Anime 54275 Temple Reviews

Old WEEBs, your time has come. TenPuru (or Temple) is pretty much one of those old school harem/ecchi anime from those distant 2010's.

The plot follows Akemitsu, a college student trying to stay away of his father (and grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather...) womanizer lifestyle by joining a monastery, but for harem reasons, he ends in a nunnery full of high school girls, where he must pay his father's astronomical debt (not just a womanizer) with his body... working, of course.

The plot is actually pretty funny, almost stupid, but just almost, so it keeps really funny (this manga is from Grand Blue illustrator). The first episode is really ... crazy, but the following ones are just the anime introducing us to the main characters, with some really funny jokes and gags. Thanks God there is a three episodes rule.

The 5 main girls, by the way, are actually very likable. We got the airhead trying to be serious (and failing) Yuzuki; her tsundere, and also not very intelligent, li'l sister Tsukuyo; the youngest sibling Kurage, not just a pure soul, but who might already attained enlightenment in a bit dirty way; the foreign female version of MC, Mia, so also stupid and trying not to be lewd (and failing); and the last but not least, Kagura, Mia's bestie who just want to film the world burns.

The voice acting isn't consistent: some voices, especially the MC's one, are weird, but luckily the acting compensates it. The animation is also good. The staff knows watch people wants and they are giving it to us.

So if you enjoy those harem that don't take themselves seriously, good quality ecchi, and crazy comedy about dumb and pervert people, just give it a try. I'm sure you won't regret it.

Veterans who grew up with the ecchi/harem of the 2000s (or at least recently liked series from that era) will find Temple like you were watching Mahoromatic or Love Hina in your teenage years. And in a generation of fans who are more demanding every day with entertainment - expecting, I don't know, that everything is about society's problems or socio-political criticism - Temple gives a slap to those rabid fans who expect that all demographics (including ecchi) are subordinated to the same type of narrative: Always having a "purpose" that, otherwise, ruins the tranquility of those who consume it by being "uncomfortable."

The problem with ... Temple is that it doesn't bring with it anything new from what we've already watched from any ecchi/harem. Even ecchi/harem fans could expect new ideas of fanservice or comedy from this, despite the fact that series based on Buddhism are not very common to see (Besides Amaenaide Yo! or Yuuragi sou no Yuuna-san). However, Temple bets on what a veteran fan already feels more comfortable with, which is watching your typical anime full of "accidents" and contextualized perversions without the need for sex everywhere.

And no, I'm not referring to just spontaneously showing a shot of tits or legs like the popular ecchi and "ecchi" of today, there is really an effort to take advantage of the jokes and show the shamelessness about it. You have falls, accidents, absurd comedy, and even something like Twister lends itself to a hot scene. Temple doesn't need voluptuous exaggeration or a barrage of contextless or unfunny fanservice to be entertaining, it just needs to be your typical Rom-Com with funny ecchi scenes. The religious jokes make this show even a comedy for the people who already have their pass to hell.

To be honest, I have a mixed opinion of the animation. Yes, it is true that there is a lot of effort and detail when focusing on the body of the characters, from the chest, butt to the suits as extra points. However, in the rest of the occasions, where there is no fanservice but in normal scenes, the inconsistencies in the drawing are very notable, sometimes noticing that in one scene or another the propositions of the same character are different (suddenly, she had a bigger breast and in others smaller, or equal to other girls).

And a much smaller problem is the voices. For the public that is not used to having a voice different from that of a crying teenager, they will find it strange that a voice of a 30-year-old adult seeks to fit into the norm of casting voice actors.

But apart from that, Temple is a series that does not stand out for its animation or casting, but for what it offers.

