Sanrio Boys

Kekichan Nov 16, 2018

9.5

I really enjoyed this show. It's very cutesy and has a tendency to get maybe too sappy sometimes but in general, I think it's really good. The characters are definitely this show's strong point and they are excellent. The friendships feel really sweet and pure and make this a great feel-good anime. The animation can be weird at points where they draw the characters over photographs with a filter on them but in general, I don't think it takes away that much from the experience other than by reminding you that the show was made to sell merchandise. If you like adorable friendships and cute boys this show is for you!

astraph May 14, 2022

9.5

Is this show a giant advertisement for Sanrio merchandise? Absolutely. Every single episode has some merchandise reference. In a few episodes, they even go to Puroland. But is this show still worth watching? Yes. It's fun, the story is cute, and the characters are lovable in their own ways. This anime is basically just "cute boys doing cute things," and I'm fine with that. There's no "real plot" aside from "friendship is magic," as you can probably tell from the synopsis alone, but it's still cute. There are some scenes that evoke feeling. Some sad moments, some really happy moments, some upsetting moments where you really dislike how a specific character is being treated by another. But that's fine. This anime isn't one that you should watch if you want a lot of lore, plot, etc. Your expectations are very high if that's the case. It's most comparable to an idol boy anime, where characters befriend each other before getting really close and forming a great ideal of friendship. However, in this anime there's a giant elephant in the room: are the main characters gay for each other? If you're familiar with BL anime, you will definitley find some uke and seme tropes that make you raise a brow. Even some scenes are clearly inspired by BL tropes. It's funnier when you realize that this anime is inspired by an otome game of the same name, hence why there are some scenes where characters talk to you, the viewer, directly.

YoungSky Oct 10, 2018

5.5

They should change the description to, "The dream of a background character who wishes to shine as bright and sparkly as a main character." I actually stalled this anime 'till episode 8. When I got back here.. I literally lost all interest. I wanted to drop but I stand by my motto to continue and so I did. So.. Eh.. I really liked the first two episodes.. I was all in with them. But then I got bored... don't get me wrong. Seeing them expressing their love for Sanrio characters was cute. I supported Kouta, hoping he'll have the courage to show his love for his favourite character PomPomPurin more openly. Of course I cried real hard about his grandmother's death T_T. And the beautiful friendship they built ♡ But later on I just got really bored.. Hm.. I also felt like the author tried to get our heart pumping with them 'yaoi' moments but it just failed and made me cringe a bit. It didn't.. couldn't work. But there is a capable ship in here which is Seiichiro & Ryo. I'm not in on this ship but I support it. Uhum. So.. you could say.. I didn't quite enjoy the anime. But I don't hate it. I'm glad that the last episode made me laugh though. It's just cause I'm not very fond of Sanrio characters. But if you are, then I recommend watching it. Some scenes in this are really touching and heartwarming. You'd probably enjoy it more than I did.  Au revoir~ **ugh..im bad at this