Audience reviews
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Misukira
It's kind of a cliché romance where the female protagonist is not the shining princess, and the male protagonist falls in love at first sight.
The female protagonist has a lot of problems because of the way she was raised, so sometimes she is a little annoying, but I think she grows a lot throughout the episodes.
I think the male protagonist is very interesting and well-developed, with a funny personality and a way of showing his love that we don't usually see.
The side characters are also very interesting, cool, and well-developed. Everyone has their own unique personality, tastes and history.
The story is simple but very interesting, keeping you hooked and making you want to know what happens next.
I liked the way the story was completed, explained, and showed everything that was ne…
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At first, i was a bit hesitant to watch this anime because of the title. But after finishing it i’m honestly so grateful i didnt skip it! I’m not really good at writing reviews so i’ll just share what i felt based on my watching experience
This anime seriously made me cry during the ending ૮(˶╥︿╥)ა I genuinely felt so sad watching Marie being treated unfairly by her own parents. Thankfully her sister Anastasia wasnt cruel to her at all. I really loved how Anastasia truly cared abt Marie as her sister. And i was so happy to see Marie finally reunited with Anastasia and their little brother Cedric too!
I’m also really happy that Marie finally found her happiness with someone who truly loves and cherishes her, Kyros!! The way everyone around Kyros accepts and respects Marie made me feel so…
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Мені сподобалось.
Я вже давно не переглядала романтики, але був настрій і мені попало це аніме під руки.
Звісно тут нічого нового чи ажіотажного немає. Але було мило та цікаво.
Також були дивні не логічні речі, але коли дивишся без очікувань і лишній претензій, - то це не надто заважає.
Мені сподобалось наскільки головний герой був відвертим та щирим у своїх почуттях.
В загальному досить мило.
Я б продовження подивилась. Бачу що ранобе досі випускають, то ж всяке може бути. Не знайшла жодного поки ранобе в перекладі, на англійській мові лише два томи, якщо зайде, то думаю будуть далі випускати переклад наступних томів.
Були доречі декілька моментів які мене щир здивували =), що добавило ще один плюсик до перегляду.
Дивилась в один присіст.
I liked it.
I haven’t watched anything roma…
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Just finished watching this, and honestly — I loved it so much 😭💖
The story is sweet but never boring, with just the right amount of drama to keep it from feeling too light. From start to finish, I was completely hooked on the characters — especially Cyrus 😭🩷
Cyrus is the kind of “simp” that isn’t annoying at all — he’s actually super endearing. In front of others, he looks calm, cool, and elegant like a real prince. But the moment he’s with Marie, he completely changes — instantly turns into a clingy chibi mode wkwk 😭
And when he’s in that chibi form, he’s just too cute. The timing, the expressions, everything’s perfect — it lightens the mood in such a natural way.
What I love most is how Cyrus always puts Marie first. He’s devoted, but not in an over-the-top way. He’s genuine, pat…
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This is a decent shoujo, or rather josei. The art and animation is decent for the genre. I felt this is a variant or the Cinderella story. Much of the show is about how the woman overcomes the harsh upbringing and is liberated by kindness and love. By the end the story wraps up nicely with no need for a further sequel.
Is the story unique? No. It was predictable sometimes. I enjoyed it anyway for what it was.
I am not in the demography and so cant give it a higher score but I can see how the target audience might.
My Rating: 6/10 (Okay)
Read at the sourceBunniestAC
The plot of a bride with a harsh past who is about to embrace a new, better experience is nothing new. Even so, this story managed to keep me entertained from start to finish.
The characters are written to make us fall in love with them, whether it's Marie with her innocent ideas, the incredibly cool Mio, or Karos, the love-struck young man who is hard not to feel fondness for. Anastasia's fate is equally pitiful.
Many of the events made us feel sad, and if the story's progression had gone to the extreme, it wouldn't be surprising if we cried a river over it.
The ending was so beautiful that it made me want to know what happens next. Also, the little girl who seems like she's about to start a relationship with the prince is so ship-worthy it makes you want to go find the next part to re…
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An anime for the little ones at home, as it is clearly aimed at a female audience and follows a fairy-tale plot inspired by Cinderella. In that regard, it delivers on its promise: a story filled with exaggerations that will captivate viewers who enjoy this type of narrative.
However, I must say that the plot makes many mistakes. It wants to be a fairy tale, but without the element of magic. There are no real enemies; only stubborn parents, who are never truly a threat to the protagonist. You could even argue that her biggest enemy is herself, since most of the conflicts are caused by her own lack of logic and judgment.
There is also no real danger when it comes to the prince. Once she arrives at the castle or mansion, everyone respects her and quickly becomes her friend. The story does n…
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Every anime season has its hidden treasures, and for me, this one was it. It’s not the flashiest show out there, but sometimes, a story doesn’t need fireworks to leave a mark- just careful craft, sincerity, and a little bit of heart.
Animation & Art Style:
Let’s start with the technicals. Animation-wise, it’s good , not mind-blowing, but solid enough that the motion flows naturally. The real treat, however, lies in the character designs and art style. They’re gorgeous. The detailing in Marie’s artwork especially deserves a standing ovation. Honestly, I could pause the screen just to admire how beautifully she’s drawn. Whoever handled that design deserves a medal (and maybe a bonus).
