Audience reviews
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Lajto-kun
Don't expect a new Nana, this series doesn't have much depth.
Basically a clichéd rom-com / harem story, done in a soap opera style, with a pretty dynamic narration and flashy visual style that only makes it seem more adult than most other anime.
Despite the dynamism and compact format of the episodes, not much happens here and it's pretty boring to watch. Throughout 22 episodes, various hot girls chase the main character, who is a typical plain student with little character, and he flirts with everyone. He's stupid enough not to see that girls really like him and can't decide which one to get into a relationship with. It's a simplified story, but it's not far from what you'll see throughout 22 episodes: the characters mostly drink, eat, flirt, walk, spin in circles. The voice actors d…
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This anime is just Rent a girlfriend on crack, it's literally just rent a girlfriend with a fast pacing, and you already know how it goes, the Main character is braindead, well you can't really see it if you are not critical but, the mc is literally just manipulated by the main herroin here
I went into Aishang Ta de Liyou expecting a decent romance, but what I got felt more like manipulation disguised as affection. The female lead’s behavior toward the MC is constantly framed as “cute” or “forward,” but if you actually look at it objectively, it comes off as invasive and uncomfortable. She repeatedly crosses boundaries, touching him without clear consent, getting overly physical out of nowhere, and even trying to kiss him when he’s emotionally vulnerable. The anime plays all of this off a…
Read at the sourceSatvik-Kun
MORE LIKE A BIASED REVIEW (QUITE UNPROFFESIONAL BUT REAL)
Did not know i was waiting for this my entire life!
Instead watched those petty animes with harem, ecchi, stupid comedy bits, and romance was like always some innocent thing which idk is maybe some Japanese kink but I dont enjoy at all. Not confessing for 1000ep straight, misunderstanding, stupid and unreasonable love triangles. Shyness and blushing all over the place. Makes me sick
So this was definitely a change of pace. I rated it 10/10 just becuz of biased reason definitely its not 10/10 and im not tryna sell that out either.
Fmc is the most beautiful animated character i have ever seen, loved her personality as well. Mc is good as well.
Thankfully they changed the manhwa ending (what a joke).
OST are 10/10 ended up in my pla…
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Didn’t expect to like this, but I kinda did. I usually don’t go for romance stuff especially not the overly dramatic kind but this one felt… weirdly grounded? Like, some of the situations were actually too real, in a “yep, people really do act like that” kind of way. Not always in a good way, but that’s what made it interesting. It’s short 12 min per episode, 22 eps total. Felt a bit rushed sometimes, but honestly I’m glad it didn’t drag out. One season was enough. I don’t think I could’ve handled a second. The animation? Honestly, it’s too pretty. Like, sometimes I just stopped paying attention to the story because the visuals were that good. Smooth, detailed, expressive the kind of animation that makes you want to pause and admire every frame. The background music is subtle but works wel…
Read at the sourceSleepyHead03
This series was pretty interesting at first, but the more episodes I watched the more I started to dislike it. I had hoped for getting the typical anime romance feels, but unfortunately I was very disappointed.
The part of the series that I liked was that love isn't straightforward, rather more like a roller coaster that is unpredictable. But it got to a point where I stopped caring about what kind of ending the series would have. The OSTs were literally carrying me through the series, because they were, in my opinion, the best part of every episode.
I have watched a lot of romance anime because it is my favourite genre. This has to be the first one that I didn't feel a connection to most of the characters. I was mostly bored or frustrated through the whole series. I took the series ver…
Read at the sourceKhashishi
I did not expect this to be good, but it turned out to be spectacular. The animation is much better than your typical romance anime, and the excellent sound design really helps you feel the doki doki. The characters feel fleshed out and natural (even the crazy ones), and the story, while feeling melodramatic at times, has enough twists and turns to feel exciting. I appreciate that the characters are adults and they act more mature than the typical romance.
The main conflict is a love triangle between the handsome Juntang (the protagonist), the beautiful idol Shiya, and the studious childhood sweetheart Zhu Zhu. Shiya is direct and pushy with her love for Juntang, but Juntang is saving himself for Zhu Zhu, whom he has had a crush on forever.
