Oct 24, 2015
Those well versed with the romance genre may be familiar with the tropes that these anime tend to regurgitate on a constant basis. Not denying the fact that Ore Monogatari!! doesn't share some of these plot accessories either, the show does attempt to differentiate itself from the rest of the pack. Whether it's been successful at doing so is a whole another story however.
Madhouse veteran when it comes to romance and drama, Asaka Morio, known for his works on anime such as Nana, took charge of the execution unsurprisingly. It was a job well done when it came to maintaining a consistent tone throughout
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the season without any hiccups, most of the time.
Which brings me on to the next point, the overall nature of the anime; it's light-hearted and funny. The story follows our couple consisting of Yamato and Takeo and the day-to-day activities they encounter. A very common plot trope in this genre. Although there are moments of conflict or love rivals popping up every now and then, this only forms a small portion of the show. What the anime does differently however is to place Takeo (mostly) in situations where less experienced anime watchers may have never seen before. It adds to the comedic value as well as the tension depending on the situation he finds himself in. However, this is also a negative aspect of the show. These scenes seem more suited for a shounen anime than a romance/slice of life, therefore feeling out of place and plain weird when witnessing the events unfolding.
Another argument is how 'perfect' the couple were. Due to the lack of external dangers towards their relationship, Ore Monogatari was short of substance. It built a solid backbone from which to expand upon, but what you witness in the first few episodes is what you will continue to be fed right until the very last installment. As mentioned before, there are moments of 'drama' but they usually consist of internal problems. This takes shape in the form of misunderstandings and such.
Unsurprisingly the focal point of the anime is on Takeo and Yamato since they are the main duo. But this doesn't excuse the fact that the supporting characters suffered heavily from poor characterization. Side characters walked in and out whenever they felt like doing so, as if it was a 9 am college lecture with half the students turning up late and others falling asleep. Not to mention their introductions felt forced, just for the sake of challenging Yamato/Takeo' love life.
Takeo was a refreshing character, the second coming of Chuck Norris if I may say so. His massive body build and awkward personality led to some hilarious scenes. Yamato however, is far from that. It's like comparing freshly baked bread to faecal matter. She's very generic in every aspect, but the fact that there was no attempt at developing her in some shape or form is truly disappointing. A valid argument is that her character may been there to provide a balance, countering Takeo's over-the-top personality.
The animation is also good/consistent, but nothing spectacular. It complimented the anime's tone perfectly. Although some episodes may seem rushed, the fast pacing was vital in order to keep the audience engaged with its episodic nature. If you feel like this is the type of rom-com you're into, feel free to give it a watch.
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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