Have you ever had a time in life when you thought a miracle was going to happen to you, only to be left utterly bewildered and disappointed? Sure enough, someone named Joro did. He was about to witness a miracle in his life when two lovely women approached him to help them win their hearts. That's a rude awakening to the fact that life isn't always fair.
Despite being a romantic comedy, Ore wo Suki Nano wa Omae Dake Ka Yo (Oresuki) enjoys playing around with the concept of manipulation. It resembles a drama-filled, nonviolent soap opera in real life nearly exactly. Or does it already exist? There isn't much action in the program physically, unless you count the times that Joro gets slapped or booted. However, Oresuki tackles deceptive love and drama on a psychological level that deviates until you witness how far the rabbit hole may go. Comparing Oresuki to some of the other rom-coms I've seen recently, watching it has been a fairly unique yet enjoyable experience.
In the first episode, Joro gets embroiled in a romantic intrigue between Cosmos and Himawari, who have feelings for Taiyou Ooga, his best friend and the star player on the baseball team. After approaching Joro for assistance with their romantic issues, they learn that the library girl Pansy is actually in love with Joro. When Joro is made to work as a matchmaker, he displays a cunning side that he keeps hidden from others. Pansy is enamored with him because she knows who he really is. Joro wants to live the life of a "Romantic Comedy Protagonist," but one that is kind and kind.
As a talented performer, Joro makes plans of his own and builds relationships with Himawari and Cosmos. Himawari and Cosmos are liars, complicating Joro's plan to build a fantasy harem. Despite his wish to be the lead character in a romantic comedy, Pansy, who is in love with his genuine self, must accept this reality. Joro turns against himself, and Himawari and Cosmos start to feel something for him that might be genuine love. Joro is continually humiliated by Pansy and forced to own his blunders as a result of Pansy's persistent superiority. In Oresuki, where manipulation is rampant and everyone aspires to be someone they're not, this irony is especially poignant.
The series emphasizes that human nature is the real enemy, in spite of its enemies. The talented actor Joro accepts his shortcomings and grows from them. Asunaro, Joro, and Sun-chan all have to deal with setbacks in life. Pansy is a special person who is impervious to corruption and has the ability to discern lies. Because of her ability to observe and teach others through life, Pansy is a great mentor to Joro and exemplifies the value of taking responsibility for one's own actions.
It could seem like an anime with a lot of drama if you watch Oresuki. There doesn't appear to be a break in the intensity as each episode keeps the adrenaline flowing. But you must keep in mind that it is also a romantic comedy. There are undoubtedly many humorous moments throughout the show, especially with its physical elements. Every time Joro is struck, it is shown in a humorous way. He frequently reacts to characters in an overly dramatic way that nearly seems like acting. In addition, the anime frequently incorporates running gags related to Joro's function as matchmaker and even breaks the fourth wall. Thus, unwind and take a break. Oresuki is more than just a drama packed into every conceivable space.
The 12-episode drama Oresuki uses mental tricks to successfully convey its story. The drama is carried over into the light novels, and the creators might choose to add more animation. Connect does a good job of portraying beautiful, feminine female characters like Cosmos, Himawari, Pansy, and Sasanqua. Joro, who is portrayed as being typical, has distinct hidden character expressions. The success of the show is based on its distinctive images.
Since this is an anime with a lot of speech, I do think the voice actors did a great job of assuming their parts and acting them out. This is particularly the case for the voices of Joro and Pansy, whose sentences frequently contradict one another. The most obvious character interaction between them is that Pansy is aware of Joro's true identity. At other moments, Joro's internal monologues reveal his true nature. Technically speaking, Oresuki's theme songs adopt a lighter tone and feature eye-catching character expressions.
Playing Oresuki is similar to taking a multiple-choice exam in that you have to determine what is and is not real. It's not totally original to have manipulative characters in romantic comedies. But with Joro at the core, this anime elevated it to a whole new level for Oresuki. This kind of romantic comedy will have you on the edge of your seat, wondering what will happen in the next installment. And you won't feel like a loser after it's over-beyond shock, that is.
