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Shikimori’s Not Just a Cutie
Shikimori’s Not Just a Cutie addresses interesting themes. Let’s get to them! But first, the summary for those who haven’t seen the anime yet. Not Just a Cutie…


Shikimori’s Not Just a Cutie
There is only one great thing about this anime, and the rest is very ordinary. But that one thing is so exceptional I must say I haven’t seen…
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Shikimori’s Not Just a Cutie – 10 – So Cute, So Cool
Hot on the heels of the cultural festival is the athletics festival, and while I was fully ready to throw my hands up and shout “no more festivals”, this…
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Shikimori’s Not Just a Cutie (1)
Author & Artist Keigo MakiReleased October 2020 by Kodansha ComicsTranslation: Karen McGillicuddyEditor(s): Ben ApplegateGenre: Romance, Comedy, School Life
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First Look: Shikimori’s Not Just a Cutie
Izumi is perpetually unlucky, clumsy, and unassertive. Fortunately, he has a cute and capable girlfriend to protect him! WAIT, you’re saying she’s a girl, she’s cute, AND she…
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Shikimori’s Not Just a Cutie – Episode 1
A seemingly promising premiere that's ultimately too many tropes doing... nothing at all.
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First Impression: Shikimori’s Not Just a Cutie
Second-year high school student Izumi sets off on the first day of the new school year. His mom’s warning as he leaves sounds like a joke…until we learn…
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Shikimori’s Not Just a Cutie – 03 – Not Clowning Around
It’s been established that Yuu is accident-prone, but his misfortunate is mitigated by the fact he has a cute and amazing girlfriend in Micchon, made only cuter by…
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Shikimori’s Not Just a Cutie – 11 – The Prince
Before Shikimori, Izumi was in a dark place. He tried to keep a brave face, but his propensity for misfortune isolated him. He prayed to God, asking if…
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Shikimori’s Not Just a Cutie – 05 – River Dance
Exams are over and summer break is here, so the gang takes the train to the river for a day of sun and fun…but not too much sun, since…
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Shikimori’s Not Just a Cutie Volume 1 Review
Does the humor in this romance between high schoolers Izumi and Shikimori work out? Find out in our review of Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie!
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Anime Series Like Shikimori’s Not Just a Cutie
Izumi is a normal guy, albeit with a predilection for attracting misfortune. However, the one piece of shining fortune in his life is his girlfriend,
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Anime Review 249 Shikimori’s Not Just a Cutie
Have you ever completed a show and begin to ask yourself huh it wasn’t all that bad? This rarely happens for seasonal anime these days as the people…


Shikimori’s not just a cutie – Not a masterpiece but overhated
Hey guys what is up welcome back to my blog I’m so thankful that you guys took the time out of your day to read my blog post.…


Shikimori’s Not Just a Cutie – 02 – Sending Good Vibes
It’s sports festival time – the perfect opportunity for Shikimori and Izumi to cheer each other on. Unfortunately, his soccer game and her volleyball match start within ten…
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Shikimori’s Not Just a Cutie – 04 – Anywhere is Fine
Izumi, always sensitive to the heat and sun, is struggling on the roof where his friends have gathered to discuss plans for summer break. Not only do I…
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Shikimori’s Not Just a Cutie – 08 – Stroke of Noon
Izumi learns a lot of new things about his library buddy Kamiya during their quiet library rest area shifts…except what she’s thinking the whole time. That she’s an…
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Shikimori’s Not Just a Cutie – But What Is She?
Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie is a slightly forgettable but otherwise fairly enjoyable romantic anime. As long as you enjoy 90s romance tropes
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Shikimori’s Not Just a Cutie – 06 – There’s Always This Year
Izumi is still recovering from the sunburn he incurred at the river, but he’s still not missing the fireworks festival for the world. Shikimori says yes before he…
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Shikimori’s Not Just a Cutie – 07 – Kamiya-san Is Curious
The studio had an Izumi-style run of luck, enduring a Covid outbreak that delayed the episode, but Shikimori picks up without missing a beat, as the school culture fest…
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Shikimori’s Not Just a Cutie is Peak Fiction, You Cowards
If you’ve been paying attention to the seasonal anime beat for any length of time, you know about the heel turn in quality. An anime might tap into…
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Shikimori’s Not Just a Cutie – 09 – All Aboard the Friend-Ship
Don’t get me wrong: I like Izumi, and feel he’s both delighted and transcended his male damsel-in-distress archetype. That said, it’s not his name on he show, so…
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Shikimori’s Not Just a Cutie – 12 (Fin) – Happier Than Any Dream
Shikimori closes out its 12-episode run by pulling out all the adorable romantic stops en route to one of the sweetest, most heartwarming date episodes ever animated. It’s…
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(REVIEW) I Would’ve Written a Review, But SHIKIMORI’S NOT JUST A CUTIE
Shikimori’s Not Just a Cutie is a charming and personable but frustratingly limited romance series.
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Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie
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Shikimori’s Not Just a Cutie – 01 (First Impressions) – My Shield and Defender
So many rom-coms play will-they-won’t-they for the entire season (or three!) before the couple officially exchanges confessions or starts dating, making shows like this almost a novelty. Izum…
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Shikimori’s Not Just A Cutie Season One Review: Humorous Romance with Endearing Characters
So I had an interesting introduction to this show. I was on discord and I mentioned how I don’t think anime and humor often go well together, because…
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First Impressions- Kawaii dake ja Nai Shikimori-san (Shikimori’s not just a cutie)
Ahhhhhhhh, I, Star, have been waiting to do the first impression of Shikimori’s not just a cutie. I’m going to admit this is a weird title. There’s a…
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Shikimori’s Not Just a Cutie – Spring 2022 Anime Season First Impressions (Spoiler‑Free)
Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie is the final show of our Spring 2022 First Impressions slate. Did our writers fall for this romantic comedy? Read to find out!
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Spring 2022 Impressions: Dance Dance Danseur, Shikimori’s Not Just a Cutie, In The Heart of Kunoichi Tsubaki
Dance Dance Danseur Short Synopsis: A teenage boy reluctantly reenters the world of ballet after years of neglecting his passion. Lenlo: This actually really surprised me and, aside…
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Shikimori-san is Not Just a Cutie Review — C
High schoolers date.