Voice Acting:
Voice acting falls into the “done well” category. It doesn’t steal the season’s crown, but…
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When I first started this series I did not expect much at all, I was pleasantly surprised by a wholesome story with some unique plot twists. If you are looking for a unique, one of a kind series, Zutaboro Reijou wa Ane no Moto Konyakusha ni Dekiai sareru is not for you. It's setup is very average within the shoujo genre, bar the fact is not an isekai for once. Despite its lack of individuality within the industry, I really enjoyed how the plot developed and I was glad to see the main character actually develop! I also enjoyed the plot twists thrown throughout the series, especially the one at the end, and I believe it pushed the rating of the anime up for me. The relationship between the two main characters is also really cute and wholesome.
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TLDR: A visually exquisite experience weight down by shallow characters and an unoriginal story.
The show shines a light on interesting societal and interpersonal dynamics, but refuses to engage the topics in any detail to the point that they feel like set dressing. The male MC, Kyros, is a lord who employs the most capable people regardless of ethnicity/ nationality. Some of the positive sides of this approach, like diversity in cuisine, clothing, care products and procedures, are showcased but none of the conflicts that would arise from different upbringings and culture values are seen at all. Kyros himself is an ethnic minority and seems to be the result of a untoward relationship between the previous count and a commoner, who is either vaguely middle eastern or possibly Romani inspire…
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This is an immaculate romance anime, with a very good story, strong character growth, and a great conclusion.
Preface:
Betrothed to My Sister’s Ex is not your typical medieval royalty romance. While many shows in the genre lean on predictable clichés, this one avoids most of them, offering something more nuanced and emotionally engaging. That said, its differences mean it won’t be to everyone’s tastes. If you read through this review and think, “This sounds like something I’d enjoy,” then chances are you will. But if you’re looking for a lighthearted or standard romance, you may not connect with it.
TL;DR
Watch it! It’s a great romance with strong writing and characters. My rating: 9.5/10. Just know it isn’t for everyone.
Story & Characters:
The story follows Marie, the disowned daughte…
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Betrothed to My Sister's Ex is such a dramatic title, and that’s exactly why it caught my attention. After reading the synopsis, I thought it would be a nice anime to enjoy casually… And I wasn’t wrong.
While the story could easily fall into cliches, with an insecure protagonist who suffers from her parents’ mistreatment, the plot twist they introduced managed to keep the mystery and hold my interest. Since romance is the main focus here, I appreciated how it was handled, clear, straightforward, and without unnecessary detours. In just 12 episodes we got to see Kyros and Marie’s relationship develop naturally, with the two openly living their romance. I really like seeing protagonists in an actual relationship, instead of the story ending right after they confess their feelings.
I also a…
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Full disclosure: This is indulgent to me specifically on so many levels, and if this genre and aesthetic are your jam, it will be for you too.
“Betrothed to My Sister’s Ex” is another entry into the genre of josei historical-adjacent romances that have become pretty popular over the last few years (and especially with the rise of the villainess-isekai story). Because of the sheer quantity of these that have come out lately, these have gotten to be pretty hit or miss. I watch all of them (because this genre scratches a specific itch in my brain), and I just had the best time with this one.
First of all, these tend to live or die by their protagonists, and I really enjoyed these two. The male lead is funny, respectful, smart, and oh-so handsome. The female lead, while frustrating at time…
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This anime is kind of false advertising. What you think it's going to do it really kind of refuses to do, which was it's greatest weakness and I think having it run on the same day as A Bouquet for the Ugly Girl (April Showers Bring May Flowers) only highlighted this weakness. However, the characters were very inviting none the less and I did genuinely find myself wanting to see what happened to them even though there are other anime that have tackled this kind of subgenre of fairytale better (like My Happy Marriage). The anime also had a decent sense of humor which also helped. I decided to mark this as mixed feelings because while it wasn't a bad anime and I didn't dislike it, it just wasn't as good as it could have been.
If you want to watch a story that chooses to take the easiest na…
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Yeah, no. If you're here looking for your seasonal "awww, they're sooo cuuute", you went too far. This is a failed one. The only reason it gets a "mixed feelings" is because it went safe and there was no big damage.
(Also, the whole "recommended/not recommended" is wrong, because thats based on if you enjoy or not a piece of media (anime), whereas rating is based (or should be, because most still don't make the difference) on its objective quality. As in: the story, script, pacing, world building, design, animation, audio, VA, vfx, to name a few. And yes, thats important, because you can be high and enjoy a movie with bad dialogue, but when you're watching it again, you realise it is sht. So what are you gonna do then? Change the rating every time you're watching it??)
So, visuals. Meh. T…
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Betrothed to My Sister's Ex — A life of suffering traded for a life of happiness—that's the life of every "villainess." Isn't that the fact, truer than ever? However, who are the real villains and the innocent ones in this regard?
The diversification when it comes to AniManga, especially those of the traditional aspect alone, never ceases to amaze me. This is especially true if there are people creating traditional fantasy-esque stories out there, which prominently feature Victorian-style settings of nobility and commoners, yet treat them with the ever-so-graceful and negligent traits of the "wealthy vs. poor" segregation that somehow never seems to end. And before you ask, this is a fairly common trope to fall back on for beginnings, especially if you're novelist Tobirano and this is you…
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After last season’s Too Perfect Saint, I needed my seasonal fix of cute girl having to overcome the trauma of familial abuse, neglect and insecurity while developing her sense of self, purpose and worth, with a sprinkle of drama and romance in there. Luckily, Betrothed to my sister’s ex didn’t make us wait too long. Despite this being the latest entry in an increasingly popular genre for adaptations, I think this is one of, if not the best of the bunch and it’s all thanks to the author having their characters act like real people! It’s such a simple, yet novel concept in animanga. Everyone acts so normal in this. They communicate, they understand the issues other characters are going through and they’re proactive in finding solutions for problems. It’s the first time in I don’t know how lo…
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