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Anime Review: Hanayaka Nari, Waga Ichizoku: Kinetograph


Hanayaka Nari, Waga Ichizoku: Kinetograph - OVA - 2 episodes

Haru works as a maid for the Miyanomori family. The head of the clan is a powerful man in Japan in the Taisho Era. He has six sons from different wives and he will name the heir of whoever makes him the happiest. 

At first, I didn't like the angular art and harsh palette. Even the music was weird. But I realized that I find it refreshing it after being used to fluffy and colorful reverse harems. The music has a nostalgic and retro vibe. I also like how they didn't try to squeeze in everything in just two episodes. It ends in a way that it will pique your interest to go buy and play the otome. Still, I wished it was a series instead of OVA. It was hard to choose my favorite bishie in just a short time but yet I find myself looking forward to the three brothers who are always hot-tempered. The anime also has also an unexpected good mix of seriousness and silly randomness. Overall, nothing fancy but not that bad either.



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  1. AnonymousAugust 15, 2013 at 9:07 PM

    I watched bothe episodes and I am in love! I love reverse harem so I was looking for a new one to watch and came across your blog, though I have watched pretty much all of the older ones I am glad that they are creating new ones that I can watch. I just hope she ends up with the brother I like <3 Thanks so much! _Azelia^.^

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  2. ayreesaAugust 26, 2013 at 3:32 AM

    You're welcome :D

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  3. TaranaSeptember 10, 2013 at 4:10 AM

    I just finished watching it! :D It was a wonderful anime! :D I think they can definitely make more episodes!! :D

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    1. AnonymousOctober 30, 2013 at 11:28 AM

      I think they do it. It is very exciting and totally amazing.

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 15, 2014 at 4:33 AM

    I watched it and I want more episodes

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  5. UnknownMay 31, 2014 at 1:09 AM

    i watched it and i like it i wish there were more episodes

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  6. Sakura HanazonoJune 12, 2014 at 11:25 PM

    I love this so much, wish she would date the cold-hearted prince in the middle of the picture at the end of the anime movie

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  7. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2015 at 6:44 AM

    Omg I'm totally in love with it!! I really wish there were more episodes than 2 :(

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  8. yuika shizuMarch 6, 2015 at 9:08 AM

    i love this anime....wish for more episodes..

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