Class no Daikirai na Joshi to Kekkon suru Koto ni Natta.

There is only one person that high school student Saito Houjou truly cannot stand—and that is his temperamental classmate, Akane Sakuramori. The two have always been on bad terms; their contrasting views and personalities only lead to endless fighting. However, everything changes when Saito's grandfather and Akane's grandmother arrange a sudden meeting and insist that the two get married!

Walking down the aisle is the last thing Saito and Akane want, but they are quickly coerced into accepting the ridiculous plan and soon move into a shared house as husband and wife. Although Saito and Akane despise each other, navigating life together under the same roof may just turn their bitter hatred into everlasting love.

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Sakuramori, Akane Main

Yano, Hinaki Japanese

Houjou, Saito Main

Sakata, Shougo Japanese

Houjou, Shisei Supporting

Hieda, Nene Japanese

Ishikura, Himari Supporting

Suzushiro, Sayumi Japanese

Sakuramori, Maho Supporting

Maeda, Kaori Japanese

Houjou, Rui Supporting

Yuikawa, Asaki Japanese

Houjou, Tenryuu Supporting

Ootsuka, Houchuu Japanese

Harukaze, Nanami Supporting

Takagishi, Miria Japanese

Myoujou, Sora Supporting

Hoshinoya, Shizuku Japanese

Houjou, Reiko Supporting

Sakakibara, Yoshiko Japanese

Oowada, Tomoyuki Producer

Miura, Fumi Producer

Nagamine, Rieko Producer

Shimizu, Kuniaki Producer

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Mar 21, 2025

KANLen09

Recommended

I'm Getting Married to a Girl I Hate in My Class — Love 'em or hate 'em, boy, do we sure LOVE the never-ending Nakama power of tropes and cliches. And whatever you do, don't EVER deny your true feelings.

As long as the AniManga medium has existed since the "days of dawn", there'll be the "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatball" type of stories that exist to showcase its potential, yet, like "Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice", the tropes and cliches that continue to see the light of day in the modern age, while getting old at best, just do not translate to the ... success that executives had hoped for in jargon. Yet, in this Winter season, that's exactly the case for novelist Seiju Amano's Class no Daikirai na Joshi to Kekkon suru Koto ni Natta. a.k.a I'm Getting Married to a Girl I Hate in My Class, which I reckon that the anime is more or less promotion for the source material, which saw the LN wrap up its final volume around the same time the show first started.

As a hardcore reader of the source material, I can guarantee you that Class no Daikirai is nothing new, especially within its rom-com mixture of genres that, genuinely, we've seen better over the past few years for similar shows that have succeeded much more. But for a reference (and especially a #throwback to the veteran AniManga fans), the show is pretty much akin to veteran novelist Yuyuko Takemiya's works of the classic Toradora! and Golden Time, if only slightly subtle as you compare its main characters of the money-loaded and venerable Saito Hojo alongside Akane Sakuramori being forced into an arranged wedlock by their grandparents of the former's grandfather Tenryu and the latter's grandmother Chiyo as their proxies. And you might be wondering: why do the elderly generation of Japanese people still want to play the game of wealth and fortune against kindled love, much less the unsolicited and bitter hate of rivals that have been at loggerheads with each other? The answer's simple: future generational wealth and reassurance.

For a start, both Saito and Akane are like ToraDora's Ryuuji Takasu and Taiga Aisaka, but even more rowdy, and the latter pretty much embraces the Tsundere culture that has riddled the anime scene since the late 2000s. Plus, with their confidantes of the former's younger cousin Shisei and the latter's best friend of gal Himari Ishikura, the entire situation between the lone guy and the 3 girls becomes more or less fractured all the more, where serious issues arise...from the genuine kindness plays out to enable the forming of yet another relationship but then becomes the one that would tarnish the reputations of their foreparents if it did happen; to just pure insanity and rioting of keeping secrets and creating jealousies between the girls to the lone guy, that he, at many points, has to step in and clear the misunderstanding for them, to the point of obnoxiousness. The sole redemption of the show (when it comes to characterization) lies especially with Shisei, because she's the cousin that, while having a serious case of brocon, her personality of just being a riot is all the more hilarious (and something that translated well into the anime, thanks to J-pop idol Dialogue+ member-cum-VA Nene Hieda's vocals that fit Shisei's character perfectly). You're going to have to witness more of a verbal (than physical) abuse of the female MC that just only wants to trigger the bad side of her forced partner, only for the latter to rebut back with the same nonchalant attitude until they calm down and talk legibly to find solutions to their rivalry. It's hard work, but redemption is even harder.

For an Aniplex project such as this, I'm even surprised that the usual studio company collab of Studio Gokumi x AXsiZ ever got off the ground, because it honestly doesn't look much different from the other shows that the sister studios have produced in the past. Sure, there is a bump in quality thanks to the big conglomerate's funding, though I'd tell you not to get your hopes high for a decent work like this one.

I'd expect music composer Arisa Okehazama to perform better, or at least admirably, though this show is not her finest work, to be frank. Even the OP/ED songs, as much as they are just idol-centric (=Love's OP) and happy-go-lucky (for the female VAs), can only do so much to create appeal for a show that has a "happily ever after" (and to be fair, the source material does hint at the awfully predictable ending). Either way, while it's catchy, it's kind of forgettable.

