Rentarou Aijou has it all: looks, intelligence, athletic skill, and popularity with peers and mentors alike. Unfortunately, none of these qualities help Rentarou with his love life. On the day of his middle school graduation, he is once again turned down by a girl he confesses to, earning his one-hundredth rejection in a row. Down on his luck, he goes to a matchmaking shrine and wishes to finally get a girlfriend in high school. When the god of the shrine suddenly appears before him, Rentarou is told he will meet an astronomical total of one hundred soulmates in high school. Though Rentarou initially does not take this foretelling seriously, his doubts disappear when, on the first day of school, he meets two of these soulmates—Hakari Hanazono and Karane Inda—who both confess to him. With fated encounters and love confessions galore, Rentarou's life is about to get a lot more exciting. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
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100 Girlfriends Who REALLY Love You - This is it; we've officially hit PEAK Trash Harem Rom-com, the likes of which we have not seen since time millenia, in the most flawless and outlandish way ever done possible. For all of what the AniManga industry has to offer since its humble beginnings decades ago, only one genre stands out the most due to its consistent relevancy: the romance genre, which comes in a lot of flavours for everyone's enjoyment. And seemingly, one of the most popular themes from that genre would come to define the next level of enjoyment: harem. Sure, you have the obvious ones,like Ken Akamatsu's Negima! Magister Negi Magi series, which has a child MC being loved by his class of 31 high school girls, is, to my mind, the very first incarnation of the "more than single-digit" harem rom-com series. And while no other series would beat the famed mangaka's work in time to come (if focusing on just that aspect), it would take almost 8 years for the next rival to show up, and I don't know how this author came up with the absurd concept, but it has earned its fanbase overtime to become one of the most vocal communities whenever a new rival...erm, girlfriend shows up to add to the total number. And that, my friends, is mangaka Rikito Nakamura and illustrator Yukiko Nozawa's Kimi no Koto ga Daidaidaidaidaisuki na 100-nin no Kanojo a.k.a The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, REALLY Love You, one of the most unapologetic AniManga works to come out in a very long while, came out guns blazing to give everyone a dose of its voraciously irresistible over-the-top harem medicine with the ever-so-loving parody twist that leaves us drugged and intoxicated for more. Just a short story between the two mangaka that made something that has since been the eye-opener for the manga readers anticipating the long-awaited and much-hyped anime adaptation: both Rikito Nakamura and Yukiko Nozawa already had works to their name, the former starting out in 2016 and the latter starting out in 2013. But for the par of their course, none of them really panned out, with Rikito Nakamura having his own absurd ideas that just cannot be translated into full series (the best (unknown) was 2017's Heppoko Yuusha ni Senryaku wo a.k.a Please Give Strategies to Immature Hero) and Yukiko Nozawa already having her debut of 2013's Eguchi-kun manga series to lukewarm reviews. Clearly, something, somewhere, must be missing, and it would not be until the latter's single manga volume of 2016's Henshoku Joshi wa Koi de Onaka wo Mitashitai that she would experience the turning point of her life, plus another 3 years for the former to once again create a manga series of his choosing. This then brings us to both author and illustrator joining hands for 100 Girlfriends a.k.a HyaKkano, where within the span of 4 years (plus the anime adaptation into account) since the manga's release in December 2019, has seen an exponential explosion in its loyal fanbase, cementing that the series IS the next step in the harem rom-com evolution of being not just the first "triple digit" harem rom-com series, but a manga series that would stand the test of time to come. And what a manga it is that we still have Season 2 of the anime to go, which speaks to the testament of the fantastic adaptation that we received here. Going into HyaKkano, the only thing that you need to take note of: despite being a typical harem rom-com, this show is NOT meant to be taken seriously, since it's a parody of said genres that bends its rules to the limit so outrageously and dim-wittedly that it corners itself into masterpiece territory. The idea of someone being rejected — that's normal, but 100 times? The God of Love sure is unruly with this boy named Rentarou Aijo. Every high school boy and girl wants to achieve their romantic soulmate, and Rentarou is no different, being a failed chad MC that has gotten 100 rejections in a row without any of the stupid anime shenanigan requirements like the usual cultural festival and shitz. Determined to change his life for the better, he visits the shrine that would help turn his situation around, and the God of Love literally visits him and grants his wish. The problem: due to the God of Love breaking the 4th wall, he made a mistake by not blessing him with a girlfriend of his dreams but with 