Youto Yokodera wants to be seen in a way different from most men: as a pervert. However, his lewd actions are often misinterpreted as good intentions, and people cannot see his true nature. Upon hearing rumors of a cat statue that can banish an unwanted trait, he searches for it and prays for his façade to be removed. But each wish comes at a price: those unwelcomed traits are transferred to someone else who desires them!
After realizing that vocalizing his dirty thoughts is not the best thing, Youto decides to regain his lost traits by seeking out the person who received them. Unfortunately, he was not alone in praying to the cat statue, and now he must not only fix his life, but the lives of others as well.
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Veronin
A strong cast of characters is sometimes all that is needed. Hentai Ouji to Warawanai Neko (referred to as HenNeko henceforth) is a romantic comedy that knows its own strengths. Rather than focusing solely on panties, cleavage and harem tropes (oh, there's still plenty of that), it delivers a genuinely refreshing experience that cleverly combines its moe appeal with a strong cast of characters. The story follows Yokodera Youto and his hidden perversions. Hidden, of course, as joining the track club solely to gape at girls is not considered socially acceptable behavior. He conceals these thoughts under a facade, acting in part as the averagehighschooler so that his intentions are not misunderstood. But eventually, as just about any teenager would, he grows tired of behaving like somebody that he is not. He decides to visit a purportedly wish-granting statue to ask that he can simply be himself, and in doing so entangles himself with the fate of another: Tsukiko, who instead wishes to conceal her emotions.
Immediately, you will probably find yourself thinking how silly this sounds. And you would not be wrong-- it is very much silly. The entire notion that a cat statue can somehow grant wishes (and just about any wish, really) is supremely contrived and difficult to accept. But HenNeko seldom takes this aspect seriously. There are still the occasional moments of melodrama here and there marring the overall experience, but provided you are not looking for anything more than some lighthearted fun, it is easy enough to tolerate the lacklustre storytelling. Perhaps not forgive, though.
The biggest problem with the story is not necessarily that it is poorly written or abundant with plotholes, but that it relies solely on the cat statue to get anywhere. Characters don't resolve issues or develop on their own-- the statue does it for them. If it's time for some drama, hey, why not have a character wish for something inconvenient? And they do. Again and again. It becomes entirely predictable by the end. How is the audience supposed to empathize with a story that feels so artificial, so reliant upon a single plot device? It is almost too bad that a wish-granting statue doesn't exist in the real world; it could have been used to wish away the show's own issues.
Thankfully the characters are enough to amend the otherwise juvenile storytelling. Aside from the lustful Yokodera, HenNeko consists primarily of three female characters: Tsukiko, the ojou-sama Azuki Azusa (she's referred to by her full name for some reason), and Tsukushi, Tsukiko's violent older sister. Chances are that if you have any potential interest in the series, moe is one of the first things that you are looking for. And HenNeko provides plenty in that regard. Hell, it is the embodiment of moe. Tsukiko may just be one of the cutest characters in anime history, though Azuki Azusa is certainly no slouch either. The only issue is that Tsukiko's seiyuu overblows the dandere trope. She sounds less monotone and more like an android.
In standard harem fare, they all come to love Yokodera in some way or another. It is justified in the case of Tsukiko and Azuki Azusa, but Tsukishi's infatuation is shoehorned in from nowhere. It also baffles the mind why she somehow believes that Yokodera and his mythical younger brother (which is just a bluff of his) are separate people, despite looking, sounding and behaving identically. Somehow she is collectively the most dense and mature character of the show.
Speaking of Yokodera, he is actually one of the series' strongest points. For the harem genre where the protagonist is almost invariably some blockhead with the supernatural ability to inadvertently undress girls in mid-air, a comment like that may as well be considered nonsense. But Yokodera defies the genre's mold. He is honest, knows how to communicate with people, does not run away screaming at the sight of panties, and most importantly, has a brain. He is able to instill value to his interaction with the girls and as a result (Tsukishi excluded) their feelings for him seem authentic rather than forced. HenNeko could just as easily have been another insipid harem title if Yokodera behaved like every other harem lead, but thankfully it is a show that understands the importance of a quality protagonist. I just wonder why other harem titles haven't learned the same.
In terms of art, HenNeko is pleasing to the eye and uses thick lines to give the show its own visual charm. Character designs are considerably appealing and while the art fidelity may not be enough to impress, it still does the job just fine.
The sound also leaves little to be desired. The seiyuu are spectacular all around with veterans like Yukari Tamura and newer names like Kaori Ishihara providing their own personality to the female characters. Yuki Kaji lends his talents to the role of Yokodera and does a stellar job overall (though initially causes some concern for previously voicing a number of aggravating protagonists). And while the background music is restrained and rarely noticeable, the opening and ending sequences are infectiously catchy and adorable. It would be insanity to skip them.
Hentai Ouji to Warawanai Neko does not tread any new ground, but what it fails to provide in creativity it makes up for with a solid cast of characters. If you are expecting a decent story, deep themes or anything beyond some nice lighthearted fun, you will be sorely disappointed.
As for fun, though? There are few better ways to spend an afternoon.
Stark700
You know one of those days when you're feeling down and is hunting for something, anything to calm your moody day? Well, that hunt might not be easy but if Henneko is something on your hit list, then you might of hit a bulls-eye. That's because this is an anime that will brighten the mood of your moody day. In more ways than one, Henneko caters to the fantasies of a young teenager. It focuses more on Youto Yokodera, a young boy who is going through the journey of adolescence. What he seems to be more interested than sports or academics though is of theopposite sex. Thus begin the story, a tale of The "Hentai" Prince and the Stony Cat.
Hentai Ouji to Warawanai Neko. (also known as The "Hentai" Prince and the Stony Cat) is an anime series based off the light novel and manga of the same name. No contrary to its title, this is NOT a hentai. Rather, it's about a young boy named Youto Yokodera who got nicknamed with the infamous title of the “Hentai Prince” after making a certain wish onto a particuarly gifted Stony Cat. Sounds strange right? Well, that's just the tip of the iceberg.
Coming into this series, I already knew what may be expected. It doesn't take long for any viewer to realize this is a typical romantic comedy. The twist here is that it involves some magic at works in the form of the Stony Cat. So begins this strange tale, the story of the Hentai Prince. Note that not everything starts out like this though. In fact, while it's obvious that Youto is seen a pervert to viewers, the series doesn't directly depict these traits until after he makes his wish to the Stony Cat. It's the result of a wish he made and there's a saying that always stays true: be careful what you wish for.
Unfortunately for Youto , he isn't very careful and now has to deal with the consequences.
For Youto, the boy is naturally a pervert. He likes to read 'ecchi' magazines of perverted nature. He joined the track team so that he can actually see the girls in their swimsuits (the pool is close to the tracks). And of course, he often references to shows that he watches to heighten his interests. Despite his faults though,Youto at the same time is also shown to be a kind boy who often comes to the aid of others especially his female friends. He also seems to be somewhat clever with a crafty mind as he is able to manipulate a certain track leader into believing some obvious false ideas. Needless to say, Youto is the type of boy that's hard to be friends with unless you know his true visage.
Among the people Youto meets in the series includes the adorable Tsukiko Tsutsukakushi. Being presented as both the mascot as well as the main female character, she is the younger sister of the Steel King and someone that accidentally also falls in the case of 'be careful what you wish for' category. Unlike Yuto, the wish she called for made her emotionless. Now, she is like a cat but without the excitement. At the same time, it seems that she and Youto has a sort of deal to get back what they've lost. It's a relationship of awkwardness and benefits all the same time.