Alas, you can already tell if the show is for you in the first place: one being full of the tried-and-true stereotypical tricks of the trade and then getting stale quickly as to define not watching any future's worth of salvation. And I honestly don't blame you if that's what you're thinking at all. It takes one to see the appeal of the tropey cliche combo, but it takes another to just ride the wave and hope to see any good outcome(s) from it. To that I say, you'll be the judge of that.

Reviewer’s Rating: 8

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Mar 21, 2025

griddyweeb

Mixed Feelings

What a disgrace how this anime turned out. This show is running circles with no real progression happening and then it's finished off with an inconclusive ending, basically back to base 1.

In itself it was a promising anime that could've been much better easily, yet it keeps repeating the cycle of the main couple getting closer then further then closer than further etc. Whenever they are getting closer Akane snaps, gets embarassed/shy and pushes Saito away, this happens every other episode, each cycle being built around some bs trope. Worst of all is that each conflict could be solved in 2 minutes by the characters ... not bottling up all their emotions or just being less oblivious, this is the worst kind of progression roadblocks, absolutely cheap and unnecessary.

The reason it sucks the most is that the main couple is actually so charming that you just can't help but root for them (if you ignore how Akane gets shy almost all the time), it's that typical anime where you can't wait for them to get together and just feel happy for them, yet it never happens, what a waste.

As a stand alone season, it was a nothing burger. If this anime gets a 2nd season then it's more acceptable, but if we're being realistic I doubt we're getting a second season.

Reviewer’s Rating: 5

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Mar 21, 2025

Stark700

Not Recommended

Rom-coms in latest years have a syndrome of pairing up characters in a relationship while trying to hide their true nature. Such examples include Rent-a-Girlfriend and 365 Days to the Wedding has this as a central plot device. Why do rom-coms like to adapt story in such a way? The answer is simple because there are just countless opportunities for drama and storytelling. Class no Daikirai na Joshi to Kekkon suru Koto ni Natta (I'm Getting Married to a Girl I Hate in My Class) is just the latest example.

The premise brings together a bag of mixed drama containing misunderstandings, heated arguments, and endless amount ... of character personalities clashes. You know the time when you and a sibling fight over something stupid like 'who has to take out the trash today'? That's the impression this anime gives when we see our two main characters bicker. It's a timeless way of bringing drama together. It doesn't help that the promotional material never hides their constant bickering. But still, some rom-coms make complete 180s after a certain amount of time has passed. Will this show do the same?

To understand our main characters, Saito Houjou is generally seen as level headed unless he interacts with Akane. The two fights over everything and brings the worst out of each other. But don't get the imprssion wrong. Neither characters are truly despicable and malicious. At worst, they are just childish and annoying, like a talking shadow. However, Akane is the worst example of a character who can't seem shut her mouth. Throughout the series, she displays a short tempered personality while staying in her competitive space. This creates an environment that clashes against Saito, the person she is arranged to marry. To make matters worse, they struggle to hide their relationship from public and often creates misunderstandings. That's right, a rom-com like this doesn't need to really try much to create them because it naturally just come when two characters are clashing 24/7.

After the first episode, I question myself if there's sort of mutual attraction between them or is this show an entire sitcom of heated drama. Luckily, there are times when the two seems to drop their guards and care for each other. Akane's hostility towards Saito lessens with each episode and she also shows her more vulnerable side. Saito on the other hand grows to more accepting of their arranged marriage because it also aligns with his own goals. We are also introduced to other prominent characters including Akane's best friend Himari, who is much more tolerable. A free spirited girl and natural beauty, it doesn't take long for the audience to realize she's in love with Saito. Considered as a foil character compared to Akane, she is friendly towards to just about anyone but especially wants to be with Saito. This is revealed in background storytelling and as part of the plot, there are segments where the show pairs her and Saito together.

On the other hand, Maho Sakuramori enters this anime with fierce aggression and plan to seduce Saito. Taking a practical approach, it sends Saito into a borderline frenzy mode just how aggressive she can be. Although this series is known for creating drama, Maho is the the guiltiest example. She practically exists for the sake of drama. Otherwise, Saito also has to deal with his devoted cousin Shisei who seems to just exist to show her loyalty. This season essentially has these characters around Saito with conflicting personalites that makes his life like a non-stop rollercoaster.

Sometimes, drama can be used wisely. Other times, it can be insufferable. Where does this show fall under? The answer can be hard because everyone will have different impressions on how drama is protrayed. However, this anime's drama is nothing short of cartoony and childish. The amount of arguments and misunderstandings this show outclasses most anime I've seen in recent seasons. Every episode or even nearly every segment, our characters are put on the spot for drama. It's not like soap drama because this show is still maturing and the characters aren't adults yet. But imagine when they enter the adult world. They'd have to worry a whole lot more than just those silly arguments.

It has a colorful look for sure, necessary to give youth to the show's character designs. The main cast is protrayed with care including Saito who is mostly well dressed. Akane has the typical look of a tsundere girl if you've seen similar anime. Himari is protrayed with a gyaru look that adheres to a more outgoing personality while Maho purposely wears loose clothing to attract Saito. It adapts straight from the light novels so nothing more or nothing less should be expected.

When a title uses 'hate' as a word, it usually evokes a strong emotion or at least it should. In this anime, that's protrayed comically especially when two airheads are bumping heads against each other everyday. Watching this anime made me realize that a marriage for two characters so different maybe just aren't made for each other. Sure, they warm up more after understanding each other. But does that really create an environment for two be with one another happily after after? This show sure doesn't give that feeling.

Reviewer’s Rating: 5

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