There is a linear plot around the debt problems of the Mikazuki Temple and Akagami's growth to be a different person from his father, besides all its episodes are dedicated to each of the girls and to developing their personalities. In addition to having three different EDs depending on who it focuses on: "Oidemase! Mikazukidera" for the entire cast, "Itsuka wa Mangetsu no You ni" for the Aoba sisters, and "Culturegap Temptation" for Mia and Kagura, two residents from the foreign. but this does not mean that the show does not seek to take away the seriousness by adding comedy and entertainment in between. This show is fresh air from so many series that bait their audience with some fanservice for teenagers without reaching anything else, or going any further. And I don't discredit those who try them, but Temple does what a good ecchi is supposed to do and that is to highlight at every moment every facet of what makes up a person, with a touch of laughs and a theme, like Buddhism, that justifies everything that happens in each episode.

Sometimes, you need to turn off your brain, stop caring about the details, and enjoy what is presented to you in front of you.
Reviewer’s Rating: 8

Remember folks,this kind of classic ecchi harem romcom always have a special place in some certain side of anime community,a bunch of folks that loves to watch near perfect boobies and thighs visualized and this anime has the charm.

The story is quite unique to some extend,our MC,Akagami is a 21 years old college students with an absurd past,with even more absurd father,being a son of women-eater, taken a toll on Akagami,feeling cursed by this he decided to never ever indulge in wordly desire, lust and WOMEN, ESPECIALLY WOMEN...and he failed only a few minute into the anime.

The animation really compliment this,from what i see,the art ... isn't really accurate to the manga but.... it's good, it's cute,bright and serene,the exact athmosphere that we need in an ecchi anime.


The music ? Amazing,i swear to God,ecchi anime always have the best opening, it's always a frickin banger.


But it's an ecchi anime,all of the point i mention above are just extra flavoring,let's cut into the point.


The ecchiness in this anime is actually very tame, there's no nipps shown...yet but it shows boobs...a lot of boobs,boobs are probably the main thing in this anime, there's big boobs,medium boobs and small boobs, sadly sometimes the size is not consistent, at one point it's clear that one girl has smaller boobs than the other,but a next few scene, it looks just as big,i mean im not complaining but if it's consistent it would definitely better cause some peoples prefer them smaller.

Ass is not really the point of interest or the main interest but when it does appear...GOD DAYUMN,a few minutes in the first episode and you guys are already greeted by the most juicy,thicc looking ass so far.


The characters are amazing as well,even the MC is likeable, let's just say he's not as dense as some MC,he's completely aware of his lust and love,he's just trying to supressed it.

The girls ? Loveable,simply loveable... none of them are wildly annoying,one is a tease,one is a total sweetheart,one is "innocence",one is lewd,one is a mild tsundere and one is just perfect.
The interaction between them are funny, cute and at some point are heartwarming and at some point,ALL OF THEM.

The anime truly shows that no matter how strong willed and mentally strong someone is in believing that being alone is ok,in the right time,in the right place
They will realize that "no one can live on loneliness"

Genuinely a good show. Do you like harem/ecchi anime? No? Oh then why the f*ck did you waste your time lol? It's funny but also cliche, light-hearted and a good watch. It's as simple as that. If you gave this a shot because you watched a harem 20 years ago, you probably aren't a fan of the genre and it won't be your show. However, if you are of the many that do enjoy this genre, you're in for another great show. I've never been one to judge anime for their frame rate because if it tells the story well enough, I won't be bothered. ... But yeah, it saves most of its better frames for those ecchi scenes. It's catering to the crowd its meant for. I hope more are made and that this genre doesn't die out but at the same time I understand those who tire of it... but once again, are you insane? Why keep agonizing through something that you know you don't fall into the target audience for.

Tenpuru gives off early 2000s ecchi anime vibes and feels like a proper blast from the past with a great harem, awesome fan-service and good old fashioned fun. A must watch for “PLOT” enjoyers and those just looking for a funny anime.

We really don’t get many shows like this anymore. Ecchi harems that don’t take themselves too seriously, blend comedy with fan service and have good characters have become a rarity these days. Back in the day, there were several every season, but as the industry’s shifted towards isekai and fantasy stuff, stories like Tenpuru have been left behind. Luckily, we got a really ... good one here. I had a blast with this show from start to finish. It’s very simple watch, but the comedy just works for me, which is rare in anime.