100 girlfriends instead. However, this comes with a very simple caveat: get rejected by at least one of them, and their lives are marked for death, plain and simple. Therein starts Rentaro's self-improving project of keeping his "Rentaro (harem) family" together, despite all circumstances. From here on, let's get introduced to the first few girlfriends attached to Rentaro for Season 1 of the anime: - Girlfriends No. 1 and 2: the Deredere of Hakari Hanazono and the Tsundere of Karane Inda. Both girls are the aforementioned same-class classmates together with Rentaro, and these two girls will give you an idea of how unhinged the "assumed" two-timing relationship will go. Hakari is the rich man's girl of the group, but her personality is an entire 180° flip of a switch that she can become obsessive about Rentaro's advances, always in gleam of whatever he does to keep the relationship alive. But for Karane, she opposes the very idea that Rentaro is going for, despite not knowing the dire consequences that said chad MC would not do her so; she just went with it and warmed up to him overtime to accept that the nth-timing is a way that he can establish his "army" of girlfriends, despite her slim figure that hides a gargantuan gorilla-ish high strength. - Girlfriend No. 3: the Dandere of Shizuka Yoshimoto. She's another classmate of the trio, but someone who always hides away in their school's library club is a librarian. Being someone of few words, Rentaro's trouble dealing with her comes with its own set of difficulties that honestly is a cinch. But being a bookworm and someone who loves to read fantasy romance stories allows Rentaro to connect better with her, to the point of developing a specific app to relay her replies to anyone. The level of dedication to this quiet girl is one reason why he's the ultimate harem chad. - Girlfriend No. 4: the Kuudere of Nano Eiai. Think of her as like Komi-san wa, Comyushou desu. a.k.a Komi Can't Communicate's titular female MC character is the epitome of stoic emotionlessness that doesn't hide her spectacular levels of intelligence and high optimization of her daily life to remove all unnecessary clutter. Yet, in the eyes of Rentaro (like Komi-san's titular male MC Hitohito Tadano), she begins to feel emotions that she would not have otherwise felt, and over time, she begins to accept that Rentaro will always be a part of her life. - Girlfriend No. 5: the Undere of Kusuri Yakuzen. The 3rd-year president of the Chemistry Club, her speciality is creating drugs that have 1001 ways of emitting strange effects, often being the boon and bane of Rentaro and his girlfriends when situations are called to the crunch. That said, Kusuri's biggest twist is that one of her drugs, the immortal drug, allows her to swap into the body of an 18-year-old girl but will always retract back to the 8-year-old body, which doesn't discount her young adult mentality. She's kind of like an oddball, working for the best of circumstances. - Girlfriend No. 6: the Himidere of Hahari Hanazono. As you can tell by the family name, she is Hakari's mother, and her family history is one of distraught, where, in the simplest of terms, she raised Hakari as a single mother, having dated someone who was terminally ill from a very young age that he died a young child. She's hands down the biggest troublemaker when it comes to the Rentaro family; she stands her ground from the simple fact that it's immoral for Rentaro to nth-time her only daughter, which by hook or by crook, the chad MC managed to cure her heart, and that's how she got into the harem craze. There are still more girlfriends to come, so this is just the start! And no, don't get me started on the kiss-thirsty vice principal of the school; she MUST be tied down like a snake. I'm very impressed by the anime adaptation we got here, which manages to outdo the manga and amp it up to 11. This is much thanks to director Hikaru Sato, who is the director for the batshit-insane Jashin-chan Dropkick series. So for anyone who has seen an episode or two of that show, you'll know what to expect: absurd, ballsy, walls-over-the-top double-trouble of a show. Just like with Jashin-chan, he absolutely honoured the nonsensical parallels of the manga that's translated to the anime, and his staff team, for better or for worse, absolutely nailed the adaptation right down to a T. I have no words but endless praise for Hikaru Sato for a marvellous job done. And at first, I thought I was worried about the studio adapting this, considering that it's Bibury Animation Studios with their wide catalogue of shows with lots of variety. But my fears (as well as those ofanga readers) are soon allayed because the anime adaptation is, simply put, outstanding. The OST is another highlight for the series as well. I often always deride songs sung by character VAs, but this one is just the right measure of vibes, and this is a great song. Even better, is Nako Misaki's ED, which is low-key certified, a bopping banger. You don't need me to say that 100 Girlfriends a.k.a HyaKkano has been one of the most-awaited manga-turned-anime adaptations from source readers for quite some time, that with the anime, the manga has been done justice, and furthermore,. That said, bring on Season 2! We need more of the Chad MC and his growing Rentaro girlfriend family!