Throughout the series, Youto also establishes connections with other characters in particular with a school beauty named Azusa. As an animal lover, she is admired as a school idol, a wealthy lady, and someone who is to be respected by everyone. Despite her outer self, Azusa seems to be quite insecure with herself and often mistrusts people because of her past. Her first encounter with Youto seems to be some sort of fate because for the first time, we see her insecurities manifest thanks to Youto and his new personality granted by the Stony Cat. So much for being a goddess...
The series follows more of a story arc telling format rather than a straight out story. However, the most common features of each episode involves Youto and what he does with his new situation. Of the many new changes in his life, one is his more closeness to three of the main female characters in the series. Youto gets closer with Azusa, Tsukushi (the “Steel King”), and Tsukiko as each episode progresses. Despite being labeled as the 'hentai prince', Youto is also surprisingly reliable at key situations. His reliability as well as ability to help others earns him more affections from the girls. As a matter fact, they seems to see the better side of him and even goes to lengths to return the favor at various points.
There is also a whole cluster of moments and gags that calls out 'cute' throughout every episode. The opening song itself is one with the expressions of our main characters. Its animal-like gestures, high pitched vocals, and moe artwork paints this series as a headline for cuteness. It doesn't stop there either with the cutey artwork. There's the way that Tsukiko moves and way she eats that are formulated from the extra gags. Among other moments, there's the tsundere-like behavior of Azusa where she flatly denies what's really on her mind. Speaking of which, Azusa herself also shows her love of animals. Whether you're an animal lover or not, the show goes to portray many analogies. A clear example is Tsukiko likeness of a cat while Azusa seems to be fond of dogs. Naturally, the two sides don't get along just like the two girls. And naturally, Youto is the center of the drama when it comes to the duo.
Despite the series having many comedy moments, there is also some serious times when we see that characters are more troubled than what they seem to be. Azusa is one of those characters especially with her past and Youto does his best to help her out. Then, there's also the tensions between the two sisters that balances between silliness and moody at various circumstances. It's hard to take them serious but at the same time, it's clear that there's something deeper going on between them.
Even though the series is cute, there's many overused themes of a typical romantic comedy in Henneko that might turn some viewers off. There's plenty of fan service like the traditional beach episode. In fact, because the school has a pool, it's natural that the girls will be in their swimsuits. Therefore, expect some of those gratuitous outfits to hit the screen some time here and there. Among other little gags in the series are the various misunderstandings. In one fact, among one of these misunderstandings turns into more of a serious admiration for the Steel King. Furthermore, the Steel King is portrayed as the sex symbol of the show with her well developed body (thanks to her status as president of the track team) and sexy moans during exercises. It turns the physical education class into a theme of fan service and one that is presented clearly with both the vocals and visuals. It doesn't stop there either as we also have the master/servant like relationship, the repetitive tsundere-like behavior of Azusa, and later on seemingly a harem being under construction by our hentai prince.
For J.C. Staff production, this series makes usage of its more colorful atmosphere. The way artwork is enforced throughout the series brings out the fairy tale-like cuteness of most of the characters. It is not realistic but rather overly flows with cuteness and moe. Given the setting of the romantic comedy genre, it does fit the overall idea. I'm not sure what the objective it's trying to achieve but if cuteness was one of them, it nailed it on the spot. At other times though, it tries way too hard and the characters' designs are generic. The petite figure, the flat chest, and the well developed bodies for our three main female characters shapes the different sides of this anime. There's nothing unique to see here but it's kawaii.
The soundtrack of the series clearly is lighthearted. It also seems that a lot of times, it puts more effort into each and every single tiny moment to bring out the cute factors. These can also turn into more lewd moments such as our Steel King and her erotic moans. It does match though with our small cast of main characters and the way they portray is also expressed in their voice actors/actresses. The softness of Tsukiko's voice is a more prominent example as we can clearly see that she lost most of her emotions. Finally, both the OP and ED songs of this series brings out cuteness and moe at its best. The way the OP song is overflowed with adorable moments and gif worthy material. The ED song fits with the same flow with the dancing moments of Tsukiko and her adorable outfits. It's needless to say that in terms of audio features, Henneko brings out 'cuteness' at its best.
Ultimately, the end game of this series is how you might decide to watch Henneko. If cuteness is something you're looking for to brighten up that moody day you just had, then this series is definitely something to hit the play button on. Otherwise, enjoyment can come in different shapes and sizes. For one thing though, the series itself is hard to take serious even with its more moody moments. The fan service and little fun gags can give different results depending on how you view them. Otherwise, Henneko is a series that is probably not a masterpiece for me. I might forget it in the future. However, those cuteness and adorable moments are hard to take my eyes off of.
blaZofgold
For an anime with such an evocative title, Hentai Ouji to Warawanai Neko is actually a fairly...acceptably clean slice-of-life comedy with some really, really bizarre plot twists and characters. A harem-type anime, HenNeko tries to break the archetype by just being extremely weird, but still keeping comedy and romance at a harem-type best. While it may be a bit overly "fuwa fuwa" in both art and character design, Hentai Ouji delivers a compelling and hilarious story of a misunderstood high-school boy and his series of mishaps with the girls around him, all controlled by a mysterious cat statue. Definitely a good anime. Story (8/10) Art (9/10) Sound (7/10) Character(7/10)
Enjoyment (8/10)
The story is definitely Hentai Ouji's unique point. The Warawanai Neko acts as the wildcard of the anime, allowing the plot of the anime to justify extending infinitely in any direction. Basically, since the Warawanai Neko can grant any wish at a cost (think Tsubasa Chronicles), anything is game and the world can be destroyed at the whim of the characters. Of course, the foundation of the plot is still the whole "high-school-boy-with-a-bunch-of-girls-in-love-with-him", but that's what a harem-type anime is and, frankly, it never gets old. As long as there's enough variation and excitement to distinguish the story, which author Sou Sagara did admirably. Anime, manga, and light novel are all consistent with regards to storyline, which is fantastic. Only grievance? The plot gets pretty wild at times, so the story gets somewhat difficult to follow.
Round, chubby, cute and fluffy. Four words to describe this anime's art style. Just look at the OP - the artists were clearly trying to give people heart attacks. Naturally, not everyone likes this kind of art style. I will agree, sometimes an anime too based in this kind of cuteness becomes hard to watch (I'm sorry, K-On!). But the art is good - you can't deny that. It's really encouraging to see an anime where the artists were clearly given ample time to draw, design, and really give the characters life.
The music fits with the art style, but it takes the puffiness to another level. Lots of bells, tinkles, and chimes. Half of the OST seems to be played on the xylophone. Creates a great mood, but the theme limits the songs to be just "cute" pieces instead of timeless tunes.
The characters in Hentai Ouji are full of various controversies. They are...quite stereotypical. The perverted high schoolboy. The silent Nagato-type. The tsundere. The yandere. The little sister. Classic tried and true roles, yes, but almost no effort given to move the characters even a bit out of their roles. The perveted main character, especially, while not often used, is a difficult character role to pull of because of the divided mixed reactions it usually receives - either people love it or hate it. And its still a commonly-used mold. The only character that seems to be a bit unique is Ponta - it's been a while since a side-character's given up hedonism for world peace.
BUT.