I think the characters are very likeable and despite its simple story, there’s some solid development. It’s very much a basic story, but it’s all about its execution. Over the course of the 12 episodes, there’s adequate shine for the characters. Of course, as you’d expect they all have their various reasons for falling for the MC, but for the most part I thought they were well done and made sense.

With harem comedies like this, the most important things are 1: it’s not censored. 2: Girls are likeable and 3: The mc isn’t too much of an idiot. Tenpuru ticks two of those boxes. Akagami is a bit of an idiot, but he’s a loveable idiot. You really do get attached to the guy and want the best for him. He tries his best to be a responsible adult in the room, but constantly falls into ecchi scenarios with the girls which are absolutely hilarious.

The biggest issue I have with this show is the voice acting. It took several episodes for me to get acclimated to Akagami and a few of the girls’ voices. The MC sounds like a 45 year old man and it just isn’t what you’d expect when you look at the character design. A couple of the girls sound like very old women despite being in their early 20s or teenagers. After a few episodes, it grew on me and I stopped noticing it. But it was jarring at first. If you watch like 10 minutes of an episode you’ll see what I mean. But it didn’t detract too much from my enjoyment.

This was a very anime-y anime and that’s ok. I miss these types of shows that just let you turn your brain off and enjoy some ridiculous comedy and fan service. Last season we had Yuusha Ga Shinda and Megami Cafe, but those had a little more plot than this one. This is more of a straight up slice of life comedy with a group of characters that are just trying to coexist. I really had a lot of fun watching it and I’ll miss it.

Tenpuru gets 8 out of 10.

TenPuru: No One Can Live on Loneliness is an anime that will make you laugh and warm your heart. It tells the story of Kiyoshi, a young man who inherits a temple from his grandfather, and decides to become a monk to avoid his destiny of being a playboy. However, he soon discovers that the temple is full of beautiful girls who have their own reasons for staying there. Kiyoshi has to deal with their advances, his own feelings, and the challenges of being a monk in the modern world. This anime is a perfect blend of comedy, romance, and ecchi. It has a lively ... and diverse group of characters, each with their own personality and backstory. The anime also explores themes such as loneliness, friendship, love, and spirituality. The animation is bright and colorful, and the voice acting is superb. The opening song is catchy and upbeat, and the ending song is soothing and relaxing. I recommend this anime to anyone who enjoys harem, slice-of-life, and ecchi genres. It is a fun and enjoyable anime that will make you smile and feel good.

I previously read some of the manga, so watching the anime was an enjoyable enough experience. I think I still enjoy the manga more because the art is just so good, while the anime doesn't excel much visually besides a couple scenes. One thing the anime did do better is make me like all of the girls much more. While reading the manga I was strongly on team Mia, but the anime endeared me more to everyone. The voice acting was a big part of that, and speaking of it does take a little bit to get used to VA for Akagami because it's much ... deeper than you'd expect, but the actual quality is unquestionable.

I don't think the last episode's push for an emotional ending really worked or was earned at all because pretty much all the exposition for it was in the final episode. Even in episode 11 the tone was still pretty silly and upbeat, but then we're supposed to take everything super seriously in episode 12 and I just couldn't. The final episode tries to recontextualize Yuzuki as putting on "fake smiles" and a "brave face" but you really get no indication of that from the rest of the series so it doesn't feel earned.

I still enjoyed this as fun and it was a fine enough adaptation, but nothing particularly special.

I don't know why this doesn't match the synopsis I read.
There are many anime whose plot initially looks promising but doesn't go forward, just like this anime.
After growing up, MC knew that his father's actions were wrong and MC decided to improve himself. Yes that was the initial plot but what happened? Why are you trapped in a temple full of girls? How stupid is the MC in this anime? Or if you don't know why not look for another temple, that's something you should do if you really want to repent.

