The rare and inexplicable Puberty Syndrome is thought of as a myth. It is a rare disease which only affects teenagers, and its symptoms are so supernatural that hardly anyone recognizes it as a legitimate occurrence. However, high school student Sakuta Azusagawa knows from personal experience that it is very much real, and happens to be quite prevalent in his school. Mai Sakurajima is a third-year high school student who gained fame in her youth as a child actress, but recently halted her promising career for reasons unknown to the public. With an air of unapproachability, she is well known throughout the school, but none dare interact with her—that is until Sakuta sees her wandering the library in a bunny girl costume. Despite the getup, no one seems to notice her, and after confronting her, he realizes that she is another victim of Puberty Syndrome. As Sakuta tries to help Mai through her predicament, his actions bring him into contact with more girls afflicted with the elusive disease. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
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THIS REVIEW CONTAINS NON-CRUCIAL SPOILERS FROM ONE EARLY EPISODE Raskal Does Not Dream of Copyright Infringement There is going to be a lot of mentions of Monogatari series in the review, because you need to understand that this series is not just similar, or inspired, or derivative. No - it’s an unbelievably blatant plagiarism, it steals everything from Monogatari, and I mean EVERYTHING, except for a couple of elements stolen from Oregairu and Haruhi instead. Comparing it to the famous cases of literary plagiarism ruled by court (Like Harry Potter’s rip-off called Tanya Grotter), it would 100% be ruled a copyright infringement if Nisio Isin/Kodansha ever botheredto sue (and it baffles me that they didn’t). If you’ve seen Monogatari before, you might get a kick out of spotting entire scenes and minute-long dialogues meticulously copypasted word-for-word (don’t make it a drinking game, you’ll die) but there really isn’t much point in doing that over an actual rewatch, because production values are not as good as Studio SHAFT. Well, one might ask, wouldn’t a carbon copy of a good series also be good? No, because there is another element in play - the author is a talentless hack. Something called “stupidity” manifests in multiple aspects of this story making it impossible to enjoy. Here are some examples: 1. Primitive surface-level copying results in nonsense. The best example is the show's title - it’s terrible for marketing purposes because it made many people believe this is going to be some ecchi harem. Well, the title comes from the female lead wearing a bunny-girl suit ...for approximately 15 seconds that basically amount to nothing plot-wise. You see, in Monogatari heroines have animal leitmotifs, and that got copypasted - except the writer couldn’t think of any actual reason for this inside the story, so it’s just an awkward non sequitur, sitting there, doing nothing except making the title stupid - and there are many other examples like that. 2. Insufferable protagonist. There is a certain trope familiar to most anime watchers - “badass loner”, aka “Gary Stu”, aka “Self-insert Jesus-kun”, aka “literally me”. Araragi from Monogatari looks like one - until he isn’t, because writing anime cliches as complex real people is what that series does. Hachiman from Oregairu is another take - he is also real, i. e. an awkward teenager who has trouble socializing. Being a talentless hack he is, the writer of Aobuta couldn’t do anything but write this trope completely straight. The MC is supposedly antisocial pariah, but he has social skills and confidence of a god. When some dumb females give him shit he just says “begone thot!” and they run away in shame, defeated by his awesomeness. He beats a jock twice his size in a fist fight by “outsmarting” him, nevermind a gang of jock’s friends standing there doing nothing. It’s just so cringy to watch. Kirito from SAO is a better protagonist, at least that guy farmed levels or something. 3. Idiotic non-logic. Monogatari has supernatural phenomena explained with ghosts. Aobuta has supernatural phenomena explained with quantum mechanics. That is, dumb and cringy “is math related to science?” level of quantum mechanics understanding. That’s not my point, pseudo-science is just a particular case of a bigger problem of nothing making sense. This is also better explained with an example. Spoiler ahead: **Spoiler begins here** Here is a conversation between two characters: Person A: “I’m trapped in a day-long time loop.” Person B: “That means there is another person also trapped in the same loop.” Nonsense, right? Well the conversation is slightly longer but boils down to exactly that. Here is a full version with my play-by-play: Person A: “I’m trapped in a day-long time loop.” Person B: “What if you're not trapped, but instead perfectly predict the future, and experience it as an advanced form of jamais vu?” //How could this possibly be a first idea in reaction to the time loop? How does that work? Why is it a time loop that repeats multiple times instead of just being clairvoyant? You what? Person A: “How so?” Person B: “Laplace’s demon. A theoretical intelligence that can perfectly calculate position and behaviour of every particle in the universe, therefore, can predict the future.” //But why would it make a repeating loop instead of just being clairvoyant??? Why would Laplace’s demon be your first idea if it doesn’t actually fit the nature of the situation? Person A: “But I’m not a Laplace’s demon, I’m a normal human” Person B: “That means some other person is Laplace’s demon and they do the calculations. You’re quantum entangled with that person so you experience their time loop.” //Again, how could this possibly be your first idea? Other person being Laplace’s demon doesn’t actually answer any of the questions posed. Also, quantum entanglement... a) Is an actual physical phenomena, not a theoretical construct, and it doesn’t fit the situation at all, so it wouldn’t be a thing that comes to mind here; b) Doesn’t have anything to do with Laplace’s demon, so it wouldn’t come to mind based on that; c) DOESN’T EXPLAIN WHY THE TIME IS REPEATING IN A LOOP, INSTEAD OF TWO PEOPLE BEING CLAIRVOYANT. **Spoiler ends here** Notice the pattern? Wrong physics aside, none of the conclusions of Person B logically follow from the previously reached conclusions, it’s a bunch of random lines arranged one after another. Either the author is a moron and “lines arranged one after another” is his understanding of how logic works, or he thinks the audience are morons and he can scam them with this garbage if he talks fast and sounds confident. Incidentally, if someone tries “but that’s just Person B’s theory, it doesn’t have to be true” on you - spit them in the face because the characters act on those assumptions and they are proven to be 100% correct. 2/10 because this series provides nothing of value and has no reason to exist, except to give an answer to a weird thought experiment - what if some acclaimed series was the same, but written by an author 50 IQ points lower.
‘I live life everyday hoping that I’m a slightly kinder person than I was the day before’ - Makinohara Shoko If you thought this show was about literal BUNNY GIRLS, boi should you be prepared to be bamboozled by the most misleading title that you mightve ever come across. I was watching the first few minutes of the first episode expecting something probably as ecchi as it seems on the cover art, but hot damn did I got hooked by the quirky characters, mainly the interactions between our main protagonists. This show within the first episode reminded me of Bakemonogatari, which till this date Istill think has one of the best monologues and dialogues, and now at the end of it, I think we have a great contester to dethrone the monogatari series, and here I present you, Seishun Buta Yarou wa Bunny Girl Senpai no Yume wo Minai. Story / Character -10- Revolving around the idea of ‘Puberty Syndrome’, this story mainly focuses on how our male protagonist, Sakuta settles this problem for the ones undergoing this syndrome. Albeit totally supernatural, there are sufficient backstory and explanations relating to quantum physics and what not (if you can understand that is), in which I think is always a great touch to the story to not let the audience sit in confusion. Puberty Syndrome is where you might find random bruises or cuts throughout your body, or having a juxtapose of yourself that takes your rightful place etc. However, because the setting of this story is actually in high school, it can be very relatable to some due to the fact that the problems usually are involved with gossiping, bad mouthing or simply falling in love. Consequences of not properly solving Puberty Syndrome can lead to severe problems, just like in real life, one wrong move and it might cause you the win or lose. Now moving on to our protagonist, ladies first, and it is our best girl Sakurajima Mai senpai. Humorous, bold, outgoing, what more can one ask for, it’s an all in one package here for your service. Sakuta, again humorous, kind, and mostly perverted. With the encounter of Makinohara Shouko, Sakuta starts to treat others kinder and is the core of why Sakuta helps (perpetually) everyone out throughout the story, because he wants to be kind. As of the side characters, imouto, kouhai, thicc af girl IN LAB COAT, theyre all really great and likeable characters, with each of them having their own unique personalities. They also contribute a lot to the story, making this entire show a very wholesome one. Catchy settings and directing is what makes this anime stand at the top against the others this season, maybe even the year of 2018, you get so invested into the characters by the first episode it is hard to just not love this anime. Art -10- Cloverworks ( A-1 Pictures) nailed the crap out of it this time. The art style is really smooth to the eyes, and looks a lot like Oregairu (which is definitely an extra point), animations are fluid and some compositions are seriously on point. Subtle emotions are well laid out on the characters and they really add up to the feelings and they convey well to the audience. Sound -10- Another big part that contributes to the wholesomeness of this show is the voice acting and the OSTs. The opening which at this point everyone probably knows how to sing, is hella catchy, and is like a blackhole sucking you in, once you heard it, theres no turning back. Same goes for the ending, every character had their own uniquely designed ending, just like how the monogatari series has the VA sing the OP for their respective arcs (in which case is the same here). Voice acting is top notch, whats better than having a quirky conversation? A lively and energetic one. And its all here in this show, cocaine for your ears my buddy. Overall -10- Definitely my top pick of this season (year as well), if you haven’t watch it, please do so already, you really don’t want to miss out this show, even if the cover art turns you off (or the otherwise ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) You want some fun time watching some slice of life-y anime? Check! You want some home hitting feelings or tear jerking moments? Check! Having doubted this anime at first was my single worst mistake Ive ever made, because this series has proven itself worthy of being one of the best animes possibly out there. With an movie adaptation for another arc in the future, I can safely say that everyone should be looking forward for that, just like how Sakuta looks forward getting teased by Mai everyday.