They are so well developed, it's hard not to love them. Despite their actions being predictable, despite their words being overused, despite the fact that you could probably guess every next move in the entire anime, the characters are developed in such a way that you really appreciate them in all their cliche-ness. I particularly like the amount of work and detail they put into Asuna's character - she's beyond the normal tsundere and in a class of her own.
Whether laughing at Yokodera's antics or empathizing with Tsukiko's issues, the anime is quite able to bring the story alive and deliver it in an enjoyable package. The anime moves at a rapid pace - 4 episodes managed to knock out the entire first volume of the series. This change of pace is well-needed, and its refreshing to see Yokodera completing routes so quickly. The ending was one of the best conclusions to a 12-episode anime I have ever seen, nicely wrapping up the plotline while offering a sweet and memorable scene. Any ending that can make characters seem even cooler than they already were is a great ending in my book.
Overall (8/10)
All in all, HenNeko is a great anime to watch - funny, charming, and crazy. Would recommend this to anyone in need of some new anime to track in 2013.
PyraXadon
Usually, anything with the word "hentai" in it is instantly thrown out the window for most people, as its word association is for the most part, is towards porn, as hentai means "pervert" in the japanese language. Hentai Ouji to Warawanai Neko, or the hentai prince and stony cat in english uses that word in such a way, that it almost means nothing, in this pretty damn good rom-com. Story (8.05/10): The story of Hentai Ouji (simplifying the title), bases itself around Youto Yokodera, an open pervert, as many can guess from the title. Through a series of circumstances involving the best friend charactergiving up his pervert ways, and Youto's own desire to be open about being perverted, as well as hearing about a wish granting cat statue thing, Youto meets a girl named Tsukiko, who attempts to also make a wish, only to find out that both of them are discontent with their new lives, and make a pact about getting back what is theirs.
Above all, this story is as imaginative and original as they come. Personally, I have never seen a story quite like this before, and because of that, it piqued my interest. However, it should be noted that that story only pertains to about 3 or so episodes.
The anime's plotline is split in about 3 or so arcs where it mainly focuses on 3 of the main characters. (The last one arguably focuses on 2 at one time.) Each of the arcs having their own separate focus as a whole. It's to the point that since the anime stems so far from the original idea, that the story becomes a completely different thing altogether. However, though this sounds like a terrible thing, the story actually fits together really well, and provides a very good viewing experience. Personally, I liked how the anime went, because I was never really bored with it at all.
Characters (8.45/10): These characters are actually pretty damn good. First, the hentai prince, Youto Yokodera. First of all, why is it always the perverted guy in anime, that always somehow gets the girls? Youto is a very interesting character as his pervertedness throughout the whole series is almost non-existent. Sure, he has porn mags, an obsession with having Tsukiko as his little sister, and above all, has perverted thoughts, but as a whole, he never seems to actually portray that too much. Rather, he's actually a really kind and nice character. However, he does at times act a bit denser then he should be. (as all male protagonists are) His character does get fleshed out at the end of the series, and really provides a nice backstory for him, adding to why he's actually a pretty good character.
By the way, backstory is a huge thing that this anime does really well.
Tsukiko, as the main female lead, is one of the more...interesting kuuderes in anime. Because of her wish, she became emotionless, showing absolutely no different tone in her voice, no emotions, no embarrassed facial expression, well, you get the point. Unlike most female characters that refuse to admit they like someone, Tsukiko...cannot. Because she literally has no emotions at all, the denseness that Youto has when talking to her makes a lot of sense, as you really can't tell what she's actually feeling at that moment in time. While yes, she is a good character, seeing as how she acts as Youto's voice of reason, as well as being extremely cute, they never really solve her problem in the anime, basically turning her into this emotionless doll, as they forget her whole purpose for meeting Youto as they did, and essentially, making the original idea of the story, null.
The other main characters like my personal favorite, Azusa and Tsukushi also have their part in the grand scheme of things, becoming the other 2 aforementioned main cast, and have very good fleshed out characteristics, that make their characters really good.
Various other characters, act as pretty good supporting cast, adding in more to the story, as well as fleshing out the main 4 characters more, which they excel at doing. Above all, the characters are definitely this anime's strong suit, and it really shows it clearly.
Sound and Art (7.25/10 and 7.48/10): The sound for this anime is somewhat generic I would say. It sounds really adorable, I will give it that, and the mood fillers for the anime do sound good and very appropriate for where they're placed. The OP and ED I would say are good but not overly fantastic. It's nice to listen to, and the lyrics are as cute and adorable as they would come, but I wouldn't say it would be something that you would remember for a long time.
The art I would say is above average. The art is very light colored and somewhat moe heavy, as the majority of the female cast are in fact, moe. The characters themselves aren't too overcomplicated in terms of design, and are definitely crisp in their design as well. It's very simplistic and very nice to look at.
Personal Enjoyment (8.67/10): Hentai Ouji to Warawani neko is definitely your above-average rom-com/harem show. (It gets a bit haremy towards the end.) Personally, I was never bored with the series, and enjoyed watching every moment. The comedy is pretty funny, I love the characters, and the story was plenty deep and interesting to keep me watching. I did feel that the story felt a bit incomplete, and would've liked to see more, but for the most part, I'm happy with what I watched. I did feel like it went a bit side-story like towards the middle; as well as losing a significant amount of its original idea as the story progressed, but it did finish itself quite nicely, and I will say that I was somewhat pleased on how the characters, and everything else turned out in the end. I would recommend this show to anyone who enjoys a rom-com/harem/ecchi (there's not that much) show; or anyone that enjoys a good drama.
Overall Score: 7.89/10.
Still hoping for a second season so we could fix Tsukiko. It sorta pissed me off seeing that she was never fixed.
Benduski
Hentai Ouji to Warawanai Neko HenNeko is a comedy with bits of romantic elements that fails to bring the most of it by how confusing and fast paced the things goes. Story The story is weak, and you will find yourself to say WTF is this, i don't understand, and for the most part the story is silly and fails to be interesting, where you can see the plotholes and get confused and it bothered me that the cat statue could grant every single wish like if he was a god and can do even the imposible i mean the statue was made from two normal girls withno special powers whatsoever but until the last 2 episodes the things starts to be interesting in some way.
Art & Sound
Art was not that amazing, i have seen better but it wasn't bad, it was good. The sound was saved by the voice acting, you will recognize and like the voice acting, and you will find the OP and the ED good, the background music was meh.
Character
The only character that i liked the most was Tsukiko, she was adorable and i like that kind of soft vocals, she likes to eat a lot and i always found her interesting and i wanted to know why she didn't wanted to show her emotions. Youto was good but at first i found him like a little douche, because i thought that everytime he promise something he forgets it and just say the things to make others feel good, but you find out till the end why he forget things and it's a little sad knowing that. Tsukushi was funny and Azuki was fine.
Enjoyment
What i enjoyed from this was Tsukiko and her sister and the funny pervert parts and the VA, good enjoyment.
LeaderTGW
Pretty odd show with less than memorable service. I'll start off by saying that I didn't like how this show was presented. While re-watching Hentai Ouji to Warawanai Neko I felt like the producers were adding too many elements to the story at once. One moment I'm hearing about the stony cat, next moment they're talking about losing facades, expressions etc. It's like, I felt that it would've been better if they let the story plot and events unfold one at a time rather than all at once because it felt like a mess. (as much as I wanted to like them) hated thecharacters. Generic, archetypes, expressionless character with lame over used "sad" or depressing backstory, more than annoying "Rich-ish" Tsundere, and lastly pure vanilla, plain perverted MC you see in every other harem, romance, comedy. It's like at first I though if I gave them more time then I would open up to them and find at least one of the main characters funny, or at the very least cute however, to my dismay, I could not.
