Iya na Kao sare nagara Opantsu Misete Moraitai Anime Review

(Adapted from my MAL review)

(Yeah, you're just getting the disgusted face for this one.)

Have you ever questioned every decision you’ve ever made in your life? I sure have had those moments, and I have a feeling that the people who made this anime had one after it was all over, too. “Just what were we thinking?” they probably asked themselves. “For what purpose did we create this thing?” Believe me; my question is very similar to this one, and I’m determined to get it answered. Before I do so, however, I must state what that question is.

What purpose does the ONA known as “Iya na Kao sare nagara Opantsu Misete Moraitai” serve? Ladies and gentlemen, wish me luck in my investigation.

Let’s see.... I guess from stating what it’s about, it should give me a clue. It should be easy enough; after all, the only thing that really happens is that the Anime Girl of the Week makes a disgusted face and shows you - the audience - her underwear. Wait, no.... I can’t really put it that way, since the title literally translates to “I Want You To Make A Disgusted Face and Show Me Your Underwear”.... You know what? Just look at the title, and you’ll be able to discern the “plot” of this anime. (Oh, and it’s also in a first-person point of view.)

The reason why I put “plot” in quotation marks is precisely because there is no actual plot and only “plot”. Even when a story is attempting to be told up until the “plot” kicks in, it’s incredibly tedious and boring, to the point where even I couldn’t help but think, “Can we just throw in the panty shot and get it over with?” Needless to say, I’m disgusted at myself for having such a thought, but I’m sure that there are others who could think such a thought with pride. Maybe this anime’s purpose is to give “plot” to those who desire only it? No.... if they wanted “plot”, those people could easily watch High School DxD or Rosario + Vampire or any ecchi anime like those....

Okay, so it’s not the plot, nor is it the “plot”. Moving on.

Could it be the artwork? I mean, the girls look cute, so it’s a small possibility. However, the animation is just....meh. It’s not God-awful, but it’s not all that good, either. What about the sound, though? No, that can’t be it, either. The voice acting is pretty average, and the ending theme is so forgettable that even if it somehow gets stuck inside of your head, it won’t take much to get it out. The lack of background music isn’t doing it any favors, either.

This investigation is going nowhere.... I guess if I’m going to figure it out, I’d have to talk about the characters. First, let’s talk about the protagonist, who is - as you can probably guess from what I had said earlier in this review - YOU. You’re someone who is acquainted with these six girls - a maid, an idol, a nun, a shrine maiden, a nurse, and a high school girl gamer - and you’re also a pervert. Yeah, that’s all “you” are, no matter how many variations of “you” there are in this anime. All of the girls are pretty one-note, too; originally, their opinions of “you” are positive or neutral, but by the end of the episode, they see “you” as the sicko you are. Even so, they still show “you” their panties every time, calling your masochistic self “gross” or “pervert” the entire time.

Masochistic....? Oh my! I think I’ve got it!

Iya na Kao sare nagara Opantsu Misete Moraitai’s purpose is to satisfy the masochistic perverts with panty fetishes, nothing more and nothing less. Anyone who doesn’t fit into this category, please don’t watch it; I know that I fit into that category, and I didn’t find it too enjoyable. Anyone who DOES fit into that category, however, may be looking forward to season two right now.... WAIT, SEASON TWO?!?