Reviews for The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You

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!

From the world renowned Anime Harem Academy, popularly known as "AHA!!!" which produced such graduates as farmer extraordinaire Hiraku Michio, last male standing Mizuhara Reito, the god of negation Touma Kamijou, reincarnated magnetism Kazuto Hongou, shady teacher magister Negi Springfield, god of conquest Katsuragi Keima, Oppai Dragon emperor Hyoudou Issei, your neighborhood friendly spirit whisperer Shido Itsuka and many many more, comes the newest and freshest able bodied graduate Aijo Rentaro, fated to be courted by a hundred ladies of myriad shapes, ages, features and personalities. Plot: The title is the plot of this Anime appropriately summarised as briefly as possible. Now if you thought thatwas hilarious, you're in for a treat from the very onset of this one. From divine mistakes to mistakes of divine proportions, this is a ridiculous ride of fun and funny with occasional flourishes of light dramatic moments.

Characters: The protagonist at the beginning is someone who just can not catch a break, so much so he ends up scoring the unholy, unwanted, unrequited century. Though unlike most other Harem protagonists, he is neither as dense as a black hole, nor as dumb as the asteroid that was a bit rude to the Jurassic inhabitants.

And then there is the Harem, which if anything plays about every single archetype in the book. Almost every kind of trope is on show as well. Not to forget the Gods either, they play a key role often in the story, as well as the students and inhabitants of the locality.

Animation: This is not the Anime for Sakuga connoisseurs. However, here you'll be amply entertained with gag and humour animation as much as you want. It is filled to the brim with low effort meme faces, random allusions, and myriad references. This sort of style suits what Hundred Girlfriends is really well, and you'll be hard pressed to find someone who finds it difficult to palate.

Music: Again, the music mostly blends well with what is shown on screen. There is nothing much to talk about it, the music does it's job and enhances the effect other things have.

Enjoyment: Quite honestly, The Hundred Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You is perhaps the most funny and humorous Anime of this season. You'd have to try really hard and possess a special amount of obnoxious pretentiousness to not find enough here to entertain you. This comes with a glowing recommendation as a certified laugh fest, have fun while it is here to entertain you.

Since the advent of harem anime with Love Hina, Ranma 1/2 and others, we have 3, 4, 5 girls chasing after one lucky male character. Now, in the era of "modern" anime, we have 100 girls swooning over one mega-chad, beast of a man, a god above gods, with enough rizz to halt inflation, Aijou Rentarou. He has been tasked to "faithfully" date 100 soulmates so do not suffer a tragic death, following the instructions of an old crackhead god who is responsible enough to allow 100 lives to lie on one high schoolers' shoulders. Is following this gigachad's journey in collecting girls like pokemonworth it, or is it another self-fulfillment fantasy for thousands of weebs who have not talked to a girl in their life?

Positive aspects:

The anime's structure so far is quite consistent, with each girl's character arc lasting one episode, with some episodes in between. This is not unique within the harem genre, with other titles such as "The world god only knows" experimenting with this episodic story structure.

While this does exemplify each girl's personality, the anime excels in both its "storytelling", rapid fire jokes based on parodying character tropes and genre tropes comedy in episodes not focusing on a singular character. In these episodes, each character is exaggerated to a ridiculous extent, allowing their personalities to bounce off each other and create whimsical scenes and one-liners.

Each character is designed specifically to exemplify their personalities to a ridiculous extent, with the most obvious example being Karane, who is so "tsundere" that she would hurt Rentarou every time she is hurt or embarrassed, throwing punches like a pro WWE fighter and ardently denying whatever he says while blushing stupidly. This does a great job in creating many jokes revolving around these personality tropes, with the girls often during ridiculous things based on their personality type, making excellent comedy for the show.

The sound quality is impressive, both in the voice acting and music department. The opening is upbeat, whimsical and catchy, which fits right in with the show's vibe. The voice acting is done by many experienced voice actors who do a great job delivering the jokes.

Negative aspects:

In a show so focused on paraodying the harem genre and making multiple rapid-fire jokes, the episode arc regarding Shizuka is rather disappointing being much more serious and dramatic. While her backstory and character is somewhat interesting, it is not that deep or memorable and is quite jarring considering the whimisical and light tone of the anime thus far.

