Scum's Wish

The ending felt quite realistic to me. Not everything has to go the way we want. Just like life keeps moving on, I’m happy that all the characters now value themselves. It was truly a relieving ending for me. The animation was also very beautiful. I highly recommend this anime.

Yep, just as I thought, Narumi was like a prince who saved Akane. This episode was pretty sweet for Narumi and Akane’s development. I enjoyed it, seeing Akane slowly starting to question herself and ‘fall.’ This is my favorite Akane episode so far.

All of Akane’s behavior and the way she thinks might be annoying to some people. I don’t know, but I think Akane has an interesting past that could be explored more deeply. But I guess it’s better the way it is. Akane is definitely a character who believes she has charm. I was also a little annoyed with Mugi. This episode had quite an interesting drama for me.

Episode 9 was a very emotional episode for me. It was not that explosive, but it touched me deeply. Because of Ecchan, of course. I really hope the best for her. Hanabi and Ecchan are both hurt and empty inside, so honestly, seeing the confrontation between the two of them made me hope for a lot.

This episode started with a new character who was quite interesting for Ecchan. I think the beginning of this episode was pretty calm. The development of Mugi and Hanabi’s feelings was actually very clear, but they were still thinking about the things they had not finished yet. After that was settled, Hanabi truly wanted to finish what she had to do, while I think Mugi still had his own personal desires. This episode satisfied me quite a lot, especially after the previous 7 episodes really played with my emotions.

This episode showed the determination of Moka, a character who is often called childish. And to be honest, I think Hanabi’s feelings have already become obsessive. She has been obsessive from the beginning, though. Luckily, she is still hesitating. Imo, she really needs help. At the end of this episode, I felt quite relieved. But I don’t know what will happen next.

This episode showed more of Hanabi’s dark side because of Akane and her desire to defeat her. But this episode also portrayed her loneliness. Hanabi’s ‘revenge’ also made me feel quite frustrated and gave me mixed feelings. But, I really enjoyed this episode.

Imo, this episode was even worse than before. Akane really showed that if people want to follow all of their dark desires, they will do it. And that is pretty scary. Mugi in this episode also really showed that love can make you stupid. To be honest, I got emotionally carried away several times already (actually since the beginning lol). This series is very messy for me, but I love it.

I think Akane truly represents the darkest side of humans. People can be terrifying when they have the chance to do something. But in the end, it will still feel empty. In this episode, everyone lets out their dark side onto other people. It makes this series even more emotionally messy. But overall, I still liked this episode too.

Just as I expected, Ecchan did not disappoint me. This episode started with something quite traumatic for a girl. But thankfully, Hanabi really became a savior for Ecchan. Honestly, this episode was a bit heavy for me. Mugi’s past made me feel quite uncomfortable. Akane is also a very dark character to me. Overall, I think this episode has some serious themes that become the reason behind the characters actions. It was emotional too.

To be honest, visually, Mugi and Hanabi really look good together. They remind me of one of my favorite ships too. The blonde boy and dark haired girl trope is something I really like🫶 In this episode, there are new characters, and I feel like the relationships are becoming even more messy. Very messs! I think Moka’s character, who wants a first love like a prince and princess story, is just as crazy as Hanabi. Ecchan’s character is also very interesting to me, and I'm waiting more surprise from her👀

The visuals of this anime are beautiful. I think they match the theme of the anime very well. Stories like this are actually quite common, but they are still interesting to watch. It shows how first love can be something sweet, but also emotionally painful when you cannot have it. Make someone really obsessed too. To be honest, it hurts. I also think this anime really shows what a friends with benefits relationship is like.

This is the finale of this series. Everyone is on their own path, and it seems they are doing great. As it is! The cultural festival is to finish off the season like any other romance anime. I liked this thing about it because it stays true to the structure but also introduces new themes to the main story. The animation and the pace are sweet as it is!

The metamorphosis Akane went through is something else. It is totally fueled by the unique characteristics of Kanai. This episode is still the best one in this series. It gives us a fulfilled vibe. While the majority of the anime focuses on the troubling emotion, here it works on the corporeal ones. This is why Scum’s Wish is better than most other romance anime; it shows the true human emotion with all its shades. The use of multiple mirrors as a metaphor is excellent in this episode.

This is the first time we get to see a different side of Akane. The director produced a fair share to replicate the very humane thing about a relationship – that is, acceptance. Mr Kanai accepted Akane wholeheartedly, and that broke her shell. The narrative is really applaudable in this episode. Mugi’s role, on the other hand, seemed more biased here. Really looking forward to the next episode.

The power dynamics are on full display here. The first outburst of them all. The confrontation between Sanae and Hanabi shifts the gears of this anime. I really like the pace in this episode. The narrative and the scene sequence is also good to complement each other.

Human feelings are ever-changing. In this episode, I really liked how they have shown the very notion of human evolving emotions - they are different forms, different shapes, and different colours. The inclusion of Sanae's cousin is interesting, too. I really like the shift in pace in this episode while Mugi and Hanabi try to face their fears. It ends with a nice foreshadowing.

Episode 12 is the most emotionally generous and artistically mature. By refusing to force a resolution, the series honors a profound truth: love isn't about perfect endings—it's about how we carry our experiences forward with honesty, grace, and hope.

Episode 11 features a beautifully restrained penultimate chapter that prioritizes gentle closure over dramatic confrontation, demonstrating that endings can embody acts of kindness—even if they don't provide perfect resolution.

Episode 10 reaches a profound philosophical maturity. By refusing to rush its characters toward resolution, the series honors a deep truth: healing isn't about simply filling emptiness—it's about learning to hold it with grace.