ORESUKI Are you the only one who loves me?
Kisaragi Amatsuyu is invited out alone by the cool beauty upperclassman Cosmos and his childhood friend Himawari. Expecting to hear their confessions, he triumphantly goes to meet each of them in turn. But Cosmos and Himawari both instead confess to Amatsuyu that they like his friend. Amatsuyu fights this lonely battle, but there is another girl who is looking at him. She is a gloomy girl with glasses and braids. Amatsuyu finds that he hates her, because she's always turning her sharp tongue only on him and finding enjoyment in his troubles. But it turns out that she's the only one who actually does like him.
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Plot Summary
Amatsuyu 'Joro' Kisaragi is a normal high school student with a secret harem of beautiful girls who confess their love to him one after another. However, Joro is not interested in any of them; his heart belongs to his childhood friend, Himawari. Unfortunately, Himawari is in love with his best friend, Taiyo. As Joro navigates this complicated romantic web, he also finds himself dealing with the affections of the cool and sophisticated student council president, Sumire. The series follows Joro's comedic attempts to manage these relationships and his own desires.
Critical Reception
ORESUKI is a lighthearted romantic comedy anime that gained popularity for its humorous take on harem tropes and its unexpected narrative twists. While generally well-received by fans of the genre for its comedic elements and character interactions, some critics noted its reliance on familiar harem clichés and predictable plot developments.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its clever subversion of common harem anime tropes.
- Appreciated for its effective comedic timing and character dynamics.
- Some viewers found the plot progression to be somewhat formulaic despite the twists.
Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the anime's humor and the entertaining twists it provides to the typical harem formula. Many users enjoy the character interactions and find the story engaging, with a significant portion appreciating its lighthearted and comedic nature.
Fun Fact
The series is an adaptation of a light novel series written by Rakuda and illustrated by Buriki, which is known for its meta-commentary and deconstruction of harem genre conventions.
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