After a disastrous romantic confession, Masamune Okumura finds solace in the fictional world of anime and manga. Now a second-year high school student and the president of the Manga Research Club, Masamune spends a peaceful existence watching the adventures of the angel Liliel, his favorite character.
In the beginning of the academic year, Masamune’s life is turned upside down when he meets first-year student Ririsa Amano, a passionate cosplay practitioner. Despite Masamune's initial reluctance, the determined young woman manages to convince him to become her personal photographer for the production of a collection dedicated to their common favorite character: Liliel.
As Masamune enthusiastically discovers the world of cosplay and photo editing, he is unexpectedly reunited with his childhood friend Mikari Tachibana, who has become a model in the hope of impressing her beloved upperclassman. Realizing that modeling is not enough to intrigue the hopeless otaku, Mikari decides to join the club and become a cosplayer herself, all to finally have a chance at winning Masamune's heart. However, Masamune's love for fictional characters may not be capable of extending to those who impersonate them.
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Comentários
Blackcorps-007
i know this anime is focusing on cosplay but the most interesting thing to watch in this anime is the relationship itself , idk how to write a review properly but u might feel its a bit cringe to watch this anime because of certain scene and maybe feel like a bit boring around episode 7-11 but believe me when i say this anime potray the love for anime is amazing. but yeah watching this anime always makes me question "aint no way cosplay is that serious"🤣🤣 feel like sport anime the MC is GOATED man , MC got rizz and relatable the funniest part forme is that the MC VA is the same VA as itadori so when he crash out he sound like itadori in shibuyaa arc, imagine crash out like itadori in shibuya arc but because u just dont understand girl
Sneakrfreak
A beautiful story of passion and love for what you do. I came in looking for romance and funny situations between MC and his heroines, but left with a lot of heart warming moments. At first the story is very rom com but quickly turns into a great story. Life bringing and finding friends that enjoy what you do, and never letting that fire go. Really inspiring even if you don’t cosplay, but the cosplay shows how deep you can love a particular art! The story being a reminder that you should always love your passions and stay true to what you love to do.Even if you feel alone, you’re really not. Amazing work!! Will be reading the manga for more in depth storylines but the anime brings great chemistry between all the characters.
Jozuwa-_-
2.5-jigen no Ririsa - 6.5/10 "Cosplay-focused at first, became generic harem and 'Power of Friendship' drama by the end." This show promised a story about Cosplay and it did just that. It was also quite a fun show to watch, comedy-wise, with its generic but well-timed comical bits. And while I found the story/character arcs being hit-and-miss, the entire show still managed to entertain me for 24 episodes-- mostly for the comical aspect. STORY: 6/10 The story was fairly interesting, managing to stay on track with the Cosplay Culture concept. The cosplaying struggles they faced did feel like an insight into the life of newbie cosplayers. And addingto that, having some side-quests like their Otaku Club situation made it feel like the MCs have some obstacles to overcome before they could focus on their main goals. Unfortunately, most of the main story arcs they went through felt like it was downgraded to "Easy Mode", with it simply being resolve in a not-so-interesting ways. Also, while almost every arc had some senseful issues for the MCs to deal with, it often gets resolved through the "Power of Friendship". It becomes less about the attitude of the FMC as a cosplayer, and more about her personal attitude in general, which, for me, made those story chapters feel less interesting by the end.
CHARACTERS: 7/10
Entertainment-wise, both the MMC (Okumura) and FMC (Ririsa) were quite fun to watch as a couple of eccentric hardcore Otakus: Okumura being the genuinely overly proud Otaku and feels no ounce of shame for it, and Lillia being an airhead who seemingly trained under the "Gray Fullbuster Stripping School"-. Although, they still ended up being quite generic by the end of the season-- Okumura being the typical "Dense" senpai who doesn't see the overflowing "Nectar Juice" of the waifus that he causes, and Ririsa being a typical very nice, innocent, and pure girl that sees no evil in anyone, not even ghosts (seriously, she tried to catch ghosts like they're Pokemons).
The love rival, Mikari, didn't really feel like one, not until the final chapter of the season. Why was that you ask? Because she was barely in the show, seemingly forgotten. It didn't help that the very first rival that the Ririsa faced (Nagomi) was basically a leveled-up version of her: A cosplayer, sees Ririsa as a rival, and eventually fell for Okumura as well. If Nagomi stayed around a lot, they would've felt redundant, and Mikari would've likely been the odd one out with her mostly only getting involved in the story through her interest in Okumura. At most, she adds something by being the "normal" character that provides the 'confused' reactions to the Otaku Club's Otaku shenanigans.