I seriously considered dropping this show after episode 5 because that is the episode where I lost all interest however as a upcoming reviewer along with personal reasons its' sort of a "No-No" to drop a show
unless they are longer than 30-40 episodes. It really bothered me, or dare I say "annoyed" me that I couldn't find any redeeming qualities about hentai prince and the stony cat. Characters, music, comedy, etc, none of it could really make up for the atrocity that I had been watching.
Speaking of characters again, character designs were pretty interesting. When I'm looking at characters in anime I always try and point out what makes them different or unique. Sometimes it's the facial expressions, other times it's personalities, in Henneko's case it was the characters eyes. Boobs didn't stand out, panties didn't stand out, they eyes did. I found that most of the characters eyes sort of reflect their personalities. For example, Tsukiko or whatever her name was, her eyes are a dull blue which reflects and in my opinion complements her personality.... boring, expressionless personality.
Ughh, now for my least favorite thing about Hentai Ouji to Warawanai Neko.... the intro or opening song.. It was perhaps the most cringe-worthy and annoying-est song I've heard in a while. I mean, it's great that its' one of those intros that pretty much give you an idea about what the show is about however the actually song is just ewww! Honestly I cannot think of a single person to recommend this show to. Like it tries to be cute, tries to be a bit erotic and it just does not work. From a comedic standpoint though, it does have it's moments of laughter, however for me it's simply not enough. It doesn't make up for the rest of the terrible crap it gave to me. Overall I had to give this how a 5/10 because I just wasn't impressed with what I had just re-watched.
BushiBooz
It's doesn't matter how the sound is, or the quality is in an anime. What matters is how the anime impacted on the viewers. How it leaves an impression for its viewers. And how it leaves the mind lingering in a positive way. I hope my review will pique your interest. I won't say any spoilers. Your common romcom, as so I thought. There is a love triangle involved, but it didn't seem like it focused much on the love. After a few episode, it seems like your common love triangle. But you know what? It's a very good romcom. I thought why stop halfway, so Ifinished it. If you watch a few episodes in the series, you already know who the it is, and that's as common as it gets honestly. But the point was it surprised me so much. I didn't expect any of this to happen. The twist and turn of events made it really, really, really enjoyable.
Summary(little more in-depth):
Yoto Yokodera, your normal pervert. Who has a problem of not showing his real emotions. Hearing the big change and rumor of the " stony cat " from his equally perverted best friend. He went to see if the rumors were true. On his way, he met Tsukiko Tsusukakushi. She wanted to be more of an adult and wanted the opposite of what Yokodera wanted. The wish can remove a personality trait from someone that doesn't want it. and gives that trait to someone who needs it. Thus Yokodera found the person who has his trait. Azusa Azuki, the most attractive girl that every boy confesses to. Through the adventures of the love triangle comes of only wishes from the "stony cat"
Characters:
Yoko Yokodera, the main protagonist. You already know. He's your pervert who actually meant more than what he portrays. He cannot express himself truly because his kind of actions are always misunderstood. As it said in the summary he made a wish to the "stony cat" but in exchange for that wish, he offered his belt. But realizes soon after that his inner thoughts causes too much problems, because he can't conceal his perverted thoughts. Though his inner thoughts can also be a sweet trait.
Tsukiko Tsutsukakushi, which is Tsukushi Tsutsukakushi younger sister. Who happens to be Yokodera's track and field club president. Her wish to the "stony cat" was to not show her emotions, because she was a crybaby to her sister. In return, she offered her meat bun. Being unable to express any emotions. She still enjoys time with Yokodera. Even though her emotions doesn't show. There is more to her then the wish she made.
Azusa Azuki, Popular, turned down all the boys that confessed there love for her. and is the one that has Yokodera's trait. So she can hide her emotions easily. How they met was through Yokodera's action in front of a large crowd. Though she might be your kind of popular girl. There are usually always something more to them in romcoms.
Tsukushi Tsutsukakushi, I just felt that I had to add her to this review. Since she does play a big part in the series. She's your president of the track and field club. Though she might seem like a despicable person. She actually means more than what you would think (She's pretty funny by the way).
Overall, I really like this anime. Like I said on my 2nd paragraph. It doesn't focus too much on the love triangle. I think it really shows that you have to understand each other as friends. What happens in the past stays in the past. You can't dwell in it forever, or change it. You just have to make it work in the present.
KiryuKun00x
This anime was on my plan-to-watch list for a long time and just recently picked it up to have a go. Boy was I in for a surprise, it turned how to be very good and was unexpected of the entertainment value I receive. How awesome would it be to have a Cat God grant any wish of your desire, but does it come with a cost? Story-8 The story centers aroud Youto Yokodera who is rather an "average joe" highschool student. Due to his perverted nature, his actions are always being misunderstood thus having a problem of expressing inner self. After hearing a story from achildhood friend he goes to the Cat God statue where it is said it can grant any wish but as a twist of events, there is a give and take consequence which is the downside to it. His wish was to make it impossible for him to lie to help out with his personal problem of expressing himself for a belt of a hug pillow he offered in exchange, the twist to that was he lost his facade about his perverted nature. He later realizes that this has made him painfully honest to others which has caused trouble for others and embarrassment for himself so he then teams up with his childhood friend in Tsukiko who lost her emotions due to her experience of the Cat God Statue, and they are on a mission to reverse their wishes.I also like how unique and entertaining this anime can get with some of the most hilarious comedy scenes that you will see i assure you the story is fun simple and enjoyable
Characters-8
About the characters you have Youto Yokodera that has a perverted nature but besides he is a nice and reliable person that sometimes tries to use his 'facade' to trick the other girls you also got Tsukiko Tsutsukakushi she is the tsundere type and that makes her very likeable the other characters are love interests to the main character.
Art-7
In saying that, the animation was very fluid and maintained a good quality throughout
Sound-7
After you get past the opening you are all good the OST are pretty good didin't find one that piqued my interest though
Overall-8
I really love and enjoy the story characters even the art well about the sound like i said nothing that you can remember 'avarage'' but that opening oh god maybe its just me but i really find it annoying after the end i demand a second season
-Remix-
Have you ever seen an anime with extremely strong characters but a really weak plot? Quite a contrast, isn't it? I've seen plenty of anime with a decent plot line but really weak characters, but this is the first time I've ever seen a flip-flop like this. And perhaps you also agree, if you've already watched this show. Enter the main characters: first up, Youto Yokodera. A pervert by nature, Youto is basically every high school boy: he will do anything in his power to see girls...... well you get the point. Next up, Tsukiko Tsutsukakushi (say that five times fast). Tsukiko is an emotionless, monotonous girlwho likes to eat food (who doesn't?). Third: Azusa Azuki, a strong-headed girl with a lot of willpower - it's either her way or no way. Finally, Tsukushi Tsutsukakushi (what is up with these names lol), Youto's track captain, and as you'll see later in the anime, an extremely important figure during Youto's younger childhood years.
A simple, small cast of main characters with a lot of potential - which this anime fortunately delivers.
Every main character undergoes significant development. If you watch closely, you'll learn why Youto can't remember anything from his childhood; why Tsukiko acts the way she does and why she was willing to sacrifice her emotions for another significant person in her life; why Azusa behaves the way she does and how it's basically Youto's fault; and, finally, how Tsukushi's life forever changed when she met Youto.
