Kawaii dake ja Nai Shikimori-san

Yuu Izumi leads a high school life filled with one mishap after another. No matter how improbable the situation, unfortunate events strike him at every turn. In possession of such terrible luck, Izumi enters his second year with a single wish in mind—to spend more time with his affectionate girlfriend, Micchon Shikimori.

Cute, athletic, and caring, Shikimori is immensely popular at their school. But since they began dating a year ago, Izumi has witnessed a surprising side to his otherwise adorable girlfriend: when the need arises, she turns incredibly cool! His misfortunes are easily avoided when she is there to protect him with an awe-inspiring look on her face. Charming in every way, she never ceases to make his heart skip a beat. Unfortunate as he may be, Izumi is sure to see his days of bad luck end thanks to the cute yet cool Shikimori.

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Shikimori, Miyako Main

Oonishi, Saori Japanese

Izumi, Yuuki Main

Umeda, Shuuichirou Japanese

Kamiya, Ai Supporting

Fukuhara, Ayaka Japanese

Hachimitsu, Yui Supporting

Hidaka, Rina Japanese

Izumi, Motoko Supporting

Shinohara, Emi Japanese

Inuzuka, Shuu Supporting

Okamoto, Nobuhiko Japanese

Shikimori, Fuji Supporting

Shimono, Hiro Japanese

Nekozaki, Kyou Supporting

Matsuoka, Misato Japanese

Shikimori, Miyabi Supporting

Park, Romi Japanese

Izumi, Akisada Supporting

Kusumi, Naomi Japanese

Motonaga, Satoshi Producer

Furukawa, Shin Producer

Kobayashi, Ryou Producer

Kamata, Hajime Producer

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Oct 9, 2024

sagemoderose

Recommended

This anime doesn't start off as a typical love story anime, and I can't help but feel that's the reason this anime is so underrated.
Right off the back, you are thrown into this couples' relationship; you don't get to see the buildup of how they came to be in a relationship, but I honestly think that it okay. I actually liked how they played this out.
The reason being is that we get to see the aftermath of the love confession and being a couple. We get to see them go on dates, what they do after school, how they interact ... with one another.
Don't get me wrong I love seeing love confessions and the buildup between two love interests just as much as the next person, but it's also lame when we see the buildup and we get left with them ending up together as a couple, it's not common to see after that point.

Here we get to witness all the emotions, from butterflies in the stomach to sadness and the feeling of doubt along with being able to see how couples' function within a friend group dynamic. As well as the relatable feeling of, "maybe if I would have spoken up sooner, things would be different."

Overall, this anime is whole-some, romantic, relatable, funny and unique. The animation is great, story line is good, and the character the development in small but there and its good. Give this one a watch and let me know what you think.

Reviewer’s Rating: 8

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Sep 26, 2024

hikoria

Mixed Feelings

Kawaii dake ja Nai Shikimori-san stands out for its unique characters, which immediately capture attention. Each brings a personal and authentic touch, with Shikimori being both lovably charismatic and yet impressive when he springs into action, defying the stereotypes of a common romantic relationship. The interaction between her and the clumsy Izumi is what drives the narrative, creating an engaging dynamic that is fun to follow.

The romance is good, but at first it can feel a little underdeveloped. The initial interactions between the couple are cute, however, there is a lack of immediate depth in the development of their relationship, which leaves something to be ... desired for those expecting a faster evolution. However, as the series progresses, the growth of feelings and interactions between them begins to solidify, bringing a more pressured balance between the romantic comedy and the emotional side.

Furthermore, the scenery is also something that draws attention. Not only because of its pleasant and well-animated aesthetics, but because of the way it differentiates itself, creating a unique background that complements the narrative well. The setting is charming and vibrant, bringing the story even more to life. The general dynamic of the anime is really cool, as it manages to mix lightness and comedic moments with touches of emotional depth, making the watching experience relaxed and, at the same time, engaging.

For those who like romantic comedies with striking characters and a pinch of unexpected action, "Kawaii dake ja Nai Shikimori-san" is a good choice, although I need patience to see the romance blossom in a more convincing way.

7/10

Reviewer’s Rating: 7

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Nov 25, 2023

BadGuyBoog

Not Recommended

Funny

They took the whole ‘not much happens, feel good’ thing way too far. Now some of my favorite shows and movies are things where not much happens. My Neighbor Totoro, K-On!, Horimiya, Tsukigakirei; all of these have nothing going for it plot-wise but are some of my all time favorites. But this show had me straight snoozing. I thought I would like it because the premise said that the main characters were already a couple, which is not something you see much. I loved that aspect in Horimiya and Tsukigakirei so I thought a show where you just see a couples life could be wholesome ... and comforting. But this is way too unrealistically perfect. There is no conflict, no drama. They are always doing happy stuff and saying romantic things for no reason. Both the characters and the plot are straight up Boring. I remember she was really athletic and he had bad luck but that was all there was to it. I honestly forgot there were other characters when I started writing this. All this show had to offer was feel good vibes but even those seemed artificial and fake. This was not a relationship, this did not show any love. It was a vain fantasy world where everyone is happy and innocent all the time. For some reason I feel like the person who wrote and directed this show has never been in an actual relationship before. Or got out of a bad one and is making it out of spite. And the other people working on it just kind of want the paycheck. It’s bland, the nonstop smiles kind of piss me off and my dude couldn’t even kiss the girl at the end. They’ve dated for 6 months I think and in the final super ‘romantic’ moment, my guy had to go for the cheek. Fucking loser. Still better than Rent-A-Girlfriend though. Also it’s hilarious that the title is grammatically incorrect. It’s supposed to be “Shikimori isn’t just a cutie”. Fucking dumbass.

Reviewer’s Rating: 1

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