Basically this is just empty talk from the MC, and as long as I ... watched until the end, the MC had absolutely no intention of improving himself and wanting to become a monk as the synopsis said.
And the thing I don't like isn't just this bullshit, But I'm also tired of the MC always getting caught up in perverted things. Yes, this is an echi genre anime, but the problem is that there are good ones and bad ones.

For you, the score is a reflection of the anime itself, if you don't like MCs who just talk nonsense like this, I suggest not watching.

I'm not even going to add the guilty part of this pleasure XD, this anime gave me some pretty nostalgic whiplash of starting my journey with some harem and romantic comedy, and I greatly enjoyed it. Story wasn't heavy, had some good moments(I need a circle back to Mia's story), and I enjoyed seeing Akagami's journey to the path of enlightenment so he doesn't end up like his father. I was laughing quite a bit with the comedy mixed in with some...interesting moments.

Sound was pretty good voice wise, OP and ED were pretty decent, along with the BGM. I did love seeing Akagami get to ... know everyone at the temple, and Kagura being the wildcard was quite a surprise to see. Romance buds came through a bit, especially trying to see who's best for our guy(Tskuyo, Yuzuki, Mia, in order for me), and the art-style reminding me of Grand Blue was a huge plus.

Overall, it was a very fun watch, I hope we get a continuation soonn, it seems to early to throw in the towel. Man the more I think about it, the more fun I had with this XD...

Rating: B-(8.0-8.2/10)

This anime has essentially no plot and has very one-dimensional characters. But that's ok, since that's not why you watch this kind of show. This series mostly focuses on "plot". It's essentially Anime Looney Tunes with Titties. Ridiculous situations, over the top reactions and a lot of screaming.

Plot - As I said, there isn't really one. ". Well, there is, but its mostly buried beneath gratuitous fanservice and schtick comedy. It pops up from time to time to remind you its there, then devolves back into the hijinks. The gist of the plot is there's a guy (MC) whose father was a POS, and ... his being a POS is connected to their bloodline. MC doesn't want to be a POS, but his familial "urges" make that difficult. He decides to become a monk to learn to deal with this, but the temple he goes to has since become a nunnery full of big breasted teenage girls (because of course it has). A secondary plot point is that his father owes this particular temple a lot of money, so now he does too and needs to work it off since this temple is about to be shut down for being so poor, thus he cannot leave. Mix in a foreign exchange student who is essentially a female version of the MC and also trying to suppress the urges, along with a double agent trying to ruin it for them, and you have a weekly 20 minute dose of absurdity.

Characters - Classic ecchi anime where the women are there for eye candy and have very straight forward personalities dedicated to being as seductive as possible while remaining ditzy. The male character is also over the top and stereotypical in the sense of "natural urges" overwhelming any sense of dignity. It often feels like the IQs of all these characters hover in the mid double digits. It's not very deep. You're likely not going to form any connection to any of these characters, but you keep coming back just to see what dumb stuff they'll do and say next.

Art - Good animation. Obviously a lot of attention paid to the female forms, but its the facial expressions of the MC that add to the hilariousness of this anime.

Voice Acting - A lot of high pitched anime girl voices. Which to me is like nails on a chalkboard. I prefer female characters who don't use the cutesy falsetto, but that's a pretty deeply engrained aspect of Japanese culture so its pretty hard to escape, especially in these type of shows. Haven't watched the English dub, but dubs generally are even worse in this regard since sounding like a 10 year old is significantly culturally different.

Overall, its enjoyable from a comedic standpoint and even more so if you're into scantily clad anime girls. If you're not and prefer a serious show with substance or a good story, be warned this is not the series for you.

Here is my review of this anime in 2023!

Story (7)
The story is about a man who's bearing his father's burden. His father left behind a bad burden which made Him to pay a lot of money. In the middle journey, He's gonna bumps into a girl and the temple. That's where their journey begins.

Art (7)
The art of this anime is good. I like how they make the ecchi and comedy scenes. But I think they need to make it more animated.