The show is not very deep, with each character being almost entirely made up of their surface level personality, and the main character being very typical, being just a vessel for jokes. This is not necessarily a bad thing for a slapstick/ parody style show, but prevents you from getting fully invested.

Overall, this a fun show to put on every week for a few laughs and it has managed to keep its jokes and punchlines fresh and engaging. While not the comedic masterpiece some tout it to be, it certainly is worth a try for those who are into the romance genre, or those who are tired of the hundreds of tropey romance anime and wish for something a bit fresh.

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

Here it is—the ultimate harem anime that fans like "us" have been eagerly anticipating. If you've ever encountered an "author's wet dream" anime, this one ranks among the wettest of them all. If you think an MC with three or four girls craving his presence is already living the dream, well, this mfers has five with 95 more on the way. And you know what's even better? This fellow definitely deserves it all. Imagine getting rejected 100 times while still in your first year of high school. It's physically impossible, but he did it anyway and tanked it all like a champ. It's all worth itin the end.

Not only does this anime feature a guy getting rejected, a guy getting a girlfriend, but also a tsundere confessing her love in the first episode—THE FIRST FCKING EPISODE! Tell me how many anime pull that off in the first episode.

The animation is eye-pleasing, bright, with amazing expressions. The way the animators drew their blushing faces is a work of art.

The opening song is probably one of the best harem openings I've ever heard. It's catchy, addicting, and paired with adorable and cute lyrics, it's a chef's kiss.

Keep in mind that this anime is definitely not for everyone. It's not an anime that emit hype with crazy fight scenes or anime that boast a thick plotline that might get a Hollywood live-action. This is the type of anime you watch with your brain turned off, just enjoying the cuteness and cuddliness of it while constantly banging your head against the wall, screaming, "It should've been me."

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]

(I can already see the angry mob of fans of this anime reading the first sentence of this review and already labeling me a blind hater) The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You (the fuck is this name), or just The 100 Girlfriends for short, is another anime out of this seasonal slate that has garnered a lot of hype before, during, and even after airing. Because of this, I had to check it out and see what this series is really all about, and uhh… to be brutally honest, this straight up sucks. I know any of you who love thisshow will immediately label me as a contrarian without even reading the full review so stick with me because I have actually watched all twelve episodes of the season and I have genuine reasons why I think this is super overrated. First off, this anime is meant to be a parody of other romcom harem anime, and I could definitely see that… in only maybe the first two episodes. See, the main schtick behind the satirical elements in this story is that the main character, Rentarou, has been rejected 100 times, but has since then garnered a harem of girlfriends who all openly share him as their significant other. This is about as far as the integrity of the “parody” of this series goes, since most of what this show is trying to make fun of falls into the same traps that make the harem sub-genre so unbearable (for me at least). The characters are one-dimensional, obnoxious, and annoying, occasionally the girlfriends fight over certain aspects that they want/want to do with Rentarou, and worst of all, once the harem grows, the girlfriends are subconsciously treated as nothing more than a number in this ever-expanding list of girlfriends.

One of the many defenses that I’ve seen fans of this show fall back on is that the girls have personalities and depth compared to the rest of the harem genre, and I kinda see it, but at the same time I don’t. One of the biggest issues in harem anime is that it’s hard to get attached to any of the characters emotionally since 1) there’s a lot of them, making it difficult for the writing to carry all that narrative weight, and 2) once these characters don’t have an episode centered around them, they are treated as background characters for the guy to just gush over. The only thing that The 100 Girlfriends does to break the mold is actually giving the girlfriends a distinct personality and depth, although this last part comes with an asterisk. Yes, you have a plethora of different personalities here: a tsundere in Karane, someone with extreme social anxiety in Shizuka, the overly smart and calculative know-it-all in Nano, etc. And yes, each of these girls are given an episode or two to be somewhat fleshed out, however, this “depth” isn’t that airtight in terms of building their background. For example, Hakari’s mom, Hahari, the fifth girlfriend (yeah, I know right), has this really heavy tragic backstory as to why she refuses her daughter to be in a relationship due to not wanting her to experience losing a loved one, and at first, I actually thought the story was giving me a genuine reason to feel bad for her, but then once I started to think about her backstory, the more I saw cracks in it. Mainly, if she is so emotionally scarred by losing a lover to an illness, who's to say that every other guy that is with Hakari will end up with the same fate. I mean, we’re technically all fated to die at some point. Going by Hahari’s logic, she shouldn’t even date anyone at all. That said, if Hahari was this committed to ending her family line, why even have a daughter in the first place. I understand that Hakari is the only thing that Hahari has left of her deceased lover, but still, I feel like there would be more emotional trauma present for everyone if you forcefully block off your daughter from finding a significant other rather than just not having a child at all.

