Tomo-chan Is a Girl!

This is my favorite show of the year! For starters, the comedy is great and guaranteed to make you laugh. The story was originally told in a 4-panel comic format, so there is no shortage of little gags and punchlines. But don't get the wrong idea, the show is able to dive into characters backgrounds, their thoughts and feelings, show their strengths and flaws. We get to see characters have significant character development as they learn about themselves and others and reflect on their mistakes.

It is refreshing to have a story where you aren't shouting at the screen, "Just tell him/her how you feel! Just say it!" (Not a spoiler, it's the opening scene/premise for the show) In the very first opening scene, Tomo confesses her love for Jun, but Jun friendzones her. So instead of the "should I tell him/her" "I want to tell him/her" narrative, it instead is about how Tomo is trying to be more girly to get Jun to notice her as more than "one of the guys" or "bro."

I greatly enjoyed the beautiful animation. Every scene, background, object, and of course character is beautifully drawn. I have listened to the English dub, and the voice acting was great and really brought the characters to life. I will be rewatching the series in Japanese with English subtitles soon.

I really enjoyed this anime, and I think you will too. Give it a try!

(14+) Not a bad series, and I actually binged it in two days. Every character was well done, even the supporting ones. The female protagonist was sweet and sensitive, but also burly, aggressive, and quick to strike the male protagonist! So, some of the conflict scenes between the two love interests was a bit off-putting (and made me wonder how they could both forgive each other after some of their rumbles!) A bit too much over the top for me, but other than that it is a solid series and worth the watch!

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Tomo-chan Is a Girl! Is a lighthearted, energetic rom-com that delivers plenty of laughs and charm but doesn't quite break free from its genre's limitations. The story follows Tomo, a tough girl who's always been "one of the guys," as she tries to get her childhood friend, Jun, to see her as more than just a buddy. The premise is simple but effective, playing on classic misunderstandings and awkward teenage emotions.

The show's strongest aspect is its humor-Tomo's over-the-top reactions and the supporting cast (especially the delightfully chaotic Carol) keep things entertaining. The dynamic between Tomo and Jun is endearing, even if their relationship progression can feel frustratingly slow at times. The animation is bright and expressive, and the short episode format keeps the pacing snappy.

The romance, while cute, relies heavily on the same "Will they? Won't they?" tension without enough meaningful development.

Overall, Tomo-chan Is a Girl! Is a solid, enjoyable watch for fans of high-energy rom-coms.

This was a nice romance with great comedic timing and plenty of fun characters. It finds a nice balance between it's main couple and it's side characters in a way that none of it gets boring. The side characters in particular were the highlights of the show. Gundo, particularly, was a great character who was very savage and funny initially, and she also has a great character arc till the end. The show also had this non-linear type of storytelling where it keeps going back and forth to show what all has happened between these characters before and in what order. While that keeps the show interesting, it did limit their progress and interactions during the present. I do think this show took a sudden change of tone, to a emotional one, after a hilarious initial set of episodes.

I'm not gonna write a 3 page review, all I'm gonna say is that this show is so good!! The graphics were nice, it had a nice story, slow paced, a little rushed towards the ending but still well paces though, and it has a very nice ending. I love this show, one of the best in 2023 so far to be honest. I'm not gonna ensure you that everyone will love it, after all, "to each their own", everyone has different likes. But I will say, if you're looking for a well paced, funny, heart warming romantic series with likable characters, you SHOULD DEF TRY THIS ONE OUT!! It gives you a warm and fuzzy feeling watching the romance unfold between the characters and just makes you smile. I absolutely loved this show so much. Like I said before, to each their own, but if you like romance anime with a satisfying ending, try this one out.

NOTICE:: I'm adding this to my review after watching watching last ep:

This show was so damn good guys. The ending was perfect, it left you feeling so glad for the character. This is one of the best ROMANCE SHOWS I'VE EVER SEEN!!!! Give it a shot if you haven't watched it yet, you won't be disappointed, and if some people don't like it, somethings wrong with them. This show was so amazing, it was the highlight of my day. 10/10 top tier Romcom!!!!