Anime 51417 Engage Kiss Reviews Filter Check 1

While Lycoreco dominated the headlines and got praise for being an A-1 masterclass, I fell in love with the world and characters of Engage Kiss more and think it was the better of the two A-1 anime originals.

Engage Kiss’ very first episode hooked me. Waifus, great action scenes, Grade A hentai quality kisses, it was love at first watch. But it’s not just fanservice that kept me. The story and world are very interesting and remind me quite of bit of Toaru, Strike the blood, etc. with the island city created for research trope. It’s always a major plus for me when there’s an MC ... who isn’t afraid of women and can handle himself competently around them. Shuu is just that type of person and while he may have a bland design, I really enjoyed his personality and banter with the girls. I also loved how despite being a normal human, he doesn’t just sit on the sidelines and is an active participant in the action scenes.

Of course you can’t discuss a harem without the girls. Engage Kiss gives us 3 unique flavours of women to suit a diverse taste palate. The cute pink haired yandere who will do anything to keep her man safe. The blue haired ex gf who is still madly in love with the MC. And the blonde hot nun. While Kisara was pretty annoying to me, the other two waifus are among some of my faves in recent memory. There’s a waifu for everyone here and they’re all very well written. I really enjoyed how the show doesn’t take itself too seriously and allows for some pretty funny moments of jealousy between the girls. Nothing like a good old cat fight.

Speaking of fights, as you’d expect from A-1 as of late, the sakuga in Engage Kiss is pretty impressive. There’s some real talent working on this series behind the scenes and it showed in some of the big set pieces. Although it’s actually quite hard to tell which got more effort, the fight scenes or the kiss scenes.

Engage kiss is my anime of the season and I will definitely miss it. It’s a fun wild ride with great waifus, fights, an interesting story and a really cool and likeable MC. I have absolutely zero complaints with the show. I’ve been pushing this agenda for months and I wish more people would give the show a chance.

If you’re able to sit down and watch things without looking for Beethoven or DaVinci level art in everything, I think you’ll find Engage Kiss to be a blast.

Engage Kiss gets 10 demons out of 10.

You guys ever watch Takt.OP?,A show that deemed to be a “waifu bait’’.now hear me out,that anime is not 100% a waifu bait.This one however,absolutely DOES.

But the question is,is Engage kiss a good waifu bait?

From the latest episode I could say it actually does…kinda.
The story starts very very straight to the point,not like Takt.OP that basically trynna introduce the concept behind the entire origins and concept of the anime,Engage kiss straight up shows us a young boy with a young girl live in the same room and acts like a married couple,this is also a reason why I said Takt.OP is not 100% a ... waifu bait while this one actually does,in Takt OP,the anime doesn’t instantly encourage us to like Destiny or Anna but rather make us grow fond to them as the story progress cause in the beginning we don’t even know exactly what kind of person Destiny is,Engage kiss in the other hand quickly encourage us to like and love the heroine by showing that she good at cooking,doesn’t afraid to get naked (if only that towel or blanket doesn’t cover her in the first episode) and basically any other criteria that makes her a “waifu” which is the main selling point of this anime.

The other aspect that also make this anime a fully waifu bait is the fact that the writer decide to give us a fanservice scene where the two MC have a very wet kiss to somehow refill the heroine powers and solidify that this indeed a waifu bait,I mean I don’t dislike it but first episode? Wow,that kiss belongs to some echhi anime.

The story is also very simple and easy to understand,it’s even easier to understand than the dialog between character.There’s a demon and there’s an organization that kill demon,kill the demon,saves the world.Sounds familiar ? yeah cause it is indeed similar to Takt.OP and other hundreds animes as well,but originality never matters to me.So is the story interesting ? yes,eventhough the repeated concept of story is quite boring for some people,I do found the concept of demons in this anime quite interesting,cause instead of using the “IT CAME FROM THE SKY’ tropes it decides to pull Kamen Rider Revice’s Inner demon and possessed by demon concept which I absolutely prefer.

The Character that plays the most important part for me also made very well,despite the overused design that appeared which is very understandable,I still grow very fond of them.

Ayano looks like Mona from Genshin Impact and any other anime chara with that kind of hairstyle

Kisara looks like a combination of Kaos Moeta from Comic Girls,Yuno Gasai from Yume Nikki and that damned Yandere girl from Happy Sugar Life which by the way not happy at all,and what more surprising is the fact that Kisara also have some Yandere side as well.Pink haired anime girl really terrifying these days huh.

Shuu which is our male lead is basically the combination of Naofumi from shield hero and basically any other basic anime MC with a personality of a less boring and less dramatic version of Kimihiko from Tantei wa Mou Shindeiru.

The female MCs are very interesting and it’s obvious since they’re the main selling point.