One thing is clear after watching this entire season, and it's that there are people out there who have no idea what love actually is. The question becomes, then, whether those people are the writers, the target audience, or both. When you start a show with "100 Girlfriends" in the title, you have already accepted the ridiculousness of the premise and can't really complain about the absurdity of the plot. That being said, I still feel like there were two acceptable paths through a show like this: you either give us paper-thin characters so we can quickly collect all 100 and choose our favorite like wedid with Pokemon, or you stick with a small number and develop them into living, breathing characters. Sadly for "100 Girlfriends," however, we get the worst of both worlds. By the end of Season 1, the number of titular girlfriends is still in the single-digits, yet none of them are developed beyond their singular defining trait. We get the thirsty one, the angry one, the quiet one, and the emotionless one, just to name a few, but we have zero reason to love these girls because we really don't know why the MC loves them in the first place. The "love" he feels for them is the equivalent of the Zing from Hotel Transylvania, and both he and the girlfriends know that they (literally) cannot live without one another, but aside from that? He never once gives us a reason for his attraction aside from the fact that he's a high school boy with a harem. This circles back to my opening remark, which was meant as a legitimate criticism of the writing and not an insult to the people that enjoyed the show. Why should I care what happens to any of these people if the MC that "loves" them cannot articulate why he himself cares? There's an arc near the end that is meant to create prisonbreak-style drama, but when the prisoner in question is essentially a plot device, I feel like I'm the one in need of an escape route. The VA cast, animation, and music were all on-point, hence why I can't give this less than a 4/10, but I can't honestly go any higher when the plot falls so flat. All would be forgiven if the comedy was there, but alas, none of that landed for me either. In short, this show was quite disappointing. I love the harem genre because it gives the viewer an opportunity to argue with friends about which girl is best, but there's just not enough here to make those arguments worthwhile. I honestly do not think I could recommend this show to anyone because it falls so short of expectations in every important category.
YES, this anime is the PINACLE of harem anime (unless we get this + interspecies reviewer then THAT is even more peak). This is a creative comedy masterpiece, let me explain. TLDR summary: In conclusion, this anime is just a pure joy to watch. It got all the right thing going for it with good directing, animation, and sound direction. While also holding its own unique comedy that've been allowed through the premise, opening many doors to very creative comedy, story telling, and character interaction never before seen in anime, and it take FULL advantage of it and RISE with it. This is nothing but a creativecomedy masterpiece. 10/10 (as a rom-com) Full review: First of all, please don't be taken away much by the name and gimmick of this anime. While it look quite excessive and interesting, it will only be just that. The real anime doesn't play into the 100gf gimmick that much. However, they took advantage of the number and present us with as numerous creative character as possible, with some good writing too might I add. They somehow don't overlook any character in playing a role in an action on the screen (a thing you would assuming with the amount of character), which is very impressive and show such creativity. [Story 8/10, Character 9/10] However, the REAL thing that's really holding up the anime and pushing the creative boundaries of anime is its comedy. This anime got one of the BEST creative comedy ever in all of anime (if comparing, this would be on Bochi the rock & Kaguya sama love is war level, but all are in the same degree just different style). It have some good but not too much of comedy referencing real world things, just the right amount. All blend together with the beautiful and unique animation and sound design creativity that bring these to life in the most beautiful and perfect way. + It doesn't get repetitive at all, always finding a new joke/things to play around while also interacting with the environment & situation at hand. [Comedy 10/10, Production Quality 10/10]
This must be, without a doubt, the most absurd and trashiest anime I have ever laid eyes upon. It is so ridiculous and worst of all, it kinda works? Like, I'm 95% convinced that it's a genius parody of Harem anime and not just an entertaining pile of burning sh*t by accident. Usually, I wouldn't be able to recommend this to your average casual anime enjoyer, but we're on MAL, this already filters out 99% of casual anime fans, so chances are, the person reading this could see the humor in this degenerate and beyond shameless show as I did. Horrible in the good entertaining kindof way: 7/10
I don't give out 10/10 scores haphazardly. I love harem romance comedies since the old days of Love Hina. However, one big difference between most harem romance comedies is that the Main Character only get's with only one of the girls. The fact that Rentaro(the main character) is actively doing his best to cherish and love all of these girls makes this one of the best harem romcom Animes of all time. That may seem like an overstatement, but there are no words on how much I love harem romcoms. This is going to be a bias review, and I don't care. I love haremromcoms, and I know it's not for everyone. That still isn't a reason on why you shouldn't watch this show. It really brings me back to the old days where harem romcoms were as popular as "Isekai" anime. Which is refreshing because there is always a looming thought and opinion on which girl is best girl. In this case, every girl is best girl in this anime. There's a flavor for everyone so no one can complain about which girl is best suited for the MC since he's going to be with all of them regardless. It truly is the GOAT of Harem romcoms. It's bias as all heck but I will die on that hill until something else lives up to rival such a masterpiece.
