Aharen-san wa Hakarenai

Beginning his first year of high school, all Matsuboshi Raidou wants is to make friends—starting with the cute, tiny, and soft-spoken Reina Aharen, who sits right next to him in class. Unbeknownst to Raidou, Reina shares the same sentiment, but she has a problem. Awkward and timid, Reina is incapable of determining how chummy she has to be when approaching a person.

Due to Reina's complete inability to gauge personal space, the two struggle to spark their unlikely friendship, as even the simplest tasks like talking seem impossible for them. But despite the countless yet pointless challenges that hinder the pair, the overly imaginative Raidou will do whatever it takes to befriend the indecipherable Reina.

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Aharen, Reina Main

Minase, Inori Japanese

Raidou, Matsuboshi Main

Terashima, Takuma Japanese

Toubaru-sensei Supporting

Hanazawa, Kana Japanese

Aharen, Ren Supporting

Kuno, Misaki Japanese

Aharen, Eru Supporting

Hidaka, Rina Japanese

Ooshiro, Mitsuki Supporting

Ichimichi, Mao Japanese

Raidou, Younger Sister Supporting

Nagae, Rika Japanese

Satou, Hanako Supporting

Kusunoki, Tomori Japanese

Miyahira-sensei Supporting

Kozakai, Yurie Japanese

Ishikawa Supporting

Kakihara, Tetsuya Japanese

Cook, Justin Producer

Kamei, Hiroshi Producer

Hayashi, Tatsurou Producer

Kikuchi, Yuuta Producer

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Aug 21, 2024

AnimeExplorer21

Recommended

Oh my gosh, where do I even start with this anime?! This show is hands down one of the most beautiful romantic comedies I've ever seen - it's like a warm hug for your soul.

From the moment I met Aharen, I was hooked. She's literally the cutest girl I've ever seen in my life - her adorable expressions, her quirky personality... I just can't get enough! And Raido, the main guy, is perfect for her - their dynamic is so sweet and natural.

But what really makes this show shine is its ability to balance humor and heart. I laughed out loud so many times, but ... I also found myself feeling all the feels. The supporting cast is amazing too - they add so much depth and warmth to the story.

I love how the show explores themes of friendship, love, and self-discovery. It's like they took all the best parts of life and wrapped them up in a beautiful anime package.

I'm seriously begging for a season 2 - I need more Aharen and Raido in my life! If you haven't watched this show yet, do yourself a favor and get on it. Trust me, you won't regret it.

10/10, would watch again and again and again.

Reviewer’s Rating: 10

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Jun 24, 2023

whiteflame55

Mixed Feelings

The titular Aharen-san is diminuitive, quiet girl that has a particular set of skills. Raido is a large and imposing boy who often comes off as stand-offish, so he doesn't develop many relationships. These two high schoolers go from uncertain of each other to joined at the hip, and this series actually develops its romances rather quickly, though its side characters range from forgettable to frustrating.

In all, it’s a cute production with decent art and a sweet relationship at its heart. Unfortunately, it’s milquetoast. The central joke runs its course early, becoming rote rapidly, and while the series does have a good deal of heart ... by the end, most of the characters are too underdeveloped or one-note to care about beyond the central pair. The titular Aharen is adorable and I like her characterization, but Raido just seems dense most of the time with a couple of moments where he shines. It’s fine, not particularly memorable and nothing stand-out.

Reviewer’s Rating: 6

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Jul 2, 2024

CBMiura

Not Recommended

Aharen-san wa Hakarenai it's a decent anime.

The animation it's good, the characters are developed through the show. But for me, the anime fall into the sameness.

It's the same pattern, it's like a copy and paste with a little development of the characters.

I found it enjoyable, but it was very hard to keep the same energy through the entire anime.

So in my opinion, the anime start strong and from that, went down little by little.

If you just want to laugh a little maybe Aharen-san wa Hakarenai it's good for you. But if you want a comedy anime that keep improving while developíng it's ... story and characters, then, I woudn't recommend this for you.

Reviewer’s Rating: 5

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