Eiji Kitahama has a dream shared by many high school guys: to be popular and have a harem of girls fawning over him. Luckily for him, his new junior in the drama club, Rin Nanakura, has decided to help him realize this wish. Using her impressive acting abilities, she takes on many personalities, from teasing to calm and collected, to play characters in Eiji's simulated harem.
As her connection with Eiji deepens, Rin expands her repertoire, quickly swapping between characters while enjoying high school life together in the club. Through her acting, the real Rin Nanakura tries her best to win Eiji's heart.
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Marinate1016
Who needs 100 girlfriends when you can have 1 girlfriend with 100 personalities? Giji Harem takes “get you someone that can do both” to the next level and is one of the most satisfying seasonal romances you’ll see. A nonstop heartwarming ride that’ll have you covering your face and gushing like an idiot. Eiji and Rin are one of the cutest couples around, and what makes them standout in a crowded field of romance shows lately is the romantic progression! Going from a kouhai-senpai relationship with the personality switching acting gimmick to a full blown relationship, dates, kissing etc all in the same season isalmost unheard of these days and makes this a must watch for any romance fan.
Giji harem was an amazing time for me. The persona switching gimmick was something different and I like how it was a way for Rin to communicate her feelings with Eiji under the guise of practicing her acting skills. Episodes were idyllic bliss and went by in a flash. Every scene with the two leads together just felt like a cuteness overload and I would’ve been content with just seeing 12 episodes of them goofing off. But what made this such a memorable experience is that we see the two of them develop so much throughout. Usually gag series just kinda stay as gag series, but it’s clear the author had a plan in mind and wanted the couple to grow together which is beautiful. Rin slowly goes from only being able to express her emotions via the personality switching to saying how she feels on her own. Eiji gets the courage to tell Rin how he feels to her and not just her characters, and by the end of the series we see a couple that’s able to be themselves around each other. My only real complaint about it is that the off screened some of the big turning points in the story which seemed odd to me as a creative choice. With a little bit of common sense you can easily see the shift in the relationship and fit the pieces together, but I really think it would’ve been nice to show those moments to the audience!
I think this might be Hayamin’s magnum opus. She truly shines like never before in this show because of the number of personalities she portrays. We see a range that I didn’t know she had and she brings Rin to life. The chemistry that she and Eiji’s seiyuu have shines through and makes their relationship that much sweeter. Normally I talk about the animation and art, but this is a show that truly is elevated by amazing voice acting. It does of course look great too, Rin is genuinely a star girl and the amount of screenshots I have of her just looking cute is astonishing.
If you’re a romance fan and just want to watch something that’s pure, no fanservice, no uncomfortable scenes, no spineless MC who can’t tell a girl how he feels, just two people that fall in love and get a satisfying conclusion this is the one it’s really as simple as that. It’s as advertised and I will certainly miss it.
Giji Harem gets a very easy 10 personalities out of 10
Implestik2
Honestly, if you are single, watch only if you have a wish to kill yourself. Do NOT make the mistake i made by watching this when im single. Rin is by far one of the best female protagonists ever, shes probably the cutest too. This entire anime is so cute it was actually hurting me to watch. I say eiji, (male protag) is kinda basic. You will find background characters like him in most animes, theres not much special about him which made rin fall for him. The romance scenes being present and almost no bullshit makes this a pretty enjoyable binge watchable show.
patkarunungan
**The End of My Torture Watch** The premise of this anime is simple. Nanakura Rin meets his sempai Kitahama Eiji whilst going to the high school theatre club room. For some reason, they hit it off. Eiji wanted a harem, and so Rin, in order to make sure of her acting skills, takes on different personalities, thereby creating Eiji's Pseudo Harem. The low rating I am giving is because it feels like torture watching this as far as I'm concerned. This is the case of an anime clicking for some people but not for me. Some have described this show as 'diabetes' and perhaps equivalent towhat my native language calls 'kilig.' I have no intention of disputing their experience.
So here are some positives that I can find. It's drama-free. They are cute, especially Rin. I couldn't care less about Eiji, but I really like Rin's character design. Plus, she is voiced by Hayami Saori whose voice as Falin in Dungeon Meshi is so soothing. If anything, this anime has demonstrated her vocal range in voicing different character types.
