the right words to describe how good it is, and looking at the number of recommended reviews which is relatively small, while the score is quite high, maybe some of them feel the same way I do, it's hard to describe in words.
So I'll just give you a few key points, and hopefully this will help.
First, in terms of graphics, this anime has graphics that are not disappointing, and are very pleasing to the eye.
Second, it has a pretty good art style, the character details are not the best, bu…
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Ever had a knee jerk reaction just from a show's opening?
That's Taishou for me. A story about a sad boy being sad and the /manic pixie/ dream girl that "saves" him. I grew up in the 90s and early 2000s. This genre was practically invited back then and it completely saturated the market back in the day. I guess Japan, like Disney, really is 20 years behind trends...
Now the catch here is that she's a granny. Nope, that's it. Think of the ideal grandma, the sweet one that does all the housework perfectly, makes the best food and can sew. Yeah, now place her in a childlike body and you have this show. Because heaven forbid we don't infantilize women. Sorta made worse by having the boy practically tower over her, I get that tall = handsome is most Otome stories but this just looks like a…
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Wow just Wow. My gosh this was a masterpiece.
If you are looking for a feel good motivational anime this one is going to be right up your alley. The characters were amazing the MC’s growth through the 12 episodes was phenomenal and the heroine was just perfect. The art/animation was a straight up 10/10. The fact that this came out in 2021 and all the backgrounds were hand drawn and not a single bit of CG. The music was fantastic the op and the ed were great to listen to, I never once felt like skipping either one. It takes place in 1920’s Japan and well I am not going to give any more away cause I think its a must watch. No episode over stayed its welcome honestly a perfect 12 episode anime. I really want to read the manga for this one I need more of these two. 9/10
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What an incel fantasy... a pure maiden wife of some depressed man to save him...
First of all, I cant stand the "a girl too pure for this world" troupe, which is what the FL of this anime is. However, the story concept sounded very similar to my favorite webtoon (yes talking about Happily Ever Afterwards), which also had this troupe. So with that in mind, I decided to give this anime a chance. However Taisho Otome was not an exception like I had hoped.
First of all, the main couple has no chemistry - for good reason. They are two strangers thrown together through arranged marriage. FL was purchased to be a bride for ML, who was banished and currently living as a depressed shut in. FL appears as his savior, saying she feels sorry for him and takes care of him out of pity love. Thus the ve…
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Now this is some goofy romance right here.
I am obsessed with the whole "arraigned partnership but it's okay because we end up falling super hard for each other but more importantly we become better people for it" trope, so when people started recommending this show to me I was in. And overall I do really enjoy this one. The art style is one of my favorite parts. It's so soft and simple and just makes you feel so cozy. And I love watching all these characters I kinda hate at the start grow and change into wonderful people. A part of me sees myself in Tamahiko; the way they depict disability and mental illness is very realistic. He believes he can't do a lot because everyone around him constantly thinks he can't do anything, so what's the point in continuing living? It's a very raw and pow…
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One of my favourite. Everyone talks about AOT, demon slayer, jujutsu kaisen... But this one is too a masterpiece like them. It went all the way through my nerve and made my day. The plot is so good and heartwarming that it made me cry some of the time. There is no ntr, love triangle or harem. So the romance is pretty innocent and heartwarming. I love this anime very much. Really hoping that there will be a season 2 since there is further story in manga.
I think the rating of theis anime should be higher since there is very few romance anime with ntr(indirectly ntr). It is my humble request for season 2. Really looking forward to it.
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The animation is pretty mediocre. No real flash to any of the scenes, character animation is just alright. Although the backgrounds are actually pretty solid. The characters are not all that impressive either, they're not shallow as a puddle, but they are not incredibly deep. The story has decent premise and leads to some fun hijinks, but that being said it's not too involved. The pacing is good for the most part, but the middle struggles a bit. Voice acting is pretty average. It's not lifeless, but it's also not at all impressive. The soundtrack is pretty good and the op/ed is also decent. Overall it's cute and I enjoyed it, but it felt a little dull. The voice acting plus the mediocre character animation just made the entire thing feel a little lifeless. I think that was really what held…
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Reading these reviews sure makes me sad about the state of our world. So much bitterness and anger, so much jaded cynicism and looking to attack others, that we can't even enjoy an anime such as this one without throwing around terms like Misogynistic, Predator, Lolicon, Female Fantasy, Male Fantasy, Feminazi, etc... It's ridiculous, man. Have we gotten to a point where we can't even watch what is basically a modern day studio Ghibli film without pulling the proverbial knives out?
This anime was a lovely anime about a teenager who was viciously abused emotionally by his family and outcasted for being soft, long before he was hurt in a car crash. It's about this boy finding hope in a girl (who is only 2-3 years his junior) who his father bought him to take care of him because he only has…
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I am aware that the story is set in a different era where things were perceived differently; However, you shouldn't think so much about it when you see such a beautiful anime, the story, the characters, it's incredible to me how I loved the story from the first minute. I fell in love with the characters instantly. This is one of my favorite animes, you feel the innocence, the love, and sometimes the fear when the characters are in trouble. No anime had ever given me such a high level of empathy. The art, the music are perfect, there is nothing to complain about, however here what stands out is the story and characters, if you see it and like it, I don't think there will be complaints, so honestly, watch it, I recommend it.
