This anime is overhype

Jul 9, 2025 8:22 AM

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@Nouzen_Chainsaw I agree. I read this series because it was being compared to BokuYaba—some even said it was better—which motivated me to give it a try. The gradual difference between the two series is that one is subtle, using hints and indirectness (similar to real life), while the other is VERY direct—so direct that it becomes annoying.

@kleb90 Yea imo Fragrant flower is a 7-8/10 whereas Bokuyaba is a 9/10 .

Jul 9, 2025 8:30 AM

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Dude if we're judging a show on first episodes, you know how many great shows or classics would lose that status? I dont know when the anime community started being about instant gratification but its seriously annoying. If you dont like it dont watch, but to make a thread calling a show with one episode out overhyped seems so silly to me. Dangers in my Heart was damn near unwatchable in the first episode to some people, and there it is as a gold standard of romance anime. And even if it had the best first episode ever, you seem like the kind of person after the second episode settled the story would say the show "fell off because the second episode wasn't as good."

I read this entire manga and is on thing I look forward to every Wednesday. Its a mature story about people living life, making friends, falling in love. Dangers in my Heart was my favorite rom manga and I had been hearing about Fragrant Flower for a while so I tried it. Now Fragrant Flower is my favorite. Thats why there is hype, because many people had that same reaction when it was announced for an anime. They know that, while the first episode doesn't do anything groundbreaking, they know that because the adaption seems to be taking the proper care that the story is going to be done justice. Thats completely normal.

Fragrant Flower is not and has never been a story about hooking people through moments. Its always been a story about showing people, and how those people communicate. In this first episode we get a guy who people avoid because of his looks and has grown a habit of assuming the worst when people dont want anything to do with him as a result. Still, he is a caring friend and a nice person. You have a girl who has a heart of gold who is one of the only people to go out of her way to see and treat him, who sees so much good in him that she tries to defend his character to people who present a danger to her. And you got 3 friends who all seem supportive and caring, albeit wanting to do more for their friend. Then you have a mother who's character hasn't been explored much yet but seems like a spitfire who's supportive of her son. If you watch an episode like that and thats your takeaway, I dont know what to tell you. Its clearly setting up, and you havent even met one of the most important characters yet. I recommend not watching it tbh, you sound like one of those people who are going to watch it out of spite and nitpick every little thing you dont like and make a new thread every week...

GoateeMusicJul 9, 2025 8:37 AM

Jul 9, 2025 9:01 AM

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Currently reading the manga. A touching and well done piece of romance. It’s too early to say that it’s over hype. If romance is your genre, this one is definitely one of the best out there.

But if you are a shonen person, yes. This is not for you

Jul 9, 2025 9:42 AM

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jwgarza said:

Sophithia said:
I read till chapter 60 or something like that but I wasn’t much hooked and give it up.

Is the reason why people love so much this manga after chapter 60 ? Is the story more interesting after ? Because I want to give this manga a second chance, but maybe I’m just not suited to love this story.

If you’re not liking it by chapter 60, then it’s just not for you. The main draw is the character interactions and development, but if the main duo’s journey doesn’t interest you then I don’t see how the rest of the cast would.

Thank you for the reply.
I will give it another trial after the season ends, but I think it’s just not my cup of tea, though I like romance a lot. Sad for me.

Jul 9, 2025 10:14 AM

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What? You don't like characters apologizing every 2 minutes? You must deeply apologize for this. I'm sorry.

Jul 9, 2025 10:35 AM

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everytime a manga of notoriety gets adapted these threads are made almost immediately, it’s been ONE EPISODE 🤦🏻‍♂️

Jul 9, 2025 10:35 AM

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Pagora said:
I wasn’t amazed by the first episode either, it wasnt interesting and character interactions felt a bit forced and shallow but come on man, I don't think we should be so critical from the first episode. Maybe show get better.

Agreed. A lot of manga readers building hype that the first episode alone is not gonna hold up to. Pretty average romance as of yet but hoping to see the story unfold into something unique

Jul 9, 2025 10:41 AM

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everytime a manga of notoriety gets adapted these threads are made almost immediately, it’s been ONE EPISODE 🤦🏻‍♂️

@luvcalv

You shouldn't expect much intelligence from edgelords to begin with.

Jul 9, 2025 11:12 AM

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https://myanimelist.net/forum/?goto=post&topicid=2207161&id=72713316

I said something related to expectations before and while it’s too early to say how well performed Fragrant flowers would look like. Kotansha did pour reasonable amount of resources so far.

On top of that hyping is fine but setting the expectations too high surely is not helpful, especially if the community think this should dethrone Dangers in My Heart.

Jul 9, 2025 11:26 AM

#60

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where to put dislike?
If you haven't read at least the manga, don't judge by 1 episode.

