tintinnabularyさんのレビュー一覧

It's a rare(?) situation drama centered around a married couple who are already established to be deeply in love with each other working on their intimacy issues!

The protagonist is really sweet to the heroine and it's clear that they both love each other very much.

Despite the age gap, I didn't really feel a significant power difference between the protagonist and the heroine in this work. Personally, I'm not usually a kemomimi fan but I'm glad I decided to try this one out anyway!

I haven't stopped laughing since the first time I saw the names of the protagonist, the heroine and her hero squad!!!

Despite the ﾑﾘﾔﾘ themes of the work, the overall vibe is so overwhelming camp romcom that it's safe to just turn off your brain and fall into pleasure... Just as Mr. Devil Alien wants you to.

The VA, Yagami Sen, really shines here. Compared to the previous work by this circle, the "oho" moaning element isn't as strong in this one, but the protagonist really does sound embarrassingly into the heroine (Trust me this is praise! It's a good thing!).

To be honest, I don't feel like this 200+ year old alien sees the heroine as an equal at all... But hey, at least she's loved and set for life in the new order now that Earth's fallen to the alien invasion (?)

It seems like GL/Yuri is pretty rare in Garumani, so I had to check this one out!

There was more plot than I expected (in a good way). The voice actress' acting in the drama scenes towards the end of the story were really emotional and touching. Both the happy and merry bad endings were great too!

The post-apocalyptic setting was really interesting too. Even though not many details are stated outright in the drama, I could get a sense of the wider world that the protagonist, Shiori, and the heroine live in. It seems like this is also part of a series, so maybe more worldbuilding elements are present in the other works?

Man, there are layers to the horror in this work.

The protagonist himself doesn't seem to believe in the village legend (which is in line with his profession as a doctor and his scientific education), but he does love the village and its people. Unlike some works where the protagonist and heroine would give up everything to be together with each other, the protagonist here does love the heroine, but not enough to give up his life in the village and join her in the city instead.

Seiji!! You've got a great career, a handsome face AND the childhood friend advantage! Why didn't you try to pursue her normally instead of tricking her into the ritual? The heroine doesn't seem to have any romantic feelings for him at all at first...

The protagonist keeps reminiscing fondly about his childhood with the heroine, but his dialogue makes it clear that she's only left the village for 3 years (and been working in the city during that period of time). So, even accounting for the time the protagonist spent away at university in the city too (as a doctor, he's probably a little older than the heroine then, to account for his residency too), they must've spent some time together as grown adults too.

The fact that he doesn't seem to have any recent memories worth remembering with the heroine makes me think that they've actually been growing apart (at least on her end)? Which aligns with her being shocked when he confesses his feelings to her.

The play in the work itself is (relatively) vanilla, but that in itself is scary in the context of the story. There's something about the contrast between the lovey-dovey (unilateral) acts and the context of the ritual...

At the end of the work, it seems that the heroine has become at least a little mentally shaken, which even Seiji acknowledges at some points :( I'm definitely thinking too much about this, but how will she take care of their child in that mental state, while facing the villagers who trapped her in this situation in the first place daily? I'm going to be imagining an alternate ending where she escapes with her child, or where Seiji finally realizes how unhealthy the village will be for the heroine and their child and leaves...

There are a surprising amount of hidden (sub)plotlines that belie the duration of the plot tracks too... Like the implication that Seiji has been stalking the heroine extensively while she was in the city.

Consensual somnophilia(!) is one of the main draws of this work. You can tell right from the start that the heroine and the protagonist's feelings for each other are pretty much mutual.

There's a pretty heavy emphasis on atmosphere in this work, with comparatively less dialogue but more ASMR-style sounds on the VA's part.

Despite the aura of uncertainty and class difference the work is shrouded in, it's a proper happy ending! The ending of the penultimate track had me fearing that a death flag was being set up, but all's well that ends well... For now.

You wake up on a train that's trudging its way along the rails(?), and a cute younger(?) train attendant is right by your side to wish you a good morning! What a model employee! Look at that pearly smile! Sure, those teeth are looking a little sharp, but surely someone with such excellent customer service would never harbor any bad intentions towards you... Right?