Otafu Susume 46 – It’s Not Isekai (To Your Eternity)
The otaku spouse try the anime To Your Eternity, but did it live up to expectations or did it refuse to die over and over again?
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Shikimori’s Not Just Cute #01 — Cut to Sparklies
A+ direction. This show and RPG Real Estate are likely to be delayed if not next week, then in the near future, because Dogakobo was in the news yesterday for…
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Otafu Susume 58 – Very Woke, Not Broke (The Owl House)
Join otaku spouse Jenn and Wes as they travel through a mystical portal into a world of witches, demons, and titans in The Owl House.


Otafu Susume 07 – It’s Like Thor Ragnarok…But NOT (Planet Hulk)
This week Recommendations for My Otaku Spouse discusses Planet Hulk and it's MCU counter-part, Thor Ragnarok! Is Hulk a SMASHING success or a big green dud?
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Otafu Susume – POLL – Spring Anime 2020
Jenn and Wes recommended Spring Anime 2020 to each other, but they want YOU to recommend an anime to them to watch! Check out this poll!


Kawaii dake ja Nai Shikimori-san- Shikimori not just a cutie Review
Hey hey it’s Star and I am passionate about this anime haha. I said it once and I’ll say it again, I love anime with representation. This time,…
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Otafu Susume 27 – The Protagonist is a Lie (RE:Creators)
An isekai story with a twist! In RE:Creators anime and game heroes come to our world, but when everyone's a hero, no one is.


Otafu Susume 01 – Maybe She Should Just Punch Him (Rookies and Immortal Rain)
Otaku spouse recommends Rookies and Immortal Rain to each other and then discuss (and judge) their recommendations. Perhaps there should be more friendships formed through punching in shojo…


Otafu Susume 25 – Bakarina’s Bisexual Joy (HameFura)
Otaku couple watch the bisexual harem isekai anime HameFura and are so enthralled that they read the manga and light novel too! Then talk about it!
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Otafu Susume 47 – Fancy Foodball (Ted Lasso)
Otaku spouses watch Ted Lasso even though one of them doesn't like sports...especially football.


Otafu Susume 21 – Aesthetics and Animation (Eizouken)
Fellow podcaster recommended Eizouken, so our otaku couple decide to discuss the aesthetics and animation of Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!
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Otafu Susume 24 – Brand New Podcast (BNA)
Now it's out of Netflix hell, there's a spoiler free look at Studio Trigger's brand new anime, Brand New Animal aka BNA! Recommended by podcast listeners!
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Otafu Susume 30 – Getting Spoopy! (Hocus Pocus)
It's the season for spooks! But because my spouse doesn't like scary things we're watching the 1993 Disney classic Hocus Pocus!


Otafu Susume 52 – Metroid Dreadful (Metroid Dread)
More like Metroid Dread-ful! Mwarp mwarp! OK, jokes aside this game was pants but it make for a great discussion!


Otafu Susume 56 – High Class Romance (Bridgerton)
Join our otaku spouses as they make their debut in the upper crust of society with the first season of Bridgerton?!


Otafu Susume 00 – How Can You NOT Like Kono Suba?! (2017 Season Favorites)
Jenn and Wes otaku spouses look at each other's 2017 season favorites as well as their... less favorite anime of 2017. Differing opinions as we judge each other's…
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Otafu Susume 34 – Dying 13,000 Times Together (Celeste)
Wes and Jenn play Celeste together and by together we mean Jenn started it then Wes stole it and she never saw him again...


Otafu Susume 48 – Firefly the Anime (Outlaw Star)
Outlaw Star, a space western that's shooting off after treasure but isn't entirely concerned about when it gets there.
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Otafu Susume 061 – GQuacks (Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX)
Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX hits the States this week, but the otaku spouse have a sneak peek from Japan. Is it all it quacks up to be?
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