The writer decide to make our male MC a smokers and if the purpose of making him a smoker is to make him look cooler than the writer failed miserably,it’s infact doesn’t make him looks cooler,it just make him looks like my jobless uncle.
This anime is not recommended if you are the type of person that easily bored and likes a heavy story anime,not really recommended to people that already watch Takt OP since the story is pretty much the same with less drama and more lewd but if you wanna watch it still,im not gonna stop you.
Very recommended to people that can like a show just cause a single character like me,also recommended to people that likes watching a ‘’lewd-ish” couple action…like me.

Overall,8/10
9/10 if they add even more fanservice.
A very good waifu bait anime,wouldn’t surprise if they make a mobile game out of it just like it’s predecessor which by the way haven’t release even after roughly 7 months of the day it last airing.

Engage Kiss is my favourite type of show. Not a really interesting synopsis, and has very mediocre ratings, turns out to be probably the biggest surprise of the season. Engage Kiss got its flaws, but definitely is rated way too low.

[Story - 7]
I can't tell I don't have objections about the storyline. The show is mixing too many themes at once, and sometimes it's hard to tell, what should you focus on more. Engage Kiss isn't a typical rom-com, as MAL suggests. There's much more action than comedy (fortunately), but when comedy is present, it doesn't help the show at all. Sometimes this comedy aspect ... in Engage Kiss is fitted poorly, so it ruins any meaning and mood of the moment. There are few emotional scenes in the story. This was something that honestly couldn't have been better, and made me love this show, but because of unnecessary comedy, being put before or after mentioned scene, it's hard to take it seriously. It was something that annoyed me the most during this anime. Action, along with romance is the crucial element of this show, and is good. The fight scenes are presented really well, with a proper approach, and because of that whole anime isn't boring at all. There's a love triangle at the beginning of the story, to become a harem, after introducing Sharon. As far, as I got no issues with Kisara and Ayano since their competition made the anime much more interesting, the existence of Sharon is pretty much useless, and because of that Engage Kiss follows the path of every generic, mediocre rom-com harem. The theme of fights with demons is pretty common in anime, but here I have really little, to no issues with it. The story in the first episode reminded me of SAO. A few episodes later, it was rather Date A Live (defeated enemies become allies, and sometimes even a harem). Kisara is basically Yuno from Mirai Nikki, but much more likable. Even though Engage Kiss is a mix of many things one can imagine in the anime, it's still reasonable and doesn't lose overall sense, which is praiseworthy.

[Art - 9]
Engage Kiss can easily be a flagship product of A-1 Pictures in the art category. This studio is making amazing work, when it comes to visuals, and Engage Kiss is no exception. Characters are looking really good, colours are fitting perfectly, and environments are reproduced correctly. There are little to no flaws in visuals throughout the whole show.

[Sound - 8]
Really good job with the sound. Even though I didn't find the opening theme that catchy, the soundtrack fits really well. In more serious scenes, it keeps the mood pretty well. It also builds up tension properly. The sounds during the fight are good and so is the voice. Can't complain!

[Characters - 7]
It should be higher and could be a higher rating if the show didn't end up being a generic harem, as I mentioned in the story section. Even though I found introducing the crazy nun, quite bad, what can be said about Shuu's sister? I honestly don't know how to treat her character, cause it looks like she's also about to be part of the Shuu's harem. So basically another loli, so that Engage Kiss won't be much more different, than every harem, by an accident. End of the rant, let's examine the main characters.

Kisara is by far my favourite character in the series and the fact that I find Engage Kiss enjoyable. Viewers may see her as manipulative, controlling, and not worth the trust, but her real side can be seen at the moment she gives Shuu back all of his memories, even though it means losing her own. She also genuinely cares and loves MC. Kisara always wants the best for Shuu, even if it means, she'll lose out on it. Kisara also shows respect to Ayano in some situations, since she knows how much Ayano means to Shuu ("You are willing to embrace a woman you do not love, to get your objective. You even discard memories of the woman you love, so you can save her"). If viewers dive deeper into her character, it can be easily seen, Kisara is a very nice, helpful, and respectful girl, which makes her really likable. This respect is shown also for Ayano, even if she's her "enemy".

Ayano is another girl in Shuu's harem, or rather his ex-girlfriend. Her feeling, however, didn't change at all. She's still in love with her ex-boyfriend. Ayano is a pretty unlucky girl, since her boyfriend supposedly left her, because of the contract with a demon (Kisara). There's not much more about her backstory, other than that, Shuu was pretty irresponsible in many situations in the past. The whole thing with the harem wasn't her fault, but rather the immature behaviour of Shuu, but that's probably a topic for another discussion. Even though they broke up quite a while ago, Ayano still genuinely cares for him and tries to get him back. She's very stubborn, outgoing, and confident, which suits perfectly the role she has in her mother's business. Since her character is written on a really surface level there's not much more to be said.

