“Samurai-spirited students at Kawakami Academy face friendship upheaval when two new girls join their tight-knit group.”
Majikoi: Oh! Samurai Girls
真剣で私に恋しなさい!
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Synopsis
Samurai-spirited students at Kawakami Academy face friendship upheaval when two new girls join their tight-knit group.
The samurai are a very important part of Japan's history, and to be related to them in any way is probably one of the most inspiring things that a young high school student could hope for. Kawakami City is well-known for having many samurai ancestors among its citizens, and is generally surrounded by an atmosphere of fighting spirit, loyalty, and dedication to work. In Maji de Watashi ni Koi Shinasai!, the students of Kawakami Academy use this knowledge on a daily basis, whether they are studying for exams, competing in sports competitions, or making sure that they take very good care of their traditions. Yamato Naoe is one such student, and his six closest friends (three boys and three girls) make up the perfect team for friendship, rivalry, and motivation. However, even samurai have weaknesses. Although the balance and long friendship of their group has been undisturbed for a long time, when two new girls enter the group, things start to get a lot more interesting. Not only must they maintain what they think is the samurai tradition, but they must now also do it with a lot of "distractions."
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Derived from 43 sampled reviews
What 43 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 2.19 · split reception
5.2 pts
Recommenders 8.0 · others 2.9
↑ 4.26
Running avg · Dec 2011 → Aug 2025
- 10 “The story keeps getting funnier every time you watch it, the opening song is fantastic, and every character stands out with their own unique quirks. No real flaws to mention—just pure enjoyment....”
- 9 “I absolutely loved this anime so much that I desperately want a sequel, and if I could be reborn as any anime main character, it would definitely be this one. The way the characters made their...”
- 9 “The characters brilliantly shatter tired harem archetypes while staying distinct, and the catchy OP has been stuck in my head for two weeks. Sure, there’s barely any story, but that’s not why we...”
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A Tv Production · Fall 2011
Lerche.- Format 12 × 23′ eps × min
- Total runtime 4h 36m all episodes
- Aired Oct 2011 – Dec 2011 Fall 2011
- Source Tv media type
- Rated R+ Mild Nudity
- Ref. BS-6093 catalog
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- Sentai Filmworks Licensor