Negatives: I cannot understand what made Rin fall for this Eiji bloke. He seemed struggling at the start but met Rin and seemed to impress her despite being a so-so person. It's a good thing that Rin inspired him to be better, but if I were Rin, I wouldn't pick him as a mate.
The animation is subpar. For example, the wheels are spinning in the opposite direction of where they should spin. LOL. Admittedly, this type of anime doesn't require an impressive animation and something serviceable like this would do. But you can't help faulting if it's too slipshod on an anime you don't enjoy.
The episode format is a mess, especially the earlier episodes. I believe in the manga, each chapter is a different skit of varying lengths, and the succeeding ones may or may not be related to the previous chapter.
Adapting it to anime makes them not flow so well. After 5 minutes of a skit, it's a different skit altogether and it made me pause this anime so often. The last few episodes were good and more tolerable. The succeeding chapters had a better connection to what came before.
Ironically, as far as I'm concerned, it became better on some occasions when Rin had a chance to interact with other characters. And even Eiji's interaction with Rin's younger sister was a net positive rather than being all about Rin and Eiji. Like I said, YMMV. Some people find Rin and Eiji's interactions so cute and charming but me personally they're cute only to some extent.
I might have liked this better if these were YouTube shorts of varying lengths. Some skits are only worth 5 minutes. But some skits like the ones shown in the last few episodes are perhaps okay to be shown as a full-blown episode.
This is also why I think MahoAku suits me better. It has half the episode length and I couldn't get enough of it.
In conclusion, I apologise if I have to give this a low score and mark it as 'do not recommend.' I hate that I did not enjoy this as much as others did. I did not drop this because I have a no-drop policy, but if I were to follow the 3-episode rule, I would have dropped this as early as Episode 1.
Even if I said I don't recommend it, it is up to you to try it and see if you will enjoy it. And if you enjoy it, I offer you my congratulations.
Kobe_VDB
This piece of art is an absolute masterpiece! If you've watched a lot of anime romcoms, you probably know some of the basic personalities that main heroines tend to have (tsundere, yandere, etc.). And this anime takes that to a whole other level! It perfectly showcases all the iconic personalities you've had a crush on throughout your entire anime-watching career. I highly recommend that you don't watch this as your first anime. And try not to binge-watch it, because it's so much better enjoyed at a leisurely pace. Think of it as a top-quality wine – something you've waited your whole life to experience, and savorevery sip! This anime made me smile from the first second to the last, purely out of happiness. Every time I watched this, it made my day!
P.S. Don't expect a harem.
DVRKZYY
Out of the many romance animes I've watched this is one of the most wholesome ones. An unique thing about it is that it's fast paced and it might feel like you are just watching a compilation of short moments at first. The progression between these two is also fast which makes it different from other romance animes. Rin is really cute and because of her acting you get to see so many different versions of her which is lovely. They did a good job of making teen romance feel like the most beautiful thing ever. I wish this anime was more popular because itdefinitely deserves its rating, if not higher. If you love watching wholesome stuff this is the one :D
Eleckis
It really has been 3 years since my first review but I can't help myself from not actually reviewing my dream come true of an anime wrapped up and tied perfectly with a bow in 12 quick episodes. As one of Saori's biggest fans if not the biggest fan I can't stress enough how enjoyable Giji Harem was! So if you are looking for reasons to watch: 1) The biggest reason definitely has to be Saori Hayami and if you like listening to her voice from acting normally to taking several different character personalities and tropes with the cliches included and making them her own with asmuch color and originality to them that is bound to make you smile from ear to ear.
2) How heartwarming the relationship portrayed here really is, from the comedy Eiji is bringing to the table to Rin's sheer determination to give Eiji his own harem as he has pictured it to the best of her abilities.
- Of course no perfect anime exists and Giji Harem is no exception -
There's no need to hide the fact that while Nomad has done their absolute utmost to follow the manga to a tee and they have accomplished it with flying colors, while the art style with its pastel-like nature gives the anime a breath of fresh air and uniqueness in the endless romance galore we got nowadays, the animation on the other hand is a bit rough around the edges in a few camera pan-back cases.
Overall rating - 10
So why the 10 when there's clearly downsides to the show as mentioned? Because by no means does that ruin the experience in any way. Not only do I see myself and any Saori fan rewatching Giji Harem multiple times over but it is a COMPLETE anime that, as much as it saddens me, does not warrant or need a 2nd season so it respects your time as the cherry on top!