The main protagonist Shuu is a character about which I got mixed feelings. At the first sight, he seems to be pretty likable. After a while viewers can feel, he doesn't really care about other people's feelings. Yet, he uses a demon girl, only to reveal the truth about his family's death, and to find his lost sister. He also left Ayano, for the same purpose. But he's doing this all for his family? So he's justified? Well... Not really. At least in my eyes. His behavior can be seen as a little obsessive, and I know, it is hard to deal with losing your parents, or even your whole family. Unfortunately, it doesn't justify hurting other people. But hey, it is just a rom-com anime, and Ayano is pretty naive, so whatever. Besides that, Shu shows genuine respect for Miles (who is actually a pretty decently written character) and is motivated to fight every demon he encounters in Bayron City since his family died because of them a few years before. He seemed to have the best character development throughout the series.

Sharon is the most unnecessary character I could ever imagine. As far as she was a decent enemy, during her first appearance in the anime, her backstory, and behaviour toward MC are at least funny. Just another girl to the Shuu's harem, but this time it's a hot nun, with pretty crazy combat skills.

[Enjoyment - 9]
Even if the story got some smaller or bigger flaws, I still enjoyed Engage Kiss. There's much romance and much action. Sometimes, viewers were able to witness some more emotional scenes too. I loved Kisara's character. Ayano was really good too. I liked some supporting characters I didn't mention before as well. The story was interesting, and I genuinely wanted to know, what will happen next. Engage Kiss did not bad as a rom-com, but unfortunately, there are many signs, that it is just another harem anime, which are countless in the market already. I still call Engage Kiss pretty original, since it does many things better than other anime from this genre. This show wasn't far from being extraordinary.

Summing this all up. Yes, Engage Kiss is a mix of everything. This mix, however, is pretty tasty. There's a bit of everything here, so at the end of the day, everyone will find something for themselves. I wish more people would taste this title. Not only it is not popular, but it's also really underrated. What I can do, for now, is give an honest 8/10, so it will lift the rating just a little bit.

There is a weird vibe when it comes to this show. As if it's two shows in one, which honestly can work to some degree. If you take how it's presented at face value, it looks super light hearted, but then the rest plays, and you'll see there is a more serious tone that'll sprinkle on top of it. Which adds a bit more flavor to the shows quality.

Story and characters: 7
The shining light of the series, where things truly push and stick. Even if it's comedic undertones can be hit or miss at times, it's entertaining enough, to make the show stand out and ... work. Even if there seems to be a few tropes within it's cast members, if anything, that works to the advantage of the show, and it's cast. It's better that, then some plain and boring characters, that make a cool concept, seem less interesting. Thankfully, that's not the case here. Kisara is adorable, but also very concerning. Ayano is very pretty, and badass to boot. Shuu is a good MC, that isn't a wuss. Which is great to see. With good supporting cast, to really boost them even more so.

If you're honestly looking for something weirdly fun, then you've got the sow right here.

The story comes across as a weird and fun love triangle, which also deepens, when you realize what some of the cast members are. It builds interest, and makes you wonder what'll come of these characters in the long run.

Art and sound: 8
There is a lot to like when it comes to it's style. I really do enjoy the colours, and the lighting in every scene. No matter how characters are reacting, and acting. The entire set up looks really good, top notch stuff all round. It's one really great thing this anime does super well. With the sound fitting in, with each scene, to match real good.

Engage kiss is a weird fun mess, that is also a very fun watch. A good show to watch for sure.

I'm just gonna be honest
Anime (9.6 so I gave it a 10)
Has Good Animation, Story, and keeps you entertained through all eps
Makes you sad and happy and gives alot of action. It's a (hidden Gem)
I think those who rate anime now these days throw shade cause it's not big 3 material.
(Don't listen to everyones reviews not even mine) WATCH THE ANIME FOR YOURSELF
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THAT BEING SAID BIAS OPINION THIS ANIME IS EPIC AND HAD ME EXCITED AND BROKEN AT THE SAME TIME!
LOVE IT NEED MORE ANIME LIKE THIS

SORRY TO THE PEOPLE WHO DONT GET THE FAN SERVICE. P.S FAN SERVICE RUINS ANIME. ... GLAD THEY STUCK TOO THE STORY... 10 OUT OF 10 FOR THIS ANIME CAUSE ITS 9.6 WHICH IS CLOSE TO 10.

