マリッジトキシン

Water Master has been comedic gold this episode. Every single scene featuring her has caused me to laugh my ass off. How does she go from being pretending to only being there for the money when approaching Gero and Piichi with Kinosaki and Arashiyama to being okay with carrying them all around in the boat like a dolphin? Her finding the animal performance adorable and being shocked and flustered when hearing Arashiyama's confession. All hilarious moments.

I personally quite liked them as well, but saw some threads on This episode discussion of folks who didn’t. I did find some of the most recent battles against the hordes of beast masters a little less engaging than some others, and yeah it would have been nice if they’d gotten more creative with his poison use. I liked them best when unexpected things were happening, like inventive use of hamsters. 🐹 😄

In a word, they get in the way. They're animated well, but they have no plot relevancy outside of flavour of the week bad guy, and while bombastic in presentation, almost all of the scenes are just the bad guy of the week boasting around and gero doping up to punch the guy. Entirely too much screen time is dedicated to this, and it comes at the cost of the romance, humour and developing the characters.

Regardless of your preferences in female characters, MarriageToxin will surely has one who will tick all your criteria. (Including Kinosaki. Lol!) The anime production committee did a great job teasing us with the appearance of Tonako... for a total of about 2 minutes? "If you want to see more of her, be sure to watch the 2nd season!" Although both of them claim they are not yet the best versions of themselves, Kimie is closer to the finishing line than Gero, because Kimie mustered the courage to confess, while Gero froze.

I'm on team Arashiyama Kimie. In the first place she is already in love with Gero, secondly she's already in his world of "magical blood" families, thirdly her boisterous personality is just what Hikaru needs to get out of his shell. To be clear I have nothing against the rest. Shark girl is great, for example, but I don't really see the chemistry between her and Hikaru. I felt that that whole "I'm not ready" explanation was ham-fisted to be honest, you don't need to be perfect and already fulfilled in life to start a romance, but I guess the story needed to continue and couldn't have a winner already. Still I cringed at that "I'll be waiting for you" from Hikaru. That is something that he could have said if he didn't plan to look for alternatives in the meantime, but we know that's not going to be the case. He's going to look for other romantic options for sure, that hardly qualifies as "waiting". A more honest response should have been "be quick or someone else might snatch my heart while you try to better yourself" (which unfortunately is highly probable).

The anime production committee did a great job teasing us with the appearance of Tonako... for a total of about 2 minutes? "If you want to see more of her, be sure to watch the 2nd season!" I'd be her pet for free. Although both of them claim they are not yet the best versions of themselves, Kimie is closer to the finishing line than Gero, because Kimie mustered the courage to confess, while Gero froze. Admittedly I think the other girls held back their feelings partially for Gero's sake and because he initiated friendship with them first, but Kimie also feels (much like him) that it's important to improve herself just as much which is genuinely laudable.

Quite a nice finale. This show really shines when the focus is on Gero, Kinosaki and their search for a bride. The battle shonen bits are the weakest parts and sadly there was too much of that in the previous two episodes. Glad this one brought things back to character moments for a nice send off. Of course we're getting S2 so it's only a temporary goodbye. I can't decide which ship I like more. Arashiyama and Gero are super cute and that confession scene was adorable (he actually said "I'll be waiting" squee!) but then we see Kinosaki and Gero being just so good together and I'm torn. Either of them will make a good partner for our poison boy.

This show really shines when the focus is on Gero, Kinosaki and their search for a bride. The battle shonen bits are the weakest parts and sadly there was too much of that in the previous two episodes. I'm glad I'm not the only one that feels that way. The whole island arc was just random bullshit fighting pretty much the whole way through. Which didn't bother me for the other arcs because it was usually just one random bullshit Shonen fight. Anymore then that just feels kinda exhausting to me. Having not read the manga i wonder if future arcs are going to be like the island arc where it's pretty much all fighting or if we're going to get more dates then fights?