I get that Hahari is a flawed character with flawed motivations, and I also understand that this is a parody anime and I’m not meant to take stuff like this seriously, but then why even bother to go this far to write an extremely sad and tragic backstory but not keep it airtight? And that’s another thing with The 100 Girlfriends, I have no clue if this anime wants me to take it seriously or not, because yes, this is indeed a parody, but it’s a bad parody with very little to no boundaries. See, good parodies, like Konosuba, set the restrictions for either its story and/or characters. In Konosuba, the characters and everything that they attempt to do are so over-the-top that you just have to accept that this is the norm of this story. Whenever Kazuma and his party try to complete a simple quest, their adventure spirals so out of control that they can, at times, get lost in their own sauce that it eventually circles back actually completing their quest, regardless of how they did it. Again, The 100 Girlfriends actually starts off like this, however as the show went on, the story starts to implement some very serious moments to the point where this anime starts to become tonally inconsistent and lazy. To use an example of this, let’s go back to Hahari’s backstory. As I mentioned before, this moment in the anime is really serious and sad, and although there are cracks in her motivations, I at least understood why she would shut both her daughter and herself away from any future relationships. Again, I almost felt sad for her, however, almost immediately after she tells her sob story to Rentarou, she falls in love with him due to this story’s whole “love at first sight” thing. The story doesn’t even give a good reason as to why she immediately goes against her very genuine motivation other than “well I can’t help it, he’s just too cute!” The anime treats this like it’s a very comedic moment to laugh at, but the writing is so lazy that it tries to cover up the contradiction with a cheap joke. Like, not only is the show lying to me, it is devolving to using MCU-style of humor to move the story along. Again, I understand that this is a parody, but I have to ask, why the hell is something like this even in here?

Also, in the same episode, Hakari decides she wants to unalive herself so that neither Rentarou nor Hahari will have to fight over whether or not she gets to date anyone. Again, stuff like this is really bleak, and even the show treated this scene in a very dramatic manner. However, like five minutes later, the episode then has all the girlfriends bathing and dressing up together almost like nothing happened. Again, if this show is meant to be a parody, why edit a scene like this as if it actually is really dark and serious. Like I said, This anime is tonally inconsistent, which is actually my biggest pet peeve in storytelling in general.

Another aspect that I hate about this series is the character dynamics. Typically, in good romance stories, something that cannot be a thing in harem anime, is to have the two people who are in love form a very strong bond over the course of many entries/episodes. In The 100 Girlfriends, most of the character dynamic between Rentarou and a single girlfriend is established and only really built up in one episode, because after that, the stuff that the harem does that typically brings the characters emotionally closer together are done as a group. The episode where Rentarou and his girlfriends compete over the wedding dress photo op is ultimately meant to be a character moment for Hakari, but the other girls want to be the one in the wedding dress in the picture. To accomplish this, they all decide to team up against the other groups there so that they will have a higher chance of winning the photo op, which they end up winning in the end. Don’t the girlfriends want things that they themselves want to do with Rentarou, this being one of them? See, this is the inherent issue with harem stories: there could be a given amount of time in the series to flesh out one of the girlfriends/boyfriends and what they want to do, but all of that gets muddied and/or undermined by the fact that they either have to fight with everyone else in the harem over the one SO, or in this case, literally share Rentarou as a boyfriend. And again, once a girlfriend gets her spotlight episode, they are almost immediately reduced to just another girl in the harem. This is something I can never find compelling at all in stories like these and why I can never get into any harem anime, regardless if it’s a parody or not.

