Audience reviews
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sajatusernamem
Every person on Earth loves gyarus. We app want to be the privileged chosen one upon whom one of these legendary creatures' attention is lavished. We also want to ecape our horrible lives and begin anew in an exotic faraway place.
For 12 short episodes I was able to indulge in these fantasies with this series. The pivotal waifu is super cute and adoring towards the main character (for no reason). There is no real conflict or tension, or even a plot, merely feel-good wish fulfillment.
The weakest aspect of the show is certainly the art and animation, but it gets the job done.
Read at the sourcePookiexdo0kie
I like the anime and I think it's a basic seven but I didn't like about this anime is that I think making an anime about Hokkaido a place that gets barely any type of recognition and adding cute girls and completely discarding that we are in an area that doesn't get any type of representation is like a stab in the chest like at first I thought it being placed in Hokkaido would play a role but it really doesn't. I wish they took the opportunities to showcase some of the deep enrich culture that Hokkaido has is quite a disappointment considering this place gets barely any type of recognition in the anime industry. I also didn't like the idea of this could be a lot of people first in introduction to Hokkaido like romanticising a hole prefecture in Japan isn't cute
But from my romance aspect,…
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Its pretty lighthearted and with some fun juicy moments never feels like they're overdoing it. The characters are each fun in their own way, and you grow to love them all. I would like to see another season
Some nice depth in the characters and their relationships, and the comedy never feels overly dirty and does not focus much on ecchi to try and make it good, the drama is not over the top, and the comedy is good.
Art style and character design is nice.
Story not bad
It was enjoyable
Characters reacted to things in ways that felt real but different
Read at the sourcechumchummaru
To begin with, I disagree with the title (Hokkaido Girls are super adorable!) since the only female character type that appeared there is a gyaru (google it) and that is not what kind of beauty (it looks nice in the anime but in reality I would be ashamed to have such a girlfriend).
Finally, a romance that takes place in winter (oh how I love winter). After all those summer and year-round anime where all seasons change in 12-24 ep., there is finally a purely winter affair. So that should be the introduction.
I like it when romance takes place in winter, it is a beautiful season that unfortunately does not get much space on the scene, which is a shame for me, seeing a walk in the park when it is snowing is not seen very often, or a snowball fight, building a snowman, igloos and similar wi…
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Watched on: 29–30 March 2025
Tsubasa, our protagonist, moves from Tokyo to a chilly Hokkaido, where he will find Minami, an energetic, really cute girl. So, this Shonen romance anime begins. Personally, I adore films, anime, or any bit of story that involves romance, I reckon in my life there has never been this sort of tension, but I am still believing that someday I will have it 😅.
The progression of their friendship to love, with some emotional attachments, small jealousies, and heartwarming changes in behavior is slowly portrayed. There's even a little bit of a love triangle, not too overdramatic, of course. The best part?-it's not crammed with just too many characters so really you can relate to the main cast.
💖 Should You Watch It?
If you like sweet slow-burn love stories, then…
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This anime is what happens... or would happen... when a local tourist commission writes an anime.
This is a bog-standard rom-com about a boy who moves to Hokkaido, meets a gyaru with stereotypically huge "assets", gets shown all of the local delights, including, to some degree, said gyaru, and then the typical romantic comedy happens.
Make no mistake - the MC in this anime isn't Shiki or Minami, it's Hokkaido, or more accurately, Kitami. We get shown the mascots, get shown their local food and mint, even are taken to a rather lovely park with lots of very beautiful pink flowers. It's a beautiful anime, and it does do its job of showing Hokkaido off admirably. But that's really all it does.
Shiki is a typical anime MC protagonist who overreacts to every situation even remotely involving…
Read at the sourceGwynbleidd_Alan
I was searching for a light anime to unwind with between larger projects when I came across this one. Normally, I don't judge an anime by its title, but this one is exactly what you'd expect from the name. Just from the title alone, you'd anticipate a rather average anime, full of clichés and a predictable storyline. And honestly, that pretty much sums up "Dosanko Gal wa Namara Menkoi".