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This was one of the most heart warming and amazing animes to grace this planet this year. The build up of anxiety, fear, and pessimism from episode 10 and 11 that had us biting our fingers, desperately hoping and praying for yuzu to be alive. The heart warming ending of episode 12 showing how tamahiko has finally found a man in himself, his dedication to live his life for yuzu and yuzu's unfaltering, unwavering, and unconditional love towards tamahiko. This anime is so deserving of a second season. In fact, the preposterous rating of 7.75/10 on myanimelist.net is utterly insulting to the point of near disrespect. This anime deserves a minimum of 8/10 . The story, the characters, the relationships. Its been a long time since i've finished an anime in one sitting, this anime kept me captivat…
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Taishou Maiden Fairy Tale, a feel good romance that made me tear up so much it wasn't even funny. If you like wholesome, cute romance shows, this show is definitely for you. Furthermore, it's a historical romance, which isn't seen very often, so it's quite unique.
My grading criteria: Story: /25 Art: /10 Music: /10 Characters: /20 Enjoyment /15 Comedic/Romance themes /20
STORY: 17/25
Although not anything special, it hits some good notes. The main character, Tamahiko Shima, lost his use of his right hand in an accident, and got cruelly neglected by his family, and naturally developed depression and thinks that he's a useless human being, until a girl appears at his door, that girl being Yuzuki Tachibana, a very upbeat and caring girl. It turns out she was sold for money, to pay off a de…
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I want to preface this by saying that this is a HISTORICAL piece of fiction. Meaning that the customs, cultures, and events of the story are both integral to the plot and very outdated for the modern era. Because this is a point that I’m going to be talking about at length and for the most part, does affect my feelings towards the show.
Story:
During the height of the Taisho era of the 1920’s, a man of 17 named Tamahiko Shima becomes a victim of a car crash with his mother passing away because of the incident. Tamahiko himself loses the use of his right hand as a result of the incident, and is thusly deemed by his family as useless and is sent away in order to prevent any further embarrassment for the family. There, he becomes bitter, resentful, and depressed as a result of his isolation…
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I’ve been trying to really think hard about why I shouldn’t give Taishou Maiden Fairytale a 10/10 because this probably one of the most underrated, wholesome and sweetest rom-com shows of the fall season NAY, of 2021!
Whilst most rom-com anime take place in a high school and need to rely on gimmicks to break away from it’s contemporaries (unless the anime in question is really well written) Taishou Maiden Fairytale is set in a 1900’s era village in the mountains of Chiba were Tamahiko Shima lives alone in an isolated manor after being exiled from his wealthy family for the crime of being involved in an accident and losing the ability to use his right hand. Riddled with anxiety and depression he spends many sleepless nights wishing he were dead until one da…
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Taishou Otome Otogibanashi is my first ever seasonal anime for which I had no prior knowledge before starting. This is the anime through which I learned how truly agonizing waiting a week for an episode is. With that out of the way lets review this.
The story of this anime isn't groundbreaking. Its about the son of a rich family who loses the use of his right hand in an accident and is discarded from the family for being useless. To help him his father sends a girl to the home he was banished to, to help him.
The art is very good and a pleasure to look at. It doesn't have eye orgasming art like anything KyoAni might make but, in my opinion, the simple art style suits it better. Plus the blushes and when the characters become chibi are just cute af.
Sound isn't something I often pay atte…
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Yeah ik she's technically a loli, but the setting is in 1920 and it's Japan, anything goes.
So, Taishou Otome is a beautiful piece of art if you like romcoms, if you don't, then why are you watching this? This isn't a show with super deep characters and real relationship problems, it's a wholesome show. It gives us an escape from the harsh reality, and brings us into this perfect world of wholesomeness.
This show is VERY wholesome, it gives us all that warm feeling, and of you're thinking "Oh but this is a dream scenario and this would never happen", yes I know, but that doesn't make the show bad. The show is a representation on how love for another can change you and give your life purpose.
The plot mainly follows Tamahiko and Yuzu, the two have a master servant relationship at first,…
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Writing a romance story set in the early 20th century Japan that doesn't feel exploitative is a tall order. Back then, women were still perceived as little more than the property of their fathers with the equally endearing prospect of becoming the property of their future husbands via an arranged marriage. They were mostly uneducated beyond basic schooling, had very few rights, their career opportunities were severely limited and had all sorts of visible and invisible barriers. Not exactly the best place and time to be born without the fifth limb, as you can imagine. It followed that any true romance for a woman of marriable age was more the result of a blind luck than anything she could control.
Knowing all that, it's hard not to feel apprehensive at the premise which begins with Yuzuki,…
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Do you enjoy an innocent historical romance between two characters tied by fate? Want to experience a show with a healthy dose of charming love? Then, Taisho Otome Fairy Tale might be something that interest you. And just like the title, this is a like a fairy tale with two humans.
Adapted by the manga of the same name, I don't say this lightly about historical romances. Honestly, historical theme shows are often talked about for their battles, history, and overall, cultural context. It's not too often when romance is a central part of the show's context. That's where we meet the fated pair, Tamahiko Shima and Yuzuki Tachibana. We find out why Tamahiko is banished by his family and developed inferiority about himself. On the other hand, Yuzuki serves as a beacon of hope and falls for Tama…
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This is the kind of show that, if written by a man, would’ve been rightly viewed as an incel fantasy about having a submissive, underaged fuckdoll. However, it’s written by a woman, so it should therefore be viewed as a controlling female fantasy about a short, maidenly goody two-shoes healing her tall, rich, handsome man-baby whose emotionally vulnerability pushes him to rely on her for everything, gazing at no woman other than her. Most of the anime community is male, and most of these men aren’t exactly rolling in women, so the resulting subculture is one that has a warped, rose-tinted view of female literature. You’ll often hear people express sentiments like: “Anime is misogynistic. Most anime and manga authors are otaku manchildren, and all they want is to create female characters wh…
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