Kekkon suru tte, Hontou desu ka

As introverted colleagues at a travel agency in Tokyo, Takuya Oohara and Rika Honjouji both cherish their happily single lives. After work, home is where they feel most at ease: Takuya unwinds with his cat, while Rika studies various maps. However, an uncertain future looms over their treasured tranquility when their company plans to open a branch office in Alaska within one year and transfer an unmarried employee there.

During a day off, Takuya and Rika accidentally meet and, despite never having spoken before, open up to each other about their relocation fears. Feeling encouraged by Takuya facing the same predicament, Rika suddenly proposes a daring solution—to pretend to be engaged for 365 days. Takuya accepts, but little do the two know that the path to marriage may, in many ways, change forever the very lifestyles they struggle to preserve.

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Honjouji, Rika Main

Hayami, Saori Japanese

Oohara, Takuya Main

Kumagai, Kentarou Japanese

Kama Supporting

Hayami, Saori Japanese

Kaori Supporting

Taketatsu, Ayana Japanese

Komiya, Natsumi Supporting

Asumi, Kana Japanese

Kurokawa, Asako Supporting

Koshimizu, Ami Japanese

Van Liechteburg, Claudia Maria Supporting

Touyama, Nao Japanese

Gonda, Hiromi Supporting

Ochiai, Fukushi Japanese

Oohara, Kouichi Supporting

Genda, Tesshou Japanese

Oohara, Izumi Supporting

Sasahara, Yuu Japanese

Katayama, You Producer

Kudou, Masayo Producer

Ikehata, Hiroshi Director

Naya, Ryousuke Sound Director

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Jan 17, 2025

SenseiRoundup

Recommended

"Kekkon suru tte, Hontou desu ka" proves to be a well-paced and engaging series. Despite some deviations from the manga, the storyline maintains a smooth flow that sustains interest without inducing boredom or undue tension. The narrative is skillfully crafted, blending romance with everyday scenarios in a manner that feels authentic and relatable.

One of the anime’s strengths lies in its character development, notably with its introspective main protagonists. Throughout the series, these characters gradually emerge from their shells, particularly in pivotal moments that underscore their growth. This evolution adds a layer of realism and depth to the storyline. Moreover, the anime adeptly navigates the complexities ... of marriage, presenting a mature and grounded perspective.

While the series doesn’t rely heavily on dramatic peaks and valleys, it delivers a comforting and uplifting viewing experience. Across its concise 12-episode span, "Kekkon suru tte, Hontou desu ka" concludes satisfactorily, leaving a sense of fulfillment. Personally, I envision potential for a special or OVA dedicated to exploring the dynamics between side characters "Gonda and Kaori", as their dynamic was intriguing and could be explored further.

For enthusiasts of gentle, heartwarming romance, this one is definitely worth a watch.

Reviewer’s Rating: 8

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Jan 8, 2025

BaconReviews

Mixed Feelings

This anime is confused.

I have seen, in some form, all adaptations of this work (Anime, Manga, TV Drama) and each one varies in its own ways. For one, the location of the new branch is different, and the general story is moved around a bit. I bring this up because I think this manga/anime wasn't very thoroughly planned out and a lot of the ideas they wanted weren't actively pursued. I think the whole sketchy phone call plot point was quickly identified as out of place and not that interesting, so the end result is just unimpactful and unnecessary.

But still, I have this at a ... seven because the dynamic of the two leads is great! They are really fun to watch, and they are both expertly voice-acted. The episodes that revolve around their chemistry are the show's greatest strengths.

This show loses me when it starts to deviate from the plot and become something else. The drama is marketed as a view of the different kinds of marriages that exist out there, and while that's apparent in the anime that is far from the plot synopsis.

What I'm getting at here is that I think each version of this story is different and focuses somewhere else. I feel the author wanted to fit a lot into this and couldn't commit to one specific version of this story so it feels weaker as a whole. If you love romance anime like I do it's still worth the watch, but it's far from where the author probably wanted it to be and its far from a whole, great experience.

Reviewer’s Rating: 7

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Dec 20, 2024

ChaosV11

Not Recommended

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This anime doesn't understand romance. I sat through 12 episodes hoping to get something if anything out of this and I didn't. I don't think I have ever seen a romance anime which focuses on adults, be portrayed so juvenile. The first 3 or 4 episodes were a good start until Ohara went back to his home town and his best friend touched his hair. From this point on, the romance died and we ended up with forced plots after forced plots in order to get the characters together. I am a hundred percent certain that the writer sees relationships and in extension marriage as ... a joke due to how loosely that term is tossed around in this anime.

The final episode (12), rushed their development and manufactured love out of thin air from both characters just to get a "happy ending". I don't know what I was expecting from this anime, but I was still disappointed. If I could rate this anime a 0/10 I would.

Reviewer’s Rating: 1

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