If the character development is what allows this anime to take five steps forward, the plot is what makes it take five steps back.
The plot is absolutely haywire. My main problem with this anime is the use of the "Cat God." Need a reason to push the plot forward? Cat God to the rescue! Want to create tension among the characters for some trivial reason? Cat God to the rescue! Want to successfully pull off a deus ex machina? Cat God to the rescue! Too many times does this show treat the Cat God as a gimmick, and for that, it fails on the plot.
You'll also see how many of the side characters fall out the plot after one particular scene. To many people, this seems fine - after all, the story doesn't center around the side characters; but particularly take note of how they exit, ESPECIALLY Morii and Moriya.
Aside from that, however, this show was very enjoyable. It was comedic, light-hearted, and funny. Characters were all drawn with thick lines; voice acting and sound were decent. All put aside, this is definitely a show worth watching if you're trying to kill off a lazy Sunday afternoon.
tl;dr
Story: 2
Art: 7
Sound: 5
Character: 9
Enjoyment: 8
Overall: 5
Pros:
- Impressive character development
- Comedic, light-hearted
- Art is on point
Cons:
- Too many plot inconsistencies
- Too many plot holes
- Side characters exited out of the show unexpectedly - and this was done in a poor fashion.
daimonfo
Boy this anime is strange. In many ways. First off it started like any normal anime these days: with a perverted male going on and on about swimsuits and what not. Then it turned into semi-magical anime where a cat statue grants wishes. Then it become a semi-love story with lot of harem. Then it went back to the cat statue that grants wishes, only this time everyone could use it. Then it became a mess of sorts and I got totally confused by the episode. And then it turned into a full-blown sad story through the cat statue where they go into the past touncover the mysteries of the present. And when they return, its back to the harem non-sense.
In all honesty, it feels like Yami did a mind crush on me. This anime is more random than a random generator. But for all its non-sense, its not a bad anime. I liked it. But I have to say that the last 3-4 episodes were kind of pointless. Its like the author suddenly thought that this anime isn't serious enough, so let's fill it with serious content. Why? Wouldn't it have been easier for the girl to just say "okay I'm not your first"?
I recommend it, but you will have to decide on its genre because its fuck all.
Heika-
At first, I thought this anime was an ordinary ecchi anime, which showed a boring story, putting ecchi art like any other anime. as with just looking at the title "hentai". however, still can not judge just by its cover. after watching it to completion, the story is incredible. At the beginning of the episode, the story begins with a silly and outspoken main character. then began to emerge an interesting path like the power of a cat statue, and how the personality can move on to others. and of course I did not expect it. then the story began to continue how the power of thecat was indeed influential and really work. it is very interesting and of course that makes the audience feel something else in the anime ecchi genre. so of course for me that is a new thing.
especially when the story continues at the climax. where the main character goes to the past to understand what really happened. it's really impressive how the author created many paths that made me and possibly other audiences amazed. the ending was also satisfying, making the audience happy because there is no odd and disappointing decisions. really this anime is unique and great.
about music, I can not say much because it is an anime is different story. as is not expected from anime with this kind of genre. but also quite interesting where the background music can make the moment more tense or boring.
about the characters, quite impressive because the author really creates a character without emotion. such as how they feel sad, happy, scared, embarrassed, yet still show a flat and innocent expression.
and about other characters are also quite fun how they try to make this anime stay alive and not feel weird. such as interspersed with a lot of humor, sadness, and of course the ecchi itself.
about art is pretty good. how the character designer can make a fixed figure put up a flat face while feeling different things. but basically, everything is very nice and amazing. good work, JCS.
My recommendation, if you are looking for anime different from anime humor, ecchi, and romance usually, this anime is very worthy for you to watch.
Overall, a good anime.
Orsonius
Hentai Ouji is JC Staffs moe flavor of the season. I know I know the industry is cluttered with cutesy school anime and moe girls doing moe things. But Hentai Ouji was nonetheless enjoyable. I’m actually kinda sad it is over since it reminded me a lot of one of my favorite anime, Denpa Onna. While Denpa Onna is a lot better in my opinion and also my favorite school/moe anime, Hentai Ouji still managed to be one of the more enjoyable shows of the season. Story __________________________________________________ Despite being just a school anime, Hentai Ouji (HenNeko) actually had a story. Quite simple and more in the background but at leastit followed an overall theme and even had a conclusion.
It’s about cat statues granting wishes and a bunch of characters wishing for the wrong things and dealing with the consequences.
It wasn't really focused though. It just randomly had events going on that were somewhat connected.
If you are cynical you could say the “plot” was an excuse for fanserice and moe.
At least HenNeko had plenty of both to offer.
So I guess I have to warn you, if you are allergic to harem, moe or fanservice you better stay as far away from this show as possible.
If you on the other hand love cute things, blantaned sexualising of underaged girls and one guy going out with 4 girls at once this is probably what you are looking for.
Over the course of the show though you will most likely be confused, as the cat statue wishes make the show pretty surreal and trippy at times.
I actually thought this show is more suited for Studio Shaft (and also think they would have made it better but JC staff did an okay job) since it was not only full with fanservice but also had the quirky characters and messy story telling.
On a bad note though, the drama the show offered can’t be taken too seriously in light of it’s rather light themes and sexual content.
But again this is an otaku catering show not more.
Characters
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Since it is a harem you have one MC, his male friend who is barely represented in the show and a bunch of girls with different quirks and personalities.
Yokodera is our perverted hero, he is thick headed as all harem protagonist and can’t read the most obvious intentions of the girls around him. But he is still entertaining and somewhat cute.
I just loved how blunt they just made his perverted side. He straight out says and does things other harem protagonist are merely forced into. It’s kinda more fun to watch him do perverted stuff than your typical nice guy.
But yeah his character is rather simple and the development doesn’t go anywhere too far out.
Tsutsukakushi, Tsukiko (say that 10 times in a row!) is the other main character of the show, and probably the most important of the girls. She wishes right from the start to lose her emotions(actually more her emotional expression) and thus turns into a sorta Dandere character.
She is damn cute and her voice is just melting you. Despite her supposed emotionless character she is witty with her comments and has some of the funniest moments of the show. She is also damn cute if I haven’t mentioned it.
Have I meantioned that she is damn cute? No?
Well she is... damn cute.
Azuki is her main rival, though also cute she gets less screentime and less backdrop. Her character is also less consistent. Sometimes she likes MC sometimes she doesn’t. She is not a classical tsundere in this regard just very inconsistent.
Tsukushi is Tsukikos older sister. She is leader of the track team and starts out hating the MC. Her role starts out as being the dominating arch type, abusing the MC but later becomes more likable. She is also used for the Oppai Fanservice, so if you are into that stuff she already won.
She is also thick as two short planks as Yokodera makes her believe he is him and his none existent little brother at the same time, she falls in love with later on.
though adds a lot of comedy to the show.
The rest of the characters are rather insignificant but all cute too look at.
Overall the show has great quirky characters but also has no depth or anything to offer. Just your typical moe archetypes, fun to look at and you wanna cuddle them, but nothing great and deep.
Animation
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As mentioned before, JC Staff animated HenNeko and we get our usual treatment. Nothing great, nothing bad.
It was interesting from the surreal point of view but nothing Shaft couldn’t have made better and thus it was a sorta “letdown”.