Seishun Buta Yarou wa Bunny Girl Senpai no Yume wo Minai is a short series adapted from "Light Novel" this series has thirteen episodes, six years after the release of Sakurasou no Pet na Kanojo from the present screening Kamoshida Hajime who is the creator of this series at once The creator of the series "Sakurasou" recently also produced a work that Cloverworks studio appointed to become an anime. Story What happens when you experience a strange puberty, for example, can you exchange your body to be someone else? A story that focuses on a young man named "Azusagawa Sakuta" who finds himself meeting a bunny girl,it turns out Sakuta knows that person she is "Sakurajima Mai" who is a senior in his school. But strangely only Sakuta can see the form of a rabbit Sakurajima, both of them are looking for a way out together to uncover the mystery that happened to him. Talking about the mystery of the series has several chapters that they must complete, if counted there are five chapters available in this series. Having supernatural themes, this series is highly anticipated by various people, but the solution they provide is forced as if they only gave a very simple impression but we can accept it. Not forgetting this series is also in the romantic category, indeed some of the scenes that are displayed are very simple and limited to such as holding hands (therefore this series can be watched from among the ages, but there are some scenes that contain sexual jokes that are not worth watching for children but it's still natural). The conflicts they are not very significant, they only argue about the problems they and they can solve them very simply. Art Recently, exactly two months ago a company called "Cloverworks" which was the parent company of "Aniplex" released a number of popular anime series, for example they collaborated with several studios in the recent "Darling In The Franxx" series. cause controversy in the whole world. In their adaptation they have no shortcomings, arguably in every adaptation they have worked very well. The series has a rigid animation design and does not have a special characteristic, a simple character design adds to the impression that this animation becomes very simple. But the audience does not care too much about it, they only focus on a very interesting story. Sound An anime series will not be good if it is not supported by the sound part. From the voice part or seiyuu they are very good, the match between the voice and the characters is very suitable they can produce good sound quality according to the age of the character they are playing. The opening theme of "Kimi no Sei" sung by The Peggies is very simple but has its own characteristics, while for the closing theme "Fukashigi no Carte" they are very good at replacing singers in each chapter based on their respective characters.For their BGM they are very careful in their selection, sometimes BGM is at the center of attention, for example when fighting is not only important animation but BGM also plays an important role in this matter. Character This series has two main characters, telling about their school life is not an ordinary student they have strange puberty. Sakuta is a student who is boring in the eyes of many people, he has a dark past therefore he is shunned by many people but he still live his life as usual. After meeting Sakurajima Mai Sakuta's life changed which initially had no purpose in life now with the spirit of living his life. Has a strange youth Sakurajima Mai is very bored because at any time she can disappear in the eyes of everyone, but one time when she was in the middle of a meeting she met a Sakuta, he was able to see the form of Mai wearing a rabbit costume. artist who has ignorance to everyone. After him meeting with Mai, Sakuta is now acquainted with a girl named Koga. She is the younger sister of Sakuta's class who has a cheerful nature but behind her cheerful nature, she has a strange youth. Different from the others, Koga can return time based on her will. Having a smart and beautiful friend is the hope of everyone. Futaba, who is Sakuta's classmate, has an easy to talk nature, but this Futaba has a strange youth where he can split into two. Mai has a half sister named Nodoka, she is an artist like Mai. Nodoka has jealousy towards people who are stronger than him, as a result of his character he can exchange bodies with other people so that he can feel what the person can feel. Sakuta is also just like Mai, she also has a younger sister, but the difference is the younger sibling. The sister of Sakuta named Kaede, she is a confined and timid girl but she has a reason why she is moody. from his classmates, therefore he became a confined and timid girl. Enjoyment This season has many interesting anime series and one of them is Seishun Buta Yarou wa Bunny Girl Senpai no Yume wo Minai tells about puberty syndrome, this series has a very interesting story in each episode even we are invited to think how to solve the problems they are facing.
"Never judge a book by its cover." - Some random person. This Fall 2018 anime season, there are a lot of shows to watch on. Honestly, on my opinion, I enjoy this season pretty much more than any other seasons this year. From Goblin Slayer giving us memes and war, SAO back at it again with another season of Kirito OP-ness, to Jojos returning to TV screen with its title "Golden Wind", Fall season this year is definitely a must-see season. Let us not forget the romance or drama genre of anime which are plenty this season as well. One of them, giving us audience a prettymuch click-baiting cover is "Seishun Buta Yarou wa Bunny Girl Senpai no Yume wo Minai" or in short, "Bunny-girl Senpai". When I looked at the cover picture of the anime on its MAL page and its synopsis I was like "Oh... It is another typical and generic harem anime that the protagonist is always at the center of everything and he is not that lovable to the audience perspective I bet." That WAS my statement until I watched up to episode 3 and kept going until I finished it. I was so damnnn wrong. Story: We follow the story of Azusagawa Sakuta to his daily high-school life. It was normal, until he met Sakurajima Mai wearing a bunny suit in a library. Weird am I right? But as the story goes on, we get to follow that Mai is suffering to a what is called as a "Puberty Syndrome" which incase for her, turning invisible to other people (except Sakuta because he is the protagonist). This was the starting point of the story. We get to know so many types of Puberty Syndromes that revolves around Sakuta's girl colleagues not only Mai. Does this sound pretty familiar? Yes.. It is almost like the plot of the Monogatari series. In spite of that, Bunny girl senpai tends to create a unique atmosphere to the audience. It is more on drama, feels, romance and the sufferings of the girls along with Sakuta in the story, portraying real-life issues on our society. One of the girl suffered bullying, one suffered jealousy or envy, one suffered hatred on herself and not knowing how to act what she wants, one suffered ignorance to reality and wanted loneliness and one suffered one of the harsh reality of love. Every single bit of this issues complements the story's goal and the main protagonist Sakuta who really is the center of them all. But making him the center of it doesn't make it as your typical and generic harem anime unlike other anime out there that the protagonist is the center of everything and the harem is very plain. In fact, it is not even labeled as a harem on MAL which totally makes sense because the vibes of it being a harem is not there. Instead, we get the vibes of every character's problems or issues they are encountering along with Sakuta which is totally fine for the story. Hence, Bunny girl senpai's story unveils problems or issues of teenagers to our modern society that make it more of a story foreshadowing this topics and having the audience learn from it because of the experiences of the characters. Characters: Speaking of the characters, there are soooo many waifus on this show. But let us talk about the one, the only, man of culture, Azusagawa Sakuta. Unlike any generic protagonist out there who cannot portray their real feelings in real life in front of a girl, Sakuta is different. He will say anything that comes to his mind whether it is a perverted one or someone that makes someone offensive. His replies to the girls especially to Mai-san always get me and say "How do you have the guts to say that?". In any case, Sakuta is one of the best male characters I've ever seen this season or maybe this year as well. Now for the waifus. My favorite Sakurajima Mai have like some sort of unique trait on her. She doesn't really care about what Sakuta is saying even it is something perverted. She is always composed but have the blush to protect. She have some little tsundere vibes but not that much unlike her little sister Toyohama Nodoka. Nodoka is like the opposite of Mai-san. She is your typical tsundere type of girl but her story gave us more details about their relationship as a sibling to Mai-san. Next girl is Koga Tomoe, which I think represents a girl that is a tryhard and wants to keep updated always to whats happening whether in real life or social media. She fears loneliness and because of that she tries to become like her classmates. Then there is Futaba Rio, the one who wears lab coats on every scene she is on and the one that advices Sakuta of the causes of Puberty Syndrome through the power of SCIENCE!. We can say she is a very smart girl considering her intelligence on quantum mechanics, physics and all sorts of mumbo-jumbo science stuff. But then like any other girl in the series, her fear or Puberty Syndrome complements to the story of the anime. It is something most of us wanted to do for the sake of others but we are unsure if we can really do it... and again because of love.. Of course we shall never forget the little sister of Sakuta, Azusagawa Kaede. Because of her I tend to like Sakuta as a main protagonist because Sakuta.. surprisingly... not in love with her little sister! Like how many times we get to see incest in anime. Like literally every season I guess? But here, Sakuta doesn't like Kaede hugging him while he was in bed and he even quoted this statement "Who'd get excited over their little sister?" Sakuta aside, Kaede probably have the worst type of Puberty Syndrome and it impacts Sakuta as a brother of her as whole as well. Even the parents of Sakuta and Kaede are devastated. That's why I can describe Kaede as Sakuta's challenge that makes him a hard challenger and never give up on her. And finally the little girl Makinohara Shouko is just a pure mystery to me. I mean this girl is someone important to Sakuta but there are circumstances that makes her a mystery and somewhat special. Overall, the characters are lovable to the audience that makes it entertaining to watch on every week. Art: On the art side, it is good. It is not that special or anything but it is indeed watchable and pleasant. the character designs are pretty much cute as well with their eyes big but bright. It is fairly a unique art style among other art style this season. Sound: Unfortunately, unlike the good OST of Monogatari, Bunny-girl senpai doesn't have much of that. The soundtracks are good and thats it. It just fits into the atmosphere but it is something that I will not put on my music playlist as it is not my taste. But... the opening and endings are veryy good for my ears. The opening have good sound that catches my ear and the ending portrays some sadness because..... the episode ended of course. But i said "endings" earlier. The endings have different characters walking in a beach. For example, if the episode is mainly about Futaba, you will see Futaba walking into the sands of the beach. The same applies to every character of each arc. Overall in terms of sound, opening song and ending song are likable while OST's are good but not for my playlists. Overall thoughts and Enjoyment: Hence, Bunny-girl Senpai is one of those anime that makes the story sounds pretty similar to other genre or anime but its intake to it are unique. The fact that it implies some weakness or fear of teenagers makes it relatable to people and gives out feels to us. If you are looking for an anime that have a bunch of girls but have a good story and a well-narrated protagonist, this is it for you and I highly recommend it to anyone.
