Japanese are no longer happy with Kanojo, Okarishimasu

This week, the production of the fourth season of the anime "Kanojo, Okarishimasu" was officially announced, however, the news does not 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 and in some cases, critical reception towards the series.

"The protagonist is trash," one user commented on a popular forum, referring to the show's 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 multiple comments that criticize his characterization.

Another comment noted, "The girls are charming but the protagonist is so unpleasant that it's impossible to keep watching." This sentiment underscores a divide in the audience, where the attractive design of the female characters contrasts with the negative perception of the male lead.

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

Despite this, "Kanojo, Okarishimasu" has managed to maintain a loyal fanbase, supported in part by its ability to generate online discussions and debates. The character designs, especially of heroines such as Chizuru Mizuhara and Mami Nanami, have been highlighted as strengths of the series, attracting admiration for their aesthetics and well-defined personalities.

The announcement of a fourth season of "Kanojo, Okarishimasu," while received with some indifference, could reinvigorate interest among loyal fans and potentially attract new viewers. The production, still in its early stages, 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 has been 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 irritated and stopped watching him. Should I give it another chance?"
"This anime has such a nasty 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 five be about living together, season six about private dating, and season seven be the final chapter?"
"The heroines were charming, but the protagonist was so disgusting that I couldn't continue watching him."
"Are you still going with the story of this low-level university student who frequents brothels? Really?"
"Why do they keep making sequels to these types of shows when it's not clear who's watching them?"
"It doesn't seem to have much popularity. Although there are sure to be people who like it, it is really a mysterious anime."
"The girls are cute, but to continue with the fourth season when the protagonist is considered so unpleasant, is simply inexplicable."
"If you lead a normal social life, it is impossible to find this type of situation. It's like a fairy tale in the author's mind."
"I thought I'd end up with the crowdfunded film, but then they went on for 20 more volumes. The author must not have planned it like that, haha".
"Well, making an anime is a cheap investment. If you fail, the losses are small."
"I don't think anyone but me sees it."
"You can accept that the protagonist is a disaster as entertainment, but going on for so long is excessive. I've only read the part where he goes to the pool and fantasizes about being cucked."
"Impressions on the third season: the protagonist works hard to raise money through crowdfunding to shoot a movie for the aspiring actress heroine who lives in the same apartment. Then, just before an appointment, you get baffled by paying the fee. Are we still in the third season? Have they been doing this all this time?"
"After the second season, I had enough. Honestly, I could have cut from the first episode. The protagonist is just horrible."
"If you sum it up in a movie, it has the potential to become a masterpiece. But they've really stretched the plot too far."