Backgrounds were typical school settings though sprinkled with some surreal elements whenever the wishes went rampant.
The character designs, simple but effective. You will love them if you love moe things, you will hate them if you hate moe things.
The special effects were actually pretty decent and helped the whole magical feel of the show.
Overall it’s not impressive by any means but gives you a decent dose of cuteness and good feelings.
Sound
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Surprisingly well done was the soundtrack in HenNeko.
The opening and endings as sweet as sugar. If you like cutesy popsongs you will like them. If you don’t... well you know the spiel.
The background music was used effectively ranging from typical comedy songs to more dramatic piano pieces for the dramatic scenes.
Overall the soundtrack wasn’t something I’d listen to outside of the anime but was quite good.
Great were the voice actors as they not only enhanced the moe factor of the show but also were responsible for the sound effects themselves giving your extra sweet moments that you better see your doctor to check if you don’t have diabetes already.
The super young Yui Ogura did the voice for Tsukiko and was my personal favorite even though Yukari Tamura did her older sister which was at least as good.
If you’ve seen Katanagatari you’ll recognize Yukari, she has a great range and also a very sweet voice.
Yuki Kaji lends Yokodera his voice, proving again his versatility from Eren Jäger to a Harem lead.
The last great thing about the show were the sound effects.
I normally don’t recognize them too much in shows but HenNeko had great ones that complimented the comedic scenes well and enhanced the enjoyment.
Enjoyment
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Speaking of enjoyment, Hentai Ouji was a blast for me.
I know I should feel guilty for liking it as much, but I just did, sue me!
I do say to anyone though that hates these kind of shows to just stay away, you are not missing out, this is a full-time pandering show with nothing to offer but good feelings.
At least for me and some others this show was a good ride and soon will be replaced by the next cutesy show to come out. (and we get plenty of those...)
Scores
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Story 3/10
Premise and Setting 0 (schoolkids with a wish fulfilling cat? no actually just harem with a twist)
Pacing -1 (goes all over the place and has no clear sense of direction)
Complexity 0 (simple)
Plausibility -1 (it’s magic, ain’t gonna explain shit!)
Conclusion +0 (solid for this type of show)
Characters 5/10
Personality 0 (quirky and fun, but nothing good)
Behavior and Chemistry 0 (it’s like watching little kittens play, it’s cute but not smart)
Development and Progression -1 (development was hold back by cuteness, but at least you got cuteness right?)
Motivation and Backdrop 0 (that’s almost worth a point if this show wasn’t just fanservice though)
Likability +1 (I just love them all!)
Art and Animation 6/10
Artstyle 0 (JC staff standard)
Quality 0 (JC staff standard)
Background 0 (sometimes good but mostly not)
Character Designs +1 (ヽ(*・ω・)ﾉ)
Visual Effects 0 (used effectively but not great)
Sound 7/10
Voice Acting +1 (was really good, many nice voices)
Opening and Ending 0 (cute pop, but not my cup of tea)
Soundtrack 0 (better than expected but nothing breathtaking)
Sound Effects +1 (good use of sound effects!)
Enjoyment 7/10
Art and Animation 0 (have seen better looking shows of the same kind)
Sound +1 (good voiceacting and soundeffects, enjoyed a lot)
Story and Content 0 (fair but nothing too great)
Characters +1 (moe overdose, call a doctor)
Value 0 (sadly nothing new here)
Conclusion
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Hentai Ouji manages to be a good show in the Harem/Moe/School genre. Though it’s yet another brain dead fanservice show for Otakus.
While I get my fair share of enjoyment out of it it saddens me that these kinds of shows tend to be the best ones of the season.
Besides fanservice, moe and some nice ideas about wishes and how they can go wrong it couldn’t offer anything new to the industry. It’s just one cute fish in a sea of many cute fishes.
Pros:
+ very cute and moe characters
+ decent production values both in art and sound
Cons:
- no smart or decent plot
- pandering without limits
5,6/10
~6/10 (Fair)
munchkins_x
To start off, the plot really got to me in the beginning. The cat who grants wishes, the girl who loses her expression, and the perverted boy who doesn't have memory of his past! I was sure it would keep me so hooked that I might finish this anime in a day!! But it wasn't like that. It took me atleast 3 days to complete this short anime. Suffice to say, what was promising in the beginning seemed kind of dull midway. It had its moment of laughter but then the story drags on. The only thing which I thought this anime had its weightwas during the last episodes. I am not gonna spoil it, but yeah, the last episodes were really good. Heartfelt stuff. Too many feels. In my opinion, this anime had good stuff only during the beginning eps 1-3, and the last episodes. The inbetweens were sorta meh.
GonzyChan
"No one likes to see a girl cry, no matter who she is." - Yokodera The quote above sums up the entire tone of the whole show. It's genuine and fun to its very core. Like Hentai Ouji, anime comedies that rely heavily on moe or cute girls as their driving force are overly contrived of tired old gags that aren't truly funny and come across as annoying than anything else. However, some shows are exceptions to this, and Hentai Ouji is one of these and is by far the best one to come out in the last year or two. From the beginning, the plot isalready quite over the top. You have a boy who can't help but be perverted because he loves girls so much, and he finds a cat statue that somehow grants wishes to people near it. Where did it come from? Why does it grant wishes? We don't know. Quite frankly, they don't bother explaining why it's here, but to the show's credit, they are at least aware of how silly the premise is, and the way the show is set up makes it completely obvious. It does go to a serious plot arc near the last episodes. Still, at best, the pacing isn't terrible and provides some decent development to the characters, especially with our three main leads, Tsukiko, Yokodera, and Tsukushi. One other thing that sets this back involves Yokodera and Tsukushi. He tricks her into thinking that he's a younger brother to himself, which somehow fools her easily without hesitation. Even with how silly everything in the anime is, this was easily eye-rolling material if someone were to buy into this.
Now let's talk about the most significant strong point in the show: The characters. From time to time, we don't often get harem anime with protagonists, especially those that are perverted, that aren't spineless wimps or don't express their perverted fantasies openly like the true perverts they are. Luckily, recent harem shows in the past year or two have realized this and fixed this long-overdue mistake, and Hentai Ouji's protagonist Yokodera is one of the more vital aspects of the show. Voiced by Yuki Kaji, who is no stranger to perverted roles, Yokodera brings so much of the show's charm front and center from his honesty and the way he is written as a pervert who is likable within his primary trait. Most writers can't pull it off perfectly, but the writers for Hentai Ouji are an exception.
So how do the girls fair in the character department? Are they all clichéd stereotypes? Yes. However, given in the context of the show's charm, these stereotypes are forgiven because of the sheer sincerity of the characters' motivations. Tsukiko provides excellent humor in a deadpan tone throughout most of the show, which is a shame since the seiyuu Yui Ogura who plays her, is better when she's putting more emotion into her performance than when she is playing a dandere. Azuki Azusa may seem like your typical tsundere character. She quickly becomes more than just her alleged stereotype later on. Then we have Tsukiko's big sister Tsukushi who is the least interesting. Still, she does have some excellent needed humor involving her and her sister wanting to marry her, which is just as strange as it sounds but then again, this show is silly in and of itself, so it's a nice bonus.
The animation is relatively standard anime fare with nothing unique or exciting, but the art design of the characters is something to behold. It is nicely done moe girls that don't seem as bloated with so many smooth or jagged lines around the characters that make it suitable for poorly trained eyes. The original character designer Kantoku is very talented in what he does, and it would be a shame not to let him have any more Anime deals soon.