What do I think about Seishun Buta Yarou wa Bunny Girl Senpai no Yume wo Minai? It’s an amazing show. That’s the simple way to say it but the complicated way is explaining it from my perspective. To be fair, I think this anime gets judged based on a lot of facts before it even aired. Like for instance, the brainchild behind the light novels is the same person that made Sakurasou no Pet na Kanojo. (The Pet girl of Sakurasou) Anyone who has seen that anime may think what to expect from this show. But I think a bit differently. Hajime Kamoshida helmed thestorytelling for both series but there’s quite a bit of differences. I don’t want to talk too much about comparison because the fact is, Bunny Girl Senpai pretty much stand out a lot on its own feet. But let’s get the most obvious out of the way first. When you see that key visual on the anime entry page, what really comes to mind? On the front is a beautiful long haired beauty dressed in a sexy bunny outfit. When you look at it, she could probably resemble a playboy girl on the front page of a magazine. The visual impression alone had my interest although it’s clear that the anime isn’t just about a bunny girl. It’s about a boy named Sakuta Azusagawa in which his life changes forever after encountering our poster girl, Mai Sakurajima in the library. At the heart of the series is also a mysterious phenomenon known as the “Adolescence Syndrome”. Now I should say right off the bat that you’d better be prepared for social commentary. This is essentially a very talky show with no shortage of dialogues. In fact, it explores many social problems that is very real in our world today. Anxiety, depression, bullying, inferiority, isolationism, lack of confidence. You name it. If I had to guess, there’s probably someone out there in your life that also suffers from something along those lines at one point or another. So in many ways, it’s easy to say this show is relatable on a realistic level. But you’re probably thinking that logic makes no sense considering the set up for the first few episodes. Indeed, Mai’s debut in the anime is perhaps way too bizarre to be considered real. It could even be considered surreal. I mean, who has ever seen a girl in a sexy bunny outfit walking around in a public library? Until I realized what this show really wanted us to experience, it sort of reminded me of an anime known as “Bakemonogatari”. My first impression of the fated encounter between Mai and Sakuta felt similar compared to that series. We have a regular guy meeting a girl under unusual circumstances and they begin to connect on a more personal level. What does make the first few episodes for this anime more distinctive is the amount of human emotions shown. Early in the series, we get a confession from Sakuta as he expresses it with brutal honesty. That love confession defines Sakuta as a character who isn’t afraid to hold back his feelings. In fact, Sakuta seems like a guy who doesn’t care much about what others think of him. Some people would call his behavior as cynical and anti-social. Indeed, Sakuta isn’t a guy that’s easy to make friends with but he does truly have people he cares about. Mai and his sister, Kaede are perhaps the two most important people in his life. That brings about his relationship with them. From the beginning, he and Mai develops a strange bond that blooms from strangers, to friends, and to a couple. Their relationship develops more and more despite some of their similarities and differences. It’s shown that both characters suffers from some anxiety issues. However, Mai’s problem suffers more as she fears about being forgotten. On the other hand, Sakuta is indifferent about how the world and doesn’t even care if everyone hates him. (with exception of his closest loved ones) The first arc details the show exploring their deep inner problems. In fact, these inner struggles manifest in the form of the mysterious “Adolescence Syndrome”. As I watched more and more of this series, it became easy to see the direction of the overall storytelling. Each arc contains a story that deals with a different issue and a different character. However, several recurring themes apply and the most prominent is the amount of social psychology. There’s meaningful interactions that is essential for the plot and character development. I’m quite impressed how much every arc made me feel invested by these different characters. The second arc explores Tomoe, a schoolgirl that gets involved in a time loop. Think of Groundhog Day or the Eightless Eight. At this point, I knew what this show as aiming for: having the main protagonists help conquer their problems while solving the mystery of the Adolescence Syndrome. Tomoe’s problems involves her fear of losing friends is another example of a social problem. It paints the picture of people suffering from problems that they try to avoid yet seemingly need help in doing so. That’s where Sakuta comes in to deal with them. He’s like an anime life coach. With the pattern of the story structure, I knew what to expect as Sakuta also helps deal with problems involving Rio Fubata, Nodoka Toyohama, and even his own sister, Kaede. I should say that at times, the manifestation of their problems feels like a superstition. We get doppelgangers, body switching, and memory loss. It’s rather creative how they represent each of the characters’ inner struggles while capitalizing on the psychological appeal. One character that manages evade these social problems is Shoko Makinohara. Regrettably, I’d say that compared to the other cast members, her presence is easily forgotten despite her connection to Sakuta’s past. Speaking of which, Sakuta has problems of his own that includes his troubled past. He even suffers from a physical scar on his chest due to his sister’s Adolescence Syndrome. Throughout the series, I think it’s important to realize how the creators managed to capitalize on its emotional content. The final arc in this anime adaptation shows Sakuta as a kind brother who is willing to do anything to help his sister. It’s the type of family bond that is emotional and contains a lot of heartwarming moments. And even as emotional as the story gets, this show still finds time for comedy such as with Sakuta’s lewd comments about girls and his dry sense of humor. It’s interesting to note that CloverWorks is involved in this project. They’re a studio rebranded from A-1 Pictures as its own identity. To my delight, they managed to capture the essence of this show perfectly. The main selling point of the quality is the character interactions. Because this anime consists of a lot of dialogues and interactions, it’s important to capitalize on their social lives. Thankfully, Cloverworks knew what it was doing as it draws out human emotions of the various characters. Characters such as Mai, Kaede, Tomoe, and even Sakuta are firm examples of this during more of their emotional moments. The visual quality also stays consistent throughout the duration of the run without relying on it too much. Bravo CloverWorks, you’ve made quite an impression this year already. The opening theme song “Kimi no Sei” is perhaps one of the catchiest ones for its usage of lyrics and delivery. It contains a variety of characters and while it’s not anything too unique, it captures the surreal-like feeling of the show. There’s even Mai in her iconic bunny outfit. Additionally, there are interchanging ED theme songs performed by the various voice actresses of the characters. Each of them follows their respective arc but all of them earned my praise for their consistent delivery. This show may have a long title but it only took me a short time to accept what it really is. The amount of social psychology content made the story flow on many levels with each arc. Almost every character in the end felt important for the overall themes of the series. And while I can’t say Bunny Girl Senpai may be recommendable for anyone, I’d definitely giving this a try if you’re thirsty for meaningful character relationships and dialogues. It’s not a Bakemonogatari 2.0 and in fact, I’d say Bunny Girl Senpai is much more appealing than what it appears to be.