Sound (8)
All the sounds that they used were very good and adjusted to the animation.
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Character (8)
The main character is very memorable along with the supporter.

Enjoyment (7)
It's enjoyable to watch this movie in 2023.

Overall (7)
Recommended to those who love slice-of-life, comedy, and ecchi anime.

Clasping Penis In Prayer.

Temple or, TenPuru: No One Can Live On Loneliness might have been written off as another harem anime lacking substance, humour and a romance plot that will continue to blue-ball the viewer by others, but the more cultured and enlightened ones amongst us anime degenerates will stop, think and engage our brains before missing out on a manga adaption written by the same person who brought us Grand Blue.

Temple is about college student Akagami who seeks a life without worldly desires such as sex, sex and sex after being traumatised by his father leaving him at a young age so he ... can “become friends with women all over the world”. After a fatal collision with the love of his life on the street at night, he decides to become a Buddhist temple monk and leave his potential college playboy lifestyle behind him. Unfortunately for him, the temple has become a nunnery and filled with hot women. Also, the temple has fallen on hard times and Akagami’s deadbeat father owes the temple a lot of money so he's stuck there until he pays off the debt.
The hot nuns include Yuzuki, an airhead and the reason Akagami became a monk, her little tsundere sister Tsukuyo, Mia Christoph who’s in a similar boat to Akagami as she comes from a rich European family of perverts and her friend Kagura who likes to film her. Others don't quite fit into the harem like the youngest sister Kurage and Aunt Kiki who are there to simply be hilarious trolls.

Whilst most harem romcoms completely forget to add the com, Temple is one of the funniest harem anime I’ve seen in a while. Some moments had me bursting out laughing due to its very snappy writing and broad sense of humour. You can even explain away the lack of rom due to the unique situation they all find themselves in. I will admit that the first episode didn’t leave me with the best of impressions, but after the laughs and tits were out it becomes an incredibly fun watch.

The animation is the only real issue I have. Whilst the art isn't bad there are some very obvious and weird animation shortcuts used which become hard to ignore once you’ve noticed them.

Temple is that rare harem anime that crosses that line from being okay to being actually good. It's a simple yet thoroughly entertaining story about ridiculous people being ridiculous whilst trying to not think about stupidly horny they all are.

7/10 Good.

Ahh the old ecchi genre. Many have done it well, many have not. I would argue TenPuru is one that does it fairly well.

Voice acting, animation, and pacing all pretty great. It’s easy to watch and easy to keep you watching.

It’s a nice change of pace not taking place in the high school setting. Sure, the girls are underage but the gaudy scenes that make this the ecchi it is are nothing a high schooler doesn’t fantasize about on a day to day. You may be young, old, or somewhere in between and still appreciate what the author was trying to get across. ... The good old hormones of adolescence, male AND female alike.

All characters are developed from start to finish with only the youngest being consistent throughout (makes sense). Emotions change each of them as they get to know each other and makes for a really good slice of horny life of young adults.

All in all. It’s a good and entertaining story with all the ecchi you could ask for and then some.

I don't usually watch the harem or ecchi genres, but this one caught my eye simply due to the animation, which is the first thing I consider when starting an anime. Studio Gekkou outdid itself with this anime. The character designs in this anime are truly exceptional. If you are someone who enjoys appreciating good animation then I suggest you watch Temple. Overall, Temple isn't great, but it isn't terrible either. Obviously, there are several sexual themes, dirty jokes, and misunderstandings. I feel that this anime does all of these right. It's actually funny and not just, "Hey, look! Boobs!" However, the plot is lacking, ... which isn't surprising since it's harem/ecchi, so if you're watching for a good story, don't be too hopeful.

Story: 3/10
Animation: 9/10
Comedy: 8/10
Overal: 6/10

Tenpuru was a pleasant surprise for me.

I admit that my expectations were not very high when I started. In recent years, the harem genre has not surprised me much, as it seems that the authors are doing their best to give their least effort (it's ironic, but it is true).

