Girl Friends: The Complete Collection 1

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The protagonist doesn't have to earn anything and that makes him incredibly bland, he is just an object of desire in this plot. His ''personality'' basically boils down to: ''He's so sweet and innocent'' and that's all there is to him... Morrissy, Kim (March 23, 2022). "Senpai wa Otokonoko Tops AnimeJapan's 'Manga We Want To See Animated' Poll". Anime News Network . Retrieved March 23, 2022. Despite Naoya's loud voice, which can be grating at times, his overall character arc is one of growth and self-awareness. He learns to be more considerate of others and to express his feelings in a more mature way.

This is very clearly a hit-or-miss series; you are either going to love it or hate it. Even someone like me, who absolutely adores the show now, had a rough time sitting through the first episode. It wasn't because of the "dumb always equals bad" mentality that most people seem to have, but because of how awkward I found the circumstances to be. There's another major reason behind my initial dislike for the show, but I will get to that in a bit. Girlfriend, Girlfriend, Volume 14". Kodansha USA. Archived from the original on July 2, 2023 . Retrieved July 2, 2023. Girlfriend, Girlfriend, Volume 13". Kodansha USA. Archived from the original on October 26, 2023 . Retrieved March 14, 2023.She is incredibly wealthy, and willing to throw her money around to get what she (or Rentarou) wants. As a result, when Hahari finds out about Rentarou five-timing her daughter, she forbids Hakari from seeing him again. When Rentarou and his family sneak into her house in the middle of the night to steal Hakari away, Hahari is understandably angry, and only refrains from having them hurt because it would make Hakari sad. In the realm of romantic comedies, Kanojo mo Kanojo, also known as Girlfriend, Girlfriend, stands out as a unique and entertaining gem. With its blend of hilarious antics, charming characters, and a touch of absurdity, this manga has captivated the hearts of many readers. The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You Vol. 10". Seven Seas Entertainment . Retrieved October 29, 2023. Naoya just got a girlfriend, the gorgeous Saki-chan, and though their intensities often pit them against each other like ice and fire, they’re totally, uncontrollably in love with each other. He vows never to cheat…when out of the blue he receives another confession! Nagisa’s cute, sweet, and she’s made him lunch to boot! He knows he can’t cheat, but he can’t let a cutie like this get away…so he does the logical(?) thing: Asks Saki for permission to date them both! The confidence! The arrogance! The very gall! No matter the outcome, Naoya’s future will be lively!”

The art is really nice in this show. I love the bright colour palette as well as the character designs. One of my favourites of the year both artistically and overall. Cardine, Kyle (June 22, 2021). "Crunchyroll Announces Summer 2021 Anime Lineup!". Crunchyroll. Archived from the original on July 1, 2021 . Retrieved June 22, 2021. Pineda, Rafael Antonio (July 7, 2021). "iQIYI Adds 10 Summer Anime for Southeast Asia". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on July 11, 2021 . Retrieved July 7, 2021.