“To play a wrong note is insignificant; to play without passion is inexcusable," is what Beethoven said regarding his music, and I think it could very much be applied to this show, which is so passionately made and so faithfully adapted to the excellent source material with very tasteful additions that I don't know what else I could've asked for besides for more episodes, which we are getting. There are many things I would say that hallmark a great anime, and one of the biggest of these is passion and dedication. This anime is one of very few from the long list of anime thatcome out these days that truly speaks to how dedicated and excited the whole studio was for this project. Bibury Studios, is well, not the most renowned animation studio but any doubts I had from when they picked up this project faded when I viewed the first episode. From the marketing on social media to the PVs, and the music and the episodes themselves, it was so clear that the whole team was so dedicated to making this a work of art that I will NEVER hate again on this studio. Everything is so well done, from the voice acting, to the art direction, and the sound quality, that each new episode managed to get me through the miserable slog that is college with a smile and hopes of a new episode every week. I never ONCE doubted Bibury's ability to concoct and cook after the first episode aired. Marcos Pierre White's cooking talents PALES to Bibury's masterpiece with 100 girlfriends. Obviously you can not like the story. It isn't for everyone, nor the genre for that matter. I will not blame you if you didn't like the story and that turned you off a bit, but I implore you to read the manga, which I can confidently say is PEAK MEDIA. The anime does do it justice and the loveable cast of characters being adapted for season 2 make me even more excited to see what this excellent team of VAs and adaption team have in store. "I have a dream", MLK said. Mine was hoping the 100 gfs anime was Peak Fiction. And for it to have 10 season. THE FIRST PART CAME TRUE. DON'T HATE. THE SECOND PART WILL IN DUE TIME ALSO.
There are two requirements you have to fulfill to understand why I rated this show so highly. 1: You have to have seen a lot of anime romcoms to accustom yourself to anime cringe and be able to tolerate it. 2: You have to know and except that anime romcoms are complete fucking garbage. Once you recognize the inherent flaws of that genre of that medium, you realize that this anime, knows exactly what it’s doing and that it is one of the greatest pieces of satire I have ever seen. It’s so good that many dumbasses don’t even realize that they’re being made funof and take it seriously. This shit is so dumb, so fucking incomprehensibly retarded, that it is one of the most ingenious romcoms I have watched. This makes fun of everything that is harem anime. Like the whole reason harem anime’s exist is because they’re the power fantasies of romance. Like, because I’m a good guy all these girls should fall in love with me. It’s inherently misogynistic and lazy and it is based around the ideology of the “nice guy” which is an issue in it’s own way. And the worst part is how these harem shows justify the harem: they either just lead everyone on without creating boundaries, which is very harmful and manipulative. They’re dense and don’t realize they have a harem which is frustrating and a lazy way to cop out. Or they do the whole “I’ll make everyone happy”, which is probably the worst among them. This show on the other hand takes the idea of a harem and shits on it, giving the best explanation to why it’s there: Because God himself decreed it, making it so if they don’t get with you, you die. That is fucking hilarious and is a genius way to make us root for the harem without supporting all of the harmful and cringy justifications other harem plots generate. It’s literally God himself made a mistake forcing these girls to fall in love and forcing their hand to cause a harem. This is satire because it is the only reasonable and justifiable explanation for this shit: act of God. I mean it was a mistake but that doesn’t change the fact. And what’s really genius about it is that the way they explain it, with the whole ‘soulmate’ thing, makes it so it doesn’t feel like the girls are forced to fall in love (though they technically are) because they choose to stay on their own volition. This makes the whole situation feel less disgusting and give us room to get invested. Now I will admit, that part kind of goes against my previous praises. The main character knows that if they leave him they die, but the girls don’t, and while that makes it so they aren’t threatened to stay, you then have the justification of why they do, which isn’t handled well. I just chalked this up the the forceful nature of the soulmate gimmick but either way this is the inherent issue with a harem and they couldn’t really find a way around it. There is no reason the girls should stay in that kind of relationship. This of course means that the main character has to be the “I’ll make everyone happy” but because of the divine meddling, it feels more of a inevitable behavior than it does deceitful misogyny. Moving on from that, the satire doesn’t stop there. They take all the different ‘dere’s which are lazy ways to avoid making complex characters, and take it up to 11. None of these girls have much going for them character-wise, but that’s intentional. They play into their archetypes to show the ridiculousness of them by making them incomprehensibly stupid. You want the serious mature girl who thinks love is pointless? Here’s a super computer. All of this genius I’m talking about is hidden under a pile of the most retarded shit you can imagine. They take all of the already ridiculous cringefest of harem romcoms and play them up so much that it wraps back around to being good. I mean just the premise of the show is an example of this. All of these guys in these animes get half the school to fall in love with them and it’s ridiculous. So this show sees that and says, fuck it, watch this asshole, this guy’s going to get 100 girlfriends. It’s over-the-top and stupid. All of the drama is played out in situations so stupid that you know they aren’t taking it seriously. This show is just taking the stupid elements of romcoms and harems and taking them in the most stupid direction possible to show their shortcomings. And it’s hilarious. Now the actual quiet moments where the drama is addressed are still boring and cringy but they are kind of necessary to hold the story together. I’m also not a big fan of 4th wall breaks which is why I gave up on the manga. Overall some of the shitty elements of romcom animes do slip there way into this show without being meddled with, but the attempt at satire is still hilarious and well appreciated. Or maybe this show is just retarded and I’m reading too much into it. Either way it’s a blast. Also the end of episode 10 is funny as shit.