Nonoa was quite an interesting character at first-- her 'communication disorder' worked for both the initial comedy parts and the latter serious parts of her character arc. Unfortunately, she was a victim of the aforementioned "Power of Friendship" effect, with her becoming a typical 'cute awkward little sister' to the group as soon as she started hanging out with them. It would've made sense for her to still slightly have problems communicating seeing as she just overcame a trauma, and it would've also given her a lot of comical materials as well. But all that personality trait went out the window as she turned into just another character we've seen a thousand times before.
Aria felt like a filler arc character with her not really being interested in cosplay or otaku culture in anyway, but instead only decided to do cosplay as it helps her accomplish her goal. But the thing is, she does accomplish that goal. And with that, she's basically in the same situation as Mikari with both of them kinda being in it for the fun friendship ride. On the positive side, she does somewhat play the role of representing the audience with her being a non-Otaku that's interested to get into the fun of that. And for what it's worth, she is up by one "Heart Event" with Okumura over the two main waifus (or three if we include Nagomi).
Mayuri has a 'Dommie-Mommie energy"... need a say more? Yes. I will say more. She's the resident "guidance" to these young Otaku group, who is also an Otaku herself. She provides the mature wisdom to them, but while also not able to provide the MCs all the answers they need since she's not that much older than them anyway. She's just more experienced than them, but it doesn't mean that she's seen it all, which is a good thing as it leaves the MCs a lot more things to figure out on their own.
ART & MUSIC: 5/10
Since my standards for Anime art are still based on the post and pre 2010s, this was fine for me, personally. Although, for today's standards, I'd say this is far from being good enough, especially when it comes to the body parts, i.e. the disproportioned drawing of hands, fingers, cleavage, and lats. Not to mention, 2 of the 4 main female character's cosplay design (Mikari's and Aria's) not really having that "Main Character" energy as the other half (Ririsa's and Nonoa's).
Music-wise, I'm personally not a fan of the genre of the music they used for this Anime but, I think it was fairly fitting for this Anime genre. All the music used does sound generic Anime idol pop though, imo.
The VAs, imo, is what made it easy for me to enjoy. It's nothing too impressive but, each VA fitted the characters so well that it made them easily distinguishable from one another, even with the lack of unique manner of speaking cliche for each of them.
OVERALL: 6.5/10
It was a fairly entertaining, easy to binge-watch show that relies on characters, comical bits, and of course... the Ecchi. The cosplay aspect is definitely there and not just a bait gimmick. The comedy, depending on how much you appreciate the 'friendly banter' and character-based running gags, could either be a reason to enjoy this, or get turned off and drop this show. And while it's tagged as "Ecchi", I'd say this one is definitely on the tame side of it, even during the mandatory Beach episode.
I wouldn't recommend this for the drama since most of the serious parts of the story either felt like the characters are self-pitying, over-complicating, the arcs being a bit tamed to avoid being too dark, or worse, over-staying it's welcome, i.e. a character going on and on when the point has already been made. Not to mention that the resolution tends to be disappointingly lazy.
Overall, I'd say there's nothing to lose by missing out on this show, but it could also be quite an entertaining watch for anyone looking for a basic comedy of mostly friendly banters and character shtick, with a lightweight drama.
Marco16831
Great anime It went from a simple anime about cosplaying their favorite characters to many different characters opening up about what they love and the struggles they have with it. The plot is well written, from school to cosplay events. The beginning can be boring for people binge-watching but eventually, the character development was worth every episode. I did however stop watching for like a couple of weeks at about ep 12 because the pacing was a bit slow and repetitive at that time, but I gave it another chance because why not, and that was worth it I can't wait for season 2
cartoons66
I dont usually write "reviews" but honestly seeing this anime get labeled generic or getting thrown in with other ecchi romcom slop is actually disheartening. Not gonna really structure this or anything just gonna vomit up what i loved about this anime. Gonna mention the story here at the start since its honestly what you shouldnt be focusing on when watching this, the story is interesting and had a nice vibe, cosplay stuff blah blah blah its been done before but it is still nice to see a classic portrayal of the culture "i.e events and comiket blah blah". Really felt somewhat similar to Genshiken in someaspects but obviously its more modern than Genshiken, in being that Genshiken kinda doesnt have a plot until yknow it decided that it wanted one (great show still). But either way 2.5 Ririsa feels like that, in the beginning, but really the overarching narrative about cosplay isnt what you should be looking for here.
