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I'm aware that there's a bit more story in the manga than we get here. There are some characters and plots that never get off the ground, and so the anime adaptation sometimes feels a bit lightweight. Nevertheless, I appreciated being able to see characters that I didn't think ever appeared in anime: adult women who are allowed to be kooky, and shut-ins, and abrasive, and otherwise completely beyond caring about mainstream society.
***SPOILERS AND WARNINGS BELOW***
I liked how the characters were allowed to be themselves. You can see the writing on the wall, though; it's clear that their apartment building has been an escape from reality, and that sooner or later they will have to face their fears, interact with others, and maybe even get jobs. I've heard that they follow up on the fashion label idea in the manga, which could work very well in getting them out of the house without destroying their friendship.
The two male leads were decently handled. They're brothers - the older one helps run the family company, while the younger finds happiness in cross-dressing (he's actually the title character, as he looks like a total knockout when dressed up). The younger brother becomes friends under false pretenses with the introverted women, who assume despite all other evidence - and it's there, since he's not hiding anything for a few episodes - that he is a woman and therefore okay to talk to. The brothers are both interested in the main character, but only one of them likes her as she is, while the other can't recognize her without makeup. However, it's unclear if either romance has a future.
Major caveat to any recommendation: there is a predatory woman who works for the company that wants to develop the neighborhood & tear down the apartments. She stoops so low with her tactics that she's practically burrowing underground, and she leads one of the brothers into believing that he took advantage of her when they were drunk (she actually roofied him and took compromising pictures to manipulate his decisions as a company leader). By the time he attacks her, you feel she deserves it - which is a dangerous message for the show to send, but also inescapable based on her actions. What's more, she never gets any comeuppance, and actually seems to have liked being attacked. She adds emotional triggers to the show that weren't really consonant with its tone, and may be a deal-breaker character for some.
My reviewing system for films and shows that are NOT anime: 1-5: I hated it. I also don't think it has redeeming qualities, so you shouldn't watch it either. 6: I didn't like it. It's not my thing, I didn't like the execution, I don't want to see it again. However, I don't think it is a BAD film or show - it has qualities that will recommend it to those who like that kind of thing. 7: It was fine. I didn't love it, and I don't need to see it again. I won't be sad if I never see it again. 8: I liked it. I didn't love it, and while I'd like to see it again, I wouldn't want to see it often. 9: I loved it. I would be sad if I never saw it again. I might want to see it every few years. 10: I loved it beyond description. I wouldn't mind re-watching it every year.
********************************* Clarifying my Anime rating system: My number key below is an attempt to parse the small differences between 5 and 6, 7 and 8, & 9 and 10. When I rate, I consider my own enjoyment, the characterization and the plot, the appearance of the animation, and occasionally the soundtrack - in roughly that order. An anime will lose at least 1 point for presence of deal-breaker tropes (for example, comedic pedophilia), and more if the trope(s) ruined my enjoyment. On the other hand, it will gain at least 1 point for artistry in animation or sound. I don't expect to rate anything 1-4, as I would probably never finish watching something in this range of rating.
Cautious Recommending: 5: In this case, it started out with a higher score and slipped over time... because I normally don't watch anything that I would score below 6, except for movies (small time commitment). 6: I may or may not have watched the whole show, but I recognize deal-breaker issues in it, and I'm unlikely to rewatch. It just wasn't enjoyable enough for me to forgive its flaws. There would be huge caveats to any recommendation.
Likely to Recommend: 7: There's two types of 7s (ideally I could rank the second one 7.5). For the first, I didn't like it enough to think I would rewatch it, but also didn't see huge problems in the plot, characterizations, etc. and thought it was worth finishing. I might suggest it to someone if I know they like the specific sub-genre or other work by the studio. For the second, I recognize shows/movies that have high quality but just aren't my cup of tea. Not my thing, but usually I at least respect the work. 8: I had a good time watching it, but it didn't move me the way a 9 or a 10 does; it's possible that over time I would upgrade it if I liked it more on reflection. I would be willing to rewatch it if a friend wanted to watch it with me. I may or may not buy the DVDs (I'm more likely if there's something unique about it). I'd recommend it with the occasional caveat.
Highly Recommend: 9: I enjoyed it very much. It may have had one or two issues, but not enough to diminish enjoyment. It's possible that over time I would downgrade it to an 8 (changing tastes) or upgrade to a 10 (realize it's never left my mind). I'm likely to rewatch, and likely to buy the DVDs. I'd recommend it to most audiences. 10: Virtually flawless. I'd definitely rewatch, and definitely want to buy DVDs. I would shill this to anyone.
EDIT: for years when I'm participating in the MAL Anime Challenge, any anime in the Completed section with a * in the note was watched for the challenge. Similarly, if I'm participating in the MDL Drama Challenge, any drama with a * in the notes was watched for the challenge. Previous years' challenges will have their * removed.
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