Here, however, I found a very funny anime. I loved the way the author develops the personality of each of the characters. Unlike other anime of the same genre, such as The Café Terrace and Its Goddesses, where the personality of each of the girls does not fully exploit, here everything works well.

Each character has a ... past, illusions, talents, and insecurities that make them unique, and in a few chapters, you will get hooked on each character.

The story is not a big deal, however, I emphasize that, once again, it was sought to narrate something interesting and not just fill chapters with garbage comedy.

Not to go on too long, Tenpuru is a simple, light, but above all, fun anime. Fans of the genre will not be disappointed.

THE GOOD. Good character development.

THE BAD. The protagonist's "chastity" can be sickening and annoying at times.

NO DOUBT. You will find CUTE girls in this anime.

A Love Hina-like ecchi, rom-com harem that's not that bad? From the illustrator of one of AniManga's most celebrated works? I highly question my doubts.

Yes, you heard me right. From the illustrator of mangaka Kenji Inoue's high-octane, no-holds-barred comedy fest that is Grand Blue (which everyone celebrated both the ongoing manga and anime, and the Summer 2018 anime is certainly one of the best literal Summer sensations of the 2010s) comes Kimitake Yoshioka branching out in September 2018 with his own series: Temple a.k.a TenPuru: No One Can Live on Loneliness, a shameless clone/carbon copy of the harem trend that has been set since famed ... mangaka Ken Akamatsu's Love Hina's release in October 1998, a full 25 years since. But true to its contemporaries, is it REALLY as bad as the majority panned it out to be?

It's clear that what mangaka Ken Akamatsu had going for was revolutionary for its time, serving as the inspiration for other series like Summer 2005's Amaenaide yo!! a.k.a Ah My Buddha!! (which is the exact same showing as Temple, only 18 years prior), Summer 2018's Yuragi-sou no Yuuna-san a.k.a Yuuna and the Haunted Hot Springs (which retains the harem but in a hot spring setting), and the more recent Summer 2021's Megami-ryou no Ryoubo-kun. a.k.a Mother of the Goddess' Dormitory (which retains the harem setting but with MC being a Shotacon in a dorm setting), and next year's upcoming Amagami-san Chi no Enmusubi a.k.a Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister (which I hope will air next Summer for the unbroken Summer harem streak). Which, come to think of it, Ecchi and harem (anime) series REALLY LOVE the Summer season (which Grand Blue is no exception and despite Love Hina's original run ending in Summer 2000), and Temple follows the exact same tropes that have been laid out since then, thinking that it will be the new, modern, resuscitiation effort to bring the old "2000s new millenia" age of the harem genre back to life 20+ years later. In my opinion, it didn't.

For starters, I don't know what Kimitake Yoshioka was trying to aim for here, but if anything, he absolutely nailed the throwback aesthetic of the 2000s, of a MC who's at the mercy of girls being at their beck and call, someone who was first humoured and taken advantage of by the girls to be tasked to kick the MC out from the place of residence for sort, until circumstances show that he's ready to stay and be everyone's support, leading them to have an affection for the protagonist. It's no different for the MC: red-haired Akemitsu Akagami, being told from his father that "No One Can Live on Loneliness", and then proceeding to betray that promise by becoming a womaniser himself, much to his chagrin. Determined to change his ways of perversion, Akagami enrols as a monk and joins the male-only Mikazuki Temple, where, on the way, he meets a girl whom he fancies, and the girl herself coincidentally resides in the same temple that he's heading to. The irony, however, is not realising that the supposedly male-only Mikazuki Temple is more like a women-only nunnery for priestesses and that it's in a very rough and decrepit, run-down state, because Akagami's father was the sole reason that he loaned a huge amount of money off from the temple. Since Akagami has no way to pay up the 20 million yen debt, he is forced to live in the temple as a dogsbody a.k.a lowly worker, until the debt is fully repaid. What an ironic sequence of events that the son has to go through treatment this bad from all of its female residents for a supposed crime that, no thanks to the Akagami family name, leaves his name tarnished until the deed is done.

