5-toubun no Hanayome*

Going into the 'Honeymoon Arc,' I was excited to finally see Yotsuba and Futaro's relationship take centre stage after the events of the main story (two seasons and the movie). I anticipated a focus on their newlywed life, exploring their dynamic and deepening their bond. Sadly, these two episodes largely abandoned the main couple to focus on a completely irrelevant subplot involving a random NPC. This felt like a huge missed opportunity to develop Yotsuba and Futaro's relationship further. Instead of intimate moments or meaningful interactions, we were given a generic and unengaging side story that detracted from the core romance. While I appreciate the attempt to add some lightheartedness, it ultimately felt like unnecessary filler that squandered the arc's potential. It's a real shame, especially considering the potential this arc had. On a more positive note, there were moments where the quintuplets displayed their usual fun antics, reminiscent of previous instalments. Additionally, the opening and ending songs were enjoyable.

I am (or rather, I was) a fan of GoToubun for a long time, since the Shaft specials ended, I left satisfied with such a Harem masterpiece, but when I found out that they would make an epilogue to the end of the movie (or rather , from the end of the entire work) I did not have too many expectations, since I felt that they were exploiting the franchise to the maximum (getting all the juice out of it), now that I have seen these two special chapters I can tell you with certainty that it is garbage without no purpose for existing. In this case, this new arc is the honeymoon of our protagonists, but since this "arc" had nothing interesting to tell for the main story, they had to create a new character so that this "special" had a plot (which is mediocre with all words) The protagonists (that is, Futaro, and the quintuplets), even though they are already 20-year-old adults, still look like teenagers, and I say this because of the design, behavior and mentality of everyone. Maruo does not mature as a character and continues to behave like a toxic father-in-law (that plot was not closed in this special), Futaro and Yotsuba even though they are already married, there are very few interactions between them, and the other girls are barely relevant. The only good thing I can say about this special is Nino's design and her different hairstyles, Negi did dare to make her beautiful and perfect in all her appearances. This special has no purpose of existing, if you don't see it, it doesn't affect the development of the main story at all, it shows that they made this special to get more money from the fans, and it's a shame, since I love GoToubun no Hanayome, it's a total disappointment. It is boring, without purpose, repeats the same message, etc. As a former fan, this is garbage and it's best for you not to even watch it, because in all honesty, it's not worth it... PS: I still have the feeling that this special will not be the last thing they release animated from GoToubun no Hanayome...

The Quintessential Quintuplets are back, and I couldn’t be happier! Unlike other specials that have been released before, this one doesn’t feel like a mere attempt to “fill gaps” in the story; this time, we’re given something that, while not strictly necessary, adds so much depth to the series: the outcome of the characters’ development. I’ve always firmly believed that if Negi Haruba, the creator of the series, excels at one thing, it’s writing characters; this was proven in the original work and is reinforced in this special. I loved seeing how the girls have grown mentally; beyond the physical changes that reflect their maturity, what truly excites me is how they overcame their personal struggles to achieve what they always wanted. Fuutarou doesn’t fall behind either; seeing how his tendency to genuinely care for others wasn’t just a passing trait but has now become a core part of his personality gives him significant personal growth that’s incredibly satisfying to watch. As for the animation, Bibury Studios did a good job; while it doesn’t quite reach the visual quality that SHAFT Studios brought to the previous specials, it’s not a disappointment either. It’s a solid effort worthy of the franchise. The music department is another strong point; as always, both the opening and ending are carefully crafted to represent the characters in their current stage. The internal soundtrack also holds its own; I was thrilled by the inclusion of references to themes used in the first season, animated by Tezuka Studios, which were not reused in the second season or the movie. This was such a nostalgic detail that made me reflect on how much time has passed since then; who would have thought it’s been over five years already? In conclusion, while this special might not be the pinnacle of the franchise, it delivers and doesn’t disappoint; something I deeply appreciate as a fan. I don’t know if there will be more animated works related to The Quintessential Quintuplets in the future; but if there are, I’d welcome them with open arms. And if this were the definitive ending, I wouldn’t complain either; it feels like the story that needed to be told has been told. I highly recommend this special, especially to those who enjoy seeing character development that’s consistent and not fleeting; it’s a reminder that The Quintessential Quintuplets remains a series that knows how to connect with its fans.