The challenges we face during our adolescence may be irrelevant in the grand scheme of things, though their magnitude in the moment can feel overwhelming. It's no surprise then that media which intensifies these issues through supernatural phenomenon would be popular, since teenage audiences feel as if the weight of their problems is understood. However, does this media actually help its audience to overcome their problems, or is it merely wish fulfillment to escape from them? Seishun Buta Yarou may have something compelling to say about the adolescent experience, but it's unfortunately buried under layers of tropes and cliches. But of all the elements of theshow that feel superfluous to the narrative, the protagonist Sakuta sits at the top of the list. Unlike the girls of the show, he doesn't undergo any development over the series, and only exists as the self-insert lens through which we view their arcs. He hardly exists as a character, and his only trait seems to be his tendency for frequent dehumanizing sexual harassment directed at basically every girl he meets. He's presented as the catalyst that instigates the girls' growth, but instead he just comes across as a plot device that knows exactly what to do to solve their problems for them. Speaking of, each arc of the show is modeled after a classic thought experiment, and wow do I wish they hadn’t done that. Not only do these allusions not add anything to the narrative, but their integration feels completely unnatural. (“Surely you’ve at least heard about the cat in the box, right?” a friend asks the protagonist, nearing the end of the first episode) Seishun Buta Yarou is hardly the first series to have pulled this allusion, but at this point, referencing Schrodinger’s Cat seems like shorthand for a light novel thinking it’s smarter than it is, and I can’t think of anything else that had the audacity to follow it up with “Have you heard of Laplace’s Demon?” three episodes later. As for the contents of each arc, the conflicts that the girls deal with mostly come off as artificial. Still, even if the substance itself is lacking, I can’t fault the presentation. The animation and vocal delivery is expressive, and it’s also neat how there's some overlap between events that help to make each one feel less like an isolated incident. However, I think that Seishun Buta Yarou’s most compelling asset is how the characters behave outside of the central narrative. Despite everything else, it’s fun to see these characters relax and bounce off of each other. It's a shame that the show's best feature is also its least central. My feelings towards Seishun Buta Yarou are conflicted. I went into it expecting a cross between Monogatari and Oregairu, and that’s not really what I got. It took a while for me to accept the show for what it actually was, but once I did, I was able to find a genuine emotional core underneath all of the light novelisms. Ironically, I think the more interested you are in this genre, the less likely it is that Seishun Buta Yarou will appeal to you. It leans hard into its genre trappings, and your enjoyment will be largely determined by your tolerance of them. Still, if you're a fan of deadpan loner protagonists, you could do worse.
This is my first and probably last review on MAL. I think there are a couple of things to say about this anime which are not said yet. I don't want to go to much into detail so it would be better you have watched the anime before reading this. This anime is a fanservice trash anime that pretends to be not trashy nor fanservice and attracts all people who love trash and let them believe they have found a superior good and deep anime which is at the bottom of it's heart as stupid as SAO or any other harem ecchi anime out there. Idon't want to offend anyone. I also enjoy those kind of anime like yamada kun for example. But this anime is on the one hand stupid as hell and on the other hand every single charakter and problem is a 1 by 1 copy of bakemonogatari. Main charakter: He is absolutely one dimensional. He has no emotions and acts indifferent to everything what happens arround him but at times he make some couple of unfunny sarcastic jokes and tries to solve the problem of the girls from his harem (which gets bigger by almost every episode). Sakurajima mai: Maybe the waifu of the year. The relationship between her and the mc is fanservice at it's finest. You have a celebrity good looking and cute girl who is attracted by the lowkey lowlife loser mc, which maybe represents the average consumer of that kind of anime. This is maybe why this anime gets such high ratings. Because this kind of relationship satisfies the needy needs of the male consumers. (Apart from mai you have all over the anime those ecchi moments like panty, boobies and so on) Futaba: Honestly this anime is not that bad but also not that good but this character wants me to smash my head with lightspeed against the pyramids of gizeh. Everytime our beloved main character is confronted with the puberty syndrome he has no idea what's going on because he is stupid. This often take a couple of time until he realizes it and than goes to futuba who is supposed to be the smartest person in that anime. And wow every conversation between them which is about the puberty syndrom gives cancer to my ears. He tells her that person xy has problem z. She responds with some pseudo sientific and deep answers which contains some phenomens of the physics. Those responses are totally random and make absolutely no sense. This is how a conversation between her and me could be: Me: Futuba-chan my stomach doesn't feels so good Her: Have you been to the toilet today Me: Eeeeh no? Her: Well i think this is because schrödingers cat.-blabla explains it- and so is your stomach. The answer to the question what's going on with your stomach is that you have constipation and diarrhea at the same time. Really those conversations are so boring and stupid. If you are not familiar with quantummechanics or physics at all this might sound very deep and intellectual to you but trust me. It's just shit. And the last point is really everything of this anime is equivalent to bakemonogatari but only like 10 dimensions worse and boring. Sakuta = araragi (both lowkey and lowlife persons) Mai = hitagi (one is a soft tsundere the other tsundere and yandere in one person) Futaba = meme oshino (mc come always to them because they have no idea about their mysterys) Nodoka = nadeko And the rest of the characters are almost the same At last i want to say is something good. If it comes about teenagers and their problems in that school age this anime has it's strength. Most of them feel very realistic and autehntic. If the mc wouldnt be that one dimensional the relationship to mai would feel a bit refreshing because their contact feels alive and not that exxegerated. But the anime deals it very bad or with other words it packs it in a very shitty way. All in all this anime is a bit disappointing to me. It had much more potential if the writer would have been courrageous and made something independently and not that trashy fanservice copy of an anime.
The fall 18 anime season was great. Compare to the unfortunate lacklustre Summer 18 anime season it was the season that gave us back to back great titles that I consider anime of the year material such as theses following anime. That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime aka the best Isekai anime I have seen in a while. Golden Kamuy S2 A fantastic continuation to an already great series that has well-written characters and a strong narrative. Boarding School Juliet: a nice portrayal of Romeo and Juliet in a school setting. Bloom Into You is the best Yuri I have ever seen since Simoun. Yeah, the fall 18season did a couple of popular sinkers like Tokyo Ghoul re: S2 and Goblin Slayer as well as a few anime seasonal shovelware that no one cares about but compared to the summer 18 anime season these sinkers didn't stand out that much as all of them with the possibility of Goblin Slayer ending up being thrown in the seasonal anime scrapyard where they will be left to root until the end of time. While the sinkers from the fall 18 decided to beg their knees for forgiveness for sucking there was one anime from fall 18 season that mysteriously bunny hoped every single anime from this season to victory. That anime is Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai done by Studio Cloverworks and no surprise this anime ended up being my favourite anime of the season thanks to its great use of witty dialogue, nicely written characters, well-executed supernatural elements and beautiful production values. The story follows our male lead named Sakuta Azusagawa whose life takes a turn for the unexpected when he meets teenage actress Mai Sakurajima after she wanders into a public library while dressed in a sexy bunny suit and realizes only he can see her. Mai admits she has taken a hiatus from her acting duties and has been attempting to live a normal life, but people are unable to see her, except for Sakuta, who is no stranger to this phenomenon, which he calls "Adolescence Syndrome." Sakuta decides to solve this mystery while continuing to get closer to Mai and meeting other girls who suffer from Adolescence Syndrome. I really liked the story of Rascal Does, not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai. It may not be the best story of 2018, but it's one of the more intriguing of 2018. The one thing that makes Rascal Does, Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai interesting is that the show is the dilemma that characters are facing and don't have a black and white conclusion. For example at the end of the Mai arc, she goes back to being an actress but part-time balancing school road. If this was in any other show then Mai would have only chosen one opinion while completely giving up the other for example giving up her school life in favour of being a full-time actress. This alone element gives a lot of life lessons to the viewer where it teaches opinion c can happen if you simply make it happen. On top of that, this element really makes you empathize with the characters. The best part about Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai, is the unique use of witty dialogue. Most dialogue in anime these days is there strictly for exposition or telling crappy jokes but Rascal Does not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai, is very clever in the way it uses its dialogue. Sakuta witty dialogue is way more complex than most would imagine where instead of Sakuta telling of what he feels but does it in these little one-liners and they are actually intriguing. The pacing in Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl, is very good for the most part though at times the series slows down quite a bit in the middle portion of the series. The mystery elements were nicely down as it perfectly plays with the themes of the series which I won't mention all that much in this review due to spoilers. Before I close the story part of the review I want to talk about the misconception about Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai. The misconception about Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai, was how people wrote it off as poor-mans Monogatari Series. Well after watching this show I can definitely say it's not. Yes, it may be similar in terms of structures where the protagonist would have to deal with set problems for set girl for set character girl arc other than that series for its own thing. Furthermore, this series is more accessible compared to the Monogatari Series as you don't need to watch a big chunk of episodes, especially when not all the entries in the Monogatari Series are consistently good. For every Owargatari and Monogatari Series 2nd season there's Nisemonogatari and a Koyomimonogatari aka the not consistently good Monogatari entries in the franchise. The characters is where Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai, starts to shine as they were only nicely written but they are all interesting in their own ways. If I had to choose the best male lead of 2018, it would be Sakuta Azusagawa. On first glance, he may appear as this boring light novel protagonist that we all saw before. However, during the first episode, he completely separates himself from the other boring light novel protagonist as he's not only a very intriguing character who loves to pull witty dialogue with his excellent one-liners but simply a flawed character who has a tragic background which caused him to have these large scars on his chest. At first glance, he may appear as this boring light novel protagonist that we all saw before. However, during the first episode, he completely separates himself from the other boring light novel protagonist as he's not only a very intriguing character who loves to pull witty dialogue with his excellent one-liners but simply a flawed character who has a tragic background which caused him to have these large scars on his chest. Great character. My favourite character in Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai, is Mai Sakurajima and no, she's not my favourite character because of her sexy bunny outfit. She's a famous child actress turned actor. She develops puberty syndrome and starts disappearing from reality until nobody in the world apart from our protagonist Sakuta can see her. This really makes her isolated towards the world as no one in the world could see her existence in the world and we the viewer slowly get to fill her pain of isolation. The best part about Mai is outside of her character development she's not a typical walking tsundere. The other characters in Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl, are also very good. Some of the characters may be hit or miss depending on your tastes overall but they all had great character development. Even I have a soft spot for tsundere's as a whole. It was a refreshing sight to see a main female character in the show to not be a total whiny girl towards the main protagonist. The other characters in Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl, are also very good. Some of the characters may be hit or miss depending on your tastes overall but they all have great character development. Overall the characters in Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai, were very good, and it's easily the show's biggest strength by a long shot. Compared to Persona 5 the Animation and Darling in the Franxx the visuals in Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai is beautiful. Some would say that Violet Evergarden and Hanebado! were better-looking shows than Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai visually however unlike those two shows this show actually has substance as the show visuals have a perfect blend in the show's great writing and dialogue. Character's designs were amazing and appealing to look at they are very drawn to the eye. The use of flat colour palette for character and background designs is simply outstanding as not only it going to a realistic style of balance out the supernatural elements but makes the setting of Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai feel alive and modern. This is easily the best-looking anime from fall 18 season. The same thing can be said for actual itself as it had fluid character movement, nicely done background animation for the most part and great facial expressions. The only slight complaint I had with the visuals would be some use of CGI for the background characters, though it's nowhere near as bad as the dreadful CGI students in Cloverwork's previous work Persona 5 the Animation. So far I have been praising Rascal Does, not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai but I feel it's time to talk about the weakest part of Rascal Does, not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai and that is the soundtrack. I'm just going to say right now the music is Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai is by no means bad in fact I think the soundtrack is pretty solid overall with its a nice use of light smooth piano pieces that were played in the anime. The problem with the soundtrack is that is not only being pretty forgetful for the most part but I thought the music direction was a bit mismanaged where you think that light smooth piano pieces would play in key moments but they, unfortunately, don't. The opening theme Kimi no Sei by the peggies is a pretty catchy song and while it wasn't the best anime opening of the season it was still a fun opening theme. The ending theme Fukashigi no Carte is easily one of the best ending themes of 2018. Not only the song itself is beautifully calming to the ear but the way they constantly changed the Seiyuu who voiced one of the main female characters in every two episodes. Plus I really loved how each version of the ending theme uses a different colour palette for the background scenery. For example, the background beach scenery in the Mai Version is a blended mix of orange and red while the background beach scenery for the Nodoka version is all in yellow. This is a detail that I wish the anime would use more often as it gives the set more of an identity and purpose. Unfortunately from the time of Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai, hasn't got an English dub though you can expect a quality dub for Aniplex sometime in the future. However, despite the lack of dub the sub is very good and well-acted. Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai, is simply brilliant. While it did have a couple of small shortcomings during its bunny hopping journey, the character's themes, the visuals and dialogue completely make it up. If you're looking for a good slice of life romance anime that had dealt with supernatural elements in a grounded way than I recommend Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai.
