Apr 22, 2021
This is the ONLY review I've ever written for an anime, because I think it's important to write this. (note: there are no real spoilers.)
You need to be very careful taking something away from this show, especially as a young person trying to figure out what a healthy relationship is.
This show is hilarious and has some cute, honest moments that don't always show the positive side of people but show the truth. The lead male's mother in particular made me laugh more than anyone.
However. This anime has more red flags than I've ever seen. Treatment of friends, of family, of girlfriends and wives and everything
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in between, these characters treat each other like dirt. This is especially true for the relationship between the main female (Kotoka) and male (Naoki) characters.
Kotoka really puts herself down and limits all her life's potential to how Naoki views her. Without his affection, which only ever appears in backhanded compliments and patronizing condescension, she feels worthless. I genuinely hope that any woman reading this know to treat themselves better.
As for Naoki, his character and behavior genuinely made me want to drop the series halfway through after generally enjoying it, because it felt WRONG to find amusement from this messed up dynamic that he creates. He is verbally, emotionally, and psychologically abusive and should not serve as any kind of role model for young men.
My point is: for anyone watching this, be aware that this is NOT what any relationship should ever look like. I believe anime can sometimes push boundaries and include themes that would otherwise be frowned upon. That being said, I do not recommend this for anyone who has struggled with abusive behavior or doesn't have a solid understanding of a healthy relationship. Everyone deserves better than what the characters in Inazuka na Kiss endure.
Reviewer’s Rating: 5
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