Audience reviews
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mtmelika
Sugar Apple Fairy Tale is a repetitive mess hiding behind pretty visuals.
The main girl never grows , she just keeps apologizing to everyone, even when they’re the ones who hurt her. She gets tricked, betrayed, and sabotaged constantly, then turns around and says sorry to the person who did it. No one ever gets punished.
The story keeps resetting every episode like nothing happened.
Meanwhile, her fairy bodyguard does all the fighting, while she stands there useless. Big plot points like fairy oppression, fake history, and rebellion get thrown in… then ignored. This isn’t a story, it’s the same sad scene on loop:
Anne apologizes.
Someone bullies her.
Challe threatens them.
Anne says, “Challe, no.”
Challe says, “I don’t care.”
Anne wins somehow.
Reset. Repeat.
Long story short, I hate g…
Read at the sourceNatsume_chan16
There is no ROMANCE!!! The closest you will get is them being too close to each other just like 5 times in entire 2 seasons. This anime might be okay if your age is 10-15. The MC is too naive. Her voice is weird to the ears almost that cute irritating moaning type voice or too loud. She is too naive to understand romance. She is a kid basically. Do not expect romance, common sense, character development, good music, great story or twists from this anime. The animation is good but the art work is sooooo bright I had to decrease brightness to watch this & some scenes were not even clear because of over brightness. Do not go with high expectations. Do not expect drastic stories to happen. This anime is not even slice of life because it lacks the capacity to delve into depths. This anime plays…
Read at the sourceMidniteAndBeyond
This is a review of seasons 1 and 2
On today's exciting episode of "Shows I Watched Because of The Name"...
As the name implies, the setting, music, and visuals are all very whimsical and fairytale-esque. It had some cute moments here and there. However, I just found myself very bored throughout the majority of it. It wasn't AS boring as I thought it would be, but I just couldn't really latch onto anything that was going on at any point within this story. Had a lot of lame running gags that I didn't care for, such as characters calling each other nicknames that they don't like and having them get mad over and over. A LOT of storylines involving deception that wouldn't have happened if anyone was rational enough to talk things through or even just think for 5 seconds before jumping to con…
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I needed something for noise while I worked and this anime did the trick but I didn't enjoy much of it. The constantly comments made by Shell about Ann's appearance that's going to change and morph into a beautiful woman. The romance didn't feel organic to me and it felt rushed and awkward. I think the problem with Shoujo is you definitely age out of it. Teenage me would've been chomping at the bit to eat this up but with adult eyes and no nostalgia behind it, this anime struggles to be memorable amongst a sea of similar shoujo's. Not horrible just not my thing. The age gap, slavery themes, lack of genuine plot.. I give is a 5 with hopes the issue is I'm just not the right target audience anymore like I once was.
Read at the sourceBeweya
Didn't have high hopes for the series I don't typically like romance animes but... For an Anime involving sugar it isn't afraid to pack some of the most sour and bitter topics in consecutive back to back punches. I'm surpirsed how accurately this anime portrays not only power dynamics and the abuse that can sometimes be found in them but also sexism and other dark topics te main characters face on their journey. Very few times will you ever find me cussing out fictional characters... I can see how people disliked the ending of season 1 but given my stuborness history I am not deterred from going on to watch season 2.
I will only say this about season 2 that ending made everything climatic build up and struggle worth it!
Read at the sourceStarbthe8th
I knew I wanted to watch Sugar Apple Fairy Tale the moment I saw the key visual. The coloring is gorgeous, the fantasy aesthetic is immaculate, and the promise of a healthy dose of drama simmers underneath. Romance! Fairies! Candy making! Surely a winning formula.
However, this deceptively pretty candy apple is laced with some less-than-sweet flavors. Do they enhance the flavor, or make the dessert unbearably bitter? The answer is ultimately personal and not one-size-fits-all(-tastebuds).