The anime kicks off on a charming note with the main character Shiki, Tsubasa moving from Tokyo to Hokkaido, where he randomly stumbles upon a blonde gyaru called Fuyuki at a bus stop and befriends her. Fuyuki Minami embodies the typical gyaru stereotype in anime—large chest, constantly hungry, and flirty—but she admittedly has a certain appeal. Despite the numerous fan service sprinkled throughout the fi…
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Well this anime is ok but I hated the ending the main gyaru is ok but the otaku is best girl.
Although the anime did hook me,in if it had uncensored ecchi I believe it would enhance the experience apart from the otaku, gyaru and the history buff all the other characters are under developed and boring.
The reason I hate the ending is because of how anti climactic it is I understand that it's supposed to be a meta joke but it still made me annoyed and the gyaru didn't undergo any character development and she is like Nagataro (I have only watched the first episode of nagataro).
So I guess the anime is ok but even though I have not finished many romance animes this is ok the best score I could give this is a 6.5/10 or a c+.
Read at the sourceElhwing
Dosanko Gal is a cozy anime, it's filled with feel good vibes, a few ecchi moments ( very soft ones ), a bunch of lovable characters, and everyone is being kind towards each other etc...
I think it's worth your time if you are looking for a light hearted harem/romcom show.
I'll describe the positives and negatives of this anime without spoiling anything.
The positives :
+ While the story isn't original at all, we can still praise it for the many wholesome moments it has, there's a big "happy" atmosphere in this anime it's enjoyable to watch good things happening to the characters, they help each other to overcome the few issues they can face etc...
+ The character designs are pretty good, and the other female main characters actually have better designs than the blonde gyaru, eve…
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I have to admit, I found myself enjoying this show more than I expected. While the opening and ending may suggest it's just another typical harem series, it's a well-balanced blend of romance and slice-of-life elements. The characters genuinely feel like friends when they hang out, and the female lead isn't just a token for male fantasy fulfillment. Although it serves as a promotional project for Hokkaido, the storytelling effectively highlights the region's best features. Furthermore, the show doesn't shy away from portraying the challenges of living in such a cold area. In essence, it feels like the author draws heavily from personal experiences, making the scenarios feel remarkably realistic. In conclusion, while it may not be the greatest show, it certainly deserves more recognition.
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This anime is really wholesome and was a fun watch. It did have some fan service so if you aren't into that type of thing maybe you won't care for this anime as much but its not too overwhelming. I loved the characters and their relationships. The plot was fun and didn't have a lot of bland topics. The art style was pleasing, and made the characters be the center point. I hope this anime gets another season, but since its a romance anime I have a feeling that it was produced to promote the source material. I tend to rate things higher than most people but overall I loved the anime.
Read at the sourceJstneeee
MASTERPIECE!!! PLEASE LET THERE BE A SEASON 2, it's the type of anime I enjoy it's very entertaining I would recommend it. the animation is wonderful, and the story itself is great It is the type of romcom that I would want to watch over and over again. others would enjoy this, the story is unique to other romcom anime, and I love the characters they are well likable. it warms my soul if you love romcom anime like me you will enjoy this, the plot and the story are just amazing. it made me tear up a little it only happens if the anime touches my heart i got invested in it i hope they create a second season please this anime is good in its own way original
Read at the sourceBlazurai
I watched this on a whim, like a lot of the animes I'm binging right now, at 4 am. And if there's one thing I can say, is that I am NOT disappointed. I thought this was going to be another basic, 12-episode anime with some filler and Horimiya-like storytelling that jumps all over the place time-wise, but MAN, I'm glad it wasn't.
The good:
#1: Every character is very well written.
#2: The story takes place in a timeframe that is actually reasonable and something that isn't hard to understand.
#3: When it comes to locations, this anime doesn't stay in the school like a lot of other romance animes that are school-related.
#4: Has a perfect balance of wholesomeness that isn't overloading like a lot of animes. It's great the MC isn't totally an extremely, unrealistic nice guy like other romanc…
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Weak. Just weak. You have a blonde gyaru with a funny accent, that should already be a massive win, so I don't understand how it's possible to mess this up this badly, but here it is.
The whole show is like a broken record. Guy meets up with gyaru, they eat something, "UMAAAAAAAAA~~!", guy gets embarrassed, the end. This is every single episode of this show. If you ever had the feeling anime (especially slice of life) is running off of a template, this will amplify that feeling 10x, except the template is only 1 page long.
