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Otome wa Boku ni Koishiteru: Episode 12 (END)

January 15th, 2007 at 6:14 pm | Category: Final Episodes, Otome wa Boku ni Koi Shiteru

Rating: 9.3/10

Overall Series Rating: 8.2/10

Impressions:

This is actually a pretty good ending in my opinion, and I’m not even a Takako fan. I know there are quite a few people who don’t like open endings, especially this one, but in my opinion, there is no other way to end a school life show. How do you actually ‘end’ the series if it’s about nothing in the first place? Other than killing off all the characters lol. Well, I guess the problem which slowly presented itself over time was the relationship everyone had with one another. The most important ones would be those between Mariya, Mizuho and Takako. Mariya and Mizuho resolved any issues between them last episode, while he and Takako, as well as her and Mariya, resolve their problems this episode. Because of this, I see it as a fitting end. As the credits role, Mizuho and the ‘gang’ are shown in various fun activities, before she finally graduates. I doubt the OAV coming out in a few months will resolve anything. It will probably some sort of reunion of Mizuho and the others. Actually no, that’s what I hope the OAV will be about. It just seems more fitting that way.

I mentioned before that I am not a Takako fan, but the fact that she became very sweet at the end (as do all tsundere stereotypes), I came to like her quite a bit in the last episode, though Mariya is still my favourite. If you had to say whether this ending is a Mariya or Takako one, it would have to be Takako. I don’t like the idea of Mizuho ending with anyone though (which she doesn’t), and I doubt the scriptwriters did either. They gave an episode to Mariya; episode 11, and this one to Takako. In the very end though, prior to the end of year still shots, everyone is shown wanting Mizuho. This clearly indicates equality and that no one was intended to end up with Mizuho in the first place. Besides, although Takako loves Mizuho, he never shows any sign of liking anyone. This is also the reason why I doubt the OAV will resolve anything. Oh, and perhaps we get to see Mizuho more as a man in the OAV. Overall, this was an enjoyable series, and I would recommend it. It turned out as a school life/comedy/drama series, and a nice combination at that.

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9 Comments so far

acegunner January 15th, 2007 6:50 pm Number of comments posted:

lolz at least theres someone who liked the ending! i was getting worried xD
Neo January 16th, 2007 9:42 am Number of comments posted: (1)

I’ve come to like this series pretty much, and although it was only 12 episodes, I liked the ending as well. It’s very open ended while still not devoid of emotions. Although my favorite character, Mizuho, is different from yours, I can understand your point of view on all this, and really like it that someone is writing these kinds of things for this (and other) anime.

I’m still a bit puzzled as to why the Headmistress addresses Kajiura Hisako as Sachiho in the end, or whether it’s a reference to something that happened before.

Anyway, I’m glad it finished with a nice ending, and that also your review was very good. I’ll try to see the OAV when it comes out.

^^
boro ZZZ January 16th, 2007 1:12 pm Number of comments posted:

i really hate open endings, but then again, like you said there really isn’t any other way to end. Maybe if Mizuho actually DID end up with someone, it would have been more interesting
TokiDoki January 16th, 2007 3:55 pm Number of comments posted: (22)

Id like to start watching this series but she seeds… the lack of seeds zomfgorzors the seeds. Btw nice banner ^^
Danny January 16th, 2007 5:29 pm Number of comments posted: (425)

acegunner: heh, ive heard quite a few people disliked it too

neo: for me, mizuho is just too plain; at least both takako and mariya are fun to watch IMO

boro zzz: mizuho ending up with someone would be nice, though it would really just screw up the all-girls school foundation of the show

tokidoki: no seeds already? and the batch was only recently released…and thanks for your feedback on the banner
DemonXero January 17th, 2007 3:06 pm Number of comments posted:

Maybe I’m talking crazy or something but I think that last scene with the headmistress meant that Kajiura Hisako(the sensei) might be a man too…the reason I say this is because Sachiho sounds very masculine. Does anyone have a different opinion?
Jeroz January 21st, 2007 9:27 am Number of comments posted:

I’d seen some CGs from the game, and trust me, the sensei is female…….(unless Mizuho’s sexuality is questionable, but again…)
Danny January 21st, 2007 10:32 am Number of comments posted: (425)

DemonXero: i never thought of that, but it does explain her/his acceptance of Mizuho…

Jeroz: heh, thanks for clearing that up then
Drakron January 24th, 2007 1:37 pm Number of comments posted:

The reason I dislike the ending is simple.

There will be a ending alright … in episode 13.

Its kinda hard to screw up what is a eroge dating sim but they did it, this is not a open ending … its a non ending, nothing changes with makes me question why the hell did I watched 12 episodes, its similar to watching NGE and it ending at episode 12.

Of course it will end at episode 13 that is starting the trend of “if you want the ending, buy the DVD”.