Story: 3/10
It took me several tries over a few seasonal cours to make it to the end of Sugar Apple Fairy Tale's scant 12-episode run, because the protagonist never catches a break. And I mean never: every instance of Ann finally attaining her goals is immediately countered by a biting setback. Bef…
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The show is deceptively good, amazing characters, good story, with a good art. But the show is also agonizingly infuriating. I wish I was warned about the blatant misogyny and fantastical racism and objectification, but other that that the show is definitely worth a watch. The relationship between Anne and Challe is beautifully realistically developed and well done. I was really pleased that Anne doesn’t fall into the typical Mary Sue of typical female anime protagonists, she as dreams, aspirations, and isn’t afraid to work for what she wants. Also, never in my life have I watched a show that had so many characters that I would willingly and happily punch, stab, and strangle; Bridget, Elliot, Jonas, and Cathy are at the top of my hit list.
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Lately there aren't many fantasy romance anime that really interest me, I think romance fantasy stories these days are very predictable, mostly it's just the looks that are good, not the story, like sometimes ml/fl forget their goal and instead create a harem, mc who has been overpowered since childhood or something like that. it really bored me. But Sugar Apple Fairy Tale is different! I really like this, I'm at a loss to express it in words, I like the story and the music which is relaxing and calming. Obviously, I recommend it!!! I really hope there will be a season 2 >w<
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This is a charming and cozy anime, I love the relationship between Anne and challe and how it develops throughout the series.
The art style of this anime is beautiful and it really fits the story, the designs of the sugar confections and fairy wings are a highlight for me especially. I love all the outfits the characters wear it really adds to the fantasy aspect of the storym
I think Anne is a really interesting protagonist, she's not perfect but she always tries to do the right thing. I like how she actually has a goal and isn't just another passive character. But challe fen challe is a real standout character, I like how his relationship with Anne evolves as the series goes on how he starts off disliking her but by the end wants to protect her.
It's so nice to finally have another s…
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I thought it was a charming "classic" kind of shoujo that id been missing as of late, an enjoyable pass time.
Id love to give it a higher rating, I especially enjoyed little mythril lid pods character, but the general characterization of the characters and particularly the antagonists was really flat, they were all frustrating to watch and repetitive in the obstacles they'd bring Anne. and somehow despite encountering very similar scenarios repeatedly, and building trust between the main duo, falling for the tricks, miscommunication and doubt rang true whenever a problem occurred lol. I DID say it was classically shoujo, so technically that problem is part of that as you see these tropes and writing tics in a lot of works.
The opening song was very cute and put me in a good mood to sta…
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To say that the ending ruined the whole show is an understatement... This is a show of suffering. It should be called Sugar Apple Fairy Hell
The show sells itself as quite a laid back and feel good anime, but at the end, I feel everything but this. I'm writing the review because it was a bitter ending, not sweet in the slightest, nor warranted.
To start, characters who had committed irreperable deeds had been kept relevant throughout the show. There were constant feelings throughout of revenge and vengeance, but by the very people who were the perpetrators. Even the MC, who had suffered throughout the show, never showed signs of revenge, and if they were even slightly sane, probably a few annoying characters might be dead or in jail.
The main character is extremely spineless when it com…
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This anime has, BY FAR, one of the worst endings I have ever come across in an anime. It is so utterly disgusting and stupid and annoying that it completely rewrites my opinion of the anime as a whole.
They should’ve just ended it with the duke’s confection and called it a day or just completely redid the ending. Now I’m not one for this type of anime but I actually would rate it at an 8 or maybe even 9 up until the last like 15 seconds of the anime.
You could totally see it coming but up until those last 15 seconds you still hoped it wouldn’t end that way and then it does end that way and rather abruptly at that. Whoever thought this was a good idea for an ending seriously needs to get slapped in the face. If you’re not one for atrocious, garbage, horrible endings DO NOT watch the las…
Read at the sourceNursal
At first it was a cringy show with unnatural idiot protagonist, thing doesn't make sense at this and there. But it's come slightly become better and better, the plot and character development goes in the best way become a good thing to see. The last few episodes is the climax of this season, anger , sadness, and happy feeling i got on the last episode is the final of my decision.
This should be a good show, can't wait for the sequel, my expectation on this show is a bit high, hope it doesn't goes down.
I not really into shoujo but i feel like i can lightly go down 'till the last for this one.
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- Story: 9.5/10
This anime has a pretty perfect plot, worth watching in your spare time.
- Art: 9/10
The visuals are average like most other anime series, but not too bad.
- Sound: 10/10
The OP song is very catchy, so is the ED song. Throughout each episode, the sound is handled very smoothly.