okay so this review isn't going to be super in-depth or anything but i just wanted to put my opinion out there,

so Engage Kiss isn't the deepest anime ever but it sure is hella entertaining, and i'm a little bummed that the first episode or two has given a lot of people the wrong idea, sure it's got a bit of fanservice here and there but with the first episode and the title it feels like it's appearance is that of a highschool dxd type show, and it's damn far off,

first of all, what everyone is talking about, the animation- it's amazing, there's no ... world where a show like this should have animation like this but i'm all for it, the show is gorgeous from the fight scenes to the uh... *special scene* in episode 5, there's no way anyone can complain about the animation

the characters whilst not the deepest ever are all entertaining, from the mc who for the first 2 episode comes off as a little bland & probably being the weakest out of the main 3 characters, yet still being hella entertaining to see on screen, to pink haired yandere esc character, who at first literally just seems like yuno gasai, while not too far off the mark she has a fair amount of development and her design is still pleasant (even if it does wear it's yuno inspiration on its sleeves quite literally from the outfit), and finally, the best and most fun character, Ayano, who at first just seems like an uptight tsundere slowly is shown to not be very tsundere and instead just a straight up good character with a fun personality
- i'm not the best at describing characters but they're basically all entertaining even if they're all built off either a trope or another character they're still unique enough in their own way to get me to enjoy watching them

and finally what i'm going to talk about is the plot so a little bit of spoilers here,
as i've said already the first 2 episodes are what will make people drop the show after thinking it's just a super fanservice show but then you're rewarded so much for watching till episode 3 when you start to get the plot and details gave to you and it's so good, not too deep but deep enough to keep you engaged and you get even better rewards for watching till episode 5 where the show genuinely makes you feel sad and sorry for the characters which i was not expecting at all, so if i had to summarise the show in a single sentence to get people to watch it, it would probably be
- watch yuno gasai, better wrote naofumi & best girl ayano in jujutsu kaisen love triangle edition

Set inside a fantasy world, Engage Kiss tells a tale of the dysfunctional relationship between a demon who harbors unrequited love, and a human who is so obsessed with revenge that he goes to extreme lengths to achieve his goals.

Engage Kiss is an anime that requires the audience to be cultured enough to approach the show with an open mind and not be offended by fictional anime characters even if you disagree with the way they act. The characters have been purposefully made to have a few unlikable traits and flaws; especially the male MC whose relationship with the heroine starts off as a toxic ... and manipulative one. If you cannot agree that not every MC needs to be perfect for self-insert or morally flawless, then you are not the target audience of this show. I also need to caution potential viewers that despite the show being advertised as a slapstick romantic comedy, it is not the case for a good chunk of the show where it contains a significant amount of melancholic drama that is brilliantly executed to tug at one’s heartstrings. Now if you are still mentally able to accept this show, then you will come to appreciate Engage Kiss as a hidden gem of Maruto’s work.

Shu is a demon exterminator who is in hot pursuit of the demon responsible for his parent’s death and finding clues to search for his little sister whom he believes to still be alive. To accomplish his goals, he needed power that significantly exceeds the capabilities of himself and his then-girlfriend, Ayano. Hence he left Ayano to form a contract with a powerful demon, Kisara. In their time spent together, Kisara has grown to love him more than anything, but her overpowering feelings are not being reciprocated by Shu who only treats her like a tool. Using Kisara’s demonic powers also comes at a terrible cost that is destroying him bit by bit, which creates a dilemma for Kisara and a strong rivalry with Ayano, who is against Shu’s method of doing things but has to accept her helplessness at the situation.

The premise of Engage Kiss has been well set up to deliver a love triangle where both heroines have their own compelling reasons for the audience to empathize and root for, and to delve into the mysteries surrounding the male protagonist's tragic past. The execution of the show is excellent, and as an anime original, it has been directed in a way that takes full advantage of its weekly episodic format and lack of source material to maximize the audience’s engagement and anticipation.

One of the story’s charms is that it utilizes a lot of backstories to constantly reshape the narratives of the characters. The characters were intentionally made to feel shallow initially, then given more depth as their past and motivations are revealed. My first impression of the heroine is that she is a possessive yandere succubus but later discovered that she is the most selfless person who genuinely loves Shu unconditionally and put his wellbeing above everything else. I initially thought that Shu is a useless deadbeat, but later learned that he is the succubus all along with his ability to seduce any girl and even incapacitated a nun by poisoning her during sex. We also learned how tragic Shu’s past is and that his goals are noble although the manner that he carries them out is contentious, which results in a unique character that is detestable but also someone that the audience can sympathize.

The animation and voice acting are top-notch, and I have to especially give credit to Saya Aizawa for perfectly nailing her role as Kisara. From her shiver-inducing yandere voice to her soft-as-cotton gentle tone; her ability to perfectly vocalize every type of expression and bring to life a multi-faceted character never ceased to amaze me. Her devotion to playing her role as Kisara can be seen in her social network account where she constantly talks about how much she loves the character and has even made three cover songs of Kisara.

