Did you think that the bride in the online game was not a girl? Actual reviews and impressions

"You thought your online wife wasn't a girl?" - A youthful love comedy set in the gap between the world of online games and reality

"And you thought there was never a girl online?" is a TV anime series based on the light novel by Choneko Shibai. It aired on TOKYO MX and AT-X from April 7 to June 23, 2016, and consists of 12 episodes. Animation was handled by Project No.9 and the director was Nobuaki Yanagi. This work has captivated many fans as a youthful love comedy that takes place between the world of online games and reality.

story

The protagonist, Hideki Nishimura (aka Lucid), has built a deep bond with Aki, a player he met in the online game "Legendary Age" (aka LA). Aki is recognized as Lucid's "wife" in the game, and the two have been on many adventures together in the game. However, one day Aki suggests they meet in the real world, and Lucid's life changes dramatically. He finds out that Aki is actually a man, and Lucid begins to build a new relationship amidst confusion and conflict.

This work depicts the gap between the online game world and the real world, and is a story that makes you think deeply about human relationships and self-awareness. Not only the relationship between Lucid and Aki, but also the relationships between the other characters are depicted realistically, providing viewers with many emotions and laughs.

character

Eiki Nishimura / Lucid

The protagonist is a high school student and a player of the online game "Legendary Age". In the game, he goes by the name "Lucid" and has built a deep bond with Aki. He has few friends in the real world and values ​​the relationships he has in the game. Even after he finds out that Aki is a man, he tries to cherish his relationship with her.

Aki / Akira

He is Lucid's "wife" in the game, and goes by the name "Aki" in the game. In the real world, he goes by the name "Akira" and is a male student who attends the same high school as Lucid. He values ​​his relationship with Lucid, and tries to treat her as a friend in the real world as well.

Kaede / Sugar

A classmate of Lucid's, she goes by the name "Sugar" in the game. She has feelings for Lucid and tries to develop their relationship in the game in the real world. Her presence casts a new ripple in the relationship between Lucid and Aki.

Apollo

Kenta Sato is Lucid's friend in the game and classmate in the real world. He goes by the name "Apollo" in the game and supports the relationship between Lucid and Aki. The relationship between Lucid and Aki from his perspective also adds depth to the story.

The appeal of anime

Realistic depiction of online games

The greatest appeal of this work is that it depicts the world of online games realistically. You can fully enjoy the thrill of online games, such as in-game battle scenes, party play, and guild management. In-game communication and human relationships are also depicted realistically, and there are many scenes that will resonate with anyone who has played online games.

The fun of a youthful love comedy

"And you thought there was never a girl online?" is a very interesting work not only in the world of online games, but also as a youth love comedy in the real world. Not only the relationship between Lucid and Aki, but also the relationships with Kaede and Apollo are depicted realistically, and the story development that draws the viewer in is attractive. In addition, the growth and conflicts of the characters are carefully depicted, and you can feel the depth of the youth love comedy.

Character Appeal

Each character in this work is unique and charming. The characters' humanity is portrayed realistically, such as Lucid's purity, Aki's kindness, Kaede's initiative, and Apollo's friendship, and viewers are deeply moved. The characters' growth and changes are also carefully depicted, adding depth to the story.

The production team's commitment

Faithful reproduction of the original

This work is faithful to the original light novel. While respecting the story and character settings of the original, it also incorporates expressions and production unique to anime, providing a new perspective for fans of the original. In order to recreate the worldview of the original in the anime, the production team paid particular attention to every detail.

Animation quality

The animation quality is also very high, and many scenes make full use of CG and special effects to realistically depict the world of online games. The characters' expressions and movements are also carefully drawn, deeply moving the viewer. The animation quality is particularly outstanding in battle and party play scenes.

Viewers' reactions

This work was widely supported not only by online game players, but also by those who like teen love comedies. Viewers commented, "I was moved by how realistically the world of online games was depicted," "I empathized with the relationship between Lucid and Aki," and "I was moved by how carefully the characters' growth and changes were portrayed." Fans of the original work also commented, "I'm glad that the original work was faithfully reproduced," and "The unique expressions and direction of anime were refreshing."

Recommended points

A realistic depiction of the world of online games

For those who play online games, this work is attractive for its realistic depiction of in-game battle scenes, party play, guild management, etc. In-game communication and human relationships are also depicted realistically, and there are many scenes that people who have played online games can relate to.

The fun of a youthful love comedy

For those who like youth romantic comedies, this is a fascinating work that draws viewers in with realistic portrayals of not only the relationship between Lucid and Aki, but also those with Kaede and Apollo. In addition, the characters' growth and conflicts are carefully depicted, giving the series a deep youth romantic comedy feel.

Character Appeal

The individuality and charm of the characters are also a major recommendation point. The humanity of the characters, such as Lucid's purity, Aki's kindness, Kaede's initiative, and Apollo's friendship, is portrayed realistically, deeply moving the viewers. In addition, the growth and changes of the characters are carefully depicted, adding depth to the story.

summary

"And you thought there was never a girl online?" is a youthful love comedy that takes place between the world of online games and reality, and has captivated many fans. It is full of many charms, such as the realistic depiction of online games, the fun of a youthful love comedy, and the charm of the characters. It is a work that can be widely recommended not only to those who play online games, but also to those who like youthful love comedies. Please give it a watch.