The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You (2023)

[君のことが大大大大大好きな100人の彼女]

Season 1

Director: Hikaru Sato
Studio: Bibury Animation Studios
Starring: Wataru Kato, Kaede Hondo, Miyu Tomita
Episodes: 12

Synopsis:
After going through a hundred rejections, a lovesick boy learns that he's been divinely blessed to find not just one but a hundred soulmates, but any of them he rejects is doomed to die, so his only solution is to date them all.

Impressions:
While there are bigger harems out there than Girlfriend, Girlfriend, it really feels like the author saw that series and said, "These are rookie numbers! Let's pump it up!" While Kanokano keeps the relationships somewhat grounded, this series is having none of that and cranks the comedy into overdrive, which makes it even more absurdly fun. Now, I wouldn't want to do a story with 100 love interests because it seems impossible to balance. The final product may be just that, but for the 1/20th of the total we get in this season, there actually is a good balance of screentime and development for the girls and also great interpersonal dynamics. (I particularly love how everyone is so protective of the tiny Shizuka.) The basic setup is crazy enough, but we get scenarios that take the insanity even further. Kiss Biohazard is amazing and the season finale goes all out as well. It may be too silly for some, but if it clicks with you, you're going to have a great time. I happily recommend adding it to your collection.

Rating:
Own It