“I don't mind if I only had one person. Even if the whole world hated me, I could keep living if that person needed me.” -Sakuta Azusagawa Incredible. Absolutely frickin' incredible. There is no doubt at all I enjoyed the heck out of Bunny Girl Senpai. Bunny Girl Senpai has so much to offer, whether it is an interesting story, likeable characters, captivating dialogue, sad moments, or just laughs. It is also really refreshing as it goes against many of your generic high school, romcom anime tropes to create an overall very enjoyable take on the genre as a whole. I am aware that Bunny Girl Senpaimight have some flaws, but, for my own sake, I managed to look past those just so I would be able to have a better time watching it. Despite the title and cover art, this is NOT about bunny girls! I repeat: this is NOT about bunny girls! Like anyone who has not read the novels prior to the airing of Seishun Buta Yarou wa Bunny Girl Senpai no Yume wo Minai or “Bunny Girl Senpai” for short, I too have fallen for the biggest clickbait of this anime season. However, I was not the least bit disappointed. [spoilers ahead] Story: The plot of Bunny Girl Senpai follows our main protagonist Sukuta Azusagawa the “Buta Yarou” as he encounters several girls who all suffer from “puberty syndrome.” This fictional ailment is recognized as various supernatural phenomenon being associated with the different common challenges faced by teenagers. I thought this device was ingeniously used as an analogy to develop a more interesting storyline by characterizing the mental and social struggles the characters face with physical manifestation. For instance, upperclassman Mai Sakurajima, the poster girl of the series, meets Sakuta one day in a library wearing a bunny girl costume; hence, the title of the series. The purpose of dressing up as a bunny girl is to test if other can see her as she develops invisibility and her existence gradually fades from the memory of others due to her stress of being a famous model and her desire not be as known publicly. Despite all odds, Sakuta manages to rescue Mai in a way that would only suit him. While he was doing this, I couldn't help but cheer him on from like I would cheer on a Saturday morning cartoon hero as a kid. Go Sakuta! Rio Futaba, a classmate Sakuta often seeks for advice about puberty syndrome and explanations in terms of quantum physics, attributes Mai’s case to Schrödinger's cat since everyone but Sakuta failed to “look in the box” for Mai. I personally am not an expert on quantum physics myself, but I still did find Futaba’s justifications for the supernatural occurrences fascinating throughout the various character arcs. Characters: The chemistry (*looks at Futaba brewing coffee*) of the cast is undoubtedly my favorite aspect of the show. Sakuta deviates uniquely from the typical male lead of this genre by having blatantly no concern for what others think about him and being extremely candid including when making perverted remarks. I oftentimes find Sakuta’s remarks hilarious since they are not only very well-timed, but also demonstrate his mastery of sarcasm for the sake of joking around. In addition, I actually really like that Sakuta is not portrayed as a classic optimist as he himself shows that he is not a fan of clichés either. This is exemplified in one of the best moments in the show when he tells Futaba “It’s all right if you hate yourself” and “Living with such as positive attitude is so exhausting,” comforting her with his honesty and prompting Futaba to resolve her crisis. Despite his nonchalant demeanor, Sakuta genuinely does care for all of those around him as he goes above and beyond to helps them all through their struggles. Mai, *ahem* the best girl *ahem*, lives up to being Sakuta’s girlfriend by not only tolerating Sakuta’s straightforwardness, but also reciprocating with her own witty remarks to produce immensely engaging exchange of banter between the two. It was very interesting to watch Mai grow to trust and rely on someone like Sakuta. Even when he gets further involved with the other girls with puberty syndrome, it is highly satisfying that the romance between the two is still maintained. Underclassman Tomoe Koga’s adolescence syndrome originated from her desire to fit in with her peers and had the ability, attributed to Laplace’s Demon, to create simulated futures that may be rewound back in time if she did not desire the outcome. Since Sakuta’s younger sister Kaede also suffered from social pressures, he sympathized with Koga to the extent that he would pretend to be her boyfriend while teasing her frequently, much to the audience’s entertainment (canned peaches lol). Koga’s story was enjoyable since it is the first of many arcs that were based on a more relatable difficulty during adolescence. Due to quantum teleportation, Futaba split into two versions of herself that were a result of the dichotomy between her wanting attention, but not using her body to do so. It was exceptionally touching to witness Futaba as a stoic introvert being able to properly acknowledge her own feelings with Sakuta's guidance. Nodoka Toyohama, Mai’s half-sister, switched bodies with Mai as a result of Nodoka’s envy of Mai’s success. Sakuta again makes an inspirational effort to help others by alleviating Nadoka from her inferiority complex. At first glance, Kaede appears to just be a comedic, reclusive imouto that happened to experience puberty syndrome; however, it is revealed that her condition is much more complicated. With the help of her Onii-chan~, Kaede makes tremendous progress toward being able to go outside in her wholesome, powerful attempt to reintegrate with the world. Art: Although relatively recently establish, CloverWorks has done a pretty good job animating the few series I have watched from them. The animation is consistently good throughout the series as facial expressions and body gestures are effectively used well in portraying emotions or personalities. The opening and ending songs are especially nicely animated to capture the tone of the respective songs. Sound: “Kimi no Sei” by the peggies is a very exciting like many other openings and overall pretty catchy song. It was also interesting to see how small details were incorporated into the visuals like the titles of all of the novels being shuffled through. "Fukashigi no Carte” is, in my opinion, one of the best ending songs this season. It is quite creative that the vocals are performed individually for each one of the girls during their own story arc along with a change in visuals. The lyrics to both pieces were also great. The soundtrack is works well in conveying the appropriate emotions and give more meaning to certain scenes. The voice acting is also superb in communicating the intended personalities of the characters and bringing them to life, especially Sakuta played by Kaito Ishikawa. Fun fact: This is the same seiyu that plays Iida from Boku no Hero Academia and Kageyama from Haikyuu!! Enjoyment: Besides all the other points I made, I also really loved this show for the sheer entertainment value it provided. Each and every week I would look forward to the Wednesday evenings when I could catch another episode of Bunny Girl Senpai. And, man, it would feel like such a quick ~24 minutes every time. Although some might say may this shares similarities with other series, I still feel the uniqueness of it that allows me to enjoy it. I understand that others may not enjoy that this series resembles the Monogatari series; however, I still thoroughly enjoyed both since they both excelled at story telling and character development while one or the other still did well with other respective aspect. As a result, I do not see this necessarily as a "rip-off" but possible more of an "inspired work." Overall: If this series taught me anything, it is to not judge a book by its cover. After the last episode, I am going to miss this show, but I am still really looking forward to the upcoming movie about Shoko, the next focal character. Bunny Girl Senpai has cemented itself as one of my favorite anime of all time and I would definitely recommend it to anyone. “My thoughts are a hundred times more lewd than what you’re imagining.” -Sakuta Azusagawa
I consider myself diverse in what i have watched in my anime life. This, is simply amazing. The cover art and the synopsis do not fully explain what is happening here. This Anime has hit the top of my list and it is going to be really hard to knock it off. Story: The story is great, incredibly intriguing and as far as I am concerned. I have never seen a primes quite like this one. It is not your typical romantic comedy as these two become very close very quickly. The struggles they go through are realistic ones for the most part and it sheds a reallygood light on the modern day struggles that a lot of kids that age have to go through. It's some fantasy and romance combined into one but what really makes it so good is the relationship between the two main characters. Characters: The two main characters are perfect for the two roles. The faults they do have are covered up by how incredibly clever they both are and the interactions between the two are absolute gold. Every interaction between pretty much every single character in this show is amazing. It fits perfectly. Dialogue: The dialogue is absolutely the best part of this anime. All the characters seem to be incredibly clever and none are afraid to say exactly what they are thinking. It is on the level of what you would see in Monogatari without all of the choppiness. The writing so incredibly intriguing that the most obsolete interactions between characters are made interesting or funny and even if you are a great reader of subtitles, you will inevitably have to rewind to make sure you got exactly what they said down. Its all pure Gold, that's all i can say. Art: Nothing incredibly special with the art, although it is good and perfect for the show. Nothing really stands out. The only real problem with the visuals is some of the dialogue moves so quickly it’s hard to get a good look at some of the art. The bunny suit is a nice touch though i won’t complain about that :) Music: The music fit very well into the show. The OP gets you into a good mindset for what your about to watch and the translation of the OP is quite funny and seems to fit. Overall: In a season where three of my favorite anime have gotten new life, Fairy Tail, SAO, and Index, this show completely overshadowed all three in my opinion. If you like romance, fantasy and mystery, as well as great characters, you should definitely check this one out. I loved this show more and more with every episode and the ending was almost perfect. I will say that if they do a dub, I don't think it will do the dialogue justice so, keep that in mind.
