Romantic Killer
Oshimeter
Synopsis
With exactly three priorities in life, video games, chocolate, and her cat Momohiki, Anzu Hoshino has zero room for romance on the list. Then a self-proclaimed "love cupid" named Riri pops out of a glitchy otome game and announces that Anzu is subject one in a real-life dating sim experiment, supposedly to fix Japan's declining birth rate. To make sure Anzu cooperates, Riri straight-up confiscates her games, her chocolate, and even her cat. Now Anzu keeps getting shoved into meet-cutes with annoyingly attractive guys like the cold but popular Tsukasa Kazuki, and the only way to get her stuff back is to play along with a romance plot she never asked for. What makes this 12-episode ONA work is that Anzu refuses to be a typical romance protagonist. She's loud, stubborn, genre-savvy, and constantly calling out the absurdity of her situation. The whole thing is basically a parody of reverse harem setups, except the lead character is actively fighting against the premise. It's funny in a way that feels natural rather than forced, and there's genuine character depth underneath the comedy, the relationships that develop actually earn their weight. If you liked the meta humor of Kaguya-sama: Love is War or the chaotic energy of Ouran High School Host Club, this hits a similar sweet spot. Fans of Wotakoi will also appreciate a protagonist whose hobbies come first. It's a quick watch and knows exactly what it's doing with every trope it touches.
Episode Guide
Characters
Anzu Hoshino
Anzu Hoshino: Gamer, cat lover, chocolate addict, and reluctant romantic heroine fighting off cliché romance.
Melody Deneen
Riri
Riri, a wizard with romantic magic, appears as a girl or boy, only visible to Anzu.
Lin Courtney
Tsukasa Kazuki
Cold and reserved initially, Tsukasa hides a warm heart, traumatized by past stalking, finding solace and love with Anzu.
Griffith Jason
Junta Hayami
Junta Hayami, Anzu's childhood friend, transformed from shy to athletic baseball star, harboring genuine feelings for her.
Le Aleks
Hijiri Koganei
Wealthy, spoiled boy initially trying to buy Anzu's affection, develops a tsundere-like crush.
Goff Kellen
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Hate that they didn't finish!
Underrated! Love the main character, her vibe and everything. Love love the ending but I want a season 2!!!🥹🩷🩷🩷
Sebenarnya plot ceritanya menarik, tapi sayang eksekusinya tidak maksimal karena aku merasa ada banyak plot hole di sana. Aku juga kurang suka dengan pendalaman karakter dari Hoshino, terutama penggambaran saat Hoshino dalam adegan humornya yang menurutku kadang dipaksakan untuk lucu. Pace-nya kadang tidak stabil. Kualitas animasinya sedikit kaku tapi masih bisa dinikmati. Intinya, anime ini bisa dinikmati tapi bukan yang bisa membuat penontonnya merasa penasaran.
Episode ini ditutup dengan akhir yang membahagiakan, walaupun belum ada konklusi yang signifikan. Pace-nya bagus, nyaman untuk diikuti. Dan di sini terjadi perkembangan karakter dari Kazuki yang signifikan. Plot ceritanya juga cukup rapi untuk episode terakhir. Pokoknya aku bisa merasakan bahwa eksekusi untuk episode ini dilakukan dengan semaksimal mungkin.
Menurutku penyampaian cerita pada episode ini agak aneh, karena tiba-tiba saja menampilkan peri yang keluar dari sebuah game simulasi untuk membantu Anzu dalam hal percintaan. Anzu pun juga tidak mempertanyakan kenapa dirinya yang terpilih. Pokoknya pada episode 1 ini banyak hal yang belum terjawab. Selain itu, gerakan animasinya pun cenderung kaku.
El episodio que realmente separa a este anime del resto. La revelación del pasado de Tsukasa es impactante, explicando muchas partes de su personaje y dando espacio a un momento muy emotivo entre Anzu y él. Es una gran representación para las víctimas del acoso, y muestra el corazón de oro de la protagonista.
This show is 10/10 crackhead energy. Anzu rejecting every cliché romance scenario is actually spiritual healing. Visual comedy hits really well.
Anzu Hoshino is such a relatable and entertaining main character. Her humor and strong personality add real depth to the story, making every situation feel more relatable to the female audience. The presence of the overly obsessed girl in this episode is definitely unsettling. Knowing her backstory as a stalker makes her behaviour feel even more disturbing. The way Anzu steps in to intervene before the situation escalates is kind of scary actually. I wonder what she would do to Anzu because of that. Her bravery is not seen as a romantic moment, but rather an act of courage and empathy. It reflects how deeply Anzu cares about the people around her and how she values their safety and boundaries. What stands out most is how Anzu positively influences those around her. Not only to Tsukasa, but literally everyone around her including Riri. She doesn’t force change, but her sincerity encourages others to become better. The episode also doesn’t feel dull because of the balance in humor and dramatic moments. This keeps viewers emotionally engaged and slightly anxious about the characters’ safety especially towards the end of the episode. Overall, I enjoyed watching it and the emotional turmoil is hooking me up with the series.
It's my second time to rewatched this and still no S2. The character development in this series exceeded the average anime. Riri is the real hero here. Nice way to end the stalker's act and that arc to be solved. Good to see the comedic acts were not forced in the last two eps.
Finally, a decent 30-minute-long episode. This was a disturbing backstory focusing on Tsukasa's emotional and mental struggles. It was pretty dark and intense, and that big hug somehow eases his misery for a moment. The tone was unsettling and pace was just perfect.
This shifted into a heartwarming episode with few comedic acts. Highlighted Anzu and Saki's backstory with a dark and intense tone. Saki's past was traumatic but been lightened by Anzu's trustworthy personality. Riri's smirking is a mystery, with the last two episodes remaining.
It was a mediocre episode focused on Junta's backstory. The pacing was slow with a flashback and a reunion of old friends. The plot was a side story, except for a revelation or twist in between those backstories.
Refreshing episode with a new opposite gender character, have a pause for a while in the harem. Riri's transformation was interesting, creating somehow a jealousy aura. That ending scene from Junta was remarkable.
The pacing was a bit slow in this episode. The reverse harem has added another character that will revolve around Anzu again. Koganei's narcissistic attitude interacts with Anzu, and that left his guard down. The plot twist about Koganei working was interesting.
The focus was on the character dynamics. Junta was way more expressive than Kazuki. Somehow bothered by the deep, low voice of Kazuki, resembling the visuals of Kyo in Fruit Basket. If he gets his energy too, it will not be boring. Kenjirou Tsuda is in the house!
Another 26-minutes long ep that becomes more chaotic with Riri's physical interruption to other characters.. The comedic acts were hilarious but some scenes were dramatically exaggerated, depending on the mood. That scene where Riri's wand landed was gold!
The artwork style was much more stiff in this episode, so the flow of the animation was just medium. That huge beetle was huge, though. The fishy scheme of Riri was playful and predictable.
The best episode so far. It highlights the emotional and character dynamics. Too bad for Kazuki, who was caught in the middle and becomes a victim of this chaotic experiment. Another predictable plot with a new familiar addition to the cast. Expecting this not to be a harem.
It was quite a decent, 26-minutes long episode. The interventions by Riri didn't work in the stubborn Anzu's way. The exaggerated facial expressions were like the Jojo's Bizarre Adventure faces, so manly but seriously funny. Overall, a good episode.
It was a chaotic and hilarious first episode. The art style was not the usual smooth with clean fine lines, but the strokes were much thicker and the animation was kind of stiff. The visual gags were funny, including the Anzu being deprived from her own will.
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