Review of Nisekoi: False Love

Nisekoi is like playing a game of League of Legends. You don't know why you enjoy it. It's super addicting and although it isn't the best anime around, you enjoy it way too much. Nisekoi should be garbage. I shouldn't like a rom com harem, but it just is. It definitely is hard to describe. What makes Nisekoi work so well? We'll find out in this terrible review. Presentation (Art, Sound): Shaft does well with its presentation in general. The art is very colourful with beautiful character designs and just Shaft backgrounds. Without previous exposure to Shaft works(man that sounds dirty af LMAO), the backdrops will probably not feel as nostalgic and memorable than someone who has watched for example: the Monogatari series.

Sound is pretty good. The openings are alright from what I have heard, but I didn't really pay attention to any of the EDs. Soundtrack is standard slice of life with one certain good theme that occurs repeatedly a few times.

Story:
The story is pretty generic. I can't tell if Nisekoi is based around Romeo and Juliet because the stories are pretty similar. It's decent I guess. The plot is what you would expect from any romantic comedy.

Characters:
The girls are what carry this show. Almost every girl in the MC's harem is best girl material. (Chitoge best girl, Marika worst sorry). Raku himself is kinda bland, but his seiyuu does a good job of making his reactions funny.

Enjoyment:
I don't think I've ever joined a rom com so much. In Nisekoi, so little happens, but I still loved it! Whenever there was a cute blush by Chitoge, I was like DAMN, nosebleed starts. The banter and conversations are done very well. The comedy is freaking TOP NOTCH. I was laughing super hard at many moments. Sure, some situations are cliche and full of tropes, but to me, they didn't get too bland and generic. There is also so much frustration while watching this anime. The awkwardness and hesitation in this anime boggles my mindShaft had their over the top visuals to completely persuade me to love Nisekoi.

Conclusion:
Nisekoi is a generic rom com harem that CAN come off as likable due to its intensely beautiful art and fun characters. If you don't mind any plot progression and just want an anime with a ton of comedy and cute beginnings of romance, Nisekoi will be perfect for you! Also it's great to just insert yourself into Raku's place and think about how epic your life would be with a beautiful harem like his. Have fun picking your best girl! :D