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Jul 9, 2025 12:08 AM
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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(?)
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Jul 9, 2025 12:17 AM
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Yeah yeah, you're right. (obviously a sarcastic comment for you)
Jul 9, 2025 12:24 AM
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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.
Jul 9, 2025 12:33 AM
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You’re not hyped about it maybe because you haven’t read the manga. The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity is a very popular & well-known romance manga, and people who’ve read it already know how good it is, so they’re obviously hyped about their favorite manga getting an adaptation.

But can you really call it overhyped if you don’t know the story beforehand?
Because if that’s the case, then a lot of other anime could be called overhyped too. alAnime that didn’t seem interesting in the first few episodes but still got a lot of hype just because manga readers already knew how good they were.
Jul 9, 2025 12:39 AM
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I mean the first episode was quite nice I'd say but it's my own opinion of course. The main reason people are hyping this anime is that the manga is quite good and well-known. But the first episode could have been better as you said.
Jul 9, 2025 12:53 AM
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There’s literally just an episode, people are giving a high rate because we read the manga and we know the content is really good. Is an actual good romance , it doesn’t depend on generic love triangle or drama to have content. Is a story about people having a healthy communication, connection and helping each other. We can all learn to be better friends and people by reading or watching this content. People like you that comment or downvote just because of an episode are the problem in the anime community.
Jul 9, 2025 1:00 AM
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I mean what do you lot want from a first episode of romance anime ?, do you want a shounen battle or female character undress themselves in the first episode ?

Go watch rent a gf or something then
Jul 9, 2025 1:02 AM
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I’m reading the manga and bro this show will make your heart skip a beat I swear
Jul 9, 2025 1:08 AM
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imo this is the same category as BokuYaba... a really solid romance.


And there's nothing wrong with that. If you don't like it then it's just not for you.
Jul 9, 2025 1:08 AM
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Let’s keep to ragebait comments to ourselves and let’s stick to mainstream? How does that sound bud?
Jul 9, 2025 1:10 AM
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you have watched one episode
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Jul 9, 2025 1:23 AM
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No it’s pretty good judging off of the first episode honestly probably the best start to a romance anime I seen in a good while and it’s just cute but also you really can’t judge a anime off of only 1 episode
Jul 9, 2025 1:31 AM
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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.
Jul 9, 2025 1:31 AM
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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?
Jul 9, 2025 1:38 AM

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Your mom is the short answer
Jul 9, 2025 1:42 AM
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Why are so many people complaining about a hyped up anime when the first episode just aired, have some fucking patience.
Jul 9, 2025 1:42 AM

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it is kinda overhyped but i can say that because i'm a manga reader. you're expecting it to be the best thing ever from one episode, that's wild for any series.
Jul 9, 2025 1:45 AM
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bro judging writing from the intro ep 🥀
Jul 9, 2025 2:06 AM
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I personally found this first episode very interesting and got hooked waiting for the next one to come out
Jul 9, 2025 2:06 AM
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You know, I loved the first episode, CloverWorks once again dropping the anaconda on the table. So I am reading the manga now and ... is not very good. I mean, some characters are good, but the whole series, almost every chapter is an 'i'm sorry/thank you' fest.

Is like polite introverts the show.
Jul 9, 2025 2:07 AM
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imo this is the same category as BokuYaba... a really solid romance.


And there's nothing wrong with that. If you don't like it then it's just not for you.
@NXT_2006 Bokuyaba is way better lol.
Jul 9, 2025 2:22 AM

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I don't really get it either, I mean it's not bad overall, but it relies too much on trite cliches, it seems very overpraised.
*kappa*
Jul 9, 2025 2:38 AM

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The answer lies on the third line in thread you started at Oshi no Ko S2.

This is a romance series targeted for male audience. Of course they would get diabetes just by looking at Kaoruko.

I haven't watched the anime yet due to Netflix's delay, but if the directing of Ep 1 was really that good, then it's an additional point from the boys.
Jul 9, 2025 2:38 AM

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>watches 1 EPs
>writing is very lazy
>not even 1% of the writing and story was portrayed in EPs 1
> proceeds to create a thread
>bro is definitely wrong in this one

how come someone judges an anime from a single EPs which adapted only 1 chapter fully. bro you should think b4 writing anything.
Jul 9, 2025 2:41 AM
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this first ep is peak
Jul 9, 2025 2:43 AM
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alicexxxbotto said:
this anime is gonna be peak

is a really good first ep
Jul 9, 2025 2:44 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(?)

You got all that from just one episode? Mate, go back to watching rent a girlfriend.
Jul 9, 2025 3:31 AM
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_is it good , yes !
_is it overhyped, yes!
_is it the best first episode in rom com category , No! Personal opinion but Horimiya, the danger in my heart , my dress up darling , shikomori san and some other anime did better.
_how much I will rate first episode , 7.5.
_how much I will rate the anime, i won't. people are saying it's good so let the anime end.
_why a lot of people are disappointed, because there were five new anime that were hyped in this season -- gachiakuta = interesting start , world seem different from average shonen.
2. Takopi -- it wasn't as hyped but delivering one of the best sad stories.
3. summer hikaru died -- a creepy and horror atmosphere with some interesting character and maybe some lore
4. lotm -- a unique world, setting, power system and mystery.

and lastly it was this anime but it could only bring out generic school romance. so people are little disappointed as they couldn't see something new in this like other hyped anime.
Jul 9, 2025 3:33 AM
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_Defect_ said:
>watches 1 EPs
>writing is very lazy
>not even 1% of the writing and story was portrayed in EPs 1
> proceeds to create a thread
>bro is definitely wrong in this one

how come someone judges an anime from a single EPs which adapted only 1 chapter fully. bro you should think b4 writing anything.

i think it is because of above reasons
Jul 9, 2025 3:48 AM
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I love the manga, I love the characters and I love the anime.