AnimeExplorer21
I'll be honest, Giji Harem left me underwhelmed. As a romance anime enthusiast, I thought I'd found my next obsession. Instead, I got a simplistic, predictable storyline that failed to deliver emotional depth. The premise sounds cute: girl crushes on senpai, senpai falls in love, they confess, and get married. But trust me, it's not. The conversations between Eiji and Rin dominate 95% of the screen time, making it feel like an endless, sappy date. I nearly dropped it by episode 5, but my curiosity kept me going. The only redeeming quality is Rin's multiple personalities - tsundere, cute, cool, and devil. It's entertaining to see heradapt to Eiji's desires. But Eiji himself? Mediocre face, talentless except for drawing, and utterly dependent on Rin.
What bothers me is the lack of:
1. Character development: Eiji and Rin feel like cardboard cutouts.
2. Conflict: No real obstacles or challenges in their relationship.
3. Emotional connection: I didn't feel invested in their love story.
I've watched better romance anime with more nuanced storytelling and memorable characters. Giji Harem feels like a missed opportunity.
Pros:
1. Unique concept (Rin's multiple personalities)
2. No unnecessary fan service or ecchi content
3. Refreshing change from typical harem anime tropes
Cons:
1. Weak storyline
2. Underdeveloped characters
3. Lack of emotional depth
Recommendation: Only for die-hard romance fans seeking a lighthearted, easy watch.
Final Thoughts: Would I rewatch it? Probably not. Would I recommend it to friends? Only if they're desperate for a romance anime fix.
Rating Breakdown:
Story: 4/10
Characters: 5/10
Romance: 8/10
Overall Enjoyment: 5/10
Total: 5/10
This anime won't stay with me for long, but hey, at least it tried.
Hawkeye752
This is an anime that proves the importance of good direction in a project. Director Toshihiro Kikuchi should take a bow for how well this show came together. This show has the feel of a limited budget. The animation is nothing special and uses lots of still frames. Only 4 of the 9 voice actors have voiced in more than 10 shows. The director focused all the budget and animation around the two main characters. Both Nobuhiko Okamoto and Saori Hayami absolutely kill their scenes and their chemistry together is what sells this show. Nobuhiko Okamoto is my personal favorite voice actor having voiced characterslike Accelerator, Karma Akabane, Katsuki Bakugo, Rin Okumura, Genya Shinazugawa, and other loud and slightly mentally unstable characters. Eiji in this show is not like any of these characters and shows how great of a voice actor he is.
Saori Hayami is a fantastic voice actor who has many great roles to her name. She has voiced Shirayuki, Yor Forger, Yumeko Jabami, Shinobu Kochou, Shouko Nishimiya, and many other sweet and softer characters. She brings that quality to this show and made Rin Nanakura one of the best girls of 2024.
This show is a must watch for any lover of the romance genre.
Asurie
This anime is definitely different, the fact that the girl had 6 personas inside reminds me of the protagonist from Persona 3 with many personas. But seriously, that's definitely the main point of this anime and to be honest it's something you either like or dislike because that's definitely a reason why most people only have one personality because it's very chaotic at some point. But in my opinion, this chaotic interaction between these two protagonists really brings naturalness to how they develop their emotions. I would say it starts off pretty slow in terms of romance with the male lead being almost non-existent, but thecouple is certainly fun to watch as it breaks the mold of normal couples, leading to more playful moments between the two that are very natural and enjoyable to watch.
There aren't many other big highlights, but it's a very solid slice of life that if you can keep up with this crazy couple it will certainly put a smile on your face if you like romance, and it also doesn't have a very cliché development so it's worth checking out.
Also, this is my opinion, so I don't think it's going to help much... but I was inspired to write this.
Gwynbleidd_Alan
If I had to use a word to summarize "Giji Harem" it would probably be wholesome. The romance in this anime is incredibly sweet, and I found myself constantly smiling at their interactions. I must admit that I did not have high expectations based on the name which seemed a bit cheesy, but I was pleasantly surprised by just how much I ended up liking this. I was however, very confused about the pacing in this show. What I mean by that, is that the show has issues in how to pace the plot. The story tends to jump around as the two main characters, NanakuraRin and Kitahama Eiji, develop their blossoming relationship. There isn’t a clear plotline that the show follows, and at times, it’s hard to tell how much time has passed between episodes or even between scenes in some cases which tends to get confusing and harms the watching experience. Towards the later stages of the show it starts to skip a LOT and the time jumps seemingly get bigger as the plot moves in such a quick pace. This leads to the anime feeling a bit rushed. I wasn’t a fan of the art style and animation either as it felt too simplistic. It’s hard to describe, but when compared to romance series from larger studios, the visuals just seem very basic and they lack a certain flair.