It's just a waste of time and that's coming from the guy who's very easy to please with just "haha funny booba sound effect" moments. It's not thought provoking, it's not cute (enough), no CGDCT, it's not even lewd, it does not even have comfy feel-good moments that an…
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Dosanko Gal wa Namara Menkoi is an anime that delivers exactly what is expected of it.
In this story we follow Shiki Tsubasa, a high school student who is moving from Tokyo to Hokkaido. Arriving there, he soon meets a beautiful girl named Fuyuki Minami who helps him with the challenge of adapting to the new environment.
The story of this anime follows the pattern of animes of this genre:
1º a slightly shy protagonist with almost no personality, making it easier for the viewer to put themselves in the protagonist's shoes.
2º extremely beautiful girls, with breasts so big that they make you wonder how they manage to stand up and despite this they act as if they had never been praised for their beauty.
Now you may be asking me: is this bad? I'll tell you no, it's not. Dosanko Gal wa Namara…
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I think a more accurate rating from me for this cour would be a 5.5/10 stars. I've been reading this manga since about a year into its publication, and so I was looking forward to this anime, but as I watched it, I remembered how much I was not feeling the first part of the overall story, which has seen grown on me and I enjoy reading it every new chapter. The true strength of this story are the characters. They are warm, heartfelt, and welcoming. I find them easy to root for and easy to like. What made things a little meh meh for me was some of the storylines and pacing, but I think part of that might just simply be how far away I am from my high school days now.
So it's hard for me to recommend this part of the story especially since I almost bailed on it when reading the manga, but I…
Read at the sourceMarinate1016
Dosanko gal is your usual shy, socially awkward and lame MC gets the hot girl and a harem series, but without a unique twist. It takes place in Hokkaido and all the characters are gyaru. Does it really do anything new? No. If you’ve seen one of these, you’ve seen them all. That said, it is entertaining at times and 2/3 girls are really good.
If it were 5 years ago before I watched every seasonal every season, I’d probably rate Dosanko Gal higher and would have liked it more. Having seen so many of these types of shows now and in such recent seasons, it’s just hard to see how this separates itself from say, last season’s Kimizero. The MC steps off a bus and literally already has one of the hottest girls you can imagine come up to him and start simping. Within 3 episodes she’s in love and i…
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I've never been to Hokkaido before but upon doing some research, it's said the destinationis been known for "rich agriculture and seafood resources". Watching Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable made me wonder just how the gals in this show can make a reputation of their own. It begins on a cold freezing day when 16 year old Tsubasa Shiki meets Minami Fuyuki.
It seems love at first sight. Unlike some traitional rom-coms, there's an overemphasis on their first meeting. The first episode spend a great deal of time on their chemistry. Despite coming from completely different backgrounds, the two are drawn towards each other like two peas in a pod. Some people may also compare their encounter like red strings of fate, a legend that two people are tied and destined to be together. The author wrot…
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Not to make anyone feel old, but one of the rituals I remember the most as a child was taking trips to the mall with my dad back in the late 2000’s. I didn’t get a chance to see him too often, but at the time, our little tradition was going to GameStop and getting me whatever cheap DS games could fall under their buy 2 used games get 1 half off scheme. It meant a lot to me at the time since I was obsessed with video games and played my DS constantly. Now, the result of this practice was, in reality, just bombarding me with a deluge of low budget, hardly notable experiences that I ended up selling after a few years anyway. I love my dad, but half the time those games were so boring that once I got inevitably stuck, I became far too disinterested in continuing—Or, if I did finish them, they…
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The girls of Hokkaido are freaky, and you have no idea how much.....
...inaccurately this expression is conveyed by the manga adaptation of Dosanko Gal wa Namara Menkoi, written by Kai Ikada, a native of Hokkaido, Japan's second largest island, where the plot of this animanga is set. The winter season pleased us with a lot of great...NO! Great ecchi, but we didn't get much romance, although the sequel "The Dangers in My Heart" turned out to be great, but that's another story.... But according to the laws of universal balance, for every very good show there is on average one not so good show, and Dosanko Gal was one of them.
The main character, Tsubasa Shibi, follows his father to Hokkaido from Tokyo. Cold weather, a different culture, new food, all of this is gradually introduced to him…
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