As per usual, our peak quintuplets get another dose of love and continuation, anime original content in that. It must be rough being a Nisekoi fan these days, lol. Well, maybe respect your heroines better next time, I guess. There’s not much to review here—just two episodes filled with pure wholesome moments with our beloved quints. I’m writing this review to call out GOATSUBA for how triumphantly she defied all the odds of the losing heroines trope. Thank you, Negi, for this exceptional harem romance series. We eagerly await the next peak romance that's going to break all the tired norms and tropes, delivering an outstanding story with romance and amazing heroines. After Rangers, and some breaks of course. Including Taishi Tsutsui (Bokuben's mangaka), you are one of the few great romance mangakas. we NEED you. That is all. Cheers.

It’s always been a pleasure watching every episode of this masterpiece. I’ve been following this show for nearly four years now, and I’ve rewatched it countless times. Each viewing feels just as special as the first, and it’s a testament to how beautifully crafted this story is. Now that we’ve reached its conclusion, I can’t help but feel a mix of satisfaction and nostalgia. Honeymoon Arc is a sweet and heartwarming continuation of the original story. It follows Futaro and the five sister as they enjoy their honeymoon, showing cute and romantic moments between them. The story also gives time to the other sisters, showing their growth and how they’ve accepted the outcome. The arc keeps the same fun and lighthearted feeling from the main series. The sisters' interactions are still funny and heartfelt, and each of them gets their moment to shine. The romance feels natural, and the story avoids unnecessary drama, focusing instead on emotional and touching scenes. For me, The Honeymoon Arc is a satisfying conclusion to the series. It gives fans a chance to see their favorite characters one last time, celebrating love, family, and the special bond they all share. Thank you for the memories, the lessons, and the love you’ve shared with us through every episode. This show will always hold a special place in my heart.

Okay, here we go for the thirty-fifth time: Characters: -Main: Everything remains the same, which in this case is not good. (4/7) -Secondary: Lily was the only new addition. Fuutarou's father-in-law behaved very strangely towards him. (1/3) Logic: Many things are wrong; it doesn't even seem like a honeymoon. (5/10) Entertainment (Personal): It kept me entertained the whole time, but that's not surprising. (6/10) The basics in an anime: -Animation: I felt the first episode was of poor quality, but the second episode was a little better. (1/2) -Music: Generic for the Quintuplets. (1/2) -Addictiveness: There's no need to watch this again. (0/2) -Tag development (genres, themes, etc.): There's no “Romance” or ‘Harem’ and not enough “Comedy” as promised. (-1/2) -Ending: It adds nothing. (0/2) Plot development (or initial premise): It only revealed a little more about the Quintuplets' lives and then presented a situation with Lily, nothing more. I can't even consider that a honeymoon trip. (2/10) Personal reflection (clearly personal): I can't make sense of any of this. (0/10) Comments: Disappointing ending for a good story (I say this because I enjoyed the manga more than the anime). My recommendation is that you don't watch this if you're expecting to see a honeymoon because that doesn't really happen. Final score: 5.9. (Note: Since I'm very tolerant of anime, my minimum score for all of them is currently 4).

This is not really a review, just a short paragraph about how much I enjoyed this series overall. It's sad that this will probably the last we see of the quints for a while, especially because the manga has ended. I'm not generally into harem anime, but the Quintessential Quintuplets has something that I rarely see in other anime of this genre. The relationship that the quints have and the conflict that happens between them. How they all love Futaro but value, appreciate, and respect each other equally. I love seeing them interact because their conversations show how much character development they've had from the beginning to the end of the series. This is not a plain harem anime, this is about how their interactions with the protagonist changed them and their lives. One of the best parts about watching this anime was seeing each of the characters develop. Self acceptance, being your best self, overcoming pressure, nervousness, insecurities, and other stuff that teenagers will normally encounter growing up. I don't know. It hits so hard watching the quints go through it all. The harem itself is also perfect. There's a wide variety of characters. They all have amazing personalities, voice actresses, designs, and as I said before, character arcs/development. Finally, thank you to the quints, specifically Yotsuba for being my comfort character. She's cute, brave, funny, inspirational, relatable, and I love how she has both mental and physical strength. If you read this all, thank you and please give this anime a try if this interested you in any way. (I personally thought that it sucked a little at first but it gets good later on.)