Jul 9, 2025 11:34 AM

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it was only one episode lol

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Jul 9, 2025 11:38 AM

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think soo ヾ(´ー｀)ノ

Jul 9, 2025 11:38 AM

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hitori_n said:
episode one does'nt hooked me at all. the writing are mediacore and lazy. why people praised it so much? I'm fine with spoiler, give me your reason why this series the best for you(?)

I read about 80 chapters of the manga and this first episode of the anime, my opinion is that I don't see anything special in the story or characters, there's no way I can say it's a masterpiece or the best of the season, much less of the year, people overestimate it too much and when you know the story you get disappointed because there's nothing out of the ordinary, but on the contrary, because everything I read in the manga are things I've seen a lot of in other works. ヾ(´ー｀)ノ

Jul 9, 2025 12:44 PM

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I mean yeah there wasn't anything special . It was just some average interactions between characters which are very uninteresting . But one thing kinda hooked me was animation , it was unique and aesthetic . Let's see if it gets better .

Jul 9, 2025 2:02 PM

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Fweb said:
@Roxiena i think the guy was just asking. I had the same reaction, confused about the rating after just one episode. Its not that bug of a deal

The title is literally “the anime is overhyped”, I understand your point but the person is asking for it. Is just that people keep spamming that and downvoting that it gets annoying. Is just that no one has an attention span anymore, of course one episode is not enough to judge.

RoxienaJul 9, 2025 2:57 PM

Jul 9, 2025 2:19 PM

#66

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the first episode only adapted the first chapter of the manga, out of 156 the manga currently has and out of 40-ish the anime will adapt, you can't judge the writing based on one fucking chapter

Jul 9, 2025 2:54 PM

#67

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If anything, I hope this anime won't end up in the same fate like Roshidere did last summer because this one sounds promising to me.

It's still early to say anything so I will stick around.

@RaiYou yeah I also didn't expect it to be like roshidere last year's, that adaptation left me extremely disappointed.

Jul 9, 2025 3:22 PM

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La verdad el anime esta bien solo que por las opiniones lo dejaron a varios con muchas expectativas, el anime es bueno solo que debido a los comentarios y ser el más esperado hizo que mucha gente lo sobreestimara, no es malo, solo que esperaban que fuera el mejor anime de la historia, ridículo

Jul 9, 2025 6:02 PM

#69

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Currently reading the manga. A touching and well done piece of romance. It’s too early to say that it’s over hype. If romance is your genre, this one is definitely one of the best out there.

But if you are a shonen person, yes. This is not for you

@poohland You mean this is a seinen? Wow, never even realized it. I'm not being sarcastic btw.

Jul 9, 2025 7:29 PM

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who tf calls an anime “overhyped” after ONE episode. i swear most of yall just wanna ragebait on any public forum for attention. Its even weird because its not like twitter where you can get paid for this type of bs, you genuinely meant this… and i find it weird that this is what you came away with… with just 1 episode in

Jul 9, 2025 11:12 PM

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jwgarza said:

Sophithia said:
I read till chapter 60 or something like that but I wasn’t much hooked and give it up.

Is the reason why people love so much this manga after chapter 60 ? Is the story more interesting after ? Because I want to give this manga a second chance, but maybe I’m just not suited to love this story.

If you’re not liking it by chapter 60, then it’s just not for you. The main draw is the character interactions and development, but if the main duo’s journey doesn’t interest you then I don’t see how the rest of the cast would.

Thank you for the reply.
I will give it another trial after the season ends, but I think it’s just not my cup of tea, though I like romance a lot. Sad for me.

@Sophithia Wanted to note also that there is a very much lack of drama, which might contribute. I think the manga tackles relationships and smaller scale personal issues quite well, but there is no real overarching problems the main cast has to solve. I think the manga thus far is simply a nice, feel good manga full of cute moments and amazing art, but the outcomes aren't suuuper rewarding if that's what you're looking for. I do think it's worth a shot for another handful of chapters though!

Jul 9, 2025 11:57 PM

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no one is forcing you to watch it.

Jul 10, 2025 12:27 AM

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Anytime a none generic garbage action anime has high MAL score, hundreds of bots/dumbos "overrated, overhyped, bad"

Anytime a generic action garabge has high score, "look at ratings best anime ever"

Jul 10, 2025 1:27 AM

#74

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Mate, IT'S THE FIRST DANG EPISODE!!!

I now realise this man/woman is just rage baiting.

Jul 10, 2025 2:29 AM

#75

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Lol anything that gets attention will always be overhyped for anyone. Not everything is meant to appeal to everyone. Different expectations. Different results I guess. There's no realistic or practical use of something being overhyped or underrated. It's just something someone use to criticise or praise something despite having no meaning in it at all. It's just people's taste.