With the negatives out of the way, I liked that the last episode truly feels like it wraps the story up and gives a satisfying conclusion, which is again after a rather large time jump where it also does not get specified just how much time was skipped. Nevertheless, the story is finished and without spoiling too much I feel like this project does not require further seasons as the story is complete. I really want to praise the Japanese voice actors of the two main characters as they did a fantastic job in giving life and depth to the characters which was really important. Both of them are very known names and have appeared in many popular Animes, so I suppose it was to be expected of them.
This romance feels very different from the usual romance. The "Harem" aspect is honestly pretty creative and works most of the time. I ended up enjoying this a lot, especially cause of the dynamic the two main characters have. The way they interact and flirt is just so unique and adorable. It does have some issues and flaws but the positives outweigh it, leading to a very good romance anime. I think that avid romance fans such as myself will truly enjoy "Giji Harem", and I would recommend giving it a try. I think you won't regret it.
Yeetomfg2
Welcome to the review of a much awaited adaptation manga adaptation. Maybe too "awaited". It honestly felt like a small studio saw that for some reason no one decided to adapt this semi-popular romance manga and decided to give it a go. The results are what you would expect. The story is pretty cute, with a very positive and feel-good vibe. Its not a story with a lot of hard-hitting and thought-provoking elements because, honestly, it doesn't need to be. It's what a weekly rom-com should be while trying to be as inoffensive as possible and it achieves of making the viewer watch the showwith a smile. The story is definitely the best part about the show (mainly because the source material already did a good job). Of course, because its a romance anime, it sometimes accepts some plot-holes in order to advance the story, especially at the ending (even though I thought the last episode was the best).
Now we are done with the good things because I want to move on to the very bad stuff, the animation and music. Honestly, the only positive I can find in the technical side of the show is Rin's voice actor being very good. Other than that the show fails miserably, making us wonder why they even bothered animating the panels. The animation is very bad, its very rigid and slow, shots linger for too long and its clear when you pay attention that the backgrounds had no thought put into them. The music is even worse, the opening is actually one of the worst songs I have ever heard and the ending song is very forgettable. The music during the show is also so bad its distracting from the scenes and sometimes the show just says "fuck it" and just doesn't do music for a scene at all. It feels like a lot more love could have gone in this show and its kinda sad to see such a nice manga receive such lackluster treatment.
That's why my final rating for this show is a 6.5/10. It can be enjoyable and fun but I just can't really recommend an anime that is so clearly worse than a manga that isn't even that impressive artistically.
lashagiorgi
Most adorable Rom-Com I watched. Rin is just too cute. VA went on full throttle for sure. Since all of this is in description, it doesn't count as a spoiler. Girl is acting multiple personalities to create a pseudo-harem for the guy she admires. This is what show is about. Subjectively i gave it 10/10, objectively i would give it 8/10. I gave it 10/10 because show is very enjoyable and Both MCs are very adorable together, the way they act, the way they treat each other. Born out of friendship and goofing around, grown into romance. Very healthy, enjoyable and cute anime. VA generally isvery gentle with her voice and voices many gentle characters, but seeing her in all her various character personalities was truly amazing. That's the main reason i gave it 10/10. Being a VA is 1 thing, but adapting to multiple personalities at the same time is truly amazing. and MC herself Nanakura Rin is very cute and adorable.
SaikenKaMore
This anime really took me back when I first watched the Saekano movie. a classical romance Senpai and Kouhai,straightforward plot, without unnecessary distractions, and the smooth storyline were truly refreshing.the ending was exactly what I had hoped for. Watching romance anime like this always brings back nostalgic feelings, reminding me of those moments when emotions and hopes were woven into every scene. It feels like revisiting that time when my heart would flutter, following the romantic journeys of characters that felt so real—especially in those classic, vanilla romances that perfectly capture the sweet simplicity of love without the need for drama or complexities.