I agree about the battle parts: the last arc had just a bit too much of it, and too much of it didn’t focus on the girl. I think it didn’t bother me much during the arc with the magician girl because so much of the fight focused on her state of mind, whereas the poor hamster master got sidelined heavily in her own arc. I’m hoping the future holds more of a balance in season 2! I haven’t quite brought myself to track down the manga yet, so I haven’t got a clue… yet

Damn, Arashiyama really wanted to end the show with a bang. Cute little performance of her hamsters and confession. Also, speaking of Hamsters, she might become the greatest Detective alive with what they are able to do. Interesting also that the plot about her brother will come back later on. Interested to see where this is going. Turns also out, Piichi is not only overpowered when it comes to fighting but also when it comes to speaking about how perfect his girlfriend is. Kinosaki really should make them meet a few more times. Gero could learn a thing or two from him. Hopefully, we can see their marriage as well later. And now we have confirmation that Kinosaki was indeed a master after all. Even having his own special technique \s. But on a serious note, was funny again how he went through the whole menu during the dating advisor job. And then wanting to eat Sukiyaki as well. It was a fun show. The action was solid, but I was not expecting to like a Shounen battle harem anime, but this show proved me wrong. While the fights were just crazy, I really enjoyed the character moments even more. They used the different love interests well to show different kinds of potential people you could date while still having generally well written dialogue between them. My only complaint is that I would have wished we got a sneak peak into how the show wants to use these love interests in the future. Like is Gero only meeting them when they need protection again or is he going to ask them for an actual date next time? And also, why would you show that picture with all the love interests in the newest ending for only one frame? That would have made such a nice ending shot. Well, hopefully it gets a season 2. I will be checking out the manga nonetheless, because I want to see where it goes in the future.

As a manga reader I'm very happy to see that my weird little series got a top of the line anime like this It's definitely one of the wackiest series to come out during the "assassin/spy in silly situations" craze The gags, character designs and relationships really are memorable But I can acknowledge the flaws I agree that the girls and their relationship with Gero aren't give that much focus in the middle of the arc This is a series where characters return and relationships evolve, which obviously you don't get in the first season Also because it's so silly, the action parts do last a but long considering they boil down to utter nonsense happening. Characters and humor are on point with me

My reaction to the beast master's offer to Gero: Oh hell yeah!!!! Arashiyama was fantastic. That animal show was incredible and she should really consider also running a circus with the beast clan members alongside being a detective. They did such a good job with her that she really feels like the first one of the girls that could actually be the one for Gero. It was so effective it made the moment between Gero and Kinosaki at the end of the episode feel like a confirmation of friendship when I was looking for the smallest crumb of romance in that moment. What a way to tease us with the end. That creep Teruaki (just for bathing in that disgusting mess he's a creep in my eyes) is going to regret going after Kinosaki. Thank god we got immediate confirmation that we are getting season 2 next year.

Arashiymama does seem like a perfect future match, though. Gero's a hot mess trying to improve on himself to be with that special someone. Arashiyama is a hot mess trying to improve herself to be with that special someone (who is Gero). He's been so worried he's not the type of person women like or could be fond of but while he's made multiple women fall for him Arashiyama is the first one to tell him to his face that she likes him and thinks the world of him. They're a match made in adorable hamsters.

This has 100% been the unsaid part from the very beginning. They instantly fell into "married couple energy" from the start. Especially that moment in the first episode when Gero scoops up Kinosaki princess-style. You could just see the /swoon happening in his eyes. And at the end of hte OP, where all the birdal candidates are shown in a wedding dresses complete with a bouquet of flowers... Kinosaki is the first person flashed: complete with "her" own dress + bouquet. This does feel like it's building up to a Kinosaki x Gero endgame ship, which no, doesn't solve the "heir" issue... but I feel like a confrontation with the "traditional" members of his family is on the table. FFS, these are the people that were going to kidnap Gero's lesbian sister, force her into a marriage with a branch family man, who would proceed to r*pe a baby into her. All so they could have a 'traditional' marriage and a 'traditional' heir. Fuck those people. There needs to be a reckoning with the ghouls that would even consider such dehumanizing treatment of their own family members. That and Gero doesn't accept the "traditional" way that the family hierarchy operates. Namely, everyone below the heir is trash to be used and abused on the whims of the family lead. This is why bug guy is so loyal and why Gero is so repulsed with how the (former) Beast master treated his underlings. So, yeah, it feels like endgame is a usurpation of the "old guard" in all respects.

