Audience reviews
20 · Sample from the first available page, separate from the total number of ratings.
LegionIscariot
A Bouquet for an Ugly Girl is a good example of how beauty is subjective.
The female MC is seen as "ugly". But that's just by anime-girl standards. She isn't drawn like the generic cute anime girl you see in every anime.
As a result her design actually makes her among the cutest anime girls out there.
Unfortunately the male character is drawn like any other generic cute anime boy. But still likable.
The female MC is shy and clumsy and likable too.
The main characters aswell as the side characters are entertaining. All of them well written. Nothing super deep, just good characters.
Its pretty funny and endearing. Its your classic school romance anime. Its not breaking new grounds.
Two classmates who are opposites falling for each other.
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What a disappointment this anime is; the protagonists don't evolve their relationship, and the main character stays the same the whole anime without developing her personality. This consists of her having the personality of a glass of water you forgot in the car for some days and you have to drink because you're thirsty; the male protagonist just likes her for no reason at all. Even the background characters seem to be more pleasant to have a relationship with. It is enjoyable to an extent, but it just screams "femcel dream."
I like the idea of an ugly (nonconventional) character, but for it to work, she has to have character development and a good personality instead of just saying yes because she is socially awkward and can't say no to requests; that is not kindness.
A 5/10, enjoyabl…
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Most romantic series begin by presenting a heroine meant to be admired, but Busu ni Hanataba wo (also known as April Showers Bring May Flowers) starts from the opposite direction, with a girl who is convinced she will never be one. On the surface, the series may not look particularly striking. The character designs are simple and relatively plain compared to many modern romcom series that emphasize visual appeal. Yet that understated design turns out to be one of the show’s most interesting narrative choices. Hana Tabata, the protagonist, sees herself as unattractive and unworthy of attention. Without contradicting that perception with a glamorous design, the series really leans into her perspective. In doing so, the visuals themselves reinforce the emotional core of the story. Because of…
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Guess this is gonna be my first review :3
I’ve become a rom-com stan over the years, and anything that has decent animation, solid characters, and a slightly above-average plot usually wins me over. Busu ni Hanataba Wo did just that. I’m always rooting for the underdog, and this was right up my alley. A shy, unconfident protagonist liking a more attractive man is a trope that isn’t done enough, and it was handled really well here.
Yes, there were moments where Tabata was more clueless than I’d like to admit, but it kept the story sweet, innocent, and heartwarming. I loved how they tied everything together and involved all the side characters really well toward the end. My only critique (more personal than anything) was the expansion of the side characters and their love interests (or blo…
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April showers bring forth may flower 🌺 is absolutely fantastic anime , something in this show is different from other ,
Self love is more important and when someone realise that to us is amazing .
Anyone should definitely watch it show 😊
There is no toxicity and only simplicity
That's what I love about this show
Both the opening and ending of this show is amazing
All the characters were likeable and no hate towards each other ☺️ The art style of the show is also very simple and the colour are warm very nice👍🏻
From 6 - 7 months I am not watching any romance anime as all are the same and same stories, so when this anime came i thought I will give it a try and i regret that I was not able to watch it when it was airing and after 7 months of its release i watch it
Absolutely amazi…
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If you've watched Kimi ni Todoke, then you've watched the "ugly" girl gets with the popular boy troupe. But, as someone who us an obvious fan of Kimi ni Todoke, Busu ni Hanatab wo isn't close to the sweetness, complexity, and overall success that the former has accomplished and there is reason for that.
To me, Tabata in Busu ni Hanataba wo is an insert-yourself-here character. The audience never figures out why our v hot MC Ueno, likes her to begin with. Tabata also shows 0 character growth, if any. Ueno, also just shows his audience that he is a good-looking, shy, innocent guy, who has an immense crush on this plain looking Tabata girl in his class. There's also this far prettier and cute looking Sumire girl who has an envious heart and is upset that she isn't the one who will get w Ueno…
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I honestly loved watching this anime! It’s incredibly cute, the characters are charming, and the romance develops in such a natural way. Sure, it might seem like another “generic school romance about an unpopular girl,” but I really don’t think it deserves that dull label. The story never disappoints — in fact, it’s a genuinely great romance anime that easily made its way into my list of all-time favorites.