Nonetheless, the main selling point of Engage Kiss has to be the development between Kisara and Shu. Their relationship started out being one of the most dysfunctional and manipulative couples in anime and reforms towards one with genuine love and trust by the end. This beautiful relationship development has made Engage Kiss a must-watch for any romance drama fans.

From the flashy rom-com first episode to the heart-tugging drama and shocking revelations in the middle, to a smooth ending, Engage Kiss has faithfully served the audience what they wanted to see – romance, comedy, action, and drama, all exceptionally well-packaged with excellent animation and voice acting into a single series.

(At the time of writing there are only 3 episodes out)

Engage Kiss is currently one of my favourite anime this season. The animation is smooth, there’s good quality waifus and it's got a relatively decent storyline. Could it get any better?

Story  9/10 -
The story revolves around our protagonist Shuu. He’s a brokeass guy who lives with a pink haired yandere girl named Kisara. (Unfortunately, many people are put off by Shuu because of the controversy surrounding him. However, if you push past that, there’s a good chance that you’ll still enjoy this anime.) Anyways, in this world there are creatures referred to as “demons”, who ... are so far, the main antagonists of the series. People such as Shuu and Kisara get paid to stop these demons from wreaking havoc in their area. Genre-wise, it’s an action packed rom-com with a few elements of sci-fi. It’s interesting to say the least. 

Characters 5/10-
Our main characters include Ayano, Kisara and Shuu. All three of them are pretty basic and can be easily narrowed down to one trope. Nonetheless, they don’t make the anime any less fun to watch.

Art 10/10-
I’m sure that nobody watching can deny the fact that the animation is smooth as fuck. The fight scenes are absolutely gorgeous and you can see how much effort was put into this show. It’s incredible! 

Sound 10/10-
I have nothing to complain about when it comes to the sound. The opening/ending songs are fire and the voice acting is on point.

Enjoyment 9/10-
I’m enjoying this show a lot more than I thought I would. I had quite low expectations when I first started watching but oh boy, this is great. This anime gets a 9/10 from me. I can’t wait to see how it ends! 

If you know Maruto Fumiaki from Saekano and White Album 2, you would probably be very surprised to hear that he had written an original battle show. Well, at least I was. After all, both of his most famous works were very firmly in the traditional high school romance genre: it's hard to imagine him writing something so out of his comfort zone. Right? Right...?

Well, it turns out, Engage Kiss is a very Maruto show. He is, without a doubt, a master at playing with the conventions of the romance genre in anime culture, and Engage Kiss is no different. White Album 2 asked the ... question: what happens when the high school harem protagonist grows up? While he presented a very well written, if conventional love triangle plot in the Introductory Chapter (which is the only part that got adopted into anime), in Closing Chapter and Coda he turned those conventions on their heads to present a thought-provoking tear-jerker on the meaning of love and becoming adult in modern society. On a glance, Saekano returned to those conventions, but the main heroine, Megumi, was anything but conventional. That work was a meditation on the trope characters in anime culture, and an exploration into precisely how to break those tropes. In both of his most famous works, he took those conventions that defined anime culture and bent it to his will, creating something truly unique to him.

And that trend continues with Engage Kiss. Here, the question he asks is: what happens if you put those harem tropes into a serious battle anime? In this sense, the show has a lot of similarities with Lycoris Recoil, the "other" original show from A1 this season often compared together with it. That show tries to combine yuri tropes with battle/social critique. Yet if Lycoris started on a very high note but ended somewhat blandly, Engage Kiss is the exact opposite: it started with all kinds of cliché only to end up with a genuinely good story. What started out as trope characters, including the good-for-nothing male main character and the two love rivals who are somehow mysteriously attached to said male character, were given a lot of depth to their motivations. In typical Maruto fashion, he self-consciously creates characters based on those tropes, but then laughs at them by turning them on their head.

You can feel this from the ending theme of the show, Renai Nou, literally translated as "Romance Brain", a term often used to refer to people who are obsessed with love and relationships. The theme couldn't be more fitting for the first few episodes, yet as the show progresses, it almost feels like a prank created to laugh at the viewer for assuming things based on the tropes. This is especially true for episode 9, the definite highlight of the show. The cheerful ending theme plays right after an extremely well-presented tragic scene, as if saying "haha, got you, you thought this was a harem rom-com didn't you?"

The show itself is filled with such jankiness. Everything are cheap on the surface, and intentionally so, but, like a playful child, Maurto just piles them one on top of another because why not? Indeed, why not? It turns out 1+1>2, and the result is a show that is consistently and incredibly fun. It's nothing to write home about, but if you want a solid watch, one that blends typical Maruto-ism with a battle anime twist, you will find yourself having a good time with this show.

