Kiss Him, Not Me

Kae Serinuma is a second-year high school student and an otaku who is secretly a fujoshi. She loves reading boys' love manga and fantasizing about male-on-male romantic relationships. One day, her favorite anime character dies, sending her into a deep depression. Overwhelmed by grief, she locks herself in her room for a week, and when she emerges, she has lost a significant amount of weight and become a beautiful, popular girl. Suddenly, four handsome boys at her school – Asuma Shinomiya, Nozomu Nanashima, Hayato Sendo, and Yūsuke Igarashi – take an interest in her. Kae must now navigate her newfound popularity and her secret fujoshi desires.

Kiss Him, Not Me (Ore ga Suki nano wa Imōto dakedo Imōto ja Nai) was generally well-received by audiences for its unique premise and humorous exploration of otaku culture and shoujo tropes. While not a critical darling, it was praised for its engaging characters and lighthearted entertainment value. Some critics pointed out its reliance on common anime tropes, but its charm and dedication to its premise often outweighed these criticisms.

• Praised for its humorous and relatable portrayal of otaku culture and fujoshi interests.
• Appreciated for its charming characters and the comedic situations arising from the protagonist's popularity.
• Seen as a fun and lighthearted shoujo romance with a unique twist.

Google audience: Audience reviews frequently highlight the anime's humor and the protagonist's endearing personality. Viewers enjoyed the dynamic between Kae and the four male leads, often finding the romantic comedy aspects highly entertaining. The show's willingness to embrace otaku culture and fujoshi themes was also a common point of praise.

The original manga series by Junko won the 40th Kodansha Manga Award for Best Shōjo Manga in 2016.