Senpai Is An Otokonoko Ep. 12 “The Real Me”: Acceptance At Long Last [Review]

0 0 Senpai is an Otokonoko Ep. 12 “The Real Me” definitely feels like a turning point in the life of Makoto Hanaoka. Even just the title will tell you that they’re making an important decision about their life. All after meeting a relative they hadn’t previously known about who turns out to bear a […]
Senpai Is An Otokonoko Ep. 11 “Used To Be Friends”: Relationship Revival [Review]

0 0 Senpai is an Otokonoko Ep. 11 “Used to Be Friends” isn’t just about friendship. As you watch this episode, you will realize that the central theme is about the revival of relationships in general. It’s a nice bit of fluff to prepare us for the heavier stuff that’s due in the next episode. […]
Senpai Is An Otokonoko Ep. 10 “Their Feelings”: Reconciliation [Review]

0 0 Senpai is an Otokonoko Ep. 10 “Their Feelings” has one theme in mind throughout the entire episode: reconciliation. It’s not just Makoto and Ryuji who get their reconciliation, thanks to Saki. In fact, Saki herself gets a reconciliation from a surprising source. One that had been hinted at in the previous episode. Senpai […]
Senpai Is An Otokonoko Ep. 9 “Christmas”: Bittersweet Holiday [Review]

0 0 Senpai is an Otokonoko Ep. 9 “Christmas” is not quite as happy as the title would have you believe. Oh, there is some cheer in this episode, make no mistake. It is Christmas, after all. However, it’s a noticeably bittersweet Christmas in this anime. Senpai is an Otokonoko Ep. 9 “Christmas”: Details Senpai […]
Senpai Is An Otokonoko Ep. 8 “Wound”: Melancholy Of Saki Aoi [Review]

0 0 Senpai is an Otokonoko Ep. 8 “Wound” is a rather interesting character study for Saki Aoi. Also, a fairly depressing one. When you realize just how depressed she is, you can understand just why she is so melancholic in this episode instead of her usual cheery self. Senpai is an Otokonoko Ep. 8 […]
Senpai Is An Otokonoko Ep. 7 “Like That”: The Truth Shall Set You Free [Review]

0 0 Senpai is an Otokonoko episode 7, “Like That,” which has a lot happening in a single episode. Most of it is perhaps one of the most painful love confessions in anime-dom, and then along comes the best heartwarming romantic fluff. All of this happens even in the midst of an implied tragedy inbound […]
Senpai Is An Otokonoko Ep. 6 “I’ve Got To Decide”: Love Reveal?! [Review]

0 0 Senpai is an Otokonoko Ep. 6 “I’ve Got to Decide” contains some of the highest number of plot twists in any single episode of this LGBTQ+ romantic comedy. Not least of which is a certain love reveal we’ve all been waiting for. Not even a confession either, but an accidental reveal, which only […]
Senpai Is An Otokonoko Ep. 5 “Special”: What Is Love? [Review]

0 0 Senpai is an Otokonoko Ep. 5 “Special” brings to mind that famous song by Haddaway. Not least of which because at least one of our trio of main characters has some serious issues around love. Issues that they desperately need hugs for. Honestly, this is already turning out to be a particularly emotional […]
Senpai Is An Otokonoko Ep. 4 “I Realized Something”: Something’s Up With Saki [Review]

0 0 Senpai is an Otokonoko Ep. 4 “I Realized Something” is quite the fascinating episode. On one hand, it’s definitely a relief from the intense drama of the previous episode. On the other hand, this episode also has its own drama and mystery to it. Specifically: in regards to Saki Aoi and her rather […]
Senpai Is An Otokonoko Ep. 3 “Goodbye, Me”: Not Over Yet [Review]

0 0 Senpai is an Otokonoko Ep. 3 “Goodbye, Me” is one heck of an emotional rollercoaster ride. Honestly, it gets really intense for a good portion of the episode, complete with parental abuse and emotional manipulation from that same parent. Needless to say, we need some lighthearted fun after that. Fortunately, the episode also […]