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This anime is truly spectacular.
If you can look past the physical romance scenes (which are well animated if that's what you're looking for) like i was able to, you sort of discover what this show truly excels at.
The inner monologue of weighing one's boundaries, expectations and desires against another's and the potential of, if not straight up, toxicity that may manifest.

The show does have a main relationship it follows however it quickly branches into depicting many different relationship scenarios and archetypes across the cast. From loving someone who doesn't love you to being loved by someone you've never considered. Friends with benefits to i can ... fix him/her. There is plenty of range to be had here and at times it can feel like you are watching a car crash but are too captivated to look away.

A lot of these characters are extremely well written because of the complete package of the traversal of their journey from start to finish. Initially, you'll be introduced to a character that has X or Y trope, flaw or feature. Instead of leaving a charter stagnant or figured out the plot frequently presents a dichotomy, or mirror image. That is then used as a vehicle for a character to constantly re-evaluate their feelings and the decisions they are making. The many hot and steamy scenes are not just for sex or fan service sake. Characters will often remove their personas and indulge in the vulnerability of their emotions. Sometimes they stay on the path of self destructive behavior, other times you see them attempting to break from it.

The middle portion, or second act , of the show may come off as formulaic, maybe even linear. However, the trade off is to rope in the viewer and depict a wide range of dynamics or social situations that are either relatable or familiar. This is the same time the show starts to plot out hints of redemption arcs. It becomes a transition of rooting for a characters happiness and self worth over just best girl/guy/couple.

Would i recommend this anime to everyone? No.
I don't think i need to get on the soap box of tropes are tropes are tropes. People have different tastes and are at different points of their consumption of this medium. There are some questionable, if not at times, flat out inappropriate dynamics in the show. Some people cant look past that and that's okay. I don't even think this show requires you to engage in moral high ground Olympics. As alluded to earlier, the wide range of scenarios offers the insight of the human condition when it comes to love. Whether or not you've personally have had a lot of relationship experience or not. Have loved. Been loved. Or have seen it in your peers. Its the combination of all of these perspectives that allow the sum of its parts to equal a greater whole and not get bogged down by some of its tropes.

Scum's Wish is a rollercoaster of self awareness, messy love, raw identity and the pursuit of happiness. If you would have told me years ago that my first public review of any piece of media would be a steamy and messy romance anime , i would've been in disbelief. Yet , here i am. What can i say i like what i like and just like this show try's to tell its viewer..
No, you cant fix me.