Domestic na Kanojo

In their teenage years, few things can hurt people more than the heartaches that come with unrequited love. Such is the case for Natsuo Fujii, who has found himself entranced by his school's ever-cheerful teacher Hina. Deflated by this unreachable desire, Natsuo humors his friends and attends a mixer. There he meets Rui, a girl whose lack of excitement rivals that of himself. After bonding over their mutual awkwardness, Rui takes Natsuo to her house and asks him to have sex with her, hoping that the experience will stop her friends from treating her like a clueless child. With his hopeless feelings towards Hina still on his mind, Natsuo hesitantly agrees.

Equally unfulfilled by their "first times," the two decide to part ways as strangers. However, before he even has a chance to process this experience, Natsuo's father drops a major bombshell: he is getting remarried, and his new wife Tsukiko Tachibana is coming over now to meet Natsuo. As if that was not enough of a shock, her daughters—and, in turn, Natsuo's new sisters—are Hina and Rui Tachibana, the woman he's in love with and the girl with whom he shared his first night. Now, Natsuo must come to terms with the feelings he has for his step-siblings as his eyes open to a darker side of love.

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Tachibana, Rui Main

Uchida, Maaya Japanese

Tachibana, Hina Main

Hikasa, Youko Japanese

Fujii, Natsuo Main

Yashiro, Taku Japanese

Kashiwabara, Momo Supporting

Yoshimura, Haruka Japanese

Kobayashi, Masaki Supporting

Tsuda, Kenjirou Japanese

Kurimoto, Fumiya Supporting

Eguchi, Takuya Japanese

Ashihara, Miu Supporting

Kohara, Konomi Japanese

Kiriya, Reiji Supporting

Midorikawa, Hikaru Japanese

J. Matsukawa, Alex Supporting

Hatanaka, Tasuku Japanese

Tachibana, Tsukiko Supporting

Hino, Yurika Japanese

Maeda, Toshihiro Producer

WEST GROUND Producer

Aoi, Hiroyuki Producer

Itou, Youhei Producer

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Jul 30, 2024

memetic_hazard

Recommended

pretty fun anime. semi sad ending that is continued in the manga and the author gives a conclusion where everyone is happy.

only weird thing about the hate of this show is idk why people are so mad about the incest, I'd understand if they were cousins or even 50% blood related but they're completely unrelated. think if you were in love with someone for 10 years then your parents married. would you break up?

my only critique of this show was that the main character was kinda shit, he randomly went for a kiss on a sleeping girl along with other unprecedented moves and ... is the classic afraid of women character who gets extremely shy and isn't assertive at all so women walk all over him.

Reviewer’s Rating: 10

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Jan 18, 2025

SenseiRoundup

Mixed Feelings

As someone who appreciates a well-constructed narrative, I found "Domestic Girlfriend" to be more of a promotional piece for the manga than a fully fleshed-out anime. The story progression felt hurried, which led to a noticeable lack of in-depth character development. While there was some growth, it was executed too quickly, making it difficult to fully connect with the characters' journeys.

On a more positive note, the voice actors delivered exceptional performances, effectively conveying the emotional nuances of the story. Their efforts ensured that the emotional weight was felt, particularly during the more intense scenes.

"Domestic Girlfriend" does not depict a conventional romantic storyline; instead, it explores ... a romance born out of pain and suffering. This unique angle provides a poignant viewing experience, especially as the series approaches its final episodes. Viewers should brace themselves for a touch of melancholy as the story concludes.

However, I found the final episode somewhat underwhelming. It left much to be desired and could have been executed more effectively to provide a more satisfying conclusion. Despite this, the series makes for a decent binge-watch in a single evening.

A standout element for me was the music, which I absolutely adored. It complemented the narrative beautifully and enhanced the overall emotional impact of the series.

Overall, while "Domestic Girlfriend" has its flaws, it offers enough intrigue and emotional depth to warrant a watch. An alternate finale would be a welcome addition to tie up the loose ends more cohesively.

Reviewer’s Rating: 7

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Jan 24, 2025

NO_PARABENS

Not Recommended

If i'm being honest, don't watch this. You can find the opening on youtube.

The characters certainly are bullshit blazing. Male lead is a bit of a wierdo and loves his sisters yum yum. Female leads are sisters and love their brother yum yum. Not much to say here, very shallow at the end of the day.

The plot... the plot... if you ignore the part where they are related you get something watchable. I do not recommend this approach, you will most likely feel like shit afterwards. The main outline of the plot is the male lead is in love with his teacher, but due to ... circumstances, is forced into a position where eloping would be frowned upon by society. At the end of the day, this is what it boils down to: When is it right to challenge preconcieved boundries set by society. If you already know the answer to that question, this show is not for you. If you are searching for the answer to that question, this show is not for you. Not everything is solved through media.

Watch the opening. Watch the opening.

Reviewer’s Rating: 8

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