How do I say this. This is an absolute trainwreck mess, but in a good way? Harem Animes are always a category which are very "special" but this one just knocks it out of the ball park. I went into it with zero expectations but actually find myself being thoroughly entertained by the incredibly stupid and flat humor this anime offers. Constant 4th wall breaks, dirty jokes , sexual innuendos and dropping words such as "Tsundere" are some good examples of this mentioned humor. This anime is not to be taken serious, but I mean, it doesn't even take itself serious... You have "god" complainingabout lines being cut from him in the first episode and references to WWE.... Sometimes things are so painfully bad that they actually end up being good and I mean that in the absolute best way. As dumb as it sounds, it hooks you. Not just for the girls, nor the humor but also finding out what excuses he weaves up to date 100 girls simultaneously. It's so hilariously idiotic but in the best possible way. It's also refreshing that the MC actually has a brain and normal human decency, so he treats the female characters with respect and doesn't faint at the mere touch of a woman as they tend to be in romcoms. ( Looking at you Kazuya from Rent a Girlfriend). The anime is cheesy, it has all the tropes you could imagine and it’s completely over-the-top. But what allows it to work is exactly the fact that this show does not take itself serious. It’s a parody of itself, but still retains a somewhat coherent plot. Towards the end of the season, it even tackles more serious topics such as losing loved ones or suicide. And it gently shifts comedy a bit to the side. The first part of the season relied heavily on comedy, but the second part of the season dives more into the connection between the characters and allowing character development to occur. This anime ended up completely defying my expectations because it is unlike anything I have ever watched. And I must admit that I was very entertained. Let's be perfectly clear: this anime doesn't deliver any remarkable storytelling or anything of that sort. The animation is decent, and there's plenty of ecchi and fan service. But honestly, I was thoroughly entertained and laughed tons throughout the first half of the season, which already made it worth watching for me. This is a fun watch for in between and I can only recommend it, because it is exactly what you would think it is based on the title. It even has organic, romantic moments which end up being wholesome and do not overstay their welcome, which was also a pleasant surprise. Just sit back, relax, switch off your brain, and enjoy this romantic comedy taken to its absolute extreme which actually ends up working, somehow...
I'll admit, I was hesitant to dive into this anime. Harem shows aren't usually my cup of tea, but The 100 Girlfriends anime blew me away! Rentarou's story hooked me from the start. The poor guy's been rejected 100 times, and his luck changes when the god of the matchmaking shrine foretells he'll meet 100 soulmates in high school. What I loved most was how the girls didn't become rivals; instead, they formed genuine bonds with each other, accepting and supporting one another. The characters are incredibly well-developed and mature. Rentarou's exceptional qualities make him worthy of their affection, and I appreciated how he cared for each girlequally. No favoritism or shallow relationships here! My favorite? That's tough! All the girls are adorable, but Shizuka stole my heart. Her shyness, petite size, and reliance on books to communicate made her irresistibly cute. What worked: - Unique take on the harem genre - Well-developed, relatable characters - Refreshing focus on friendship and mutual respect among the girls - Rentarou's exceptional qualities make him a believable "harem king" What didn't: - Supporting characters deserved more screen time Overall, "The 100 Girlfriends" surprised me with its thoughtful storytelling, lovable characters, and healthy relationships. If you're looking for a harem anime that defies expectations, give this a try! Favorite Quote: "Love isn't about being number one; it's about being together." - Rentarou Aijou
if you like harem but all the girls win, this is the show for you, please I beg you all this is the best romcom in history of anime, although it is more to a parody and not to be taken serious, you will really enjoy this PEAK anime, I regret only knowing this anime this year and not early, the manga that is the original source is the best manga. IN conclusion, I have to admit that this is the best show for me this year, it show great comedy, humor and so much more than normal romance from other, you should really watch this!!!
