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"Fuufuu Ijou, Koibito Miman." or "More than a Married Couple, but Not Lovers" portrays the complexities of modern relationships into a somewhat cringe-worthy, albeit interesting anime experience. The show dives into the life of Jirou Yakuin, the main character, who navigates the thin line between friendship and romance in a practical experiment (apparently set up by the school) designed to encourage marriage. While Jirou's character can come off as frustratingly loser-ish and unlikable at times, there is an undeniable depth to his journey that sparks a peculiar interest.

The character development throughout the series is decent, with various characters revealing complexities and vulnerabilities that add layers ... to the story. The narrative explores themes of love, commitment, and personal growth, which, while compelling, are occasionally overshadowed by the execution that tends towards the melodramatic. Ideally, I would have liked for the characters to be more real, more often, rather than having what seems to be one character trait that mostly dominates their screen time.

Cringe-inducing scenes are frequent, perhaps too much for some viewers. These moments often stem from awkward interactions and decisions that feel forced, aiming to create drama or humor but sometimes missing the mark. However, these elements might also serve as a deliberate reflection of the often messy and unpredictable nature of relationships, resonating with a younger audience navigating similar emotional landscapes.

Despite its pitfalls, "Fuufuu Ijou, Koibito Miman." presents an interesting concept. It challenges conventional romantic narratives by placing its characters in unconventional living arrangements, prompting both the characters and viewers to reconsider what it means to be in a relationship or to love someone in today's society.

In conclusion, while the anime might not be flawless, its intriguing premise and the genuine development of its characters are what interested me the most. The series, with its mix of humor, discomfort, and romance, paints a vivid picture of the complexities of human connections, making it resonate with those who are looking for something a little different in their anime viewing. I will say, the conclusion of the show not very comprehensive, and I doubt the show will be renewed for a second season.

I'd say, unless you are really bored, you'll probably want to skip this one.

This is actually the first review that I'm writing. I generally don't feel the need to post a review but I actually enjoyed this anime and didn't think it was average. Despite that, here's my review:

When I first started watching this, I thought, oh maybe this one won't be as painful as all the others since it's only 12 minutes per episode. Oh, boy was I right, and not because it was only 12 minutes per episode but because it seemed decent. The first episode is where most of the characters are presented.

The second episode, damn, I'm actually liking this so far. ...

Little did I know, I'd finish the whole anime in under 2 hours and a half.

And what can I say? It was pretty decent. Despite some cockblocking, irritating characters and slightly useless events, it was actually okay. It's not something that I'll remember for much longer but for what it's worth, it's a good watch. Now, hopefully, they make a season two so that this continues but I can't have high hopes for that as lots of anime's second seasons are... not always the best.

Time to talk about the 'damn dude they did this right' and faults of this particular anime:

Story: It was alright, with sparse background information, it didn't get too annoying. Nobody seemed to have any tragic backgrounds which is something that I needed from these past few anime that I've seen. It was all happy and cheerful. While there honestly isn't that much story, there's a lot of character development, something that most anime doesn't have enough of.

Art: In my honest opinion, it was good. Awesome in fact. I love this style of anime and whenever there's an anime that isn't styled like this, it's somewhat hard to watch for me. Everything looked beautiful and realistic.

Sound: Satisfactory but not prominent. Voice acting was fine along with the lip syncing which I guess is expected these days.

Characters: Besides the few irritating characters, the characters were bearable. They didn't want always want me to rip my eyes out, put them in a plastic bag, fill it up with water and smash the bag with a hammer. Wow. Some of the characters were shy, some loud, and some obnoxious but they all seemed to fit.

Overall: It was good. I will never re-watch this but that's just because when I rewatch things, they tend to be, how do I say, not as good as the first time. Hopefully, a season two comes soon so I can watch more!