Synopsis:Mizuho Miyanokouji has agreed to grant his grandfather's request bestowed upon him in his will. To attend Seio Academy... for girls. Before he fully realizes what he just got himself into, childhood friend Mariya Mikado is at the ready with her bag of cosmetics and is more than helpful in bringing out Mizuho's... feminine side. With full compliance from the head of the school, Mizuho attends Seio Academy incognito which is met with unexpected popularity.
Reviewer: Endosanity
Number of episodes watched: 13
Review:
Okay, so by the title you're probably thinking that this is some run-of-the-mill ecchi/harem comedy with some doof that doesn't know what the hell is going on. Not so, Otoboku is the exact opposite as Mizuho is an extremely and maturely feminine trap throughout as the show sets out to be relaxing and just a whole lot of fun to watch from beginning to end. Through the show Mizuho helps each girl deal with issues in real life or to excel in school or even just to wear a favorite hair ribbon without being condemned by the student council president. All of this is presented with an enjoyable atmosphere that has a 99.9% predominantly female cast and never takes the story and swings the drama one way or another to any extreme but rather holds a middle ground that is very easy to watch.
The all female cast also does a remarkable job of just being undeniably cute, so much to the fact that you just want to claim each girl for yourself. Even if you see a girl with a sad face your heart will practically sink until she's wearing a smile again which is usually thanks to Mizuho's involvement somehow. The animation also stands out in that it blends both old and new school styles and puts it all together with bright, vibrant colors that accentuate the feminine disposition that the show holds over the viewer.
Although there really is no overall plot other than Mizuho hiding his true identity which really isn't much of an issue as dude looks like a lady and there is very little character depth, that doesn't prevent Otoboku from being a top notch presentation. Otoboku knows how to be hilarious without resorting to ecchiness, it uses quick resolve conflict, and gives you one of the most adorable cast of ladies ever to grace a 13 episode run making for one hell of a great time. This series should not be passed up whether you're a fan of yuri or not and no... I don't get the title either as it doesn't really fit the overall scope of the show at all.
Otoboku (opening)
Recommendation: |Very High|
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