What was so amazing about this anime was the characters and the way that "otaku" culture is shown through the characters. I just want to start by saying IM A LOSER, and the fact im such a loser somehow made watching this even better, Okumuras character became so relatable by the latter half of the anime, that i was actually saying "so true" to my screen like some insane monster. But not in a way thats bad, more in a way thats just relatable in what Okumuras backstory was, it may just be my personal experiences that make it so relatable but either way Okumura is definitely the best written character in this anime, and whoo boy episode 21 was truly something im not going to have spoilers or anything in here, but lets just say the certain speech he had with a fuzzy haired man, really brought me back to like 2010 otoku type anime for some reason, but what Okumura was saying definitely had a tinge of anime vocab thrown on, but the truth of that episode hit so hard for me.
Ill briefly mention the other characters because they are also very interesting, especially what Aria had going on, truly didnt expect them to go so deep with Aria, just thought she was gonna be the whoo hoo gyaru carefree type but man was i wrong. The author really wants to go hard on these characters but i feel unironically the ecchi tags are holding him back, but before i talk about the "ecchi", ill also just put here that Nonoa's character is also somewhat on par with Aria, Nonoa is my favorite right under Okumura, but just has to be said, this animes character development really starts coming together half way through the anime, and its great.
Now the "Ecchi", gonna be honest its hard to have a anime about cosplaying and not have Ecchi, but the crazy part is, i barely remember most of it because i was so focused on the characters and potential that this series has, just like coming up with shit in my head on how X character will develop or relating the otaku culture in this anime to how it actually is or "was" back then. But yeah id say its still very much so worth watching if you like romcoms with actual good characters, and its pretty funny as a cool plus.
Now i have this rated a 9 and not a 10 pretty much for 3 reasons that arent THAT big of a deal.
1. The start was a little slow, but looking back kinda necessary to grow on the characters, seeing as this is 24 episodes, which is pretty surprising when i first found this anime, but around the latter half is when i really couldnt stop watching and it picked up hard.
2. The soundtrack is pretty ass, the OPS and EDS never stood out and neither did the OSTs, its just a little gripe i suppose.
3. Lastly, Its purely because i see so much potential in this series and I HOPE TO GOD IT DOESNT SQUANDER IT, because if S2 can live up to what i think it could be, after S2 ill definitely be reading the manga.
Idk if people will read this yap vomit but either way it had to be said somewhere and by someone that this isnt just your average Ecchi seasonal.
Theirs so much other stuff i didnt go over in terms of story and other great characters but honestly this yap is to long even for me.
:THUMBS_UP:
Marinate1016
Despite its English name, Nigoriri is as wholesome and heartwarming a story you’ll see. While there are occasional bits of fanservice, it’s overwhelmingly a story of self-acceptance, finding your niche and the beauty of cosplay! This was an amazing 6 month journey full of smiles, laughs and tears that completely changed my perception of the cosplay hobby and gave me a newfound appreciation for the art form . Might sound a bit dramatic, but I can really say this show changed my life for the better and I’m going to miss it a lot. Every now and again there’s a cast that comes around and makesyou totally fall in love. Recently we’ve had Kusuriya, Frieren, etc., and I really believe Nigoriri’s cast is right up there with the best of them. The show presents characters from totally different backgrounds, who on the surface seem like they’d have nothing in common and no reason to ever hang out together, yet they form a familiar bond over their love of cosplay and animanga. Even though they all have their own reasons for being into the hobby, that shared love of it really binds them and creates this beautiful family feel throughout the show. It feels like Ririsa, Mikarin and the others are sisters more than friends.
While things started out a little slow with the story in the first few episodes, once it got going we never really looked back and got some amazing development. While there’s the big cosplay events like comiket that the girls work towards, those are really just plot devices to showcase the girls’ growth and ability to accept themselves. Several of the characters dealt with self worth issues, depression, anxiety etc., and these events are usually big coming out parties for them to break down those barriers and evolve as people. While we might not all be gorgeous cosplayers, I think there’s a lot of things that we can take away from a story like this. Chief of which is the importance of pursuing the things you’re passionate about without fear of judgment.