This is my first review and as such won't be as refined but some things I'd like to point out about this show. I liked it. Story: 9 - Art: 8 - Sound: 8 - Character: 9 - Enjoyment: 10 - Overall: 10 I was looking forward to the fall season with how many anticipated shows were airing, this was one of those shows that originally flew under the radar as the title and cover didn't exactly catch my interest at first, but after noticing the positive traction that this show gained over the first two weeks decided to watch the first 3 episodes and was quitefrankly astounded. The characters have quite the depth, fleshed and well-thought out over the series and is recognizable through their seemingly 'realistic' display of emotions and expressions. They had their own motives and with Sakuta, your main protagonist who appears to have an unending flow of quirkiness is a delight to watch. As to why some consider Sakuta a Gary Stu I'll never understand. It's safe to say pretty much any character who has a sort of internal delema could not be one. The daily problems that he faces, trying to find the meaning of his life, constantly seeking his friends for some quantum mechanic doohickey counseling and the respect and recognition he gets from his classmates. If he's happy with his life doesn't mean that its perfect in every way. Not everything works out for our boy. I'd have to say the art and sound are above your typical high school rom-com show, although there is some slight degradation as we go further however improves well in the end. The opening is catchy and well designed, and even included some of the novel titles that appear to be shuffling around. The ending has the really nice tone and sung be the main girl of their respective arc which is pretty great. I wouldn't go to say that this show is overrated, considering that the initial reputation and hype was not exactly up there, but it was enjoyable and a refreshing take on the boy meets girl in high school and gets together and other girls get in on the action.
Wow. Now that it's over, I've got a lot to talk about. This show was one of the best ones to air this year, and it's got a lot to back it up. Everything from the opening to the character arcs shows that there was a lot of care and effort put into this show. Story: Seishun Buta Yarou follows an arc formula, with you following a certain character through the perspective of the main character, Sakuta. He goes around trying to explain and uncover the reasons as to why certain characters experience "puberty syndrome", which can probably be seen as a hidden want that thecharacters desire due to anxiety, stress, etc. The idea may seem a bit far-fetched, but it does end up creating character arcs that highlight how one character acts, thinks, and how they really are deep down. This system allows for great flow from one episode to the next, only being interrupted when the show has to switch from one character to the next. This fluidity allows for the events to feel natural, and not just because the show has dates strewn through the transitions. They aren't just put in for decoration, because they allow for a sense of realism as you can properly see that these arcs aren't done in a day. They're done throughout weeks, maybe even months. Art: The art, actually, is pretty standard. It has some scenes that do shine, but it's mostly just something accompanying the story and wouldn't be what people watch the show for. However, that's not to say that the art is bad. It's just that it doesn't stand out in particular... except for Futaba's thighs. Sound: Wow, besides the obvious "voice actors did their parts really well!", the things I want to highlight are the music and actually the voice actor on Sakuta especially at the end of the show. The music fits into the situations nicely, and the opening is just catchy as hell. The ending is much more mellow, feeling a bit like mellow jazz. It really shines as the ending theme just feels right to be added at the end of each episode, kind of like a calming factor. It's quiet, mellow, and starts off in 6/8. What's not to love? Anyways, with the last episode (no spoilers!), Sakuta's voice actor really shines through in capturing the pain that Sakuta's experiencing throughout the first half of the episode, and it really shows that lots of effort and care was put into every aspect of the show. Character: The show gives us charming and loveable characters that are given a substantial amount of development throughout their arcs. You find out everyone's wants, needs, desires, etc., and this all shapes their character as you also get to discover who the character really is later into their arcs. For 13 episodes, you can find the same amount of development that may be seen in a 2 cour, mostly because they get straight into the development rather than delaying to explain the plot for the episode. Enjoyment: After the first episode, I was intrigued by the premise of the show. I watched after the third episode had aired and I was told that the show was completely different from what its description had led most people to believe. This was one of the best decisions I made when it came to watching anime, and I don't regret it. Every episode has its charm, and every arc has a purpose. That can't be said for most shows now. Overall: I really like this show. It's got intriguing story, great music, amazing character for a 1 cour show, and it's extremely enjoyable. Art-wise, I felt it lacking a little, but as it's not the main focus, it can't lower the score dramatically like most would do. If you were on the fence originally, I highly advise you to at least watch the first 2 episodes at a minimum. It's an experience that could be in the running for anime of the year, even if we do have giants like MHA and JoJo that will surely get lots of recognition.
