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In an era where many anime end with nothing more than a confession, an unfinished story, or exist purely to promote their source material, Watari-kun stands out by delivering a complete narrative with a proper conclusion. This anime has something special that separates it from many average romance series, offering more emotional depth and thematic focus than it initially appears. Rather than relying on shallow harem tropes, the series uses its harem elements as light seasoning—just enough spice to keep things engaging without overshadowing the core story. This is not a story about winning or losing in love, but about understanding flaws, aligning emotions, and ... learning how to truly connect on the same wavelength. The anime takes its time to explore both pre- and post-decision thoughts, giving weight to actions and their consequences instead of rushing toward cheap emotional payoffs.

The begining/middle part of the series reflects teenage life honestly—mistakes, impulsive decisions, and moments of going with the flow before finally realizing what you truly feel and want. At its heart, Watari-kun revolves around the influence of family and childhood experiences, and how those unresolved scars shape a person’s present choices. The show emphasizes that simply talking is not always enough; genuine effort to understand others, to find the right words and reasons, can slowly change people’s hearts. As the story moves toward the late-middle and final episodes, it becomes noticeably more mature, portraying the struggle of stepping into adulthood without resorting to meaningless drama. Relationships are shown as more than just sweet dates—there are fears, compromises, and serious thoughts about the future and how to maintain a bond beyond romance.

While the animation quality is not top-tier, it remains consistent throughout its 26-episode run, which is impressive for a full adaptation of a less popular completed manga. I genuinely respect the studio’s passion and bravery in choosing make a finished story rather than leaving it incomplete for marketing purposes. The result is a strong post-series depression on me that lingers long after fishing it. Whether I’m eating, working, or trying to sleep, I find myself thinking about the emotional ride—the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Watari-kun has earned a special place in my heart, and it’s a series I know I’ll rewatch again in the future.

Hinako is one of the worst MCs I’ve ever watched. She’s depressed all the time and gives off nothing but negative vibes. I only finished the series hoping that, in the end, she would finally change and become more hopeful—but no, her mindset just keeps going in circles. No one can reason with her, and the story’s solution is apparently, “Hey! How about making the SAME promise to keep you alive? Yay!”
If Hinako wanted to be isekai’d that badly, she didn’t even need to wait for Shiori to do her a favor. She has genuinely cheerful and lovely friends like Miko and Shiori, yet none ... of that fixes what’s broken inside her—not even a little. After all 13 episodes, what’s her good point? Honestly, nothing. And don’t even count the flashbacks—they’re incredibly weak, and I couldn’t feel attached to them at all.

And don’t even get me started on the yokai caring about daily school life and work. People do realize how pointless that is, right? For example, Miko going to school every day and acting like any of this actually matters to them. The yokai concept is just a convenient gimmick to make this story look different from other anime, not something that’s meaningfully integrated into the narrative.

As for depressing themes, I actually like stories with beautiful pain. But this anime isn’t that. It’s dragged out, irritating, and ultimately a complete waste of time. I really hate it when an anime ends in a vague, subtle way where only a tiny change happens and people call that “DEVELOPMENT” (b^_^)b.

If you enjoyed it, then good for you.

I feel that Gachiakuta is a series that gets overpraised more than it deserves. Its rough art style and dark, edgy tone can definitely catch attention, especially for viewers who enjoy that aesthetic, but when it comes to being an action-focused battle series, it doesn’t stand out that much. The fight scenes are only impressive in a few moments, and there aren’t many memorable or consistently intense battles. Compared to something like Solo Leveling, which regularly delivers high-stakes boss fights and climactic action, Gachiakuta often feels underwhelming in terms of pure combat payoff.

The world-building is another area where the series feels inconsistent. Early on, the ... “lower world” is presented as a dystopian wasteland—a harsh society for discarded people, full of despair and brutality. However, as the story goes on, that atmosphere weakens. We start seeing functioning communities, restaurants, and fairly normal daily life, which makes the setting feel much less distinct from an ordinary city. The power system is introduced as if it will be unique and meaningful, but it never fully develops into something deep or engaging, especially when compared to more refined systems like Quirks in My Hero Academia.

My biggest issue is how the series handles its battles. Despite setting up an interesting concept for abilities, the actual fights lack strategic depth. There’s very little sense of powers countering each other or being used creatively, unlike series such as JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure or Bleach, where battles often revolve around understanding and exploiting the rules of each ability. Many characters—including Rudo—lean heavily into an edgy personality, but that edge ends up replacing tactical thinking rather than enhancing it. In the end, Gachiakuta feels like a series with strong visual identity and potential, but one that hasn’t yet earned the level of hype it currently receives.

There are three main things I really like about this anime: the strong dancing choreography, the good dynamic between the male and female main characters, and the overall quality of the songs and vibe. This is honestly the first time I’ve seen an anime about dancing that feels genuinely well done. A lot of people seem to hate it, but I think many of them are overreacting or simply don’t like the 3D style used in the dance scenes. They also don’t seem to understand the production side of things—creating high-quality 2D dance scenes would require a huge budget, similar to making action-heavy battle anime. ... Since a dance-focused anime is already a niche genre and doesn’t attract a massive audience, it’s unrealistic to expect it to have that level of budget.