lycoping
This anime is a rather odd combination of really good and, well, not very good. I'm actually really conflicted about how I feel about it, because the good is really good, and the bad is pretty bad. I think the best summary I have of this anime is it's basically "Don't toy with me miss Nagatoro" if the main characters were actually likable. Okay, let me start out with the good. First, this anime is unique. It's as if someone took a look at all of the anime like "Nagatoro" where the girl is a tease, the main character is a spineless wimp, andtheir romance is inexplicable, and then just turned that entirely on its head. The FMC is a shy, easily embarrassed girl who uses her formidable acting skills to hide how she really feels. The MMC is a cocky guy who teases the girl just as much as he has over the top reactions. This leads to a rather unique character interaction profile where the two MCs tease each other, make each other laugh, and basically just have fun getting to know each other.
I wish this wasn't so rare, but it really is.
In certain places important to the story, they also took great care with the animation, and it's stunning.
Also, without spoiling, the ending was actually satisfying, ending in a way I have yet to see any other rom-com end, and so much the sadder. There's no holding out for a second season here, it's all wrapped up. And that's really good.
And no fanservice or ecchi.
Also, the little sister is very cute.
Okay... now the bad.
Essentially, this anime got boring. After a while I was kind of figuratively looking at my watch wondering when it was going to wind down. After episode six, it was about ninety percent making each other giggle, and the other ten percent giggling about making each other giggle. This was something I liked, except they overdid it. So the parts that were refreshing also got a little tiring. It picked up again around episode 11 or 12, but the time between then just wasn't interesting. Maybe there's a reason the way they did this is unique.
Also, the animation was very scattershot. As I mentioned, sometimes they really took care with it. Others, it was lazy, and it became clear that they were just repeating a few frames over and over again. I guess budget constraints are a real thing.
Also, while the dynamics were not as over-exaggerated as in many rom-coms (girl says something flirty, guy goes "WOOOOOAAAAHHHHHHH" and steam comes out of his ears), there was quite a bit of that. While it wasn't as bad as many anime, and uniquely, both characters did that as well, it got really annoying really fast.
So, I could have rated it a 5 or a 9. I split the difference.
If you're looking or a unique rom-com that plays with and only marginally successfully subverts the typical anime rom-com tropes, you'll like this. If you want a sweet story with a satisfying conclusion, you'll like this. If you want a plot that actually moves forward at a consistent pace, or realistic character interactions that don't consist of over the top reactions to even the slightest flirty comment... probably not for you. I'm giving this "mixed feelings" because for all of its potential of being a decent subversion of the typical annoying rom-com tropes, it came this close but didn't quite pull it off.
PatientPanda
This anime is different than most anime’s. It has some common troupes and the beginning half of the anime was mostly small snippets, meaning there wasn’t much story, just random slice of life moments. However, towards the end of the anime, there was GOOD tear jerking moments for me that really sold it. At first I thought it was another random events anime, but it had a lot of story! So I would stick until the ending for a surprise I didn’t even expect Some moments I thought was a little cringy but other moments made me had grin behind blankets. It was a wild ride.The reason I score it like this is because some would really love it while others won’t but I would definitely rewatch it!
The voice actors for this was perfect. Changing in between personalities and I can definitely feel the emotions from both main characters!
I wish they would show some “scenes” more and I got confused like what just happened sometimes. But all in all I would recommend to someone that watches romcom anime’s regularly, but probably not for someone is getting into it
Thanks for listening to my review :)
Rian_Rahmat
In an anime, there are some that start out good, but end up bad, and there are some that start out bad but end up good. Maybe this anime is good at the beginning but bad at the end, bad here means boring. Let me explain: This anime features our two MCs, a male MC and a female MC. Honestly, at first I thought this was a perfect match. For the comedy and plot twist, I think it's very good, even some scenes really made me laugh. But unfortunately it all didn't last long, one of the factors that made this anime boring was the comedy which became less andless funny!
For some comedies, it seems like just a repeat of the previous episode, for example Oh this is a spoiled brat, Oh this is a calm girl, Oh this is a Tsundere girl.
Yes, all of that seems like a repetition, what's different is perhaps the words, but the essence is still the same.
Especially towards the end, like in episode 11 which seemed to drag on even more, so the boredom increased even more!
Another shortcoming is in the art style, as we know that the female MC plays various character roles, but unfortunately the creators look ordinary, there is no improvement in the character to make it cuter, for example when he becomes a Tsundere Girl, but he still looks ordinary, There is no improvement that makes the audience like one of the characters, for example I like it when the MC turns into a Tsundere or something like that.
