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Apr 7, 7:59 AM
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Mito is a guy but this definitely had crossdressing elements since they made him look like a girl in the show.

Meanwhile, after getting fired, he meets a vampire named Ruka and ends up getting blood sucked. I'm pretty sure that's going to be a recurring theme throughout the show since vampires are part of this show. Animation quality looks alright but nothing really too special. First episode delivered like the promos. They'll probably introduce the other cast members properly for rest of the season.
Apr 7, 8:00 AM
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Female mangaka Ema Tooyama is quite the accomplished author, though the decision to adapt one of her most recent works, which isn't popular...IDK what's the motive here.

While the vampires jest over their next Lord, Mito Yamamoto is a pretty boy that just got fired for her alluring tomboy looks. As someone who lost her parents in a fire, she's needlessly thrown around from place to place, without money and without a place to stay. From the feeling of being sick, she encounters a restaurant with pretty boys, though one of them is a rather precocious vampire who licks her blood...and finds it disgusting coming from a man. That is Ruka Saotome, a vampire who hasn't had human blood for 10 years, being led under Komori, his leader, of which both are under disguise to infiltrate the human world.

Without luck, Mito attempts suicide, but gets saved by Ruka into being a vampire's thrall and into his school's boys' dormitory for recovery. And for once, she's treated like a diamond...in the rough, that is, and she's willing to become one who's loved by him. The thing is, Mito's a girl though, that's why Ruka can't stand human blood from women.

A reverse harem this feels like one. Will Mito learn to be loved?
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Apr 7, 8:02 AM
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Can anybody tell if the female is strong or weak willed MC? I'm more into female MCs like Kaichou wa Maid-sama
Apr 7, 8:05 AM
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Umm, ok. I'm not really sold yet, but let's see where the story goes from here.
Apr 7, 8:35 AM
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OMG new reverse Harem with vampires maybe, seems reallyyy good so far though I'm tempted to start the manga after the season airs
Apr 7, 8:35 AM
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My pick for AOTS so far! I’m so sad I have to wait a week for the next episode. I liked this enough I may pick up the source material!
Apr 7, 9:01 AM
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Ooh, I was expecting it but that was pretty good, I've been wanting another vampire show that isn't way too toxic-
Apr 7, 9:19 AM
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Watching this I couldn't help but think Vampire Knight and Ourans Host Highschool Club. The tropes were so cringe and bad that that alone was entertaining in its own way. I actually enjoy do these super trope filled shoujos after they start to pick up though so let's hope that happens.

Apr 7, 10:26 AM
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Reminds me of Kenka Bancho Otome and I don't even watch that anime. Why? Because "girl pretend to be boy" is my least favorite romance subgenre.
Apr 7, 10:45 AM

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You're attracting too many girls and scaring off all the boys...
- no store ever

The framing is good, but boy the details are awful.
Apr 7, 10:52 AM

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everything about this is so stupid
Apr 7, 11:37 AM

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Well this is going to be interesting not really a big fan of the girl pretending to be a guy trope.
Apr 7, 12:10 PM
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felixsifuri said:
everything about this is so stupid

I thought so,too.But let's see where it goes
Apr 7, 1:00 PM

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It was okay, although I had no expectations for this.
Apr 7, 1:17 PM

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Eh, it was ok, but I fear I'll get annoyed really fast with some of the tropes in this show. Will give the next episode another chance, because I kinda like the fmc.
Apr 7, 1:52 PM

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I like the retro feel ep 1 has. It feels like something I'd have read back in the day. Definitely intrigued by the main character's reveal too. Hopefully the rest will live up to the promises of ep 1
Apr 7, 2:01 PM
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I don't know how to feel about this. I'm done already haha. This gives me of Diabolik Lovers a little bit and it's a little bit cringey but I'll give it a go to the 3rd episode to see how I feel.
Apr 7, 2:22 PM
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Not a strong first episode but maybe it will get better.
Apr 7, 2:35 PM
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Wasn’t really feeling it at all until the ending. Never saw it coming. Might give it the three episode rule and see where it goes. It’s definitely no Ouran Host Club, that’s for sure.
Apr 7, 3:11 PM

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Okay, it was a little cringe ngl but it still has vampires so it's a big yes for me :D i dont think the wig was necessary tho...

