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Jul 24, 2023 11:38 AM
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I've been hearing a lot of things about Rent-A-Girlfriend recently, there seems to be some kind of meme status with this anime. For several reasons I've been avoiding watching it, namely because I've been told that the mc is catastrophically cuck-brained. On first glance there appears to be some somewhat bland but nice waifus. I've also heard this show be equated to a train-wreck.
Is that a purely hyperbolic claim? An utter train-wreck? Since I'm someone who's never watched it, what compels people to keep watching this show?
Jul 24, 2023 11:44 AM
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It's a romcom, and you should watch it if you like being in constant pain over the dumb choices of the MC.
For reference, I actually was in a state like that once, and watched it. But then I recovered, and couldn't watch season 2.
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Jul 24, 2023 11:50 AM
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Balisong98 said:
I've been hearing a lot of things about Rent-A-Girlfriend recently, there seems to be some kind of meme status with this anime. For several reasons I've been avoiding watching it, namely because I've been told that the mc is catastrophically cuck-brained. On first glance there appears to be some somewhat bland but nice waifus. I've also heard this show be equated to a train-wreck.
Is that a purely hyperbolic claim? An utter train-wreck? Since I'm someone who's never watched it, what compels people to keep watching this show?


It's a "cringe-com" type of Romcom because it can be entertaining to watch just the train-wreck scenarios unfold without even liking any of the characters the franchise offers. If this is simply not something that interest you when looking for a romcom to watch, then it's probably not worth your time to invest in.
Jul 24, 2023 11:53 AM
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JaniSIr said:
It's a romcom, and you should watch it if you like being in constant pain over the dumb choices of the MC.
For reference, I actually was in a state like that once, and watched it. But then I recovered, and couldn't watch season 2.
So this is the type of show that gives people trauma?
Jul 24, 2023 11:59 AM
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Balisong98 said:
JaniSIr said:
It's a romcom, and you should watch it if you like being in constant pain over the dumb choices of the MC.
For reference, I actually was in a state like that once, and watched it. But then I recovered, and couldn't watch season 2.
So this is the type of show that gives people trauma?

Nah, it's just very cringe. Unless you get traumatized by a guy jerking off to completion.
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Jul 24, 2023 12:01 PM
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Balisong98 said:
JaniSIr said:
It's a romcom, and you should watch it if you like being in constant pain over the dumb choices of the MC.
For reference, I actually was in a state like that once, and watched it. But then I recovered, and couldn't watch season 2.
So this is the type of show that gives people trauma?
trauma? Are you twelve by any chance and stealing your mom phone? It's cringe you laugh because it's cringe once it's over you move to the next show. The only memorable thing about rag it's Sora Amamiya who voiced Shizuru. If you don't like her or if you don't like cringe stuff then it's not your cup of tea.
Jul 24, 2023 12:01 PM
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it's a mediocre and generic romcom with a mediocre artsyle about a guy who rents a girlfriend, falls in love with her then she has to pretend she's his real gf because of some misunderstandings.
Should you watch it? if you like romcoms, sure, considering how there are 0 good ones today. Last good romcom was rikekoi and that was ages ago.
Jul 24, 2023 12:03 PM
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Otakupervert890 said:
Balisong98 said:
So this is the type of show that gives people trauma?
trauma? Are you twelve by any chance and stealing your mom phone? It's cringe you laugh because it's cringe once it's over you move to the next show. The only memorable thing about rag it's Sora Amamiya who voiced Shizuru. If you don't like her or if you don't like cringe stuff then it's not your cup of tea.
How did you know? Do you know my mother perchance? Does she know?
Jul 24, 2023 12:04 PM
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It’s definitely a train wreck, it’s appeal is the cute girls and watching how pathetic the protagonist can get when interacting with them. Even when he has moments where it seems like he’s finally growing a spine he will revert back to being a beta male very quickly. You should only watch it if you enjoy this brand of cringe.
Jul 24, 2023 12:05 PM

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People watch it because of female characters and the romance of this anime only liked by those who liked harem, I was the same too until i read the manga.
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Jul 24, 2023 12:08 PM
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Arioch- said:
It’s definitely a train wreck, it’s appeal is the cute girls and watching how pathetic the protagonist can get when interacting with them.  Even when he has moments where it seems like he’s finally growing a spine he will revert back to being a beta male very quickly. You should only watch it if you enjoy this brand of cringe.
Finally an anime protagonist that's actually relatable.
Thank you for your succinct summary, sir.
Jul 24, 2023 12:21 PM

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Balisong98 said:
I've been hearing a lot of things about Rent-A-Girlfriend recently, there seems to be some kind of meme status with this anime. For several reasons I've been avoiding watching it, namely because I've been told that the mc is catastrophically cuck-brained. On first glance there appears to be some somewhat bland but nice waifus. I've also heard this show be equated to a train-wreck.
Is that a purely hyperbolic claim? An utter train-wreck? Since I'm someone who's never watched it, what compels people to keep watching this show?

Don't watch it. It is a GARBAGE. Better read interesting book.
Jul 24, 2023 12:25 PM

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Balisong98 said:
Arioch- said:
It’s definitely a train wreck, it’s appeal is the cute girls and watching how pathetic the protagonist can get when interacting with them.  Even when he has moments where it seems like he’s finally growing a spine he will revert back to being a beta male very quickly. You should only watch it if you enjoy this brand of cringe.
Finally an anime protagonist that's actually relatable.
Thank you for your succinct summary, sir.

Speaking of trauma, this comment just gave me one.
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Jul 24, 2023 12:27 PM

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Yes it's good. Don't linsten to people who shit on this anime. They hate it because they can't relate to the MC given that Kazuya is more popular with girls than them.
Jul 24, 2023 12:28 PM

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It's a horrible anime with hot  girls and you shouldn't watch it.
If you're a fanboy, please don't waste my time.

Watch more movies, please.

Perhaps, this is hell.
Jul 24, 2023 12:29 PM

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KryzakamiHrybami said:
Yes it's good. Don't linsten to people who shit on this anime. They hate it because they can't relate to the MC given that Kazuya is more popular with girls than them.
Kazuya being popular with girls is one of the most unrealistic thing in anime, and you can include magic in that.
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Jul 24, 2023 12:31 PM

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It's trash, but the saying goes, one man's trash is another man's treasure.  I binge the seasons with ease.  The MC gets a lot of hate online, but he isn't Adam22, so ...
Jul 24, 2023 12:43 PM

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It is terrible, unbelievably stupid but it still manages to entertain me to such an extend that I want to continue watching; something no other show has manged so far so it's at least special in that regard. Some of the ending songs are absolute bangers, though
Jul 24, 2023 1:01 PM

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The author is so delusional that he imagines dating the main heroine himself, so definitely worth a watch.
Jul 24, 2023 1:08 PM

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If you like the design of the girls then sure, go ahead, just don't expect anything from their personalities otherwise you'll be extremely disappointed. Here's how it went down for me:

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