Out of the many things I disliked about this anime, there are a few aspects that I found acceptable in my book. First off, I can at least acknowledge that The 100 Girlfriends is trying to be a parody of the harem sub-genre. Like I said before, the first two episodes or so actually feel like that and the show doesn’t take itself seriously at all. The reason why I stuck around for this entire season is because of the first set of episodes that aired, since it did genuinely feel like it was poking fun at a genre of entertainment I heavily dislike. It was only when the anime started introducing more serious and heavy moments where the show lost me. Out of all the characters so far that this season introduced, the only one I could get behind is Shizuka, and that’s not because she’s a relatable character or anything, but the episode dedicated to her felt very authentic. Like for once, the anime was actually trying to make me care for once. Not only was her episode compelling, it gave me a reason to at least see where her relationship with Rentarou would go. As a matter of fact, the character-centric episodes where the story fleshes out a new girlfriend actually feel like a normal romance anime, which is good, until you realize that again, these girls are now nothing more than just a number in the large and ever-growing harem. Both Nano’s and Kusuri’s episodes, despite not liking their characters, had some sort of soul poured into the writing. It’s only when the new girlfriend is added to the harem is where I once again am checked out of the story, since their individual wants and desires are again undermined by the fact that almost everything they do with Rentarou from here on out is in the harem. It’s hard to build a great level of intimacy between two lovers when one of them is sharing that SO with not one, but 100 other girlfriends.

I don’t know if it’s apparent at this point, but The 100 Girlfriends, a romcom harem anime, fails to be a romance and a comedy. The romantic aspects are either shallow, not given enough narrative weight to make me care, or are just muddied by the fact that the girlfriends have to share the boyfriend. The lazy attempt at humor in this series consists of either the characters just yelling and arguing with one another, with Karane being a prime suspect in this (seriously, I hate her so much), or cheap quips that literally used as a smokescreen to undermine and brush up plot points that the story is trying to spew out. Oh and on top of that, some of the “jokes” just consist of the girlfriends being objectified as a means to be funny. Yeah, I don’t get this show. I’ll hate-watch Season 2, but this series is definitely not for me. There are much better romance, comedy, parody, and romcom anime out there, so no, this isn’t “peak.”

“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.

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.

“The gigachad among gigachads!” Rentarou Aijou, the main character of The 100 Girlfiends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You, is undoubtedly the gigachad among gigachads. I started reading the manga 100 Girlfriends last year 2022 and admitted that it was my favorite harem manga at all time. Then I prayed that there would be an anime version. And my dream finally came true. The 100 Girlfriends Anime is here. In the story, it’s about a boy name Rentarou Aijou who was rejected 100 times. He prayed in the shrine that he would have a girlfriend. To his surprise, Kami-sama appeared in front of him. Just like inmanga, there was also 'breaking the 4th wall' and even parody. Yes! The 100 Girlfriends Who Really5x Love You isn't only romcom and harem, but also parody.

You may think Rentarou is a womanizer, but you can't blame him for having 100 girlfriends. It was Kami-sama's fault for making the biggest mistake for the rest of his life.

Besides, Rentarou tries his best to make his girlfriends happy and get along together. More importantly, he can't reject the girls, or else they will die.

Speaking of girlfriends, there are different girlfriend-types for him. I mean, really different, like perverted-type, tsundere-type, quiet-type, kuudere-type, scientist-type, and so on.

Anyway, trust me, everyone. Rentarou Aijou is the best boy. And again, he is the gigachad among gigachads. Also, the visual (animation) and the sound (opening and ending theme songs) are absolutely amazing.

Rate: 10/10

Recommended Level: High

This anime is one of the very few anime with a real harem theme. where, in almost all anime with a harem theme, it doesn't really feel like a real harem. even though the concept is very ordinary, like romance anime in general, namely in high school. Even so, the way the concept is presented is extraordinarily good, and there is real intention in presenting it. The main character in this anime responds quickly to what the heroines do. He has qualities that feel real, like most high school boys in the real world. This is also a very important point in romantic anime because almostall romantic anime with a high school concept show the character of the protagonist, which feels strange and not very real. And what needs to be emphasized is that what he is getting now is a gift because of his sad past with many rejections. Don't forget that the heroine characters in this anime are also fun and feel natural in their personalities without forcing it in their presentation.

So far, I really enjoy this anime; it's full of comedy, and of course, the harem theme really feels real. When I was in high school, I was popular among girls and dated all of them, and they were all popular girls too, although not as extreme as Rentaro compared to my previous situation.

My point is that I highly recommend watching this anime if you are looking for a good harem romance anime. I can guarantee you will not be disappointed.