Voice acting is very well done to give all characters their own given charisma. Yui Ogura is fantastic in how she manages to pull off the dandere role and Tsukiko's original outgoing personality. Kaori Ishihara is easily the best one out of the rest simply because she pulls off the loud mouth tsundere without making Azusa Azuki grating or unpleasant from an audio perspective. I've already mentioned Yuki Kaji before, and he's as eccentric and delightful as ever in yet another perverted triumph of a performance. The rest are exemplary in their way but nothing special to discuss.
The opening and ending songs are very catchy and pleasant to listen. Nothing in terms of complex or experimental rhythm, but they're lovely J-Pop songs that are there to capture the essence of the show's pleasant comedic tone.
It would be considered unprofessional for a reviewer to recommend a show purely based on fun and entertainment simply because people appreciate different types of comedy or entertainment. With the growing hate of moe shows in recent years, there's no doubt that many people won't bother checking this out after looking at the posters or screenshots. I appreciate shows like Hentai Ouji that rely on entertainment regarding my taste in entertainment. Still, at the same time, you come out of it with a sense of gratitude and pleasure rather than the feeling of regret or gain nothing from experience like most shows with moe traits. If you're open-minded enough to subject yourself to cute girls for 12 episodes, rest assured that you will most likely come out of this show feeling good and accomplished without feeling any form of regret watching it.
A-
WildNeptune
Despite the title of "Hentai Prince" the show is not an ecchi/fan service title and is really some strange supernaturalish romantic comedy. The show is about how the wishes granted by the Nekogami affect the characters and the world they live in. The Stony cat grants a wish in a rather particular way. For instance, the main character wants to be more open with who he is so he asks the cat to take away his facade. At the same time the cat will give what it took to someone who needs it. This along with the rather unlimited power the cat has is the basisof the show and how just about all the situation evolve.
While the story is rather fresh at first and honestly, pretty funny. It goes out of hand during mid to late episodes with some questionable archs until the last couple of episodes which are heart warming and explains just about everything
This show has the benefit of having two of the most entertaining, and rather likeable leads of the season. Youto (the hentai prince), can't really talk to people, not because of being shy, but because he, after all, is a pervert and can't express himself correctly. So he wishes that the Nekogami take away his inhibition... which causes to be problematic. Tsukiko on the other hand has always relied on her emotions. I'm sure you can see where this is going. They try to help each other to regain what the cat took from them.
The show is somewhat a harem so other girls are present too. Among the most notable is Azusa, who starts out as a troubled and somewhat bullied character that looks like she might get some nice development, but unfortunately gets stuck in a rather poorly done later arch along with another character. Tsukushi (Tsukiko's older sister) is somewhat more important later on in the show, but never really gets the development she's due til the end.
Overall a lot of the characters do get significant development, but not always in the way that might be the best. For having such strong main characters the side ones range from completely annoying to average.
In the end The Hentai Prince and the Stony Cat is a show you should not pass over due to its name. It has very entertaining and endearing main characters with enough of a moe factor to keep fans watching past some of the more questionable middle parts.
animetakestime
First off for this review if you are reading this to determine whether or not you are going to watch it you should note that while it has hentai in the title, this is not necessarily a super ecchi anime. if you were looking for that stuff id recommend going elsewhere. Story+Characters: The summary for hentai ouji is accurate but it doesnt encompass how much more the story is. The cat statue is there throughout the story and it does play a vital role but the summary doesnt reveal how deep the characters are and how they form relationships. This may look like one of those animesthat takes the cliche character types and throws them into a school and harem setting where it all is duct taped together and presented too quickly; its definitely not one of those. it may be at a school setting, but the scenes arent really at the school often at all, which makes it quite a bit better than the animes which mainly consist of just school meetings because there is a nice linear plot that changes the scenery often.
although the title is about prince pervert its not really that ecchi a lot of the time. in fact the first few episodes have it the most and it really calms down after that. if ecchi is not your thing at all then maybe this isnt for you. however fanservice here is next to none at all, so if you can stand the ecchi situations without the fanservice then you should be able to enjoy it overall. the characters were great; each had a really different personality and they had a reason why they were different. what this anime does a lot better than most is when explaining the pasts of the characters its at a good pace without anything feeling rushed or out of place. that brings us to the comedy. the entirety of how the story can intertwine the comedy with the somewhat serious plot makes it shine. every episode made me laugh in one way or another because the comedy was not always innocent but it felt right with what was happening. even during the serious moments it shone wonderfully through both the characters and the actual scenarios.
Sound:
not much here for the sound because it didnt stand out too much nor did it ruin the mood. it was mostly limited to background music. although the occasional song sung by the girl was cute.
Art:
The art was great the characters were really fluid and drawn well. the body shapes were natural looking as were the facial expressions (with the exception of a certain someone)
Enjoyment:
I really enjoyed this anime i thought the whole thing was good from the pervert prince to the whole wishing to a cat statue actually coming true. i laughed a lot but i also got the feels on multiple occasions. the animators and story directors did a good job with leaving on a finished story at the end of the episode but also adding something new that makes you yearn to see the next one. i suppose that could also be called having a lot of cliffhangers but they werent the bad kind where it drags on. something odd that i liked about this anime is that it doesnt start anything the same. from meeting different characters to eating a meal there is always a different perspective and viewpoint as well as dialogue. some animes tend to slow down in the middle or lose their sense of story and get side tracked but hentai ouji does an excellent job and expands on its own plot with wonderful characters you cant help but enjoy to watch.
if you are into a story that really surprises you in a good way and keeps on surprising you then you should give this a try.
pockysuki
Henneko ( the pervert prince and the stony cat) is one of those shows great for watching during the weekend just for fun, when the really great shows aren't out yet. I am not saying this anime is bad or anything but just don't be expecting it to be around the best you have ever watched. This show is full of moe and some fan service; however, I guarantee you that there is more to it, like the characters for example. A strong cast can almost always make everything work out in the end, somehow. Characters: 8.2/10 While the main cast wasn't a shining example of thebest character we've seen in anime, they were, for the most part, handled very decently. The main character, Youtou Yokodera was much more than your usual harem (did I mention this series is also a harem?) block-headed perverted main character. Although this guy is also pervert, he isn’t much more so than the average teenage guy surrounded by kawaii girls, apart from his sometimes wild fantasies and desire to openly be a pervert at the beginning of the series. As the episodes go on, he shows more and more behaviors typical of a nice guy, because he is actually a very selfless person. Tsukiko Tsutsukakushi, the main girl is also a decently developed kuudere character, however make no mistake kuudere lovers, she may appear cold because she lost her emotions due to her wishing it but deep down she is so innocent and cute you may start drooling... The other characters were okay too, some of them were even memorable (which is always a great plus because good side characters aren’t easily forgotten, most of the time) but I personally liked these two the most.
Story: 6/10
The story was plainly average. This is a slice of life romantic comedy and it was good in its genre, there were even some very decent emotional moments in the final two episodes. My main problem with the show's plot is, the shoddy attempts to add in a little flair of mystery. There were a few times it actually did the trick but to me, most of the time it felt forced and somewhat out of the blue. Maybe that's just me. I should also point out the stony cat that grants wishes was used A LOT as a plot device and often it did not serve any purpose whatsoever other than a chance to develop characters. That was about it for the “supernatural” part of this anime.