The Devil is a Sloppy Kisser.

Engage Kiss is another A1 original anime, this time of the sloppy make-out variety.
Set on a floating isle metropolis, the city has a slight demon infestation problem. Luckily a whole cottage industry of independent demon hunters has popped up whom the city hires to deal with demon attacks if the contractor bids low enough. Shuu Ogata is usually the one to win these contracts because he bids so low that he’s constantly broke. However, he has a secret weapon in his powerful, pink-haired demon partner Kisara who also happens to be head over heels for him. However, there ... is a price for using her powers and it’s up to Shuu to find his missing family and take revenge on the demon who was responsible before that price is paid in full.

“Engage Kiss” is a battle anime and a silly one at that. I can see this being critiqued as ‘trashy’ understandable by some, but there's a lot of fun to be had if you’re willing to raise yourself a bit above the honestly, not very low bar. The art and animation are of high quality, the action is slick and well directed, the dialogue witty and sharp, and there are not many anime where the main protagonists Yandere demon girlfriend and his tsundere ex-girlfriend fight each other to the death whilst fending themselves off from a pack of demon dogs.
Shuu himself is an interesting protagonist. He’s motivated mainly by revenge and his disregard for work plus his general attitude towards those who care about him does make him come off as an asshole, but there are also a lot of layers to the story which once peeled back add a tragic nuance to his character which explains a lot of his actions. Later in the series, I was surprised at how his character development caught me off guard to the point that I genuinely teared up at a certain scene in the latter half of the season.
The two main women in his life Kisara and his ex Ayano have beef with each other. Kisara is a total sweetheart until her man is threatened and Ayano is a straight-laced militia leader who's growing concern over what Kisara’s powers are doing to Shuu keeps her coming back to him. These two have wonderful on-screen presence and banter with each other, and they’re always a delight. Especially Ayano… for simping reasons.
I can’t say much about the other side characters. They’re certainly a weaker area when it comes to the presentation of the show. Even Sharon the demon-killing nun whose introduction was very fun and memorable felt like it came a bit too late into the season to stand out.

I overall really enjoyed Engage Kiss. The story does lose its way and it’s identity a bit towards the end which feels like another case of an original anime trying to over-egg the pudding in the space of 12 episodes, but I do think the ending makes up for that. The rest of the time it’s a very horny kiss of a time and I like my horny kisses. Also, he may be an asshole, but Shuu fucks, and he doesn’t need to buy a slave girlfriend to Stockholm syndrome to do that.

8/10 Great.

I’m far from hooked, but I’m biting.

While the show’s premise isn’t too original, I don’t think originality always matters. It’s how you tell the story that counts, and Engage Kiss does a ‘meh’ job. It’s a procedural show wrapped in flimsy storylines that often make episodes feel congested. Each week there’s 1) a “monster-of-the-week” they have to defeat, 2) the steady unfolding of Shu’s past and the case he’s working because of it, 3) a sprinkle of corporate demon exterminators, 4) a detective breaking the rules to catch the bad guy, and of course 5) the love triangle. Which brings me to characters.

Right now they’re ... all a bit underwhelming. Yes, Kisara and Ayano are kicking ass and taking names, but there’s nothing too noteworthy about their characters. Who they are outside of Shu isn’t made clear—and that’s by design because that’s the nature of the genre/trope. But even in relation to Shu, it all feels shallow. And Shu’s charm is dwindling as more of his back story is revealed.

I did like the latest episode (5) because we got to see a genuine moment of Shu sitting with his sacrifice (literally and metaphorically), and witness how it’s really affecting everyone involved with more depth. The optimist in me considers that a promising development!

So, at the moment, I think the show is doing a decent job handling the congestion they created lol. While there’s dissonance between storylines, I’m surprised all these stories are cohesive at all.

Overall it’s a cute show but the convoluted—and unreliable—narrative is weighing it down. So I’m still not hooked, but I’m still biting!

Quick note: I really appreciate the cinematography if the visual aesthetics matter to you. The slow pans that build tension, the shift in focus to punctuate the dialogue, the quivering of the camera to convey Shu’s disorientation, etc. Love it, I think the show’s animation is beautiful. Currently not watching a show that does this as well as Engage Kiss.

I am pleasantly surprised by this relatively undiscovered anime gem. The storyline is engaging, complemented by impressive animation throughout. While there are occasional moments that feel cliché, the overall narrative shows promise and room for improvement. Interestingly, I couldn't help but draw comparisons to the popular "Date A Live" series, as there are undeniable similarities. Despite initial skepticism, there have been rumors circulating about a potential continuation of the anime, especially considering the recent release of the mobile game "ENGAGE KILL." It's exciting to think about the possibilities this could bring, although I hope the show takes a unique direction rather than simply emulating "Date ... A Live" in a more mature and ecchi manner.