Now we can’t discuss a harem without talking about the romance. I actually think this is one of the best ways to handle romance in a harem. All the girls pretty much get their fun in the sun time with Okumura, either during or after their mini arcs, but it never feels cringe or forced. He helps them resolve issues in their life and doesn’t put them on a pedestal thanks to his “not into 3D girls” gimmick which leads to some pretty natural feeling romantic progression. Things especially reached a head in the last few episodes of the season with the girls realising their feelings, but because of how it’s paced and the fact it doesn’t dominate the series, it feels rewarding. First and foremost this is a story about the characters connecting with others thanks to their otaku passions and the romance is just a nice bonus.
Production wise, the show looks great! The animation isn’t crazy and it really doesn’t need to be given the subject matter, but the visuals for all the big cosplay events looked amazing. For the massive workload that JC Staff have had over the last two seasons, they didn’t miss a beat here. Direction is surprisingly quite good as well, making the emotional story beats hit that much harder.
Nigoriri is a beautiful anime with a great cast, well executed emotional storylines and shows you the ins and outs of cosplay! Can’t recommend this one enough and I’ll truly miss it. A must watch for those interested in otaku culture, character development and cute girls!
Nigoriri gets 10 out of 10.
aranyaSG
Started the anime expecting some ecchi, comedy, and lighthearted slice-of-life—exactly what the first few episodes delivered. The storytelling was fairly standard, with quirky fanservice and minimal character development, but it was entertaining enough if you approached it without high expectations. However, things took a turn for the better towards the end of the first cour and into the second. The show began diving deeper into the characters' individual motivations for cosplay and exploring the MC's evolving perspective on 3D girls. The character development was a pleasant surprise, with almost every character getting their moment to shine and grow. Overall, it exceeded my initial expectations, and I’m nowlooking forward to season 2. Until then, I’ll probably pick up the manga to continue the story.
PerfectYum
2.5-jigen no Ririsa had an interesting premise—a story blending 2D and 3D idol culture with romance. Unfortunately, it fails to capitalize on its unique concept, instead delivering a dull and predictable experience. The biggest flaw is the writing. The characters feel one-dimensional, with shallow development that makes it hard to care about their relationships. The romance lacks chemistry, and the drama feels forced rather than engaging. The pacing is also inconsistent, dragging in places where it should be building tension. Visually, the anime is passable but uninspired. The character designs are decent, but the animation quality fluctuates, making certain scenes awkward to watch. The music, which shouldbe a highlight in an idol-themed series, is forgettable and doesn’t leave a lasting impact.
Overall, 2.5-jigen no Ririsa is a disappointing watch that doesn’t bring anything new or exciting to the table. Unless you’re a die-hard fan of the genre, it’s not worth the time.
Ivantxu55
This anime for me was the first time I've watched a show from a manga I have already read. Because of this, I was excited to see how they have adapted it into anime form. And I wasn't disapointed. As for the story itself, I think it's one of those anime that warms your heart on how wholesome it is and the relationships between the characters. Reading the manga got me hooked and seeing it on anime form just confirmed it even more. I think there are few anime of the "Harem & Ecchi" genre that have good premise and I valued a lot the little amountof fan service (even though there is a beach episode).
All in all, it is a good anime for those who enjoy the chill romance shows and It has even been conifirmed inside the show the 2nd season which I'll be happy to see aswell.
retro_moescreens
2.5-jigen no Ririsa is a passionate ecchi about otaku friendships and cosplay culture. The show captures wonderfully the feelings of having friends who accept and share your passions. The heroines are amazing and by the end I had become a fan of all of them, I even became a fan of the male main character. Ririsa is the star here, her hardcore otaku ways and infectious passion for cosplay are gonna make you wish you could hang with her. But my favorite has to be the teacher who used to be a famous sexy cosplayer, she has to keep a serious and diligent image as ateacher, but she has a terribly hard time containing her oldschool otaku ways, and she even becomes a mentor figure for the younger otakus.
Fanservice is very good and healthy here, there aren’t a lot of lucky moments, the service is more a result of most of the girls being shameless or too comfortable around the main character.