[5.0/10] _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ A blasé boy stands on a bridge, overlooking the ocean. Licentious thoughts pervade his mind, eager to be breathed to life, articulated so nonchalantly to whatever girl latches onto him. The aggressive one; the pariah at school who is spoken about in hushed voices that dart in and out of student’s mouths, settling at the breach between tact and uncivility. The boy views himself as an outsider and relates to this pariah, her plight is his own and due to that, he feels indebted to her. An ethereal toll which he must pay in order to regain a semblance of self-worth. But this outsider--this vagabond--edgingalong her school life eager to not make an impression on anyone, reveals herself as a lost, despondent figure who must retain a steely resolve, as any weakness would be immediately exploited and abused by the ones who have shunned her prior. This absence from reality; this vanished being, incapable of making an impression due to her affliction, is everything the boy needs. And he must save her. From there, a cascade of style erupts at the audience. A heterogeneous artistic smear across the pragmatic industry, transgressing norms whilst simultaneously accepting them, indulging in them and acquiescing to a standard that is so easy to punch through. A blithely swipe at normativity through the perspective of someone bored, sardonic, and fatigued by the constant battle against the restrictions, yet excited at the notion of being an erudite voice in the sea of retrograde production. What a perspicacious voice; what an apogee of style; what abrasive and caustic, annoying, biting, frames which flash between purpose and nonsense! An artifice of subversion and solipsism and hedonistic virtue. But enough about Monogatari. Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai is a Light Novel adaptation by A-1 Studios’ subsidiary, Cloverworks. It attempts to interpret puberty as fantastical phenomena, hinged on emotion and hormones, which causes young adults to be afflicted by peculiar maladies. Similarly to Monogatari, Bunny Girl features a protagonist who is positively flooded with female archetypes. Each one struck by this sickness and each one in desperate need to be saved. And of course, Sakuta, our protagonist, does his best to aid all these poor, helpless, idiosyncratic, feeble, powerless women. More tepid wish-fulfillment than its sources of inspiration, but as a result, far less engaging in general. It seems as though the writer wanted to create a more mainstream, acceptable product while inhabiting those same ideas which brought so much energy to Monogatari. Instead, the misogyny remains but the interest disappears, as none of the artistic flourishes exist any longer. Shinbo’s eccentric dynamism isn’t there to give the unorthodox structure and profoundly witty and playful dialogue an arena to swell within. It all dissipates into mediocrity. Vibrant, piercing backgrounds turn into CG meshes with myopic gradients. Little to no shading exists at any one time, creating flat, innocuous scenery. An insipid grain of banalness infuses with what’s presented; a lack of portentousness and hedonism which made its inspiration so memorable creates only the mundane. Bunny Girl lampshades cliché for only so long until it gives in and buckles under the weight of its production. Our ephemeral time spent with these characters feels even shorter once the final credits roll and they become nothing but fleeting thoughts and concepts. Threadbare metaphysics are mentioned to justify the ailments and, unfortunately, this misguided scientific slant is extraordinarily detrimental to any semblance of verisimilitude the series sought to create. The implementation of quantum mechanics was equally groan-worthy, as misunderstood explanations had a negative, ramifying effect on the rest of the series. Considering the definitions provided, we are left in a more frustrated state than we were when the phenomena were just that: phenomena. Not all is bad in the world of Bunny Girls and obsessive sisters, though, as the first arc did well to ease us into the structure of the series. The relationship between Sakuta and Mai was, if anything, cute. Due to the series’ more restrained approach towards the harem elements which it was inspired by, their relationship could play out convincingly enough as to not feel dissonant from the rest of the show’s tone. And while I wouldn’t classify it as funny, Bunny Girl has enough permeating wit that some of the interactions felt borderline inspired. Long train rides full of stodgy exposition became bearable due to the nature of the script and how it used the prosaic nature of its acerbic characters to its benefit. I appreciated how Kaede’s (Sakuta’s little sister) story starts in medias res, as we are treated to continuous revelations about what she went through and why exactly she’s such a shut-in cliché. While the explanation isn’t necessarily all too surprising and her arc is floundered by laconic and rushed melodrama, the standouts did particularly well. Sakuta’s care for his little sister created for one of the show’s more deceptively detailed sequences, as it gave us an extended scene where they spend their final moments together before she relapses back into her old self. Her entire arc revolves around her going back to school after her affliction and while she struggled to get there during the day, they sneak into it at night together. It creates for a gripping kenopsia as they creep around the empty schoolyard—one we see many times throughout the series—and peak into her future classroom. The sense of dread hangs loosely in the air, and for once the series’ pithy observations take on a more artistic, expressive existence. Rascal is an easy watch, and that’s undoubtedly why it’s so popular and well regarded. The emotions are tangible, the plot is accessible, and the characters are smooth enough to digest without any need for interpretation or challenge. That’s not to diminish or belittle the series, but to examine why it isn’t just a facsimile of Monogatari. It sheds the weight of complex structure, characterization, and presentation in favor of a mainstream, safe, and maybe even relatable experience. There is no conniption to be had here; Bunny Girl isn’t heterodox or complicated. It’s essentially puberty: exaggerated, melodramatic, and sweaty, but far easier than what is initially expected.
Im sure theres a lot of high school romance anime's out there and most of them have the same old generic plot, but to me this anime articulacy stood out a lot over the rest of the stuff that was airing, there were other romance anime too but this was something else. i like many other people came to watch this anime because of the cover art and title but sadly its not really what it seems on the outside, its actually a pretty great and wholesome show. Bunny girl senpai is about a high school boy names Sakuta Azusagava who has suffered from pubertysyndrome (abnormal experiences rumored on the internet to be caused by sensitivity and instability during adolescence) and through his personal experience he continues to help girls that he meets who are suffering from puberty syndrome, its pretty simple if u ask me and thats what makes it a masterpiece a pretty interesting story which is sometimes both relatible and confusing, but it has amazing character development and the story doesn't get boring even for a single moment and just sucks u in always being left wanting more at the end of an episode. for me personally that doesn't happen much where i get to hooked to an anime that is currently airing and wait impatiently for a new episode by constantly checking the date waiting for the next episode to come out. lastly the art style, its pretty basic and it could've been improved in many angles,also the ED was pretty amazing and constantly found myself listening to it repeatedly even after an episode had ended. also this is my first review so.. sorry if its not that great :p
Bunny girl senpai is a master of hiding that fact that it is just another generic light novel adaptation through a thin layer of vague pseudo-science and an attempt to appear deep and complex when it ultimately amounts to nothing. Bunny girl senpai revolves around the mysterious condition known as “adolescence syndrome”, what is “adolescence syndrome” you may ask, well I would like to know to. What I think the author was going for was a criticism of Japanese culture of having to ‘read the air’ by making a character who can’t ‘read the air’ but no “adolescence syndrome” is instead used to conjure up magicalscenarios with different girls so our protagonist can then save them and build up his harem in full light novel fashion. Speaking of characters let’s have a look at them. Sakuta is a deadpan and cynical asshole who manages to look like a well written character by being a bit of a dick, there is no subtly or reason behind his actions he just is a sarcastic asshole for no reason yet all the girls love him. Sakuta is paired up Mai Sakurajima, the titular bunny girl which is essentially a female copy paste of Sakuta with the snark turned down a bit. This has cursed the show to have every line of dialogue (and there is a lot) to be cursed to not end unless there has been some sarcastic or vulgar remark, all delivered with the monotonousness of a text to speech generator. Every arc follows the same boring formula, a girl has a supernatural problem, (which are all suspiciously similar to other anime arc’s) our protagonist ponders about it for a while and then ask the big boobed science girl who will then spout some quantum mechanics to fix the problem. You’d think this would give the show some much need complexity but no, the specific examples given are so tripe and overused that it becomes painfully obvious that the show is trying to look smart but just ends up falling flat on its face. People often praise this show for themes, a person disappearing from your memories, bullying, anxiety, an eternal time-loop that repeats the same days and so on. Conceptually these might be interesting, but they are explored with all the depth of a puddle. Then when something anything with actual stakes is presented it just resolves itself after some exposition and moves on to the neatly move on to next arc and leave no lasting impact. Although here is one arc where our exposition machine is affected by “adolescence syndrome” and with no way to dumb exposition that the author found on the first 2 lines of Wikipedia? The answer is they don’t, it just kind of solves itself and leaves any relevant themes by the wayside. All in time to crash and burn at an overly melodramatic conclusion filled with lot of forced drama and lots of excessive crying. Bunny girl senpai also suffers from light novel syndrome where it is just walls of text, normally this can be saved having interesting dialogue, or swapping dialogue for visual storytelling or even interesting direction to keep our interest up throughout the shows run time. What does bunny girl senpai do? Nothing, most episodes are characters talking to each other about the problems with some melodrama sprinkled in just to be repeated constantly throughout the shows run time. Do you want interesting themes explored in a dialogue heavy show with many girls? Watch the monogatari series. Or how about a series with romance an apathetic protagonist? Watch oregairu. Do you want supernatural series with light romance? Watch kokoro connect. Or do you want to see some of this animes arc explored in a better show with a similar protagonist? Watch haruhi. There is nothing of value here.
Yikes. The exaggerated hatred in some of these reviews compelled me to write one. This may not be the best anime created but it’s pretty damn good. Also, this anime is not Monogatari and is not meant to be compared to Monogatari. Monogatari is not the better version of this show. Believe it or not, not everyone likes pedophiles as MCs. Moving on, Bunny Girl Senpai is a show that tries to tackle a variety of issues associated with puberty (I would say the issues go beyond just puberty though). Sakuta is our protagonist, a smart-ass pervert of a loner who encounters different instances ofAdolescence Syndrome, which is a syndrome that pretty much manifests whatever the problem the person is going through in a supernatural way. There is a lot of pseudoscience bullshit here, but it didn’t affect my enjoyment of the show, because pseudoscience bullshit is pretty much the norm for these type of shows. Each arc deals with a different case of Adolescence Syndrome, usually taking 3 episodes for the resolution of each arc. I will say that the show does not reach the highs of the first arc again, which I found amazing, but each arc was quality in its own right. Now what’s to like about this show? For one, the banter between Mai and Sakuta is enjoyable, as well as the fact that they act naturally around each other. You won’t find the romance stagnant like other anime shows where it takes the MC 300 episodes to be around the girl he likes without squeaking like an idiot. That’s a plus in my book. Two, the show does not shy away from tackling topics such as bullying, the sexualization of minors and girls, insecurity in maintaining friends, terrible parents, etc; and for the most part, it tries to do it in a genuine way. Can the progress and development of the characters feel a bit forced at times? Absolutely, but I never felt like things were rushed to the point of being absurd. Which bring us to three, the characters. Yes, I won’t deny that the characters (Mainly Futaba) can seem like vehicles for the issue that the writer is intending on focusing on, but they have enough of their own personality that I found them distinct enough to actually give a damn about them during their arcs. I even shed a tear or two in some parts, but that’s neither here nor there. The animation for this show is generic, but it does it job. Not much to say about it. The soundtrack is solid. Overall, this a great anime. I definitely recommend it.