While The 100 Girlfriends is often praised for being a parody of the harem genre, I personally found it to be an incredibly overrated series that leans far too heavily on the very tropes it’s supposedly satirizing. The premise alone—a guy is fated to fall in love with 100 girls or they'll die—is absurd, and while that could’ve led to some clever meta-humor or commentary on the genre, the execution falls flat. It ends up feeling more like a flashy gimmick designed to get attention rather than a meaningful twist on romcom or harem conventions. The tone of the show reeks of that “hyper-kawaii" weeb-bait aestheticthat reminds me of anime culture/fans in the 2017-COVID era: loud, overly sugary, and trying way too hard to be cute or quirky without much substance. It’s the kind of show to made to flood youtube feeds of "cute compilations" of anime, as well as get people to be like "___ best girl" "___ supremacy" and cringeworthy things like that. While I get that the show is meant to be self-aware, that self-awareness doesn't necessarily excuse the lazy writing or recycled tropes. For example, one of the most braindead scenes happens in episode 2 alone: Karane (The first introduced love interest along with Hakari, and the show's poster tsundere) is blindfolded during a school test of courage, and a cat accidentally brushes against her inner thigh. She instantly assumes the protagonist, Rentarou, touched her and beats the hell out of him. It's not funny AT ALL. it’s a textbook misunderstanding trope used for cheap laughs and fanservice, and from that scene alone, I could tell the show would be hardcapped at a 6 at best. Speaking of Karane: she's often hailed as a fan-favorite, but I just do not like her her. That might partially be due to my general dislike for tsundere characters, especially those who rely on violent slapstick and possess little emotional depth early on. I will admit, her backstory involving her tsundere family was genuinely funny and at least tried to add some character depth, and she can be cute at times when the show pretty much devolves into post-irony. I also really disliked Hakari. She's the "flirty airhead" archetype, constantly trying to act seductive but with zero depth behind her behavior. Her one-note obsession with being lewd comes off as annoying rather than endearing, especially since Rentarou is too terrified or spineless to respond to any of the girls’ advances. (I fucking HATE hate these type of characters. Just wait until I get to you Rito.) It turns into a frustrating loop: the girls keep throwing themselves at him, Rentarou freaks out or shuts down, rinse and repeat. It’s hard to enjoy scenes that are meant to be romantic or sexy when the guy looks like he’s one sneeze away from having a panic attack. Which brings me to another big issue: the dynamic between Rentarou and the girls. They’re constantly trying to get lewd with him, pushing him into sexually charged situations, while he’s too scared or flustered to do anything. This makes their interactions feel forced, repetitive, and weirdly one-sided. It’s hard to buy into any actual romantic development when everything is just lewd gags with zero intimacy or sincerity. When it comes to the humor in general, I feel like the self-awareness just gets to a point of it trying too hard, and it almost feels like 2nd hand embarrassment at times. That being said, I won’t claim that the series is abysmal, It is decent by harem standards, and there were definitely moments that genuinely got a laugh out of me. I also appreciate how the protagonist Rentarou actually tries to be emotionally honest and open with the girls, which is refreshing for the genre. But beyond that, I couldn’t find much to hold onto. It felt like another cashgrab romcom with a "parody" label slapped on as a defense mechanism.
As a huge fan of the manga this adaption is all I could've asked for and more. The studio did a great job adapting the art style and giving us all the cute shots from the manga. The additions they made through both the animation and music/VAs gave even someone like me who knew what was going to happen something to look forward to. The Kissing Zombies episode especially stood out as making the kissing scenes feel much more intense and intimate through the vibe of the music. I also loved seeing all the blushes and "hnngs" animated. All the VAs did a great jobwith their characters, each one really fit well which I think is very important for a show so reliant on liking all the characters. I truly do think this is peak "Romcom" in the literal sense of the word. We have the maximum "Rom" in the sense that there's an ever expanding cast of new love interests, but also with the way both Rentarou and all the girlfriends express their love. Rentarou is in to the maximum for being in love and doing everything he can for everyone he loves. As for the "Com" aspect I also think this series is extraordinarily funny especially later on. The original author does a really great job with snappy punchlines and visual gags that the anime does a decent job adapting. The anime is not quite as funny as the manga (especially not yet), but it still does a good job. This part of the story is probably one of the most "serious" sections of the story with things like Rentarou's first decision between Karane and Hakari, Shizuka's backstory, Nano's first date, and everything with Hahari, but it still manages to weave lighthearted and funny stuff throughout despite that. All in all, can't wait for S2 and to see more girlfriends, some of my favorites are coming up.