Apr 7, 3:33 PM

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I like this manga, so I’m excited for the show. First episode was good. I’m a sucker for the girl-pretending-to-be-a-boy trope. Makes things a bit spicy. Art is high quality, so I’m happy so far.
Apr 7, 3:52 PM
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GREAT START IMO had me hetjoshing out..... i did read that mc was a girl crossdressing but i did think their hair would just be short But its a wig........ shocked.......
Apr 7, 3:54 PM

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Reply to Stark700
Mito is a guy but this definitely had crossdressing elements since they made him look like a girl in the show.

Meanwhile, after getting fired, he meets a vampire named Ruka and ends up getting blood sucked. I'm pretty sure that's going to be a recurring theme throughout the show since vampires are part of this show. Animation quality looks alright but nothing really too special. First episode delivered like the promos. They'll probably introduce the other cast members properly for rest of the season.
Stark700 said:
Mito is a guy


Is he now?
Didn't watch it, huh?
Apr 7, 4:01 PM

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I don't even know where to start... It all happens very quickly and the story isn't that interesting. It seems like they invented the beginning just to provide a starting point for their relationship. The characters are cute, but the way they know each other is very strange. The vampire who hasn't drunk blood in over 10 years out of the blue decides to drink from a human randomly out of the blue. I liked the part where he is a she after all.

There is a flashback of the vampire that suggests that he had already been found with the protagonist. Let's wait and see how the story unfolds.

Apr 7, 4:10 PM

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I was happy for the last scene before the credits. Not sure how she fooled anyone.
Apr 7, 6:32 PM

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So I have multiple problems, like why he left her in wet clothing, how is she still walking when was passing out a while ago and still has not eaten/drank since then, also had her blood taken which should make her more prone to passing out. Et cetera.
However even with that, aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah.
She's really dedicated to this crossdressing thing, banding, short hair wig, clothing, et cetera. I like it. So it's currently like a boy love anime except it's a girl, but she's a trap!
Wonder why he can't have women, clearly he can since drank her.
Looking forward to seeing more of this.
4/5 because my problems were throwing me off, but her unable to get job, passing out from hunger, tomboy-ish, thinking about suicide but moving forward (unfortunately/fortunately (for anime) went to far into attempt), and wanting love is super relatable.

Apr 7, 6:32 PM
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Uhhh....I am confused. I thought he was a girl, then thought it was really gay, then...awesome hot long haired red head...>_< I don't know what to think.
So what is Ruka? He likes pretty boys...right?
Apr 7, 6:38 PM
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Is this show objectively trashy and corny af? Yes.
Am I going to enjoy tf out of it for the next 12 weeks? Also yes. I have ordered a four nugget happy meal and I know exactly what I'm getting when I open the box, and I like some junk food now and again!
Imo this series is serving up that early 2000s Shojo vibe that just reminds me of being 14, so I couldn't help but get a little giddy watching this ep.

Also the OP really slaps! I need a full version asap.




Apr 7, 10:17 PM

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Im not familiar with the manga and just kinda went into this blind so...i was already like "oh she's cute...then oh no wait a boy ...well I dont care if Mito is a boy, he's cute as any girl"....then aw damnit why you do me like that lol I assume there will come an explanation....but I really dont get if Mito is alone why a wig instead of a hair cut is a weird choice.
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Apr 7, 11:17 PM
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this feels so classic old shoujo that i just feel like i wanna watch it even if its kinda corny lol reminds me of Ouran!
Apr 7, 11:44 PM
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i have so many questions about everything but I guess it’s time to watch the whole thing and find out 😅
Apr 8, 12:10 AM
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Stark700 said:
Mito is a guy but this definitely had crossdressing elements since they made him look like a girl in the show.