What I loved the most is how well the story is put together. Everything feels connected and flows naturally from one episode to the next. There weren’t any dull or disappointing parts — each episode was fun and engaging to watch. I honestly enjoyed all of them, which is rare for me, since there are usually a few episodes I tend to dislike in other shows.
The ending was also very satisf…
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This is the sweetest show I have ever seen and it’s not even close.
This romcom centers on Hana Tabata, who is the ugly, shy (and socially anxious?) MC. She is pretty much invisible to others at school, until a certain boy notices her before class and starts talking to her. From here on out, their relationship slowly starts to blossom.
I love how (at least in my opinion) the show realistically portrays the struggles that the MC faces in a realistic way. Tabata is Literally Me. Well, not exactly (like the gender), but close enough XD. Anyone who suffers from social anxiety will recognize these traits; the constant overthinking and stressing over the smallest stuff you did that doesn’t even really matter, the self-doubt whenever you do stuff in public, seeing people around you act normal…
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It's not perfect but it sure is sweet. What I really like about this series is that the protagonist (Tabata) has a pretty realistic physique and personality, she isn't "ugly" at all-instead she just looks like what every awkward teen looks like around that age. I also like how both love interests are unapologetically awkward, as that's how a lot of teen romances are supposed to feel. In fact, I think the series hits a lot those notes in terms of how a young teenage romance feels. It's a huge strength to the series that gets you to click every episode and question: "will they confess yet?" "will he tell her this?" "will she tell him that?"-as those are things the characters themselves think too. We really get a feel for that because we all have thought of those things at some point in our l…
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PLEASE GIVE THIS ONE A TRY! This is the best romance anime of the season, and I'm annoyed it's not getting the attention it deserves. Yes, I've seen the other ones, and this one is STILL better. It's got the better story, and the better dialogue. But most importantly, it's got the best character development.
While other shows will waste your time with scenes where all they do is thank each other repeatedly, or constantly apologize over the smallest of things, this one actually has people talking to one another with MEANINGFUL DIALOGUE! This was my biggest deciding factor when putting it over the rest. There isn't a single boring scene, or one that you feel drags on for way too long. This isn't something I can say about the others. For example, you don't have characters meeting up just so…
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Actually exceed my expectations!
It's ur typical popular guy x unpopular girl trope but thank god this time the guy is a whole green flag and yes quite similar to skip and loafer!
The story pretty cliche actually, but still enjoyable. Very light too with no too heavy drama. Characters writing are pretty simple tbh, lack of depth. But the friendship story are decent, and romance picking up nicely. Oh the romance part can be annoying because so many misunderstanding, the girl is really insecure and the guy is blunt, but still the ending is what u expected.
So if u like light romcom anime or looking for anime similar to skip and loafer, try this one, it was pretty nice.
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This anime was a really cute watch! It has some pretty funny moments and is really sweet. Like some people mentioned the side characters are kind of more interesting than the main characters. Hana can be a bit annoying and sometimes the misunderstandings seem really forced but they always work it out pretty quickly so it doesn't end up feeling overdrawn. If you like the "he falls in love first" trope and a shy, sweet, funny vibe, I would definitely recommend this! It's definitely light years better than the fragrant flower blooms with dignity, which is the other romance anime of the season that I've heard a lot about.
Read at the sourceHebi-Mikazuchi
Let’s kick things off with the technical nitty-gritty. The animation? Decent. Not jaw-dropping, but steady enough to keep you immersed without any jarring hiccups. The voice acting, though, is where this anime truly flexes. Tabata and Uguisudani absolutely steal the spotlight with their delivery. It’s so good you almost want to replay certain scenes just to hear their timing again. Character designs, on the other hand, left me wishing for a bit more flair. Not terrible, but definitely “could’ve been better” territory.
Now, onto the meat of it: the story. At its core, this is a humble tale of a plain-looking girl navigating love while wrestling with her self-esteem issues. Sounds ordinary? That’s exactly the point, and honestly, it’s this simplicity that gives the show its quiet charm. The…
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I honestly started this show thinking it was going to be just 6/10. The animation looks cheap — very plain, almost like a mid-budget romcom — and the early plot felt wildly unrealistic. Episodes 1–9 were mostly “meh”: the idea that a cute, sweet guy would suddenly fall in love with a plainly drawn, socially awkward, unpopular girl felt like pure wish fulfilment.