- Character: 8.5/10 Many of the characters are built with depth but there are still many unresolved and confusing details.
The upcoming summer is also when the anime will release part 2, so I hope the questions about the plot parts that are still lingering in my mind will be satisfactorily answered along with.
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something i liked about this series was that the romance didn't feel totally one sided. like in my personal opinion, challe showed more interest in anne in one season of this show than tomoe did in nanami throughout the entirety of kamisama hajimemashita. sorry to randomly drag kamisama kiss for no reason, but that's an example of a shoujo that's wildly popular, and like, even though i enjoyed it, i really wasn't convinced that tomoe had any romantic feelings for nanami at all. like ?? it was lowkey frustrating to read/watch. as opposed to this show, i felt like challe started seeing anne in a romantic light before anne even started seeing him that way. which is objectively better, because like girl GET UP. in fact i'd probs prefer an obsessive male lead over an unaffected one. i'm not say…
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The animation for this series never missed and so is the amount of love I feel for Anne, Challe, and Mythril.
They are all lovely characters who doesn't feel like caricatures. Anne, the protagonist, was too kind to a fault (sometimes it annoys me because I want her to just snap at someone) but it is her very kindness be which allowed me to stay endeared. Challe Fen Challe, on the other hand, has a quiet character with subtle character development that is not forced.
The series gives a feel comfort BUT the antagonists are definitely one of the best I encountered this anime season. The frustration, anger, and hate I feel towards Jonas, Sammy, and Bridget are far too complex for me to explain. I have encountered people like these three evil characters—thank god I'm not as kind as Anne or as…
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If you love soap operas because of infuriatingly insufferable characters you wanna reach your hands into the screen to strangle them with, this anime might be just for you!
The colouring and drawings are really pretty, the romance between the main characters is very cute, but amidst all that is the deep lore between the relation of humans and fairies.
On this journey, you follow the naïve sweet summer child Anne who strives to become a Silver Sugar Master along with her two fairy sidekicks and along the way, many troublesome obstacles pop up which WILL make you want to scream at characters that appear.
I've been THIS close each week to wanting to drop this anime because of the characters you encounter along the way but would still come back each week just to root for Anne.
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I have arrived in defense of one of my favorite releases of the season. Sugar Apple Fairy Tale is dramatic, angsty, beautiful and SO shoujo.
As someone who is a massive shoujo consumer, be it in manga or anime form, I can with confidence say that it has been a while since we got a shoujo adaptation that had a big budget and where the studio didn't seem to give up on it halfway through the season. This is a massive plus in my book because shoujo deserves GOOD adaptations as much the shounen and seinen demographic (don't even get me started on josei because we live in the trenches).
The story of Sugar Apple Fairy Tale is very dramatic but at the same time also very slice of life. Personally, I think that they balanced these two very well. There are some extremely annoying characters in thi…
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Sigh, would someone help me remember why Shoujo shows that were once the rage in the past, now fall into obscurity?
In the never-ending world of fantasy, there are distinct personalities and features that help make it stand out. But it's often a taboo to have inequality in the world, such as masters and slaves, tradition vs. modern, and gender equality. Such is the case with novelist Miri Mikawa's completed 17-volume LN that is Sugar Apple Fairy Tale from 2010 to 2015, it sure took over a decade to finally have an anime adaptation, courtesy of J.C.Staff. But with every Shoujo-esque work that's clearly targeted at the female demographic, the Shonen or Seinen in us (if you're a young teenager or adult male) will definitely have something to say about a Shoujo show, in both good and bad ways…
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This show was a colourful and vibrant fantasy that had some good ideas, but also showed us another shoujo series where the romance just isn’t all that interesting. Sure, I could go for the low-hanging fruit and criticize the slavery themes, or the age gap in the romance, but I’m not going to focus on that. Instead, I want to highlight how modern shoujo anime follow a very similar formula that just isn’t all that engaging.
Granted, I’m not very familiar with shoujo anime, so if you disagree with what I say, feel free to enlighten me on the subject, but from the ones I have seen, there’s always a somewhat ditzy female protagonist, who ends up liking a “pretty-looking” male protagonist. Now, I get the aim of shoujo anime is to get us to “squee” when there’s a bit of fan service, but sometime…
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