One commendable aspect of this anime is its mature exploration of themes, setting it apart from its counterpart. However, my primary criticism lies in the lack of diversity among the female characters' appearances. It's disheartening to see that they all possess nearly identical hairstyles, with only variations in color. In contrast, the male characters exhibit distinct designs that make them visually distinct. This lack of variation among the female characters' appearances could be seen as the anime's major shortcoming, potentially hindering its overall impact.

A young man running an exorcism agency is a beloved of a demon class A. He struggles to find out his sworn enemy( who killed one's innocent family is unforgivable in this life) and revenge. He lives in a positive way despite his sad memory.
This work is composed of battle scenes of exorcising, comic scenes of indigence in realism, and amour scenes of two girls love the young man from two hearts. Among them the love by two girls is the main theme and drives the story. In episode 4. moto-kano learned the reason his memory span had shortened from imma-kano. Since moto-kano and imma-kano ... both loves him, they would cooperate as time goes to support him.
The battle scenes are most exciting in the anime though, the battles are in the course the young man is chasing his sworn enemy. Imma-kano is in charge of the battles thoroughly, and this is the representation of imma-kano's love. His indigent living is often supplemented by imma-kano and moto-kano. The young man relies on moto-kano at the exorcism business in detail. The two girls might show the power of love in the end.

{!!spoiler paragraph!! - skip this if you mind} Notice that imma-kano’s wing is not a pair. In the episodes unknown why she does not regain the other wing, but she looks happy these days. Maybe living with the young man is her objective, and maybe when she gets her real shape she might not live together any longer. Even with only wing and one blade she is categorized into class A. Like the only wing her weapon could be a pair of blades, and she would be categorized into the highest class, S, which means she is a high-ranked demon in the demon world. Further it is highly probable that the sworn enemy of the young man should be also a high-ranked demon. However a demon class S could not live with a human due to too strong demon force that even neighboring people could feel. In the battle against the sworn enemy moto-kano would try to save the young man sacrificing herself, and then imma-kano would regain the other wing and the other blade, maybe, in the expense of the days imma-kano has lived and could live together with the beloved.

At first it seemed to be just a bit quirky and cutesy series. It maintained that sentiment throughout, but the series actually features an interesting mystery within the elaborate world they successfully created. They started revealing the secrets in episodes 2 and 3 as they adopted a more serious tone. There were unexpected moments as they tried to solve the main mystery, but a lot of the time an engaged viewer would eventually see it coming as they gave clear clues before each bigger breakthrough.

It was mature, but also goofy, so there's a certain paradox involved, but it seemed sufficiently balanced to be enjoyable. They ... created a unique world that set up a lot of interesting situations.

Engage Kiss honestly surprised me with how good it was, I went into this really not expecting much but I was impressed with the animation and also just the overall tone and vibe they went for. It was lighthearted and the comedy hit pretty well for me, I thought the dialogue felt really natural too so much as to where it's worth mentioning, characters were always so full of energy when they talked to each other and it felt like genuine conversation. I loved the animation in this show, everything was bright and also really cleanly done - the fights were honestly really engaging and ... overall the character movements etc. were really fluid and made it much easier to watch.

I liked the characters a lot in this show, usually in genres like this the main character offers nothing to the show whatsoever but Shu was a very fun protagonist, it's always great to see a confident character with believable flaws and I like his general attitude a lot - the supporting cast were great too especially the main girls, the whole dynamic was never boring and again I'm just impressed at how real and natural everything felt in this, they felt and behaved like actual human beings. The soundtrack too is worth mentioning briefly, overall it was above average and fit the show really well.

Overall I'd say this is definitely one of the better shows in the genre, I had a lot of fun with it and it's definitely memorable!

I am only writing this review because I saw someone say some things that seems like its coming from someone who either cannot appreciate psychological trauma in characters or just plain did not finish the anime.

I would like to firstly direct you to the rating which I gave it, its a 6, i also think a 7 is a fair review for it in my opinion because of its very interesting delivery on its story and plot. It made a good use of the episode sequencing and the MC's (Shu's) Memory flashbacks to tell the significant background events and giving it all near the end ... of the anime as a drop. Some people may like this, some may not, big plot drops in 1 or 2 episodes are not always good, but imo this one did it well because of the memory plot device.

Saying that this anime "fails to have any logic in many- many things. There are just too many questions and no answers.", is simply just not a factual thing to say. It is safe to say that "you did not get it" but do not put your standard onto this anime and infect others with your negative preconceptions.