PS : You can't judge based on the first episode
Jul 9, 2025 4:01 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(?)

give it a time I get it the first few chapters I was also a bit lost but with more chapters it explored more backstories and character development came along
Jul 9, 2025 4:32 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(?)

exactly mann. I was watching the first episode and was really gettin cringed by the corniness, cheesiness of this anime. The premise that the guy looks scary from the outside and is "Wonderful" from the inside is overused as hell.
What I liked was only the girl's design and nothing at all.
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supremeone55 said:
_is it good , yes !
_is it overhyped, yes!
_is it the best first episode in rom com category , No! Personal opinion but Horimiya, the danger in my heart , my dress up darling , shikomori san and some other anime did better.
_how much I will rate first episode , 7.5.
_how much I will rate the anime, i won't. people are saying it's good so let the anime end.
_why a lot of people are disappointed, because there were five new anime that were hyped in this season -- gachiakuta = interesting start , world seem different from average shonen.
2. Takopi -- it wasn't as hyped but delivering one of the best sad stories.
3. summer hikaru died -- a creepy and horror atmosphere with some interesting character and maybe some lore
4. lotm -- a unique world, setting, power system and mystery.

and lastly it was this anime but it could only bring out generic school romance. so people are little disappointed as they couldn't see something new in this like other hyped anime.

Names Shikimori as better. Opinion instantly denied.
InfernalizationJul 9, 2025 4:49 AM
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yes, shikomori first episode was better
Jul 9, 2025 4:53 AM
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Infernalization said:
supremeone55 said:
_is it good , yes !
_is it overhyped, yes!
_is it the best first episode in rom com category , No! Personal opinion but Horimiya, the danger in my heart , my dress up darling , shikomori san and some other anime did better.
_how much I will rate first episode , 7.5.
_how much I will rate the anime, i won't. people are saying it's good so let the anime end.
_why a lot of people are disappointed, because there were five new anime that were hyped in this season -- gachiakuta = interesting start , world seem different from average shonen.
2. Takopi -- it wasn't as hyped but delivering one of the best sad stories.
3. summer hikaru died -- a creepy and horror atmosphere with some interesting character and maybe some lore
4. lotm -- a unique world, setting, power system and mystery.

and lastly it was this anime but it could only bring out generic school romance. so people are little disappointed as they couldn't see something new in this like other hyped anime.

Names Shikimori as better. Opinion instantly denied.

yes, first episode of shikimori was better
Jul 9, 2025 5:07 AM
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3/10 ragebait (character limit)
Jul 9, 2025 5:41 AM
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Just tryna be different
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Just than be different I guess
Jul 9, 2025 5:47 AM
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supremeone55 said:
Infernalization said:

Names Shikimori as better. Opinion instantly denied.

yes, first episode of shikimori was better

No, it's not. Shikimori is trash.
Jul 9, 2025 5:50 AM

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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.
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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
Jul 9, 2025 7:06 AM
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Man don’t judge an anime js by its first ep…never do that…especially these types of anime!!!

This anime will probs be the best romance anime of this season…
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Jul 9, 2025 7:06 AM
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I mean I haven’t read the manga myself, but I can tell that this is fire!
Jul 9, 2025 7:10 AM
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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.
Jul 9, 2025 7:20 AM
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There’s literally just an episode, people are giving a high rate because we read the manga and we know the content is really good. Is an actual good romance , it doesn’t depend on generic love triangle or drama to have content. Is a story about people having a healthy communication, connection and helping each other. We can all learn to be better friends and people by reading or watching this content. People like you that comment or downvote just because of an episode are the problem in the anime community.
@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
Jul 9, 2025 7:30 AM
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That's normal, not everyone has to like the same anime after all.



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Jul 9, 2025 7:31 AM

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[Manga Reader][No Spoiler Below]

With this logic, there are maybe 0.1% that can really hook you by the balls on the first episode.

Go watch just the first episode of Frieren (just the first 24 mins, not the whole 4 episodes that we got at the same time when it aired), Gintama, Hunter x Hunter, Fruits Basket and the vast majority of anime. Few manga/anime really succeed in "hooking" you on the first episode, and they're doing it by relying on some gimmick/drama/shock value/something messed up about the story's world. A good example can be the Mystery genre where it can "hook" you at the start because of the desire to see how the mystery or because you already theory craft the solution.

But here, we have a cozy and down to earth romance, light drama, slice of life show that prides itself (IMO) on portraying a genuine relationships (being it romantic or friendship) and where the attention to details makes the whole difference. If you boil it down, the story is not something never seen before, but it's done with so much care and passion by the author that it comes forth and you feel it, if you care to look for it. I'm a person that likes to dive deep and analyze how "realistic" a character is and behave in the context of the story, I derive a great amount of joy from it, and that's why I really like the manga.

As any other show or piece of fiction, it's not for everyone, but it will be loved by many who like this kind of slow burn romance shows.

And another reason is: CloverWorks is a top-notch studio and maybe the best choice for this show (the other similar choices would've been KyoAni or Doga Kobo), and I find it really rare that the combo Show-Studio is so spot on.

I'm excited to finally see the show, I'm waiting for good subs (f*ck Netflix for their horrible release schedule).
Jul 9, 2025 7:44 AM
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It's for the same reason everything in your favourite is overhyped.

Help! I need somebody. Help! Not just anybody. Help! You know I need someone. Helpppppp!

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@NXT_2006 Bokuyaba is way better lol.
@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.









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its so safe and cliche omg I have no idea how everyone is raving over ts like the premise is is so boring and typical
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