I think what sets this apart is what it _doesn'…
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if you are into a romance with fewer cliches and stuff this is for you, It is a romance unlike any other it actually focuses on their love towards each other although the pacing is quite messy you'll understand it. and it is quite adorable it's not like your typical anime with ecchi stiff sure there are a few but they don't go overboard with fan service.
This is the first Korean anime I watched based on a webtoon and I jumped in blind expecting it to be trash cuz of my hatred towards it but turns out it was okay not the best but it was okay I gave it a 7 outta 10 i recommend it!
Read at the sourceGPDonghua
This donghua is an adaptation of the Korean manhwa, Lee Doona!. I did read the manhwa so I will be reviewing this as both a donghua and as an adaptation. I will also use the manhwa translation names as opposed to the Chinese Pinyin names in this review.
Plot Summary: Our MC, Joon, is a new college student, having worked hard to study and test into the college his high school crush is attending. Upon moving into a share house, he meets a weird but strangely familiar looking woman at the the entrance. He soon recognizes her as the recently retired idol, Lee Duna. Once recognized, Duna, afraid of having her location revealed, waits outside to request/threaten him not to tell anyone. This wait prompts her to collapse and Joon, as a new dormmate, to help her. And thus the two become closer, be…
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I'm surprised I liked it. Surely one of the underated romance anime on 2023.
Too bad each episode is only 12mins and 22 episodes only. But one season was honestly enough
Even though its chinese dub to be honeset it sounds good and natural. Storywise kinda similar to Golden time but more serious and flirty.
The animation was really nice and smooth. And I really liked the background music good job first chinese anime I really liked.
Characters and story was kinda realistic not gonna lie. those scenes apparently happens irl
I feel like other would like this too but may not appreciate it because of the chinese dub which was suprsingly ok and natural.
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I just created this MAL account just for this review. So here are my takeaways:
- OP was hella addicting and all OST's were top notch.
- Story itself was good and the romance was 10/10. Leads too much chemistry. I'm really invested with the story that i have to finish it in one seating since the story is not the "TYPICAL" romance we are seeing in most animes. I felt like it was a sort of k-drama in the anime setting.
- The animation was really captivating tho still need some improvement. I've watch many anime's mostly produced in Japan, but this one is kind of different and i like it very much. IDK how to describe it but the characters were well portrayed so kudos to Red Dog Culture House. I became a simp for the FL.
- Hoping for season 2 but for god's sake please don't follow the origina…
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Highly recommended, at first glance, this Chinese animation captivates with its vibrant and visually stimulating aesthetics, setting it apart from the conventional Japanese animation styles that have, in recent times, remained somewhat conservative. It is my fervent wish that Chinese animation continues to refine its craft and assumes a dominant position in the global animation industry.
The narrative within this animated gem is notably robust, crafting a captivating narrative that skillfully navigates the realms of romance and ecchi elements. However, it is paramount to underline that the storytelling exudes a supremacy that eclipses the more risqué facets. The story itself stands as a veritable paragon of uniqueness and deviation from the prevailing trends in Japanese anime today. In su…
Read at the sourceLycorisLili
Not too sweet romance. Somehow it's both a "mature/grown-up" & "coming-of-age" story. The characters are interesting and three-dimensional with things to like, dislike & not fully understand about them. I didn't read the source material & despite my fear of love triangles I really enjoyed the story.
The animation is absolutely beautiful, especially the hair, facial expressions, and body language. The lighting, shading, movement, well really overall everything in my humble opinion it's quite visually striking and smooth.
The soundtrack is limited, but that might count in its favor as one continues to watch the music ques create an expected atmosphere. I enjoyed the music in the show. I found the Chinese voice-acting to be really enjoyable. The voices were beautiful & carried the right a…
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For readers of the source material: the upcoming second season *might* adapt the original ending. If you don't want to see that, you should stop watching this show after the 10 minute extra episode.
Anyways, this is a decent romance story. It’s about how the main character and his love interests try to make sense of their crisscrossed desires, all the while with fluttering hearts and fluctuating passions. Throughout the plot, these vicissitudes of love are shown with a playful yet thoughtful tone. We see the characters bantering with one another, enjoying their youthful camaraderie in college and at home. We see the pasts of the characters - some distressing, all sentimental - that delve deep into their fears and uncertainties and contextualize their actions. We come to see how personalit…
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