As the product description suggests, this is based on an urban myth which first appeared on Japanese message boards in the 2000s. It's giving Fr**dy Kr*ueger but cuter and sexier(?) in this drama. Also, as the description states, this isn't a solo spirit...

Personally, I don't think this one is too scary. Other than some (intentional) audio corruption and sound effects (bk screams or splatters), the violence is only alluded to.

Don't be fooled (heh) by the cover... This man prizes you above his own life and ambitions.

Because of how the first track begins, I thought at first that Cain would be a ワガママ-style entitled crown prince. But as the story progresses, you can see how much the heroine has impacted him and how much he loves her as a result.

There are two endings, a bad and a happy one (recommended to listen in this order that the tracks are organized in because I cry everytime I listen to the bad ending... And then cry again when I listen to the end of the happy ending which references lines from the bad ending in a totally different context...) Regardless of the ending, Cain's love for the heroine surpasses his hopes for both himself and even the future of the empire... Whichever path you choose to take, he'll be with you until the end of the line and beyond.

In terms of characterization, I also really liked that Cain doesn't lose his scheming edge in either ending (if I'm interpreting things right?). Knowing his beloved's temperament well, he just chooses to hide some of his more... Drastic actions a little better. On the other hand, aligning with the otome game convention of maxing out points with a romantic interest, it'd be interesting if the heroine's choice itself reflects the level of love and trust between them - therefore causing differences in Cain's actions too. After all, it would be unrealistic for someone who's lived in a political whirlpool for his entire life like Cain to suddenly find an entirely saintlike way to rule without any bloodshed, wouldn't it?

The circle creator is also uploading the cast talk and short stories which you can find linked on their socials, so this is definitely worth the price for 2h within the original work itself...

Also, a third and final(?) installation to this trilogy is apparently in the works, featuring a jester/fool as the male protagonist!

As a kind-hearted soul, you've gotten into the habit of feeding the homeless, unemployed guy, Roku, who always hangs out in your neighborhood. Unfortunately, this little bit of kindness backfires on you because our protagonist develops a one-sided fixation on you.

Although he has 0 sex ed knowledge due to a substandard childhood, his instincts drive him to do this and that to you one night while intercepting you on the way home...

Because the soft-hearted heroine forgives him(?) and even lets him stay in her home, it seems that Roku's life is slowly improving. He may even get past the friendzone one day!

The creator circle has also announced that a sequel is on its way! Excited to see where Roku and the heroine's story progresses from here.

At over 2h+ with slight variations and additional tracks depending on which POV you choose to listen to first (heroine or protagonist), this felt like a really complete story.

I really got the sense of a complete story, with the dynamic between the protagonist and the heroine changing across tracks. Despite its unexpectedly serious themes, it's a motivational story of helping your loved one overcome external adversity and internal insecurities!

A note on trigger warnings: personally, I think the yandere in this work veers closer to reality than the usual fictionalized sexy deranged protagonist obssessed with the heroine. There are multiple scenes depicting realistic manifestations of mental illness in the protagonist which could potentially be distressing to listeners (although no medical discourse or context is delved into). Just a warning (expanding a little on what is already included in the description by the creator circle)!

Despite the extremely criminal acts detailed in the title, I'm convinced that this is a comedy.

After getting rejected when he'd finally worked up his courage to confess after 2 years of quiet yearning, our protagonist drugs and chains the heroine up in his flat. What a bad man. He then gets down on his knees and begs the heroine to accept his feelings in tears. Being in possession of rational thought, the heroine rejects her abductor again. The protagonist then gets all ornery about seeing her chained up in his house and starts doing this and that against her will. What a bad man. Sigh.

Throughout the process, we realize the extent of the protagonist's love for the heroine (and how convinced he is that he's got nothing much going on in his life except her, despite his great job and extremely handsome looks). Bit by bit, the heroine relents... It's a happy ending <3 (Although I would've liked a bit more buildup to why the heroine accepted the protagonist's feelings in the end?)

I love that we get to take a sneak peek into our hopelessly besotted captor's social media and his circle of friends through the 300DL tokuten. Their interacts are very cute and it's fun to see how the heroine fits into their dynamic! Please, I need sequels with everyone else's romance(?)!

Also, the creator circle has a bunch of extra content up on their socials - definitely check them out to round out the worldbuilding!