Kanojo, Okarishimasu: Guilty Pleasure or Empty Entertainment?
TL;DR
Kanojo, Okarishimasu is a guilty pleasure anime with a heavily flawed protagonist whose pathetic behavior contrasts with the beautiful, complex females around him. The show’s focus on fake relationships and deception makes it more of a comedy than a romance, but its energy and character designs make it mildly entertaining, despite the underlying emptiness of its story.
What I liked
- The vibrant and energetic artwork style, especially the stunning character designs
- Mizuhara’s personality shift and her convincing voice acting
- The humorous portrayal of misunderstandings and near-exposures that add a chaotic charm
- The way the series highlights the contrast between genuine and superficial characters
- The character chemistry, though strange, can sometimes be mildly entertaining or unintentional funny
What I didn’t like
- The main character, Kazuya, is incredibly pathetic, selfish, and unlikable from the start
- The story revolves around lies and deception, which diminishes any real romantic stakes
- The protagonist’s perverted thoughts and insecurity make him seem like an immature man-child
- Repetitive scenes of Kazuya’s fantasies and poor decision-making drag the pacing
- The series often feels morally questionable, presenting fake relationships as normal or desirable
Conclusion
While Kanojo, Okarishimasu offers some visual appeal and moments of comic chaos, its core themes are rooted in superficiality and deception. The main protagonist’s unredeemable flaws and the show’s focus on fake relationships make it more of a guilty pleasure than a meaningful romance. If you’re looking for heartfelt storytelling, this isn’t the anime for you. But if you enjoy chaotic, ironic situations with stunning character designs, it might be worth a watch—just don’t take it too seriously.