As for the topic of cosplay, the show doesn’t talk very deeply about the craft or the skills, but more so about the community around it and the feelings of the cosplayers. Seeing the different characters relationships with the art and community of cosplay was very interesting.
The main character's love for a 2D heroine might be outside of a lots of people’s comfort zone, but his character is written with thought and depth, his efforts to create a safe space for the girls to enjoy their hobby is really admirable, and he makes sure to never judge people because he understands what is like to be treated as weird. I’m very invested in his development for the next season, after he opened up to the teacher about his past.
catnipdesu
I had no expectations for this show, I just got curious about the cosplay theme since it is my actual hobby and wanted something silly to pass the time. But oh boy I got hit by the feelings truck and even got more motivation to cosplay. The prota is actually a good guy and gets a nice development, the teacher is a relatable character since she's an adult cosplayer and thank god not a creep over the prota, being a mentor figure for him intead. And Nonoa is my kinnie for real, I could relate so much to her story and struggles that I almost cried. cons:The setting would make more sense if they were in first year of college, it's a bit strange all this fanservice with minors but I know it's a cultural thing yadayada. Mikari gets a bit forgotten and Aria is just a rip-off of Marin from Sono Bisque Doll.
ywax_
This not even being an 8 rated is surprising. The show is pretty good it balances the romance and the cosplay aspect. Everything about the show is great the animation not bad and the characters are good. The only thing I don't like is Aria liking Okomura, I prefer it to be a clash between Ririsa and Mikari. Im team Miraki btw. Honestly, I'm not hating but this got better writing and emotion than Solo Leveling. Lol. I like what Mayuri said: "People's hearts do not exist in isolation, they take form for the first time due to the existence of others." Incredible. 9/10, Could be a 10 withoutthe fan service.
KANLen09
2.5 Dimensional Seduction - Man, does the 2.5D spectrum never felt this good...with sacrifices that, depending on you, may diminish the medium's potential. I'm actually surprised that such a niche topic like cosplaying is never featured more in AniManga, much more than we would ever anticipate coming off of the runaway success of Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru a.k.a My Dress-Up Darling, back in Winter 2022 (which we're STILL waiting for the eventual coming of Season 2). And to tide us along with the long-wait which is to come, there is mangaka Yu Hashimoto's 2.5-jigen no Ririsa a.k.a 2.5 Dimensional Seduction, another one ofJ.C.Staff's egreious workhorse projects for the Summer/Fall 2024 season, of which throughout its 2-cour continuous run that surprisingly never falters, actually provides a lot more depth into the world of cosplaying than you would ever expect.
Put together a hardcore otaku and a passionate cosplayer who so happens to be the crazed fan of the otaku, and what do you get? This is the secret sauce towards the series's name because it serves double duty with the Japanese language of the Kanji for Seduction, but is read as Ririsa in pure Katakana (in Furigana terms), focusing on the legacy of a club that only serves as the otaku's wet dream of possibilities and the fated meeting of someone who would fulfill that dream to endless appeal. This is the story of 2nd-year student Masamune Okumura, the president of his school's Manga Club, and the only student because there's no one else to match his hardcore liking for the biggest Oshi in his life: the fictional Liliel from The Ashford Chronicles. And in comes the Kohai of 1st-year Ririsa Amano, who's very passionate about her cosplaying, but that she definitely needs more than one set of hands to help her shine in what she does best, being inspired by people who've done the same during a cosplay event that has since shaped her goals. And what first seemed like a casual request for someone with photography skills (which Okumura is defintely good at but improving), the red thread of fate reveals itself when the cosplaying imitation of the Oshi that Okumura so loved and admired comes to real life in 3D fashion. And so, this begins the revival of the Manga Club, earning people along its process and solidifying the reason why it exists to begin with...with the caveat of having beet red feelings along the way.
First and foremost, the series itself may be marketed as a rom-com, but the art of cosplay has always been the front and centre of such works like this to begin with. And despite the former series having the upstart by a year with the latter coming thereafter, you could call both Sono Bisque Doll and 2.5D Seduction technically "same-same but different" polar opposite series, with the latter going in-depth towards the heart of the cosplaying scene and what actually revolves around this large community of otakus and cosplayers for an insight of its sub-industry workings. And Yu Hashimoto going this route to differentiate his only series from Shinichi Fukuda's more popular series definitely sets the tone for what's to come and what to anticipate from his writing, which is actually pretty good and concise, which also tells that he has experience coming from the very heart of the cosplay scene itself to be able to pen a story plot of similar characters in the pursuit of perfection when it comes to cosplaying their Oshis with sheer determination. It's a premise that has some moments of faltering, but while it's no jewel, it still has potential and is absolutely worth your time.
