Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai
Many of you will definitely be misled by the title. If you think this anime is about bunny girls, then you’re very wrong. However, on the plus side, it will remind you of the Monogatari Series, which was a pretty successful series. Both the series share a lot of elements and themes. That’s why we're pretty excited about our review today!
So, without further ado, let’s talk about the hype created around this anime series!
The anime introduces us to a weird syndrome named the “Puberty Syndrome,” often regarded as a myth. The syndrome makes its victim go through some very supernatural happenings that are hard to believe. They’re often seen as bizarre.
Sakuta Azusagawa, our MC, is one such teenager suffering from the Puberty Syndrome and believes it to be very accurate. He comes across Mai Sakurajima, who is suffering from the same syndrome. She had been very famous as a child actress and is currently attending the same school as Sakuta.
Sakuta’s first interaction with Mai is when he sees her in the library, wearing a literal bunny girl outfit. He finds it strange that despite her outfit, nobody is noticing her. Mai then tells him that she had also been the victim of Puberty Syndrome. Now, Sakuta decides to help Mai get through the syndrome while also getting involved with other girls having similar issues.
The most prominent theme of the series is “Mystery,” which is incorporated very well throughout the anime. We also have the supernatural theme, which is a little different from other series with supernatural themes. We’ve noticed a different kind of ethereal theme in the Monogatari series. We have a similar one in this series as well.
We are incredibly impressed by the incorporation of romantic elements in the series. The monologues and conversations between the characters are just so heart-warming. There’s a perfect balance of different themes and elements in the series. Many anime fail to do so and end up being a jumbled mess. However, Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai wins in this regard.
Some people might find some elements of “Harem” in the series. However, it’s not glaring right at us and is very faint, not ruining the overall vibe of the series. The girls with Puberty Syndrome and Sakuta acting as the center point only makes sense and contributes to the end goal. We didn’t find anything sneaky with it.
Many prevalent issues are being discussed in the series, such as depression, anxiety, social communication issues, and many more. We’ve all faced the problems at some point in our lives or the other. It’s fair to say that the series is quite relatable and realistic with all the issues highlighted. Most anime is so bizarre with its themes that they’re not relatable at all. However, Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai is exceptionally relatable, and we commend the creators for creating such a realistic piece of art.
Overall, we don’t have anything to complain about the story and plot. Everything is coherent and makes sense. The dialogues are great, and they even inspire us. So, thumbs up for that!
All the characters shine bright right off the bat. We’re introduced to them one by one, and they’re all super attractive and likable. Our MC is quite an intriguing character and is not like every other textbook slice-of-life character. His personality is very diverse, and he can understand the depth of life, helping others who are suffering just like him.
The most compelling character is Mai Sakurajima, who is not noticed by the world despite her popularity after becoming the victim of Puberty Syndrome. This keeps her isolated from her hectic lifestyle. However, she’s not sure if she loves it or hates it.
Another character that we found very relatable is Tomoe Koga, who moved from the countryside. She’s always trying to come up to others’ expectations as she does not want to be left out, trying very hard to fit in her group of “friends.” She cares too much about being on social media and keeping up with the new trends, basically summing up the entire generation these days.
The animation is pretty decent when we look at it. The characters’ facial expressions are just right. The body gestures look fine. The colors used are appropriate for the overall theme of the anime. There’s consistency in the animation, which is very important in an anime series, which many other animators significantly ignore. So, we don’t have anything to complain about the animation department. Everything is done right!
The opening soundtrack of the anime floors us. Yes, it’s that good! It sets up the mood for the events that we’re going to witness in the anime. The ending soundtrack is equally great. The emotions are conveyed rightly by both the soundtracks.
Voice acting is fantastic and is suitable for each character’s personality. Overall, the music and sound department did their job well.
Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai is a sweet and sour anime that unleashes the harsh realities of the society before us. Being super realistic and relatable, it’s even good. We don’t see many anime like this one, incorporating all the practical elements and balancing them perfectly. We recommend you watch this anime. It will not disappoint you!