I don't understand the hype for this one. Bunny Girl Senpai is full of the same issues commonly criticized in most light novel adaptations, so why does it get a free pass? Harem tropes, waifu bait, incest teasing, thin characterization, vague pseudoscience, and an asshole deadpan protagonist who solves a bunch of girls’ problems for them. Most of all, the art and sound are incredibly mediocre excluding the many moments when CloverWorks chooses to bend over and spray shit in our eyes with its abundance of hideous CGI crowds. First and foremost, I hate the writing in Bunny Girl Senpai. Consider the '4' points I rated theshow overall to be a generous acknowledgment of its basic features. It was painful to watch, but not irredeemable. The story follows Sakuta, a second year in high school, as he tries to help girls afflicted by a supernatural phenomenon known as Adolescence Syndrome. If that sounds like a psychological disorder concocted by a pretentious teenage boy trying to sound smart, that’s because it is. If a character suddenly becomes invisible or if everyone is trapped in a three-day long time loop, then the author will call it Adolescence Syndrome and leave the rest up to our imaginations. In other words, it's the author’s way of masking a cheap plot device. Rather than giving us a coherent explanation for the syndrome, the author just handwaves it with common quantum mechanics like Schrodinger's Cat and Laplace's Demon. It’s loosely defined as a supernatural affliction that manifests in people who are going through severe stress, whether it be cyberbullying causing physical cuts, or going invisible because you’re sick of attention. To the show’s credit, as a plot device, it is used to craft some empathetic struggles within the characters and even a little bit of relatability. However, these conflicts aren’t executed nearly as well as they could be. The story is told through five parts, each with a new girl for Sakuta to help and flirt with. This standard harem setup is so unbearable to watch play out because Sakuta is just an awful protagonist. Sakuta is the average deadpan, cynical, uncaring protagonist, except he’s also an unlikable asshole. His one single tone of voice is monotonous boredom, and he almost never wavers from it for the entire series. Keep in mind, this show is FULL of dialogue, but it has no goddamn clue how to make any of it seem interesting. Sakuta’s dialogue isn’t witty or clever like you would expect from a deadpan character, it’s just vulgar, gross, and obnoxious. Deceptively, treats everyone like crap and hides behind irony so that people don’t think he’s that bad of a guy. However, everything he says is actually unironic, there’s no nuance, no punchline, he’s just a bad person. He is never punished for being an asshole, sometimes girls might comment on his behavior if he says something especially inappropriate to them, but right away they move on and act like he’s Jesus-kun again. For example, when a girl says something rude to him he fires back with: “Are you on your period or something?” Did a twelve-year-old write this script? Sakuta's shallow quips are always like this, juvenile and crass, and the rest of his dialogue is completely deadpan. He is rarely emotionally impacted by anything; very little makes him impressed or concerned. Viewing a story from the perspective of an uncaring asshole like Sakuta makes it impossible to get invested in anything, or even enjoy it. If the show had actually confronted him about his behavior and acknowledged how bad he was to his friends, then it could have been a character flaw and something to develop upon. But from what we saw adapted, his character development is satisfied with being permanently stagnant. He continues to hide his ugly personality behind a thick layer of snark and quips. Sakuta is just the rotten core of this story, surrounding him is the main attraction, all of the ladies who are strangely drawn to him. Our first heroine for Sakuta to assist is Mai Sakurajima, the titular bunny girl. Somehow she makes the dialogue even worse, she is equally as dry and cynical as Sakuta. Throughout the series, the script parallels standard rom-com dialogue, except it is written to be as pretentious as possible with the pace cranked down to molasses. Rather than a simple sentence lasting a few seconds, it’s needlessly wrapped into a messy jumble of sophistry and weird unfunny jokes. Why can’t these kids just talk like normal human beings? That would sure as hell make them more engaging to watch, and you know, relatable. Mai is the typical tsundere archetype, with the intruiging bunny girl costume appearing the most in episode one, then rarely appearing for the rest of the series. The whole ‘Bunny Girl’ hook in the title is contrived for what amounts to little more than big budget clickbait. There is one area which Bunny Girl Senpai is deserving of praise, its themes. At least from a conceptual standpoint, they add some nuance and relatability to cast. The execution of these themes, like the rest of the show, leaves much to be desired. Where we see the most intruiging themes on display is in Futaba's arc; she is introduced early in the show as more or less an exposition dumper with the sole purpose of lampshading plot conveniences. The relevant themes of insecurity and social anxiety addressed in her arc are muddled by the terrible hackneyed script. She is a scientist girl for the sole purpose of spouting tropey quantum theory pseudo-science to explain away everything that’s happening. It’s always painfully apparent that the author just read a brief summary about the theories he uses in his story in an attempt to seem intelligent, but it's so clear he didn't bother to fully research them so instead it makes him look stupider. These overlong, cringe-inducing, self-congratulatory ‘science’ scenes occur almost every episode. Nothing in Bunny Girl Senpai feels real, it's all plastic. Mai and the rest of the girls don’t feel like fully realized characters either. They all experience some kind of turmoil yet this rarely shows through in their personalities. They are all plastic prepackaged moe archetypes, unaffected by anything they go through. Even if a character is visibly changed by their conflict after it’s resolved, it is usually undermined by the show’s terrible writing. For example one girl is affected by Adolescence Syndrome because she is so insecure with her body from how people have treated her, then after her affliction is resolved Sakuta interjects with another one of his crude sex jokes that objectifies her body and undermines everything the arc was building towards. Another issue is the lack of lasting effects to each arc. They are paced too poorly for us to see how characters are impacted, rather than a satisfying conclusion the story just moves on. When the author decides he’s bored of a girl he simply ends the arc, in favor of a new case of Adolescence Syndrome. Of course, with another stock standard girl taken off the shelves at A-1 Pictures’ waifu warehouse to become the show’s new main appeal for a few weeks, until she is inevitably relegated to the supporting cast in favor of a new poster girl. It makes the author seem like an impatient teenage boy who just wants to shove as many beautiful girls into the arms of the cool guy bland protagonist. He pairs a girl with the protagonist and lets them flirt a little bit, and before he has to commit and actually develop said girl he gets bored of her. And writing a nuanced character is such hard work for him. So instead he just solves the issue by tossing aside the old girl in favor of a fresh new waifu to fawn all over his self-insert. This is, of course, a fundamental issue of most harem anime, a revolving door of waifus and a self insert protagonist. Being a light novel adaptation, Bunny Girl Senpai bears many structural similarities to a harem anime. Generally this is the reason why I avoid the genre, that and obnoxious fanservice which this series is thankfully frugal with. Eventually, it leaves off on a non-ending because this is an adaptation of an ongoing light novel. The show tries to wrap up the story as neatly as possible at the end of the last girl's arc, but it crashes and burns in its finale. The climax is a filled with overwrought crying, forced drama, and the cheesiest and most cringe-inducing writing in the whole show. In a better series, this barren wasteland of a script could be saved by a larger budget, or a more experienced director. However, this show’s decidedly unimaginative directing style leaves much to be desired. The art is mediocre, it’s in no way vivid to look at, the directing fails to make the long stretches of dialogue remotely interesting. Aside from the abhorrent CGI crowds, it isn’t a visual disaster, it could be worse, but it could be so much better. Other dialogue heavy anime like the Monogatari Series utilize unique directing techniques and plenty of visual storytelling to engage the viewer in lengthy conversations between two characters. Strangely, Bunny Girl Senpai desires to be watched as a thoughtful supernatural character drama, but it plays out like a generic light novel romantic comedy, taking the worst aspects of each and failing to craft an original or worthwhile series. Seishun Buta Yarou wa Bunny Girl Senpai no Yume wo Minai presents intruiging themes of how people treat and mistreat one another during adolescence. However, it fails to execute its best ideas successfully or in a compelling way due to terrible pacing, narrative structural issues, needlessly convoluted dialogue, mediocre presentation, and a thoroughly unlikable main character. If the author possessed half of the self-awareness he seems to think he has, this may not have been an overrated, cringy, bore-fest.
I came in expecting your generic harem ecchi anime what I came out with was a tear jerking anime filled with well flowing comedy. The music helped every situation feel refreshing and not only that but the character dynamic was amazing between every character. Just watching them talking to each other was enough to fill me with joy. Each arc of the show did not fail to impress after just watching three episodes I felt that the show could've ended and not only left a good impression but also leave viewers hoping for more. Not only that but the romantic development even though it mayhave stagnated it never felt like it was forced. Lastly the theme of this show was one that felt that many could relate to especially with the logic of social norms, this show presents the effects that social norms have on people. Hopefully this gives you an insight on this amazing anime.
What a good way to end the year! Bunny Girl is probably the best of its kind in the year, with a good story that holds in each of its short arcs. Perhaps one of the few flaws of the anime is that the first and last arcs are so good that they make others look worse, but they are not. In fact each of the situations that this great protagonist (perhaps one of the best) Sakuta is placed, you can already expect the best and funniest dialogues of all time. The characters are few, but they are extremely charismatic, each with its own developmentsthat flow through the anime making it very difficult to get tired of the dynamics. Visual is very beautiful, especially in more emotional scenes, the music is very good, especially the opening and ending. Bunny Girl is an anime highly recommended for those who like engaging dialogues with a protagonist who escapes from clichés and who likes fun and emotional situations with adolescents at puberty.