This week the production of the fourth season of the anime was officially announced “Kanojo, Okarishimasu“However, the news doesn’t seem to have generated much excitement among netizens in Japan. Despite being a franchise with an established fan base Comments on forums and social media reflect a mixed reception and, in some cases, criticism of the series..

«The protagonist is trash» commented a user on a popular forum, referring to the series' central character, Kazuya Kinoshita, known for his controversial decisions and questionable behavior throughout the plot. This negative perception of the protagonist has been a recurring theme among followers, as seen in several comments criticizing his characterization.

Another comment noted: «The girls are charming but the protagonist is so unpleasant that it is impossible to continue watching». This sentiment highlights a divide in the audience, where the attractive design of the female characters contrasts with the negative perception of the male protagonist.

The series, which began as a manga in 2017 and was adapted into an anime in 2020, has maintained a constant presence in the Japanese entertainment scene. However, as it progressed, criticism over the direction of the plot and narrative decisions affected public perception of the franchise.

Despite this, “Kanojo, Okarishimasu” has managed to maintain a loyal fan base, supported in part by its ability to generate discussion and debate online. The character designs, especially of heroines like Chizuru Mizuhara and Mami Nanami, have stood out as strong points of the series, attracting admiration for their aesthetics and well-defined personalities.

The announcement of a fourth season of “Kanojo, Okarishimasu,” while met with some indifference, could revitalize interest among loyal fans and potentially attract new viewers. The production, still in its initial phase, will face the challenge of meeting the expectations of a diverse and critical audience, while seeking to expand the narrative universe established by the original manga.

• «I don't understand why this series took so long.».
• «Is it really that popular?».
• «I thought this was 'Go-Toubun no Hanayome'. It's a different series».
• «I think at first I got annoyed and stopped watching. Should I give it another chance?».
• «This anime has such an unlikable protagonist. It's annoying how he uses crowdfunding to solve problems. In the manga, things could have been fixed without relying on it. How disgusting.».
• «Will season 5 be about living together, season 6 about private encounters, and season 7 will be the final episode?».
• «The heroines were charming, but the protagonist was so disgusting that I couldn't continue watching him.».
• «You're still telling the story of this low-level college student who frequents brothels? Seriously?».
• «Why do they keep making sequels to this type of series when it's not clear who watches them?».
• «It doesn't seem to be very popular. Although there are certainly people who like it, it really is a mysterious anime.».
• «The girls are cute, but continuing with the fourth season when the protagonist is considered so unlikable is simply inexplicable.».
• «If you lead a normal social life, it is impossible to face this kind of situation. It is like a fairy tale in the author's mind.».
• «I thought it would end with the crowdfunded movie, but then they continued for 20 more volumes. The author must not have planned it that way, haha».
• «Well, making an anime is a cheap investment. If you fail, the losses will be small.».
• «I don't think anyone but me sees that.».
• «You can accept that the protagonist is a disaster as entertainment, but to go on for so long is excessive. I only read up to the part where he goes to the pool and fantasizes about being cheated on.».
• «Impressions of the third season: The protagonist struggles to raise money through crowdfunding to shoot a film for the aspiring actress heroine who lives in the same apartment. Then, just before an appointment, you are perplexed when you pay the fee. Is it still the third season? Have they been doing this all this time?».
• «After the second season, I was fed up. Honestly, I could have cut it from the first episode. The main character is just awful.».
• «If distilled into a film, it has the potential to become a masterpiece. But they really expanded the plot too much.».

Source: Yaraon!