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Jul 10, 2025 2:30 AM

#76

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well I haven't read the manga, but you shouldn't judge book by it's cover. Have you heard of steins;gate it's initial episodes were just mediocre and didn't make any sense
but after end it's 3rd highest rated anime on MAL. you should complete the series before judging.

I gave reference to another anime for providing an example. Sorry if I violated any rules or guidelines 😒

Jul 10, 2025 4:48 AM

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Even The angel next door didn't get us hooked on the very first episode,it took a few chapters to get things interesting and everyone knows how good it was and you're here commenting on the anime's very first episode with your own expectations!?
It's something that ages like a wine.
Be patient man you'll get why it's good.

Jul 10, 2025 5:54 AM

#78

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As a source reader, i'm afraid people have already put high expectations on this that a lot of anime-onlies will move on next episode.

Jul 10, 2025 7:41 AM

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This is literally like Frieren all over again, but for a high school romance this time lol.

Jul 10, 2025 8:27 AM

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sorry fellas, wasn't planning on watching it before, still am not planning on watching it now :(

Jul 10, 2025 10:42 AM

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This is literally like Frieren all over again, but for a high school romance this time lol.

>This is literally like Frieren all over again
I'm sorry, in that case it means the OP is right and the series is overhyped.

Jul 10, 2025 1:01 PM

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>This is literally like Frieren all over again
I'm sorry, in that case it means the OP is right and the series is overhyped.

@Ionliosite2

Except neither of them are overhyped. They’re just good. Cry about it.

Jul 10, 2025 1:14 PM

#83

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MAL users never have the maturity to not respond to pointless opinion threads and just leave it alone. Watch this thread reaching 3 pages and more.

Jul 10, 2025 3:23 PM

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@Ionliosite2

Except neither of them are overhyped. They’re just good. Cry about it.

@TsukuyomiREKT

No need to interact with people whose arguments consist of just doubling down and emphasizing their views as if they’re undeniably “objective”.
On side note, it’s funny how this guy is following me whenever I comment about Apothecary Diaries or Frieren in the forums. This is like at least the 4th time already, I believe.

Also, where the fairness in this when Takopii is literally right fucking there at 8.92 and, yes…still probably rising, yet nobody yapping about it being “overrated” 🙃

RyuseishunJul 10, 2025 3:44 PM

Jul 10, 2025 3:27 PM

#85

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I do think that the dialogue was slightly stupid, Idk if its supposed to be that way. I don't think the interactions were forced idk what ur on about there.

Jul 10, 2025 4:21 PM

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@TsukuyomiREKT

No need to interact with people whose arguments consist of just doubling down and emphasizing their views as if they’re undeniably “objective”.
On side note, it’s funny how this guy is following me whenever I comment about Apothecary Diaries or Frieren in the forums. This is like at least the 4th time already, I believe.

Also, where the fairness in this when Takopii is literally right fucking there at 8.92 and, yes…still probably rising, yet nobody yapping about it being “overrated” 🙃

@Ryuseishun I can't tell if you are serious or not when saying I'm following you, I don't, I was just checking this thread because I'm also watching this anime. And you are not one to talk about someone "following" you, don't try to act like you don't comment making obvious remarks about what I said without even trying to quote me (just like here) in multiple other threads. Takopii also being horribly overrated has nothing to do with this for the same reason Frieren doesn't, it's just whataboutism.

Jul 10, 2025 5:52 PM

#87

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Looked at your recent watch real quick and I know it already. Duh, disliking popular shows and having different taste from majority of people won't make you any special. Ragebaiting and making this forum also do nothing so just drop it and move on.

Jul 10, 2025 8:46 PM

#88

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I will never understand how ppl equate the hype of a manga reader, someone that has read more than 100 chs or more in this case, to 1 episode. Clearly the manga reader is hyping the whole story not the 1st chapter.

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Jul 10, 2025 9:05 PM

#89

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Lol, OP ia right though, as of episode 1 it is indeed overhyped, by manga readers!

Let's not pretend there are no shows with amazing first episodes. This one did NOT have an amazing or somehow unique first episode. It's your average and generic romcom episode together with bullies/baddies attacking the girl and MC taking a hit for her in the last moment etc. Episode 1 didn't impress me in the slightest.

As of episode 1 it indeed feels overhyped (to people unfamiliar with the source. Including me) but sure, wiat and see.

Jul 10, 2025 10:20 PM

#90

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IKR. So many kids awaits for this too.

Me watching this show because of no good anime in this season to watch

Y'all watching this show because of hype

We are not the same.

Jul 11, 2025 1:34 AM

#91

AirNight

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It cannot be such a ridiculous idea to criticize the entire series with only 1 episode (only first chapter).