Then the last three episodes happened… and my rating jumped to about 9/10.
Why my view changed:
1) At first I was annoyed by how idealised the romance felt. But as the show went on, it became clear that Tabata (the heroine) knows she’s unattractive. The story never tries to pretend otherwise or secretly glam her up. The art stays consistent — she’s genuinely plainer and slightly chubbier than everyone else, unlike so many anime w…
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One of the sweetest and most tender romances of the season. If you rush me, it'll end up being the best.
It's an anime that takes appearances very seriously. In other anime, they tell you one of the protagonists is ugly, and when they show you the design, well, it's sculpted by angels. Here, when they show you the protagonist's design, if you don't have any context, you might even mistake her for an NPC. That's where the magic of the anime lies. Since the protagonist doesn't have a pretty design, they have to work hard to make her charismatic. Which they achieved, and Saori Hayami is responsible for most of the work. The protagonist is very solid in her role. She knows how to play her main role but also knows how to step aside when secondary stories need to be told. She's a very useful ch…
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IT'S DONE! I'M DONE! AND I'M SATISFIED~BUT NOT ENOUGH!!
(I also want to thank everyone so far for having read my previous review of this wonderful anime! The support this anime is getting is so positive that the RATING ITSELF HAS GONE UP FROM AROUND 6.50 to 7.05!! Previous review I posted was late August so 1 month later and this improvement?!) *claps excitedly(☆▽☆)*
Viewpoint from previously to now:
My view of this anime has honestly not changed! I still love this despite the low rating back then and every episode of the anime kept me going and smiling! I can't believe how fast I watched it...imagine if it wasn't airing...I'd have binged it...!
The pacing was brilliant. It was neither too fast nor too slow (and I'm so glad I got to pace myself well whilst it was airing because I think it…
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An anime where the “ugly” girl ends up with the popular guy? YES.
Could the character designs have been way better? Hell yeah.
Busu ni Hanataba wo is an anime with pretty innocent characters (they’re teenagers, so of course they act that way when it comes to love, right?). Tabata is the ugly duckling who’s never had friends and, as a result, looks down on herself. On the other hand, Ueno is the popular guy who seems to have had everything come easily to him just for being handsome.
After that quick intro, here are my personal pros and cons:
(+)
· Little by little we’re seeing more anime where the “average” or “unattractive” MC ends up with the popular ones. I love this. I had enough with only showing attractive characters with no self-esteem issues.
· Tabata and Ueno are just perfect…
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I had no intention of watching this originally, but as one of my favorite KPOP groups did the OP for this, I gave it a shot and it was a surprisingly good watch! I won't deny that it's like your typical rom-com but, I think it's a little different.
We normally see these situations with characters viewed as conventionally attractive by both themselves and the audience, but what if that weren't the case? Well that's we have here! It does fall into some common tropes as it progresses but they all resolve well so there's no harm (and honestly i like tropes hehe).
I found myself rooting for these characters and it was a lot of fun! I really thought I wasn't gonna enjoy this from the PVs and posters, but I'm glad I was proven wrong!
Animation on this ain't the best but it definitely ain't…
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I really enjoyed this anime. I looked forward to each episode every week. The characters were cute and the situation was relatable because I grew up the ugly girl at my school. And that was part of the appeal of the series, much like Kimi ni Todoke where it becomes a slice of life fantasy in many ways. The story also had a good sense of humor which is part of what made it enjoyable. I wouldn't mind watching more of it but the ending also was a good wrap up if we never see more too which is always a plus with the slice of life genre especially.
If you enjoy anime where the weird kid gets to learn something about self-esteem while falling in love then you'll likely enjoy this anime. If characters with low self-esteem frustrate you, you might want to try another anime.
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April Showers Brings May Flowers — The flowery version of similar rom-coms done before, but hiding under a facade that feels all too much the same?
Throughout the age of humanity, what seems like the usual rhetoric of human relationships that universally spiral in 1001 ways, where no two relationship phases feel the same, remains to be said of how such a simple attraction, like the interests between a boy and girl that's penned out over time, continues to be quite the mystery that often ends up with assumptions and speculations in mind. This is especially for the myriad of authors writing rom-coms in their own unique and respective ways; until you've seen one and felt an inkling for one, yet see another and feel like it's "too similar" to the point of "inspiration." And in this summer sea…
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