Temple

It's been a while since I last watched a harem ecchi anime series, so Tenpuru came as a pleasant surprise for me. In fact, I found myself quite enjoying the first few episodes. Sure, it's rife with clichés and the typical risqué coincidences you'd expect from the genre, but I somehow enjoyed it. Initially, the series exuded energy, which I found refreshing. Despite the numerous falls and awkward interactions between the hero and the heroines in the first episode, I found myself chuckling along — a rare occurrence for me lately. A big part of that enjoyment comes from the main character who breaks the mold of the typical bland harem protagonist. He's got a distinct personality, one that shines particularly in the more serious moments of the series. As I reached the end of the first season, I found myself eager to continue the journey to see if the local temple would be saved, if Akemitsu could resist worldly temptations, and who he'd ultimately end up with. However, I must admit that as the series progressed, it seemed to lose some of its initial charm. The second half, in particular, felt less amusing and more draining, leading me to give Tenpuru a modest rating of 6/10. Given my current opinion on harem ecchi comedies, it's almost like giving it 5 stars. (2023.09.23)