Alas, this journey of becoming a pure monk has its ups and downs. Akagami looks like a young man in his late 10s or early 20s, but why did they give the central role to the 31-year-old amateur VA Masayuki Akasaka is beyond me; there seems to be a disconnect in the vocal range, which makes Akagami sound like the usual pervertic old man...which if that's what the casting crew had in mind for him to sound like Keitaro Urashima if he's old, then yeah, probably not the wisest choice ever. That said, amongst all of the idiosyncracies that you would expect to see in a harem series, Akagami is one purely good guy who wants to write off his estranged father's wrongdoings and turn Mikazuki Temple for the better. And that I can certainly get past for a guy in a nunnery who only wants to impress the supposed head mistress of the nunnery.

That leads us to the various girls, in what seems to be the usual "5 girls cast":
- 19-year-old Yuzuki Aoba, the eldest of the three Aoba sisters, is laden with the task of becoming Mikazuki Temple's next head priestess, because the price to pay if she doesn't become one, is that the tenants residing there will be thrown out, and the temple will be closed and disbanded for good. The girl that Akagami had laid his pure-not-pervertic eyes on, she is the most mature of the tenants and does decent on her archery skills, and in my eyes, most certainly the ideal girl for the red-haired. Along with the middle sister Tsukuyo and the youngest of Kurage, the former also practices archery, just like Yuzuki, and always finds herself on the misunderstanding side of things as she endlessly teases Akagami and gets overconfident about Akagami making his moves on her, which, of course, didn't turn out to be so. Kurage, on the other hand, develops fantasies while developing herself to be the adult that Akagami can pounce on her in the future, though she always maintains the "innocent, not guilty" act.
- The other tenants of Mia Christoph and Kagura Baldwin are an interesting bunch of girls. Like in Masamune-kun no Revenge, Mia and Kagura have a master-servant relationship where the former is the master and the latter is the servant, though for the same familial reasons as Akagami, Mia's escape to Japan along with her only friend Kagura is 20/20 hindsight. In most instances, Mia is the girl whom Akagami is most attached to, be it being innocently led into sexual situations or being forced to commit to sexual relations, for which her family holds a strong no-holds-barred policy, and for which Kagura wants to exploit her to become the sex queen of her family to get rid of Akagami. This is the typical love triangle where Mia is hopelessly in love with Akagami, yet he only has eyes for Yuzuki, and all three people are trained by the nunnery's temporary caretaker, Kiki, to become priests to save Mikazuki Temple, which I thought was a nice mini redemption arc, if there ever was one.

This is newbie studio Gekkou's 2nd anime series, and the last time they did with last season's Isekai One Turn Kill Neesan a.k.a My One-Hit Kill Sister, it was alright for a fledgling new production studio's first try. With Temple, it honestly doesn't look all that different from the former, and if they are trying to just gloss it over with the production, it's once again fine and serviceable. The music aspect, with the OST being sung by the VAs of the Aoba sisters, Mia and Kagura, is also alright and nothing special.

If you asked me this question: "Do you want to be taken back to the time of fledgling 2000s harem series?", I would probably say no, because that was a time where anime only made waves from those in the know, and anime was at a stage of experimentation of what would be best localised to the world. Though in the case of Temple, I would argue that while it's nothing special as a rom-com or harem gimmick of a series, it does have heart on its sleeve, and I respect the MC Akagami for the change that is absolutely needed in the nunnery.

If you decide to watch Temple, to enjoy it, you would have to take it with a grain of salt and think of it as a low-budget Grand Blue of sorts. Take this as my only recommendation if you wish to watch this like an old weeb living in the early 2000s, but I wouldn't hedge my bets on this being a game changer.