And that brings us to its core characters: you have the hardcore otaku himself, his Oshi/waifu partner, the ever-so-tropey childhood partner that has walked the talk before the partner ever as a blimp in his eyes, and the competition from renowned cosplayers, as well as supporters that have grown with the group from strength to strength. Naturally, Okumura is infatuated with Ririsa because of her ability to cosplay Liliel and her many fictional sets of clothing from the series' franchise, and even though there are hints of lovey-dovey moments between the two (and that Okumura is really dense to romantic love but has a legitimate reason for it), the cosplay aspect has always been at the top of their heads for someone who wants to perform and go beyond his limits and the latter, who always wants to perfect her cosplay and help others be inspired in the process. To see both Okumura and Ririsa improve as fellow hardcore otakus before their romantic love comes into play IS quite the inspiration and motivation, and that is what makes the series stand out in its showcase. Of course, the ever-so-tropey childhood character just has to make the play here, and it shows up in the form of the popular and gorgeous model Mikari Tachibana, who has been vying for his attention since young. It's too bad (or a blessing in misguise) that Okumura is just like any boy who fancies the girls he likes, but the situations in his life caused him to hit rock bottom so much so that love to him just feels like an afterthought for everything else that he could focus on better, which just so happened to be fangirling after Liliel, which has the Domino Effect of Ririsa edging close to him as a means of seeing that if he can't have 3D girls, 2.5D girls may not be so bad after all.
The side characters lean their support quite well for their run, I must say. Initially, the Manga Club doesn't have a teacher for the advisor role (as much is required for all clubs in schools), and that's where Mayuri Hanyu comes in. As the new teacher of the school, who at first begrudgingly didn't want to take on the role with Okumura's convincing, but after the reveal that she was a once-renowned cosplayer, the cat is out of the bag, and Mayuri-sensei has always been supporting Okumura, Ririsa, and others' growth to expand their senses of cosplaying. If you need lifelong fellow friends in the cosplay scene, look no further than cosplayer Magino and her support photographer Ogino, for they helped Okumura and Ririsa in their first few cosplaying rodeos until their establishment for themselves to grow beyond their comfort zone. Ultimately, slowly and surely, it's the girls surrounding Okumura's life, from Ririsa to Mikari, and dragging the new rookie cosplayers of Nonoa, being Ririsa's fan and Aria Kisaki, who also has her own huge weight (the size of Okumura's) to resolve as well.
All in all, this is a cast of characters that you can definitely relate to very much, even if you are or aren't a cosplayer, seeing their achievements and struggles to make a name for themselves in the way they know they do.
Being a J.C.Staff show, the veteran studio's been taxed way too much during the Summer/Fall 2024 run. Being technically the 1st show of 9 for its Summer premiere (alongside the haphazard Delico's Nursery), the production is simple and bare bones, but it gets the job done. The one big differential, however, comes with the censoring; that is, due to Japan's censorship laws, despite being the Ecchi series that features a lot of striking fanservice from the manga, it unfortunately had to be cut out without a proper semi-uncensored version. Regardless, while you can turn to the manga to fulfill the raunchy sauce, the series as a whole is still very well produced, even if it's made on the cheap.
The music, on the other hand, is good (and even great at times), and I expect no less from music composer Hiroaki Tsutsumi, who has composed for notable shows like Summer 2013's Hyperdimension Neptunia: The Animation (which is his first work), the famous Dr. Stone franchise, and last season's RoshiDere. Meychan's "Shutter Chance" for the 1st OP song is a banger of an opener song introduction that gets the groove down, while Soraru's 2nd OP song may sound dull but is akin to a rest moment to get the perspective straight. Overall, I still prefer the 1st Cour because of the pairing of Ririsa and Mikari's rather upbeat ED, though bringing Nonoa and Aria into the picture for the 2nd Cour's ED shows the friendship bond between fellow cosplayers that cannot be discounted for the fact.