In the vast realm of anime where the tired formula of a feeble protagonist surrounded by stunningly attractive women ensnares many stories, 'The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You' boldly steps into this arena. Surprisingly, it doesn't just tread the same path; it's a delightful parody of these well-worn tropes. Each character embodies a familiar anime archetype, and the series gleefully deconstructs these clichés one after another. It revels in absurd yet entertaining plots that add an extra layer of enjoyment. What sets this anime apart is its unwavering commitment to satire. It never takes itself seriously, consistently poking fun at anime conventionswithout missing a beat.

Personally, I found immense pleasure in this series. Crafting a narrative within such a risky framework is often hit-or-miss, yet this one stands tall among the few that truly succeed. It doesn't just meet expectations; it surpasses them, delivering a refreshing take on a genre crowded with predictability.

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.

I'm giving this a 6 just for two reasons 1.The first half made me laugh a LOT , like it was so dumb and obviously parody that i loved how stupid everything was 2.The animation is gorgeous, they didn't need to go that hard for this but the animators went wild with some scenes I would gladly give it a 7 even and 8 if it wasnt because of the last 3 episodes, the mom....the mom. Look i get that this is a parody of comedy and harem anime but there's times where a joke is just too much or is just not funny at all, ihaven't seen one of those distasteful bathroom scenes since the 2010's and i sure didn't miss them , just because you make the joke with the opposite genders doesnt make it funny

And y know...is just weird, i went ahead and finished the series cuz i was already 9 episodes in might as well just endure it but even when i had those last 3 episodes on the side while i did something else i was uncomfy all the time lol and look i don't care for most of the jokes i even tolerated the red haired girl but the mom was just too far for me

I'm sure some people love that, good for you! is not my thing, not at all. I was expecting a parody anime and it kind of is but it tries to be taken seriously at times and you really can't be both at once

I've been following the manga for some time now, but I think this anime really sparked my love for this series. Is it ridiculous? Yes. Does it have messed up connotations? Yes. Is it stupidly fun and enjoyable? Yes. Everything about this adaptation coalesces into a love letter to stupid harem romcoms from the girls singing in the fantastic opening to the amazing art to the phenomenal voice acting. The characters are goofy caricatures of the common harem tropes, with some out-there ideas thrown in. The main character is one of the strangest romcom protagonists in all of anime. The character designs are really goodand the anime augments those with fantastic lighting and animation. It does have its issues, like the child-like characters and the extreme horniness, but honestly it does a pretty good job of separating those parts as much as possible. Just don't watch it around other people.

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...

A fun and LEWD love letter for anime fans. Especially harem ones. Im not going to take mutch of your time. This is a PARODY of a lot of animes tropes and characters archetype, and i Love all The references. Its a harem but first it is a ecchi comedy. You Will watch it to have a good time and fun, but never seek for real romance here, besides The "romance" tag. The Girls are cool and you really want to date them, but they easly accept dating MC with a lot of other Girls, what males them... Kinda dum dum, but still enjoyable from comedy perspective. Imhaving a good time watching it and it made me laugh a lot. Im even watching with my GF and she is enjoying a lot too!

Great comedy and amazing parody. Recommended!

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!!!

When your genre is oversaturated with boring, repetitive trash that only exists to please the lowest common denominator, you can take one of two routes. The Re:Zero route, where you revolutionise the genre with a fresh concept and a well written story to give a nice breath of fresh air from the mundanity. Or you can go the Konosuba route. Double, triple, quadruple down. Beat the others by doing what they do Ad Absurdum. This is what Hyakkano does for the harem genre. It takes everything stupid, ridiculous or trashy about harem series (such as numerous girls falling for a bland protagonist) and takes them to their absolutemost extreme. And it so much fun because of it.

Bored of girls fighting over one guy? Well, what if that guy gains so many girlfriends so fast that they just roll with it. Sick of a cast of three or four girls with paper-thin personalities? Well we're on the road to 100, all of whom get their time in the limelight to develop and grow as characters. Tired of protagonists that are as interesting a blank slate and grate on you like being dragged through the desert? Let me introduce you to Aijou Rentarou, the man so obsessed with love and affection that he manages to maintain multiple relationships at a time, all of whom know about each other, without ever letting a single one of them down.

This series surpasses the point of "one-note male power fantasy" so far that it becomes completely impossible to take it seriously. And for that, I love it.