Most rom-com with harem elements these days involve a protagonist with 3 or more girls throwing themselves at him. What if we get a show where a protagonist has to date 100 girls? It's not easy to focus a story about one guy and him potentially getting together with 100 girls. Think about it, the minimal amount of episodes the show needs would be 100 episodes, assuming one per girl per episode, yet we get just a 12-episode season. Obviously, the anime wasn't going t have the protagonist Rentarou Aijo accomplishing this goal. It hasn't even been accomplished in the manga yet. The promotional materialmade it clear that it's a harem seeker, with no reason other than for Rentaro to accomplish his goal. There's a deeper reason for that if you look no further than the synopsis. However, Rentarou's journey to capturing the hearts of 100 girls is far complicated than it looks. The show takes no more than one episode to make its point clear: for our main protagonist to fall in love with girls. This anime isn't deceptive and honestly never hides its intentions from day one. We also can't say Rentarou is a cheater by having 'affairs' as he is open about engaging in polyamory. As such, in a way, this anime deconstructs the typical tropes of a rom-com with our protagonist having relationships with multiple girls. He's not commited to one single female character and there's no route to 'best girl wins'. To emphasize this idea, the show bought together a variety of cast into the show ranging from tsunderes to the shy type, to mad scientist genius, and even the older mom type. Several of these characters are introduced from character promotional videos and we get standalone episodes to make each stand out. As with most rom-coms that mixes in with the harem genre, expect misunderstandings and a whole lot of drama. Concidentially, The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, REALLY Love You runs on a script that has similar themes as Girlfriend, Girlfriend, another rom-com harem in the same season. Both are about a protagonist trying to build relationships with multiple girls at once. This show obviously extends that to far more than 4 girls and if we look at the bigger picture, it seemed to be the author's intention's from the start. Rentarou's first lovers includes Hakari and Karane in the first episodes. It's an important step for him to achieve his ultimate goal as these two forcefully bring out a side Rentarou himself didn't even realize. It's a test to see if he can truly fall in love. Because of the main intention of the show, the direction is fairly obvious and you really shouldn't expect anything else than the girls falling in love with Rentarou and vice versa. In fact, any significant character with a given name of the female sex falls for him for one reason or other. Even cold ice queens like Nano Eiai isn't immune. Against all odds, this show does carry an abundant amount of emotional content evident in some of the later episodes. Even though Rentarou wants to fufill his goal, he's also truly fallen for the girls he encounters, just in different ways and circumstances. He's also an honest person who doesn't lie, cheat, or manipulate to get what he wants. The show builds on his personality that tries to match with each girls through experimental-like episodes. Some of these episodes including going on individual dates while others have him deal with emotional problems in relationships. On one occasion, the show decide to throw logic out the window and turns our female cast into mindless lovebirds. You'll have to see and experience just how outrageous that turns out. However, I won't deny that this anime runs into repetitive gags and falls into many harem traps you can experience in similar anime. The predicable nature of the story also kills any suspense on why Rentarou will get along with because let's face it, he's there to get all the girls. It's one of those rom-coms that is too straightforward and aimed at an audience who can turn their brains off and experience what this anime is. Yes, you don't need much thinking to get how and why Rentarou wants to get 100 girlfriends to like him. Combining the asthetics of the manga and cherography, the anime adaptation faithfully brings our cast to life. It's a very colorful adaptation filled with cherry colors and playful vibe. The female cast is built with charisma in mind along with their overexaggerated expressions. It plays on their character personalities and evokes them during memorable moments. While Rentarou himself doesn't hold any distinctive features, he's often forced to react like how a harem protagonist would. Oh and I do want to mention this show has one of the more classy theme songs of the season. I'm not going to sit here and say sets the gold standard of a rom-com/harem. Obviously, it doesn't but with all the entertainment it offers, it deserves a spot on the must-watch season of 2023. And with more episodes coming, you can bet that Rentarou is on his way to get those 100 girlfriends.
Tbh,i have watched thousands of harem animes.In those animes the love which mc has towards his harem,isnt true love..or the mc is just a smart pervert who can easily rizz girls...or the mc is a handsome fool who doesnt want to hurt other girls feelings thus accepts everyone,cheating his main gf........yeah they are all trashes. but,the mc of this anime...is trully awesome...he has the feelings called true lovet,owards every girls of his harem,he is honest,hardworking,brave,perfect in every way!He is not like any other harem mcs...He is like a sigma harem mc. thpo this anime doesnt have any logic and its cringe.he picks up girls like pokemon.
This anime should not work. It's morally dubious, completely harebrained, extremely uncomfortable to watch, and… I absolutely adore it. Now let's make something clear—in real life, polyamory is not a good idea. A single romantic relationship is difficult enough to navigate, and you're telling me the protagonist of this show intends to have a HUNDRED girlfriends? It's impossible. Physically, mentally, emotionally, there's not a man on this Earth who could make that work to the satisfaction of all parties involved. … So it's a damn good thing this is anime and not reality. And I think that's the secret, really. 100 Girlfriends is fully aware of how stupidits premise is, which is why it presents as a comedy first and foremost. Its characters are obvious tropes. Its plot devices are convenient to the point of parody. It delivers gag after ridiculous gag, a number of them fourth-wall-breaking. The show all but sends you a handwritten letter saying, "This is one gigantic joke; please don't take it seriously." But that's exactly where its power lies. The moment you accept the fact that the surface elements of this anime are not intended to be believed, the sooner you can focus on everything else—and everything else the show has to offer is fantastic. For one, it's hilarious; 100 Girlfriends leans into its absurdist tendencies to get serious mileage out of the heroines' affection for Rentarou being so extreme it's practically deranged. And Rentarou, for his part, lives up to their adoration by being the most impossibly cool fictional man ever written. And this brings up a point that I think is worth talking about. Despite the impossibility of everything in this anime, Rentarou is truly an admirable character. He's thoughtful. He's hard-working. He cares deeply about others. This ain't just another stupid, horny monkey who wins the anime bullcrap lottery and gets all the girls; Rentarou deserves his popularity by being, in the strangest way imaginable, the ultimate role model for men. His girlfriends are more precious to him than anything, and he puts their needs above his own every moment of every day. The whole story is ridiculous and laughable, but what Rentarou pours out on a regular basis—his continuing effort to serve, protect, and give of himself—is genuine love, and there's nothing funny about it. Which brings me to the other part of the show that makes no sense: It's… wholesome. When 100 Girlfriends wasn't making me laugh my ribs loose, it was making me smile the dumbest, happiest smile I think I've ever had on my face while watching anime. Despite what you might think, despite how raunchy the show may get, the heroines are taken seriously as characters. They worry about little things. They have hangups. Their personalities clash and they argue. But they're all united by Rentarou. His positive influence in their lives brings them closer together, until they actually start to feel like a family, even when he's not around. It's downright delightful to see, and I cannot fathom how a show with a premise this dumb manages to do this better than most anime I've watched. Do I have objections to… well, a lot of the things in this anime? On principle, yes, absolutely. But if you're an intelligent human being with a functioning frontal lobe who can tell when someone is cracking a joke, you will be able to tell that the most questionable elements of this show exist for humor and everything that doesn't is absolutely worth your time. Watch this one. I mean it.
