Murai no Koi

(not native English speaker) Dont judge an anime by its animation, thats what I learne from watching many animes, and that statement applies to this anime very well. Many will probably be skeptical of the animation but its what makes the anime fun. Get past 4 episode and judge it all you want. (I wrote a really good review and while I was submitting it I got disconnected and lost it, it hurts more than my ex leaving me) I dont have the patience to write one of the same level, but I think it won't do justice for this anime if I don't write a review which may encourageppl to watch it. It deserves that. 1. Animation: Slide show at its peak, really the 'fun' element of the anime. Dont judge it unless you completed it. 10/10 2. Voice acting and sounds : VA is the best going for this anime and I am sure the jcstacff spent its budget on VA, and they did the right thing. Sounds are not spotify playlist adding level but good enough to make me enjoy the show. 10/10 3. Chracters : Feels like home, side characters are not side characters, and overall really good 10/10 4.opening and ending : Spotify playlist addition level, the "bam, bam;" part of the opening and also the " menna wakataka ? ,, wakata'" is really cute, Btw the opening song name is "henshin" if you cant find out it in Spotify the just type that in Japanese then you'll get it, quite underrated. 10/10 5.story : Crisp, short and sweet. I wrote paragraphs before but I'll just summurise everything in one word, MASTERPIECE. 10/10 Overall 11/10 if possible, i really love it, its my opinion, its fine if you dont like mine. saiki.k and this are not of the same genre technically, but they both feel home, both have the same studio and I think thats not a coincidence. Ppl dont judge this anime by its animation. Watch it If you still dont like it then thats fine. I wanted this to be my small secret anime which only I enjoy, but thats not fair for this story or the author, i hope this becomes one of the most iconic romcoms.

This anime is a really great hidden gem. I think it's definitely worth a watch for its unique characters, humor, and surprisingly deep moments. Pros: 1) The biggest and best thing about this anime are the supporting characters. They break the stereotypical archetype of the Japanese beta male and have characters that aren't the biggest losers you've ever seen who have never even spoken to a female and get bullied by everyone including the mailman. These characters are... normal. They aren't the class losers, they've dated girls, aren't afraid to be tough or even physical, and talk like normal kids their age (they don't struggle toform the most basic sentence like most male characters in anime that are basically the lowest form of beta males who need a 30 minute internal monolog before they can even reply to the simplest question from a female). They flirt with and actively pursue girl their age and seem like they're just well adjusted. My favorite trait is how fiercely loyal they are to the MC and stand up for him every chance they get. The dynamic between this trio, their dialog, the way that they are all different but still all manage to be on the save wavelength, and just how cool they all are is what really makes this show for me. 2) The humor doesn't always hit. Sometimes things get lost in translation or Japanese humor just doesn't work with the western palate. But the majority of the time most of the jokes are very solid. I had a few laugh out loud moments. The humor tends to very typical Japanese humor (obviously) with things and facial expressions being dramatically exaggerated but it's different enough to stand out. 3) The surprising depth that is later revealed about the MC and his relationship with the love interest. While most of the time the anime isn't super serious or dramatic, the backstory of the MC meeting the love interest, and the backstory of the love interest's family dynamic was very touching. 4) The overall vibe and feel. This anime stands out because how just how different everything is; specifically the character and their attitudes. They're a friend group i would actually want to be a part of. They want all the characters eventually cross paths and interact with each other is always well don't. A bonus is there are no little girls being sexualized or no one that looks like a 7 year old (that's actually a 3000 year old demon who looks, sounds, and acts like a 7 year old) actively trying to be in a relationship with the MC. In a culture with lolis, where being a loser and a beta male, not having any experience with girls is the norm, its refreshing to see an anime like this with characters like this. Cons: 1) The animation and art style won't be what most people expect. Now, I've never been someone that cares about the animation quality. i don't value style over substance. I won't think an anime is the Bee's knees just because it was animate but some acclaimed studio while having the plot of a toaster. But even I can say the animation leaves a lot to be desired. I don't know how to describe it other that saying a lot of stuff just isn't... animated. They find other ways to show that events happened like still images or caricatures instead of the normal animations. I take it this was don't for budget reasons? I wish I could say it doesn't distract or take away from the anime but there are times where it does. It isn't a complete deal breaker though, as this isn't a battle anime or anything like that were it needs an A++ in animation quality. 2) The sudden introduction of a rival competing for the MC's love interest around episode 8 really threw me off. This character wasn't even mentioned before and they went on to be such a major part of the show. The MC plays a back seat role and isn't even seen as this new character steals the screen for a good 3-4 episodes. It felt so out of place. This wasn't the MC's anime any more, it was this new characters. Also the way the love interest was so smitten with the new character really felt out of place for the way her character was written. It made the MC look like a cuck at some parts or that he was competing for a woman that was already in love with someone else. It made you wonder if the love interest was even worth having if she could so easily be captivated by someone else even after knowing the MC loved her. 3) Poor pacing and introduction of random one-off characters are also a minor annoyance with this anime. There are big events that are built up that either get cancelled, never occurred, quickly glossed over, or turn out to be a minor event. I think this is a pacing issue more than anything. Also, in episode 7 (I think) so many random new characters are introduced (they are presented to be important but we never hear from them again) and these character have similar design to other characters in the main cast that it really made it hard to even tell who's who. It didn't help that for this episode many of the main cast were wearing disguised or dressed up (even dressed as the opposite sex). It didn't help things that certain characters are non-binary or androgenous. I was so lost that entire episode. Mixed: The ending was a good ending but it felt a bit lack luster. Things you normally expect to see at the end of a romance anime were not shown. While things did wrap up nicely, we were TOLD what happened instead of actually see it play out which as really unsatisfying. Overall I think its a great anime that was much different from anything this season and worth the watch for the characters alone.

I have to admit, I was sceptical at first. The animation style feels more like a slideshow than a fluid experience—but surprisingly, it works. The premise wasn’t initially my cup of tea either, but man, was I wrong! If I had to describe this anime in one word, it would be: WHACK. From the get-go, Murai in Love had me laughing. The humour is spot-on, and I found myself chuckling consistently throughout the series. The intro is incredibly fun and unique, immediately grabbing my attention. The characters are well-developed and surprisingly likable, making me genuinely invested in their relationships and growth. One thing I especially appreciated was howthe show maintained a lighthearted tone without resorting to uncomfortable moments—something that can sometimes plague rom-coms. The pacing is a bit fast, but it keeps the story moving and never lets you get bored. While it might not be for everyone, Murai in Love is an absolute must-watch if you're in the mood for a quirky, cute romance packed with humor. I honestly wish there were more episodes—I didn’t want it to end! Overall, it’s an incredibly fun and enjoyable anime that left me with a smile on my face.

If you like animes with great animation and quality in the lines then you can go watch something else because you won't find that here, the animation is sloppy and not well done but for the purpose of the anime it works perfectly, the plot starts like a It's a kind of romantic comedy and as it goes on it deepens until it reaches its peak and calls into question what is really true and what isn't, there is a small reference to domestic in kanojo but I believe few people must have touched it , the comedy is great and you get angry severaltimes during the anime, the characters are charismatic and even the antagonist manages to be a cool guy, if you like kaguya-sama style anime, watch this one because it's really worth it

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