Animation, (almost) flawless, the details in the background aspects and the active scenes are done very well. Action scenes are good, the Dramatic scenes with background details being featured as foreshadowing are done well. I think everyone can agree that this has good animation, regardless if it is trying to cater/be similar to other animation styles (something we cant really do anything about cuz that's how the anime industry works).

Again, I would like to say that I do not think it is an AMAZING anime, nor is it trash, it was actually a really enjoyable rom-com drama anime. I just wanted to put this review out to defend its good quality and for it to be rated on a non-biased perspective. Subjective things should be put aside when reviewing anime. But outright badgering it with negative things and even comparing it to actual plot trash like DitF is not very intelligible for someone to do. I do agree that not everyone will be able to appreciate the anime, nor will it be the liking of everyone. But objectively I think that this anime does deserve a recommendation and a decent rating.

a very well made 12 episode anime.
The story telling are fun , exciting and slow paced but its not fast too , simple story-lines but comes with a not disappointing twist .not the best anime but it's still very worth to watch.
The animation is definitely a 2022 animation , good in both regular scene and figting scene.
All of the character have a significant role and a few of them have an intersting personality.
The romance and the action are satisfying. A little mistake they make are the comedy in this anime too dull.
in conclusion , this anime worth to watch but don't hold a ... high hopes in it.

So basically this is nothing like what I had thought before I started this anime, the title plus a few clips I saw before and the synopsis told me that it was a romance anime with fights, good animation and great kisses.

But it is soo much more than that. It has some serious plot. THE MOST IMPORTANT thing is that we finally got a MC who is afraid of girls like he doesn’t act like an idiot and shit he defo ain’t a virgin. A mature well rounded character u don’t see the depth in him in the first few eps. I think u shd ... at least watch the first 5 eps and u will love the mc but even then from the first ep it was captivating

Rly loved the mc it was refreshing to see an mc who doesn’t spend 12 eps just to hold hands or act like he’s 8. But all the other characters the nun the childhood friend everyone was peak.

I didn’t like kisara(the main pink haired girl) at first and liked ayano(blue haired childhood friend ) and the nun more. Kisara rly redeemed herself in the last few eps rly peak character

Sadly I think this anime is gon end up like takt op destiny which was promotion for a mobile game I think this is the same. I hope one day we get a season 2.

Tho I liked the ending of this anime rly thought it was going to be sad af but it wasn’t and it wasn’t completely happy either.


I don’t even write reviews for anime but this made me write a review bcz it’s rly underrated peak plot peak characters and peak setting definitely give it a watch I put this anime off bcz I thought it was a hentai horny anime but it’s the opposite.

This anime has an incredible foundation for it's plot, with mystery, action, romance and drama which makes the anime feel full. The plot has a strong start but slowly focused more on side characters development more than the main character's, which are by far the most interesting and compelling to watch.

The arc between the main characters Shuu and Kisara throughout the anime is great, with a solid backstory and continued character dynamic that carries the anime. Unfortunately, my main complaint are the countless times the anime focuses on other side character dialogue, which felt long and uninteresting in comparison. Towards the end, I was craving ... more development between the two but instead got screen time of every other character besides them.

Overall the anime is worth the watch.

Engage Kiss this season I say so far didn’t really lose my interest, and really did captivate me.
The largest issue with anime criticism in the west is that it is just tied to genre as opposed to actual writing and literary analysis. Which is often one of the laziest and worst ways to grade something. If you automatically think of harem when looking at every show, you are most likely someone whowants an insert an agenda into entertainment and have it ruined like what is happening to western entertainment at the moment. There are shows for audienes like that such as she hulk and batwoman.

The ... execution is great and it doesn’t look they forced action to take away from the dialogue. It captures Tsunako’s art very well and is unlikely we will see her design in animation of this level sometime in the future since a1 is generally the highest. IT doesn’t feel weird at all and easily rewatchable.

What is important of any good story is how much is put into the world and scope of the story. This makes people more interested as the story goes on. The scope of the anime is big which increases rewatchability. Vs other animes that tend to have a oversimplified plot. When I was browsing the discussion threads, I generally find myself more interested in what the show is talking about.


As a perceived 2 cour season, very little time is actually wasted throughout the show. None of it feels like it is filler and does work towards building somethingThe first 4ish episodes effectively tells us the characters personality

It does make excellent use of its characters. Miles Morgan who at initial glance looks to be a minor character actually has a role towards development of others. Sharon is a surprisingly has a huge role to play in not only the plot going forward but what leads to the plot as well. Shu’s past manages to connect with a lot of the cast. We see huge decisions made with the characters as they begun to unravel the mysteries of the characters.

Engage Kiss is overall a well animated and efficiently run show but will obviously pale to the creators past works. It is amazing to look at and the best cinematography to come from anime.