*DISCLAIMER* These two special episodes are supposed to be watched AFTER the Movie, so this will contain spoilers about the finale of the main series, but not of the episodes ( hence why I’m not putting the spoiler tag ). These two special episodes go over the honeymoon vacation of the quintuplets and Futaro in Hawaii and they don’t add anything valuable to the show’s content. In the first episode there is so much filler and panning, with very boring scenes that go on for more than they should, and the plot is as straight foward as it could be. Moreover, with these specials it’s impossible not to notice how delusional Futaro and Yotsuba's relationship is; they are married but they act like elementary school couples, and this wouldn’t be an issue if they hadn’t been together for FIVE whole years before the marriage. Truly sad. The second episode is even worse, revolving around the quest of a little girl who wants to ask her japanese classmate out. Each quintuplet does her own part, but it was all around incredibly boring and in some parts straight up annoying. In the end, Futaro tries to help the quintuplets like the old times but he has a very ass proposal which of course they don’t follow, to show that they are becoming independent and ready to face problems on their own. This was so cringe and honestly just hard to watch. Overall, these two special episodes are so stupid; random shit happens just to create more filler content. I wouldn’t recommend watching these two episodes, just watch the other special which is much better. PS: Miku is still the GOAT

Unfortunately, the main goal of this OVA felt like cash-grabbing, with little care given to writing a meaningful or acceptable story. Most of the time was wasted on a new character who served no real purpose. Since this is supposed to be a honeymoon, there should have been romantic development between them but that didn’t happen. Yotsuba, despite being his wife, behaves more like just a friend. Even the other sisters feel the same as before, with no real change in their personalities only new designs. The worst part was the ending. The suggestion to solve their issues by switching roles was a ridiculous idea. It’s completely out of character for Fuutarou to propose something like that. Even worse, he asks Miku to act as Yotsuba (his wife) when meeting his grandparents. After all the drama and buildup around choosing her, it suddenly feels meaningless if she can just be replaced like that. In short, the OVA was disappointing. It chose an important theme (the honeymoon) but wasted it on a pointless new character and a weak conclusion. If it had been a normal special episode focusing on a new character or simple daily-life events, I wouldn’t have had a problem. But using the “honeymoon” concept and post-ending events only to deliver weak writing with no real substance feels like nothing more than an attempt to attract fans who were excited to see their future together. ✧ ✧ ✧ للأسف، بدا أن الهدف الرئيسي من هذه الحلقة الخاصة هو استغلال العمل ماديًا، مع قلة الاهتمام بكتابة قصة مقبولة أو ذات معنى. تم إهدار معظم الوقت على شخصية جديدة لا تقدم أي فائدة حقيقية. وبما أن هذا من المفترض أن يكون شهر عسل، كان من المفترض وجود تطور رومانسي بينهما لكن ذلك لم يحدث. يوتسوبا، رغم كونها زوجته، تتصرف وكأنها مجرد صديقة. حتى باقي الأخوات لم يتغيرن، ما زلن بنفس الشخصيات السابقة دون أي تطور حقيقي فقط بتصاميم جديدة. الأسوأ كان النهاية. اقتراح حل المشاكل عن طريق تبادل الأدوار كان فكرة سخيفة. من غير المنطقي أن فوتارو يقترح شيئًا كهذا. والأسوأ من ذلك، أنه طلب من ميكو أن تقوم بدور يوتسوب (زوجته) عند لقاء أجداده. بعد كل الدراما والبناء حول اختياره لها، أصبح الأمر فجأة بلا معنى إذا كان يمكن استبدالها بهذه السهولة. باختصار، الحلقة الخاصة كانت مخيبة للآمال. اختارت موضوعًا مهمًا (شهر العسل) لكن أضاعته على شخصية جديدة غير مهمة ونهاية ضعيفة. لو كانت مجرد حلقة خاصة عادية تركز على شخصية جديدة أو أحداث يومية، لما كانت لدي مشكلة. لكن استغلال فكرة “شهر العسل” وأحداث ما بعد النهاية، ثم تقديم كتابة ضعيفة بلا مضمون، يبدو وكأنه مجرد محاولة لجذب الجمهور المتحمس لمعرفة حياتهم المستقبلية.