Censorship issues aside (that would make or break the show's enjoyment), 2.5-jigen no Ririsa a.k.a 2.5 Dimensional Seduction is a show that really deserves more love than just the "in-your-dreams" faithful uncensored adaptation that would've added the inch of its wow factor to appeal to more people. You have an MC that, while vulnerable to love, embodies his passion all the more to the girls that both love the profession and the guy that motivates them all the way, and say what you want about the anime being an inferior version of Sono Bisque Doll, but it has weight to offer on its own.
As Okumura mentions in his own heart: If I have a partner who shares the same passion as I do, 3D girls may be my trash, but the 2.5D Seduction is a better compromise than anything.
EdSheeeran
Hmmmm... it's not bad, but the biggest problem with this anime is that it is not consistent, which is quite rare. Most shows I have watched mostly stayed true to it's quality of writing, theme, tone and genre. I was expecting a comedy. The beginning was a heartwarming and easy to watch comedy where you dont need to think about the anime too much. But towards the second half it turned into a overboarded drama show? This anime didn't know what it wanted to be towards the end. They probably tried to justify the 24-episode long show and tried to spice it up with all kindsof fake drama and unnecessary long backstories of almost every character that appeared.
This combined with an episode-long monologuing about everything they say and do, is just an exhausting type of unwanted drama and anime-type misconceptions. Also the characters are screaming a bit too much for my taste.
I don't want to spoil too much but giving the MC a backstory at the very end that barely supported the actions prior to the last episodes was really not helping to understand the character. And also why? No one was asking for it. 99% watch this anime for the girls (me included).
Backstories can be as deep as the Mariana trench, but if the actions are generic and only line up to a level to most other animes it makes the character generic and boring.
Now, there are some good moments here and there and also some heartwarming ones, but I feel like this show just wasn't genuine. From the music, the design to the way the characters act. They try to "force" a feeling out of you and it probably worked out for some, but I just couldn't take this show seriously enough.
SkepticalTG
It's a good anime to say the least. Really targeted my type of comedy, which is pretty much anything nowadays but that's not my point. MC isn't as bland as the people who don't recommend it say. Those are just the 3 episode rule type of people and don't truly let character growth be explored. The story itself isn't all that amazing. The plot was slightly predictable at times but still generally fun to watch. Contrary to popular belief, this is a pretty deep anime compared to a lot of ecchi, the emotion also hits when something emotional happens. The art style was pretty good, although I'dsay I prefer the manga art style. The openings were mostly a catch so don't skip those.
In general if you're a big fan of cosplaying, slight romance, dumb humor/comedy or ecchi, this is the anime for you. However, if you only like action or absolutely dislike ecchi then I advise to not even bother picking up the anime. You won't enjoy it.
AnimeExplorer21
2.5 Dimensional Seduction is one of those anime that caught everyone’s attention in summer 2024, mostly for its mix of cosplay themes and lighthearted romance. If you’ve seen My Dress-Up Darling, the vibe will feel a bit familiar—anime lovers, cosplay, and a sprinkle of romance. While it’s not groundbreaking, it does offer enough charm to keep you hooked, at least in the first half. The story revolves around Okumura, the ultimate otaku who’s the president of the manga club, and Ririsa, the adorable female lead who shares his passion for anime and cosplay. I really liked how they bonded over their shared interests, with Okumura helpingRirisa become a top-tier cosplayer. Their chemistry was fun to watch, especially with their playful flirtations, even though both of them were hilariously clueless about real romance.
The first 12 episodes were super engaging for me. I loved how they explored the cosplay world and the effort that goes into it—it felt refreshing and relatable for someone who enjoys anime conventions myself. But after episode 12, the pace slowed down. The focus shifted too much to side characters, and while I get that they’re trying to build the world, it came at the cost of the main couple’s development. There were moments where I found myself fast-forwarding, hoping we’d get back to Okumura and Ririsa’s story.
I also felt Mikari, the second female lead, didn’t get enough screen time. Both Ririsa and Mikari were well-written, and it’s rare to see two female leads with such pure and likable personalities. It left me wondering who I’d root for if I were in Okumura’s shoes. Speaking of him, I liked that his arc gradually shifted from being obsessed with anime girls to appreciating real-life relationships (or, as the title says, the “2.5D”).
The ending song of the first 12 episodes, "Watch Me" by Ririsa Amano, was absolutely amazing. No doubt, it’s one of the best things about the anime and something that will stick with me for a long time—it instantly brings back the vibe of the show whenever I hear it.