This was my first ever review on MAL, and I couldn't think of a better anime to start with. The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You is pure, unapologetic chaos—and I loved every second of it. Season 1 had me laughing out loud more times than I can count. Rentarou is an absolute madman of a protagonist, genuinely giving his all to each girlfriend like it’s the most natural thing in the world—and somehow, it works. The characters are insanely fun, the humor never misses, and the pacing keeps the energy high without ever feeling rushed. My favorite moment? When Rentarou introducesShizuka to Karane and Hakari—and Shizuka, in her text-to-speech glory, calls Karane “Lady Karane,” and Karane just casually responds, “Yeah you can drop the lady part, just call me bruh or something.” I died. That scene lives in my head rent-free. The anime is also packed with meta-humor, clever fourth wall breaks, and anime references that feel like love letters to fans. The animation is colorful, expressive, and matches the ridiculousness perfectly. I genuinely don’t have anything negative to say about Season 1. If you’re into absurd rom-coms with a self-aware twist, 100 Kanojo is a must-watch. It’s one of the rare shows where the more it leans into its premise, the better it gets.
The 100 Girlfriends That Really Really Really Love You is completely ridiculous, and it knows it. The story follows Rentarou, a guy who was supposed to have one destined soulmate but, thanks to a god’s mistake, ends up with 100. If he rejects any of them, they die. So, naturally, he decides to date all of them. It’s as chaotic as it sounds, but that’s what makes it fun. What makes this anime stand out is how self-aware it is. It fully embraces its absurdity, constantly breaking the fourth wall and throwing in over-the-top comedy. The girls are all different, some playing into classic tropes butin a way that feels fresh. Rentarou somehow makes time for all of them, and the show actually sells the idea that he genuinely cares. If you like insane rom-coms that don’t take themselves seriously, this is definitely worth watching.
The 100 Girlfriends who really....love you is what the "Tags" says. It is Ecchi,it is Harem and its a no brainer but i have to admit i had a blast watching all 12 Episodes. I startet this Anime cause i saw some reels/shorts on Social Media and i was in the Mood for something simple, funny with some Romantic Vipe to it. I had such a good laugh the first to Episodes that i finished it pretty quick. So yes there is not much to Kimi no Koto ga Daidaidaidaidaisuki na 100-nin no Kanojo but thats for me at least what made it good.If you are lookingfor a filler for a bad day and a good laugh you should give it chance. Cause at least it has some Positive messages if you are in a bad Headspace. If you don't expect too much,you will have a good time here. Good Watch for me 6/10.
I started this anime on a whim; I needed a work that could make me laugh. I came across the title "100 Girlfriends Who Really Love You," which seemed completely crazy to me, so I decided to give it a try. I honestly expected a rather typical harem, with a very clueless boy not understanding situations, succeeding in everything, and magically attracting the love of all the girls. That's exactly what happens, but the significant difference is that the series' humor doesn't revolve AROUND that but rather revolves AROUND it. In many harems, humor is predominantly centered on very sexualized and random situations, but "100Girlfriend" managed to find a broader sense of humor while keeping the harem aspect at the core of the work! Another strong point of the series is that each character manages to have a distinct personality, different from the others. Even Rentaro, who has all the traits of a basic harem protagonist, stands out and surprises us. "100 Girlfriend" built its foundation on the classic harem but added its own flavor and humor, and I found it genuinely successful! I'm looking forward to the continuation of this story, although I remain skeptical about whether he will actually end up with 100 girlfriends. I fear that the work might eventually go too far and lose what made it charming in the first place. Characters may lose their distinct personalities, and the humor may become more like typical harems, losing the spark that made me enjoy watching the first season. In short, I find it challenging to envision the long-term direction of this work, but I hope it will continue to surprise me in the future, just as the first season did! On a side note, I really enjoyed the musicality of the opening, and I think it perfectly fits the work!