Review of Taisho Otome Fairy Tale

Yeah ik she's technically a loli, but the setting is in 1920 and it's Japan, anything goes. So, Taishou Otome is a beautiful piece of art if you like romcoms, if you don't, then why are you watching this? This isn't a show with super deep characters and real relationship problems, it's a wholesome show. It gives us an escape from the harsh reality, and brings us into this perfect world of wholesomeness. This show is VERY wholesome, it gives us all that warm feeling, and of you're thinking "Oh but this is a dream scenario and this would never happen", yes I know, but that doesn'tmake the show bad. The show is a representation on how love for another can change you and give your life purpose.

The plot mainly follows Tamahiko and Yuzu, the two have a master servant relationship at first, but as the show progresses, they become lovers. Unlike most romcoms, they actually become a couple pretty early on in the show, (by 'couple', I mean them having mutual love, because by Yuzu being sent there, they are technically already a couple) leaving room for challenges and development unique to couples. The show introduces new characters as it goes on, and each have an impact on the two, especially Tamahiko. We feel satisfaction in seeing Tamahiko grow as a person and learn to go out of his way to help others. So basically, it's a show about the life of a couple.

The characters, we're given a bunch, and they all have pretty good depth and development. First is Tamahiko, pessimist mc who hates everything and bla bla. Some people can probably relate to him, he basically got disowned and lost everything, but got saved by the light that is Yuzu. His character growth and willingness to change because of Yuzu is just beautiful to watch. We get to see him make use of his talents and that really gave me satisfaction. Though he can be very annoying and edgy, overall, a very good mc. Next is Yuzu, I was about to give this show an 8, but ep 12 gave us more depth to Yuzu so now it's a 9. So, Yuzu is basically the perfect partner, always joyful and willing to help, her she is a spring storm that clears out the sadness and brings us to the light. At the start she was a servant, whose sole purpose was to aid Tamahiko, but Tamahiko and her break out of their roles and fall in love with each other. In short, she should've got more depth in the middle episodes, but this is fine too. Third, is the side characters they basically cause early drama, then become friends with the couple. They all have the same purpose; to make Tamahiko grow as a person, but they feel unique and fresh, and all have their own struggles that Tamahiko helps with. Last is the antagonist, the dad that disowned him, he's basically a asshole who is just a terrible father. There isn't much depth to him, but that's fine because he's attitude is all we need to know, he's an authority and everyone feels uneasy when they're around him. In short, a wide variety of characters with unique emotions and nice depth.

This show doesn't lack problems though. They don't really impact the story as much and aren't conflicting with the main purpose of the show, but I have to point them out. First is the unfulfilled plot points with potential, Ryo's dad, a longer look into the Shima household and a more in-depth backstory of Yuzu. The show could've showed more of this and balanced it with the main story, but didn't', the end product was still good though. Then, there's the final confrontation with the dad, it felt kinda anti-climactic and was lacking in many elements, but what Tamahiko did really showed massive growth and development, so that scene wasnt' useless. All these problems could be solved with a second season, but it's a very slim chance. :(

So overall, this show is a very wholesome warm romcom that has a good message, and is filled with well-written characters and balances with the daily couple stuff. Romcoms like these will always have a special place in my heart, they're an escape and gives a great feeling after every episode. Great anime.