Jul 11, 2025 5:47 AM

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It cannot be such a ridiculous idea to criticize the entire series with only 1 episode (only first chapter).

@AirNight what about giving a show 10 with only 1 episode then?

Jul 11, 2025 6:56 AM

#93

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After rewatching Bunny in anticipation for the new season, I think I just hate these high school romances. I'm too old for this shit. At least Bunny does it in a semi-real non cringe way, that's bearable for an adult

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Jul 11, 2025 8:58 AM

#94

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Even The angel next door didn't get us hooked on the very first episode,it took a few chapters to get things interesting and everyone knows how good it was and you're here commenting on the anime's very first episode with your own expectations!?
It's something that ages like a wine.
Be patient man you'll get why it's good.

@NitinK lmao angel next door was mid till the end, the only different is angel somehow got a Little overrated with only 7 rating while this one got too overrated getting rating almost 9 with only 1 eps even tho the first eps was meh.

Jul 11, 2025 3:31 PM

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@Ryuseishun I can't tell if you are serious or not when saying I'm following you, I don't, I was just checking this thread because I'm also watching this anime. And you are not one to talk about someone "following" you, don't try to act like you don't comment making obvious remarks about what I said without even trying to quote me (just like here) in multiple other threads. Takopii also being horribly overrated has nothing to do with this for the same reason Frieren doesn't, it's just whataboutism.

@Ionliosite2 You label everything as overrated, your mean score is incredibly low, and apparently everyone is a mary sue to you so...I'm genuinely surprised that MAL users are the pinnacle of elitism and yet think that people not liking how annoying they are is weird. I'm sure this will have the same response though, looking forward to the review where you miss the point of the show and Chat GPT 10 paragraphs to call everyone a mary sue

Jul 11, 2025 3:54 PM

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@Ionliosite2 You label everything as overrated, your mean score is incredibly low, and apparently everyone is a mary sue to you so...I'm genuinely surprised that MAL users are the pinnacle of elitism and yet think that people not liking how annoying they are is weird. I'm sure this will have the same response though, looking forward to the review where you miss the point of the show and Chat GPT 10 paragraphs to call everyone a mary sue

>You label everything as overrated
Incorrect, I like many things with high ratings, and in turn I also dislike many of them, it's not a one way road
>your mean score is incredibly low
I wouldn't call it "incredibly low", but I guess it is low when taking into account the average mean score, but irrelevant to the point, as the person I was responding to has an even lower score than mine
>apparently everyone is a mary sue to you
no? I don't even get how do you get this, I guess from the Kusuriya review, I call her that because she is one, I usually don't use the term and I don't think anyone on this series is one
>think that people not liking how annoying they are is weird
no? I think disliking me for not having a "normal" opinion on things is pretty normal, I have been called "contrarian" even before coming to MAL
>Chat GPT
lol, lmao, I don't even touch that thing, I can't tell if you are serious or not here, unless you believe that a text being a couple of paragraphs long mean that Chat GPT made them

Jul 11, 2025 4:37 PM

#97

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Yes, I agree! This is just a romance anime, and the romance plot is definitely not much different from previous romance anime. In fact, some people just only discussed on the heroine, like The Angel Next Door, which is definitely boring

Jul 11, 2025 5:27 PM

#98

Adverrito

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the episode is 6/10 for me, but i hope the manga readers have some good reasons to rate the show so high

Jul 12, 2025 2:31 AM

#99

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Pagora said:
I wasn’t amazed by the first episode either, it wasnt interesting and character interactions felt a bit forced and shallow but come on man, I don't think we should be so critical from the first episode. Maybe show get better.

yea exactly. Idk it just reminds me of horimiya with its relationship tho in which i do think is mediocre. And im talking first impressions on their general interactions alone. Which just didnt feel like they had much chemistry like I wasn't going "Omg yes get with her yess!" it was more like "oh cool they probably like eachother". Idk I hope the side characters cook bc i feel thats where this anime will shine of the main relationship remains this bleh

Jul 12, 2025 2:38 AM

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Codes_1 said:

Deyhtyi said:
What's so good about this anime/manga? Is it just unpopular normal boy who isn't very liked and really really nice and kind beautiful cute amazing girl trope?

He's not 'unpopular' really. He's a 'scary' looking nice guy and she's sorta what you said. I don't know how to properly put this, but the difference between this anime/manga and others with that trope (example: angel next door) is that they are seen as opposites sorta? Not just as in "she's smart and hes dumb" but more like "hes scary and she's cute from my point of view".

I don't think I explained this well at all sorry

so Toradora?? idk man, im worried their relationship just ain't finna click from what im hearing. I hope the side characters cook tho like some have said bc im more interested in that than them

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