Overall this anime is good, but not for all the episodes, as I said before this anime gets bad at the end.
This anime is good, but it only works for a single watch, and no rewatches!
mantus00
Giji Harem is honestly such a refreshing romcom. It doesn’t just throw around the usual tropes; it plays with them in a really clever way. Rin, the main girl, is the soul of the show. Her whole deal of pretending to be different "harem" characters to entertain Eiji is both hilarious and heartfelt. You can see how much she enjoys it, but also how much she genuinely cares about him. And Eiji, while being the classic clueless guy, starts to notice the real Rin behind all her performances. Their dynamic is what keeps you hooked— both the comedy and the underlying sweetness. The voice acting reallystands out here. Rin’s VA, Saori Hayami, nails every one of her fake personas, making each "role" feel distinct while keeping Rin’s core personality intact. It adds so much charm to her antics. And the animation captures every comedic beat and emotional moment perfectly, it’s vibrant but never over-the-top. Even the little things, like Eiji’s reactions or Rin breaking character, feel so genuine.
What I love most is how it balances being light and fun with these deeper, more intimate moments between the two. It’s not just about laughs; you can feel the connection growing with every episode. It’s one of those shows where you can’t help but smile the whole time. Definitely a solid 10/10 for me.
pbbuiter
I really fail to understand who would genuinely find a show like this funny enough for it to warrant a "comedy" tag. Toddlers maybe? I just don't understand the appeal behind anime characters making silly faces and them overreacting to the most mundane situations imaginable. The anime feels lifeless. It's fine for an anime to focus exclusively on two characters, but if the dialogue between said characters is dull and uninspired then the anime very quickly becomes a "nothing" show. I do historically really enjoy romcom anime, so I did have somewhat high hopes for this one. A girl who can act out several charactersand swap between them rapidly in the middle of a conversation is a very interesting plot device in theory, but the application is underwhelming. At least it had a functional romance, which is more than can be said for most other anime I've seen.
I'm not a big fan.
PixelB
It's quite blatantly clear that Giji Harem was adapted from a 4 koma. The lack of any actual concrete side characters, focus on activities at hand, and the simplistic nature of the interactions and characters blend together to a 4-koma show. It's not necessarily bad as a 4-koma, but when animated as a full cour show, there's much to be desired. Depending on who you ask, the relationship and interactions between Rin and Eiji can be endearing. And it's not that bad. Eiji's definitely a sort of carefree doofus that Rin somehow falls in love with. Maybe his bouts of kindness, or how he's funny, thejunior acting star Rin does in fact like Eiji. It's not that hard to imagine, and the romance and dialogue, while a bit cringe sometimes, makes sense in the context of the show. Eiji whimsically brings up his desire to have a harem, and Rin obliges and somehow that becomes the larger focal point of the show. This is fine and all, but I was hoping for more in-depth interaction, to be honest.
For example, one of the bonding scenes that are important is when Eiji gets sick and Rin takes care of him. This is great and all, but the scene lasts for about a minute and none of the details are really shown. You'd think that Eiji and Rin would be going through more emotion and there'd be a lot to talk about. Eiji apparently being all alone at home and sick while Rin gets to take care of Eiji. A heartwarming scene in a romance show, but it just goes through the motions where Eiji expresses some thanks and Rin gets a bit embarrassed and the scene is over.
That's kind of the theme of the show. While there's a lot of interaction between Eiji and Rin, they are by nature a bit more shallow despite the entire show revolving around their relationship. Again, when Eiji and Rin go shopping, the shopping part is barely shown. Them picking out clothes is barely shown.
While activities are pretty much explained as minimally as possible, so are the side characters. The side characters are honestly quite strong. Rin's little sister and her friends are pretty fun when the show decides to actually give them screen time, and Eiji's classmates and fellow drama club members have good synergy. Yet, because it's a 4-koma, none of the promising side characters are featured too often or very deeply.
Despite a show like Tomo-chan wa Onnanoko! also being 4-koma, because the story is written in more detailed and slower paced manner, the end product looks a lot nicer. While the animation obviously is also simplistic due to it's 4-koma nature and more likely, just low budget, that's not necessarily the reason why the show was worse than it could have been. It's just that the original adaption material doesn't really fit the constraints of a full cour seasonal anime show.