Ok guys this one is good. If you liked Girlfriend Girlfriend(Kanojo mo Kanojo) or 100 Girlfriends who really love you, you will most likely like this one too. For some reason it has a 6.7 on Mal. But I would put it higher for sure. Ya its an ecchi but that takes a back seat to the plot and the romance. The romance between almost all of the characters feels genuine. Also this anime had some real funny moments, watch the first episode to see, that comedy level never drops from the first episode. It felt like the writers really took time to make ... the love interest work with the main character. The plot is good and the love triangle is really well thought out. For a rom-com lover myself it hit all the boxes for me. 8/10

After watching the first 8 episodes of Temple, I couldn't be bothered to make it through the end and I don't recommend this anime.

I'll try to explain the few reasons that made me drop this show down below.


This anime has both the harem & ecchi tag, therefore, every viewer should tune his expectations according to those tags, since it's probably the fairest way to compare animes. But even by doing so, Tenpuru feels like a below average anime.


+ The scenario/story/mood :

Probably the least worst aspect of this show : the plot is pretty basic but it does the job. Furthermore, this show ... decides to enhance the comedy tag and focuses a lot on absurd reactions, exaggerations. I think the jokes get old quite quickly, but they do feel coherent with the general atmosphere of the show, many viewers will like it and that feat is praiseworthy.

And that's about the only good thing this show has to offer...

- The art/animation :

It's common for that type of anime to have low budgets, and viewers don't expect real sakuga moments from those animes. But the animation felt too cheap, you'll spot many scenes where the drawings are just bad, inconsistent faces, proportions that become weird for a few seconds etc... And keep in mind that I highlight it even though I usually never notice/care enough about technical aspects in animation, but it's so frequent you can't miss those poor drawings.

- The characters :

The characters are walking clichés, every one of them. It might be harsh to write it as a con since many harem shows have this problem, but it hurts even more when the show doesn't have much else to offer, as it's the case here.

- The ecchi :

The ecchi scenes are uninspired and predictable. I guess we can praise the show for not going with cringe scenes, since the ecchi scenes also fit the comic atmosphere, but that's about it.


All things considered, Temple is a very average show : it has a basic plot that involves cliché characters, and there's a heavy importance on comedy, where pretty much every scene/event has a comic purpose. However, the animation is rather cheap, up to the point where the viewer will put to the question the point of this adaptation. I think the story is decent enough in harem/ecchi standards, but chances are you'll enjoy it more by reading the manga rather than watching the anime.

So... I went into this one with so much hope but i really am disappointed...

I really enjoy the 00's vibe on this but it's not "clicking" for me. After 3 eps the comedy seems pretty generic, the characters are nothing special, and the story is quite boring, if i'm being honest.
You'll probably enjoy this show if you are just getting into the genre but for someone that has watched a few of theses shows, it doesn't bring anything new to the table. Same characters, same jokes, similar storyline.
Also the voice actor of the MC just doesn't fit I don't know why, call me picky or ... whatever but it sounds weird on this, i'm sorry.
I really enjoy the art style since it reminds me of the mid 00's, early 10's so props to that since i really appreciate the decision of taking that step.
If you enjoy your harems and just want relax a bit watching some nonsense this is totally for you. But if you are looking into something fresh in this genre just look away since this show is not what you looking for.

This show follows the MC who has a bad reputation due to his father’s deeds. He despises this along with his own character and travels to a different place where in order to improve himself, however, he ends up in a situation where he is challenged even further.

Plot: 2/5
This anime intensively makes use of fan service and comedy in every episode which completely overrides “significant” plot developments and butchers the main story. By excessive fan service and comedy, I mean unrealistic awkward situations that occur. The events seem completely random at times. There was an attempt to create a romantic atmosphere, however, this was executed ... poorly through fan-service.

Art/animation: 3/5
The animation is soft and good.

Soundtrack: 3/5
The sound and osts are pretty average.

Characters: 3/5
The characters are unique and receive development through the use of flashbacks and conflicts that arise in the show. This one of the strengths of this show which contains many flaws.

Overall: 4/10
This show may only appeal to individuals who enjoy harem. This anime performs poorly in other areas specifically romance.