Art style/ Presentation: 9/10
The character designs were cute and adorable, standard for what you would expect from a moe show made in the last three years, especially from J.C. Staff (my favorite studio, actually)
Music and Voice acting: 6/10
The voices of the characters were good but not a single performance stood out. The same goes for the music. It did its job and nothing else. Average.
Entertainment: 9/10
It somehow managed to keep me interested enough to almost marathon it.
The verdict:
Watch this show whenever you're bored or in need of a moe shot, with a decent anime along with it.
Kindle
“Making one person happy may be different from making everyone happy, but I still don’t want to make any girls cry. No matter what.” Memories and emotions are crucial in defining who we are as people, and if one were to lose one of those, they would certainly be in a pinch. Hentai Ouji to Warawanai Neko or "The Pervert Prince and the Stone Cat" is a tale of sacrifice, self-discovery and wishes. What seems on the outside as a mindless tale of erotic tomfoolery and comedy featuring a cast of many girls, turns out to be a story that holds lessons and morals thatwe can all appreciate.
The story in the first good portion of the series centers around three characters, being Youto, Tsukiko and Azuki Azusa. The plot is decent at this part as it follows the Stone Cat, a powerful deity who can take away something you have and give it to someone who needs it. At this point, Youto makes a mistake by giving away his ability to control his perverse thoughts, and must struggle to get them back from Azuki Azusa. But where the series really started to ring for me was the final 3 or so episodes, in which the story takes a turn to a much more serious tone, truly exploring the power of wishes that can be granted by a deity, and tackles the ideas of sacrifice and family. I would have wished that the series could have been more like the last episodes in the series, but there are positives and negatives to both. If you enjoy romcoms, then you will undoubtedly find enjoyment within the many lighter scenes and episodes of this series, as it seems everyone is trying to capture Youto. What adds to the atmosphere of this is the idea of an entity or deity in this case that can grant wishes, which adds a whole other dimension to the plot. I wasn't really sold in the first three episodes as it seemed like the series was going to drag on as a harem type plot in which nobody truly wins and it's just a battle of love interests, and thankfully I was mistaken as a I braced myself to continue the series. Don't be mistaken, there is plenty of comedy and times where the romance aspect does conflict between characters, there's just other things that help the anime to be more balanced and surprisingly emotional. In the end, it's a bit of a mixed bag. If you're looking for an anime that will only focus on the drama and discovering morals, then you might be disappointed. However if you're alright with the light-hearted "perverted" nature of this anime, and still enjoy your occasional drama (think Kore wa Zombie Desu Ka or Chuu2) then by all means, go for it.
The art in this tale is beautiful, as the characters are very well drawn, and the scenery is also extremely well done as well. There shouldn't be many places where you can complain about the artwork in this anime, as even the animation in the OP and ED are surprisingly good. Watching the anime was a visual pleasure, to see all the characters fully interact and look great while doing it. For the sound, the OP and ED are enjoyable, although admittedly very feminine in nature. That shouldn't really stop you from enjoying the series too much as you can just skip them, so moving onto the soundtrack, it wasn't really anything notably good during the normal school/daily life themes but the piano tracks played during the emotional scenes are pretty solid. In all, the sound in this anime never really jumped out to me as "spectacular" but never left a bad taste in my mouth either.
The characters are crucial, and although some of them are pretty good, some left something to be desired. Simply put, there are a TON of characters in this show. However, you should quickly know that the main elements of the plot revolve around pretty much 3-4 characters. Those being Youto, Azuki Azusa (more in the first half), Tsukiko and Tsukushi. That being said, I'm disappointed that Emi wasn't more developed as there was an arc that heavily featured her. Additionally, it feels that Azuki Azusa is left in the dust in the last few episodes, as she almost completely disappears from your mind. Besides development, there's the obvious question, are they enjoyable to watch? The short answer is yes, the more complicated answer is going to follow. Youto is a very interesting individual and by interesting I mean he's pretty much a pervert, and you figure that out quite quickly. You might cringe a bit in the first few episodes, but please do not drop the show because of Youto's personality. He does tone down because of certain plot events, and he becomes a character that you heavily respect and adore by the end of the series. That being said, although it isn't officially labeled as a harem, most of the female characters are heavily attached to Youto by the end, and since there's no real other male characters, it's mostly fine. Some might grow to dislike certain characters, but overall, there were no characters that I flat out hated. No, you will not be throwing your computer out the window because you hate the MC so much (like a certain anime named School Days) but you may still find somethings to dislike. Basically, you should just stick with the anime, as the final arc, I feel really makes things worth it.
Did I enjoy HenNeko? Absolutely. I love romcoms, and I came for a straight up romcom/harem in which hopefully one of the girls that I favored won, however I left with something much different. The emotional part of this anime is truly something else, and I won't spoil it because it's something that you should experience yourself. I'll put it this way, many people may spend their wishes on the Cat God for immediate benefit. For example, you may want a new car, or you don't want to have feelings for someone anymore. But what happens when there's a chance for you to give someone something that's very important to you, but they really need. Where does the joy of cherishing something dear to you meet sacrifice for your friends? How much are you willing to do? These are all things tackled within this anime (specifically the last part).
Verdict: 8/10. Great watch for those who will stick to the end.
Tydavis
Let me start of by saying this 100% opinion based on my perception of the anime. With that said I don't care if you object to it. Constructive criticism is welcome. Now let's start from the beginning, literally, I loved the theme song so much that I would purposefully go back to the beginning just to hear it and start dancing in my seat. Yokedera is a high school boy who manages to maintain a misconception of him being a Good Samaritan. This becomes a problem for him because I keeps making him busier and busier when he only really wants to focus on you think,women. Desperately wanting to get rid of this facade he has he hatches an idea to wish it away after his freind tells him about a cat statue that has the power to grant wishes because it is part of the embodiment of a deity. Upon reaching the cat statue he "meets" one of the main female protagonist tsukiko. Tsukiko is there for a similar reason, to lose something they don't need. The way this cat statue works is it takes something you do not wish to possess and gives it to someone else. Now that I've given you a brief synopsis it's time to give you the actual review.
First off I found it very hard to become attached to the characters. I didn't feel alot of emotional connections, I couldn't really relate to them either. I also didn't feel like they made any real revelations or significant progress. Small development though. Yet I found myself fascinated by the characters. They're all very dynamic from each other and it's worth it just to see how these characters interacting and play off of each other. How different they are from each other and the fact they keep these close relationships with each other is one of the best things about the show. For an ecchi anime it's incredibly light hearted, it's not another "i must absolutely obsess over the main character and have his cock" kind of anime. Going back to what I said about the characters being incredibly different from each other, the situations they are placed in is one of the best parts and redeeming qualities of the show. They're thrown into these sporadic and off the wall situations and its humorous to see how they'll behave and cooperate with each other. I adored the art style of the anime as well, all of the colors seemed to fade and shade perfectly. I also loved the voice acting, every voice seemed to match the character absolutely perfect in every way, to tone, pitch, appearance of the chacter to sound of the voice, to the personality of the voice itself.
Possible spoilers ahead so be warned:
Now for a little more gripes. There were some major holes in the story that could have been fixed with a simple wish. Magic is already a complicated thing to explain in a story but later down the rode we deal with memories and time travel. I felt like some of the perversion was overdone just a tad and could have been easily avoided if the main character could communicate properley. The story gets very confusing at times but most of it is explained in due time. The confusing parts are actually one of the main reasons you'll want to watch more of the show.