The ending is a bit of a cliffhanger, with no clear resolution, but with a season 2 on the horizon, there’s still hope for more character development. I’d recommend this anime if you’re into lighthearted rom-coms with a touch of otaku culture. It’s not perfect, but it’s fun and has its moments. If you’re looking for a casual watch to fill your evenings, this one is worth a shot!
patkarunungan
'2.5 Dimensional Seduction' started off as a mediocre-looking, fanservice-filled anime. But as the episodes go on, as we meet different characters going through different arcs, we witness something with depth. § Overview Okumura Masamune is the lone member of his school's Manga Research Club. He is content to be alone because he can spend more time with anime and manga, and nobody would judge him. But his world turned upside down when Amano Ririsa enters the picture. She amazes him with how she is able to cosplay his favourite character, Liliel. Soon enough, they join various events: Ririsa cosplays Lilieal, Okumura takes photos. Eventually, other girls jointhem in cosplaying.
§ Notes
1. A good part of it is ecchi. Some manga readers who like it mostly because of its nudity were understandably disappointed with the censorship in the anime.
But since this may be the case, people who like the anime may have something to look forward to once they begin reading the manga.
2. It started being mostly about weeb stuff and lots of fanservice, even in the censored anime. It's gonna be a normie filter. But if you're okay with that, it has a lot of emotional moments down the road. I like the character arcs of Noa and Aria. My best girl, Mikari, isn't far behind.
Ultimately, it's about the passion of cosplaying, and I think this anime has done a great job at it.
3. It's also partly romance, but any romantic development will have to wait for season 2, where Okumura will have to confront why he has no interest for so-called '3d girls.'
4. Both Alya and 2.5 DS are guilty pleasures. I am partial to the character designs of Alya, while 2.5 DS are a bit messy. I thought initially that Alya would blow this over, but 2.5 DS proved to be the better anime.
5. The animation is fairly acceptable. Nothing too fancy.
§ Conclusion
2.5 Dimensional Seduction at first glance looks like an anime made for gooners, and it's partly correct. That said, I don't want to not recommend this just because it has a high normie filter. It's an anime about pursuing your passion, and it has some great emotional moments.
JackTheReapur
This anime convinced me that I had to write a review. It might look like an anime you'd find anywhere and while true to a certain extent this anime fulfilled everything I was looking for and more in such an anime. Story building from the first episode to the last was great and it made me appreciate giving my time to finish it in its entirety. The anime is labeled as "H" but its really softcore compared to what's really out there which has way more skin showing. Overall I would 100% recommend you watch this if you don't have much else to watch rightnow.
Dangerous_Boy
A very unpromising start that follows every beat of a classic harem anime, it sets expectations very low, but then redirects itself towards how one interfaces with their hobbies, and on artistic ideals and how they clash. It's easy for fighting shonen writers to create stakes and write their battles, bigger power beats the smaller power, then the smaller power becomes the bigger power; everyone will die if it doesn't, it's as simple as it gets, and can be easily mastered. Ririsa however is a battle shonen (or a sports anime, which some may consider to be contained within battle shonen) which doesn't hang itsstakes on life or death, bigger power and smaller power, it is earnestly a battle about love, and putting your heart into it. Sukuna vs Itadori wishes it could reach the depths that Nagomi vs Ririsa reached (and I bring up Jujutsu because it's in recent memory, but there are many more shonen battles of the MC against a much stronger foe that didn't meet this level; if I had to bring something up like it, Raou vs Toki is what comes to mind first, but Toki wasn't the MC.)
One issue caused by the change of direction is that now the MC which was supposed to be the center of the harem becomes an extra. He can't vanish from the plot, but there's nothing for him to do here anymore. (Kakegurui suffers from the same ailment) Yet, the writing finds something for him to do in the second cour, whilst keeping it true to the central theme of the series: The soul of a broken author can only be saved by directly facing the love of a fan, which is what he does, and nobody else in the cast could, or couldn't happen without him. After that the series directly adresses how he sort of didn't exist in the world, trimming down all the edges created by making a sports anime with a harem romance comedy on the side.
It's incredibly humane and probably any person can understand the struggles in the series, but I'd mostly recommend it to creative people, because they'd relate to it the best, and feel themselves in many of the experiences, doubts and ideals portrayed.