Despite their competitive nature, the female characters also have moments of genuine camaraderie and support for one another. This dynamic adds depth to their relationships and makes them more relatable to the reader. Characters [ edit ] Naoya Mukai ( 向井 直也, Mukai Naoya) Voiced by: Junya Enoki [3](Japanese); Kevin D. Thelwell [4] (English) Naoya is Saki's childhood friend. He confessed to her every month until she accepted, but also agrees to take Nagisa as a girlfriend as well as he found her to be cute. He is an only child; as such, he hopes to have a girlfriend who has siblings. Saki Saki ( 佐木 咲) Voiced by: Ayana Taketatsu [5] (PV), Ayane Sakura [3] (anime)(Japanese); Brittany Lauda [4] (English) Naoya's childhood friend and his initial girlfriend. She shares a first and last name as her parents thought such a name would be cute. [a] She has a complex about her small chest, especially when compared to Nagisa. She is a member of their school's basketball club. Nagisa Minase ( 水瀬 渚, Minase Nagisa) Voiced by: Ayane Sakura [5] (PV), Azumi Waki [3] (anime)(Japanese); Madeleine Morris [4] (English) A classmate of Naoya, who becomes his second girlfriend after confessing to him. She was previously a shy girl who felt that she was not good at anything, then fell in love with Naoya as he inspired her to pursue skills that she was good at. Rika Hoshizaki ( 星崎 理香, Hoshizaki Rika) Voiced by: Ayana Taketatsu [3] (anime)(Japanese); Megan Shipman [6] [b] (English) A schoolmate of Naoya. She is secretly a popular vlogger who goes by the online alias Milika ( ミリカ, Mirika). She intends to become Naoya's third girlfriend, going as far as stalking him and his girlfriends, as well as camping outside his house to get his attention. She often uses her large breasts to catch attention online. Shino Kiryū ( 桐生 紫乃, Kiryū Shino) Voiced by: Rie Takahashi [3] (anime)(Japanese); Elizabeth Maxwell [4] (English) Saki's best friend and classmate who comes from a rich family. She is at the top of their class academically. She discovers Naoya's romantic arrangement with Saki and Nagisa and she disapproves of it. It is later revealed she secretly has feelings for Naoya as well. Mr. Hoshizaki ( ミリカ父, Mirika Chichi ) Voiced by: Tomokazu Seki Ep. 6 credits(Japanese); Ben Phillips (English) Rika and Risa's father. Risa Hoshizaki ( 星崎 理沙, Hoshizaki Risa) Voiced by: Aoi Koga [8](Japanese); Rachel Thompson [9] (English) Rika's younger sister. Production [ edit ] romance gets scarce development between the daily activities, which overshadow it. Near the end of every volume, you're reminded that this is supposed to be a romance between two people who are not used to it, yet are as close as they can be in terms of friendship. As he tags mention, it's better to approach this manga as a Slice of Life with romantic elements thrown in, rather than a Romance that takes its time. The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You Vol. 6". Seven Seas Entertainment . Retrieved October 2, 2022. Fan for life. I will read everything Morinaga, Milk makes for a long time just to hope that she can do something like this again.

The artstyle and character designs are not distinct from any modern seasonal romance-anime you've seen before. Mateo, Alex (October 4, 2023). "Crunchyroll to Stream The Yuzuki Family's Four Sons, Our Dating Story: The Experienced You and The Inexperienced Me, More Anime". Anime News Network . Retrieved October 4, 2023. This anime is hilarious, and don't feel pressured by anime "standards" to hide your true feelings if you think so too. bilibili Summer 2021 Anime". Bilibili. Archived from the original on July 9, 2021 . Retrieved July 7, 2021. Naoya Mukai is a high school student who has recently begun dating his childhood friend Saki Saki. One day, another classmate of his named Nagisa Minase decides to confess her feelings to him. After some initial hesitation, he accepts her request to be her boyfriend as well. Naoya decides that he will have both Saki and Nagisa as girlfriends at the same time. As Naoya currently lives alone due to his parents living elsewhere for work, Saki and Nagisa decide to live with him. The series follows their daily school life, as Naoya, Saki, and Nagisa experience difficulties and challenges in maintaining their non-monogamous relationship.

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Girlfriend, Girlfriend fully commits to being idiotic and humiliating to watch. It leans into the cringe, and that’s why it works. It’s easy to write it off as another crappy harem anime. The characters are archetypal, seemingly generic, and they make illogical decisions that conflict with their interests. Naoya wants to protect his girlfriend and give her unconditional love, yet he refuses to reject another girl and becomes a ‘two-timer’. Saki wants Naoya to herself and fears he might cheat on her, yet she allows him to date another girl as soon as he begs. Nagisa wants to advance her relationship with Naoya, but she insists on giving Saki a head start. This circle of painfully obvious miscommunication fuels both the plot and our frustrations with the characters. comedy mostly relies on being loud and quirky to ''tell you'' when it's time to laugh. It uses all the tired tropes and character archetypes you've seen a million times before and does nothing new with it. It just panders to the audience with such low-effort comedy. With every cliche'd anime gag you could think of. Loo, Egan (September 15, 2022). "Girlfriend, Girlfriend Anime Gets 2nd Season". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on September 20, 2022 . Retrieved September 15, 2022. The manga is filled with creative expressions and dialogues that add to the overall hilarity. The characters' facial expressions are exaggerated and often accompanied by comical sound effects, further emphasizing the humor of the situations.

Out of the blue, a blue-haired first-year decides to ask MC out, in typical anime fashion. A girl whom this guy has no prior knowledge of just shoots her shot. Sure, she worked up the courage to confess for several months, but what would he know. He's content and attached to his first and only love.The following chapters have appeared in the magazine but have yet to be reprinted in the volume/tankobon, as collected volumes are generally released every two or three months.