Meanwhile, after getting fired, he meets a vampire named Ruka and ends up getting blood sucked. I'm pretty sure that's going to be a recurring theme throughout the show since vampires are part of this show. Animation quality looks alright but nothing really too special. First episode delivered like the promos. They'll probably introduce the other cast members properly for rest of the season.

actually, Mito is really a girl. says so in the description and did you actually watch the whole first episode? she literally takes off the disguise when she's about to take a bath. her chest is bound and when she takes off the wig, we see that her hair is very long and she also thinks to herself that she's actually a girl too
Apr 8, 12:20 AM
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literally, a lot of things in this episode made no logical sense, but hey, it's not real anyway and the art is good and I'm curious, so I guess I'll deal with it for now. hopefully it's not quite so ridiculously unrealistic in later episodes. from the pictures and the theme song, it's looking like it will potentially be a love triangle. thought it was strange she wears a wig instead of cutting her hair. it wasn't a strong first episode but I'll stick around for at least a few more episodes to see if it gets better
Apr 8, 12:31 AM

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Thought they were going to go the Ouran route there for a second with the vase...I guess they still could but at least it's not copy+paste.

Hopefully the story will be interesting I like the idea behind it but we'll have to wait and see. Designs are pretty I definitely thought I might possibly be watching BL there.
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Apr 8, 12:55 AM

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i liked it even though the tropes are a bit cringey ᡣ • . • 𐭩 ♡ but i'm just happy we finally got a new vampire anime that isn't too toxic (˶˃ ᵕ ˂˶) can't wait to be introduced to the rest of the characters and find out more about ruka's backstory and why he doesn't drink blood from women (although he just did . . . ⊹ ࣪ ˖

i like the art style and the animation so i'm looking forward to watching the rest. "૮₍ ˶•⤙•˶ ₎ა but i didn't expect that mito was wearing a wig . . . the whole time . . . ? that's kinda crazy, even when she got kicked out she was wearing the wig hehe (ᵕ—ᴗ—)

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Apr 8, 4:13 AM
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I'm not gonna give it a review just yet as it literally only has this episode out at this time, but this is relatively what I'd say + specific episode 1 nitpicks:


It's literally an Angsty-Horny version of Ouran Highschool Host Club.

Some scenes have art that just looks so wrong and goofy. Which completely takes me out of the suspense being created.

Unrealistic reactions from the protag, making her seem like an "every-man" character, like a vessel you can see yourself in place of rather than an actual character. Like when she gets splashed by water from a passing cyclist, she continues walking, visually underacting, undisturbed, just like "damn, that's just my luck!!(>人<;)"

You can tell it's a reverse harem from the cover art and synopsis etc. but I think it's a little profound to start out with such a detailed and sexually driven blood-drinking scene, especially when it makes literally no sense until the end of the episode WHERE IT LITERALLY REUSES THE STARTING SCENE. I can accept reusing animation from previous episodes but from the exact same episode; that just seems lazy. - But to be fair, this is a vampire-harem anime; what was I even expecting?

The pacing is fast and it doesn't give you a lot of time to think about what just happened.

The simile's are frankly cringy.

It's trying so unbelievably hard to make you feel something for the characters and their feelings but you literally have no idea who these people are as a person and are given NO reason to feel ANY emotional impact for what’s happening.

I personally don't like the fact her short hair was just a wig. The fact that it's a wig makes her seem less impoverished and intentionally disingenuous in terms of presenting her gender. There's nothing wrong with being disingenuous about your gender, I just think it makes her feel less like a cinnamon roll (cinnamon roll = an innocent and cute character that has horrible things done to them despite their vulnerability)
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Apr 8, 7:13 AM
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What a weird show. I don't understand this anime trope where there's a tomboy who's so pretty that girls like him. Is this aimed for female audiences?
Apr 8, 8:59 AM

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That it was a wig is somehow even funnier than the diamond jump trick. No, of course she didn't cut it short to hide. She can't possibly be a secret girl without flowing princess locks. It was definitely sensible to get an expensive wig instead of food. This show isn't for me, but at least I got a laugh.
Apr 8, 9:37 AM

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I can't help but think it's kind of stupid, the reasons they gave for firing MC from that ramen shop were so bs I literally wanted to stop watching at that point. If it's giving such stupid excuses 5 minutes in, what will be further in the show.
So far non of the characters caught my eye and Ruka is annoying.
Also all this talk "I'm gonna love you" "I'm gonna show you love" ugghh. Not a fan of this.

