The anime adaptation of “Medaka Kuroiwa is Impervious to My Charms” has generated controversy on Japanese social networks, but not for its story or characters, but for its openingwhich has been described as “one of the most disappointing choreographies” in recent anime history.
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The series, which follows the comic interactions between Mona Kawai, a girl who relies on her overwhelming charm, and Medaka Kuroiwa, an apprentice monk who tries to resist earthly temptations, has failed to impress with its musical opening. Netizens have pointed out that the quality of the dancing in the opening is not only basic, but also seems to lack energy and creativity.
Below are some of the most notable comments on social networks on the subject:
- «I don’t know what they spent the budget on, but this dance is too ridiculous, even if they used CGI».
- «It looks like they are playing little drums».
- «They could have done it better, it feels too basic».
- «After watching the first episode, I thought they had gone all-in on the seiyuus, but the rest was a disaster».
- «Maybe they thought someone would dance to it on TikTok, but I don’t think it works».
- «Did you get confused and think something like this would work because ‘Shika no Ko’ became popular?».
- «The worst thing is that this is not a provisional opening; It’s already complete and it’s still terrible».
- «20 years ago, Conan had a much livelier para-para dance».
- «The funniest thing is that they all have the same height and the same length of legs».
The disappointment of the fans adds to the criticism about the artistic direction of the serieswhich many consider focused solely on the voices of the characters, leaving the rest of the aspects at a questionable level. With the criticism of the opening, it remains to be seen if the series will be able to overcome this first bad impression and win over the public with its story and development.
Synopsis of Medaka Kuroiwa is Impervious to My Charms
Mona Kawai is an extraordinarily beautiful young woman, aware of her attractiveness and accustomed to being the center of attention of boys and girls alike. However, his life takes a turn when he meets Medaka Kuroiwa, a boy immune to his charms. Mona decides to use her entire arsenal of seduction, but little does she know that Medaka is training to be a monk, forcing him to resist earthly temptations. As Mona tries to win over Medaka, she could end up being the one to fall for him.
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