Oh my god, MC's hair was a wig... They couldn't really have short haired heroine? I think I'm done with this one x.x
Apr 8, 10:54 AM
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Ahh I went into this blind and was really hoping Mito was actually a guy D: but maybe she'll be alright
Apr 8, 11:15 AM

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Well it’s our obligatory supernatural female wish fulfilment shoujo of the season. Last season we had Momochi house, this season we’ve got vampire dormitory.

Being fired because you have too much aura and are attracting all the bitches is actually crazy, then getting your blood licked by a stranger and told that it tastes horrible.. can’t blame Mito for wanting to unalive 😭. Just everything going wrong for her in such a short period of time, and things she can’t control.

Ruka saving her, bringing her to the vampire dormitory and promising to “love her everyday”is as convenient as can be. It’ll be interesting to see how their relationship develops and how she can keep her being a girl from him. Of course he’s dealing with his own drama trying to become the next leader too..

Show has potential, but I feel like everything is just a bit too convenient right now. Art is decent and Mito is cute.
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Stark700 said:
Mito is a guy but this definitely had crossdressing elements since they made him look like a girl in the show.

Meanwhile, after getting fired, he meets a vampire named Ruka and ends up getting blood sucked. I'm pretty sure that's going to be a recurring theme throughout the show since vampires are part of this show. Animation quality looks alright but nothing really too special. First episode delivered like the promos. They'll probably introduce the other cast members properly for rest of the season.

Mito is a girl what are you on about-
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i liked it even though the tropes are a bit cringey ᡣ • . • 𐭩 ♡ but i'm just happy we finally got a new vampire anime that isn't too toxic (˶˃ ᵕ ˂˶) can't wait to be introduced to the rest of the characters and find out more about ruka's backstory and why he doesn't drink blood from women (although he just did . . . ⊹ ࣪ ˖

i like the art style and the animation so i'm looking forward to watching the rest. "૮₍ ˶•⤙•˶ ₎ა but i didn't expect that mito was wearing a wig . . . the whole time . . . ? that's kinda crazy, even when she got kicked out she was wearing the wig hehe (ᵕ—ᴗ—)

How did you get that pink color 😯
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Cute enough first episode, though the wig was a big cop out imo - just commit to an androgynous main character at that point. I haven’t had much luck in enjoying shoujou vampire romances, so if this anime ends up being a 6/10 for me that’s good enough.
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Can anybody tell if the female is strong or weak willed MC? I'm more into female MCs like Kaichou wa Maid-sama
@Snaita You will be heavily disappointed if you're looking for a strong FL and a fresh shoujo. She is pretty much a damsel in distress on crack. No big spoilers as it will happen OFTEN, just a warning, tho.

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Hello, Japan? 2002 (and 2004) called, OHSHC (and VK) want their tropes back.

Crikey. They're really behind, aren't they? Someone needs to drop them the memo that in 2024 the the "lolnope he's a she!" card is neither shock value surprise, nor entertaining. Leave him a he, that'd be more in line with the times. Smh.
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Thought this was gonna be another gay anime like 30-sai last season, but was ripped off in the end >:(

oh well, still cute so imma keep watchin

4/5


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It wasn't great, but I was going to stick with it as a seasonal watch...until that ending. I got jebaited. Gay vampires, sure. A new age Diabolik Lovers, no thanks.
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It gives me Ouran Highschool Hostclub vibes. the plot is interesting but it hasn't convinced me fully yet. I am a fan of the artstyle but the rest just seems really bland for now.
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so many Ikemen and a man disguising as an ikeWOMAN! lolz!
her past was harsh!
4/5.


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