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Lmao, Shizuku had a ' Taxi ' sign on her head as she’s tugging the boat. Reckon she could charge Mei extra for the transportation services. She’s hilarious for a former antagonist. What a wonderful confession by Kimie. I thought when she said she’s not good enough for him, she’d give up and try to pull herself out of the game for good. However, she instead said that she’d be working to improve herself before reentering the game. Love that positive attitude! Glad this series has been renewed for a second season, and there’ll only be a six-month wait – it’s set to air next January.

Looks like Tonako is also throwing her hat into the ring , but it's obvious that she's probably not going to be a good match for Gero, considering she wants him as a pet and probably not as an equal partner. Also, can the heads of two major clans even get married? They probably can, but the succession is gonna be a fucking mess. Ushio pulling the boat with a taxi sign on her head was hilarious! She's really been a treat this entire arc. I honestly thought she was all about business, but her reaction to Kimie's show makes it obvious she likes cute animals and her reaction to Kimie confessing to Gero means she's also into romance. I hope we get to see more of her in Season 2. That entire thanksgiving performance from Kimie and the Beast Clan members was amazing! I'm honestly surprised she wants to be a detective instead of a circus ringmaster. And her confession scene was really well done. I love that Kimie wants to work on herself so she can support Gero instead of relying on him Also, is anyone else surprised that Kimie's brother isn't actually Toushirou? Before Toushirou's backstory was revealed, I really thought they were the same person. I love that Mei dragged Gero into one of her love counselling sessions . And I absolutely love that we got to see a resolution to everyone they advised in that session. My favourite has got to be the Spanish Cuisine teacher and her student . 😆 Well, this is worrying. So another member of the Gero Family is targeting Mei? WHY?! She's helping their next Clan Head to find the perfect partner! IF anything, they should be protecting her! Glad Season 2 has already been announced, so we just have to wait to see where this all goes.

Feels like Tonako sees marrying Gero as a means of securing power for the Beast Clan...but imagine if Gero convinces her to upgrade from pet play to equal partnership? I love how Ushio is seemingly willing to do anything involving water for the money...but also she's kind of an adorable tsundere which just makes her even better. Honestly she's admitted her hamsters are best at tailing/recon so that would actually be very conducive to detective work. Even moreso because she's got that Femme Fatale detective look down to pat already. And we stan a girl who is willing to put herself out there and confess. Also was the guitarist the guy living with the girl who was still waiting for marriage with the guy she'd been living with for five years or did she just see his performance? Or was he trying to woo her? Also, I love the high school girl with her active Reverse Harem lol.

Man this was such a fun series. I had such a blast every episode, always had a smile on my face and was always looking forward to every tuesday. The characters are great and I just love how random and chaotic the series is with everything that is happening. But the highlight of course is Gero and Kinosaki. I am so invested in them that I am most likely going to read the manga before season 2 because I am way too invested in both. Honestly my investment will impact my overall opinion on the series when it ends, if the manga doesn't eventually end with Gero choosing Kinosaki and us getting a 2 page spread of them making out I will be very disappointed. Also it is surprising to have a series with action as one its genres take inspiration from My Dress-Up Darling but it's nice to have one alongside the many romance anime that took that setup.

If Tonako wants to take her brother and Byakko and clean up the trash...I say let her! And if she's interested in making Gero her "pet," I say...woof! Though it definitely means Gero will be seeing her again and I personally can't wait! What better way to travel than by Ushio Boat Taxi? There's no job she can't do in the water! And what better way to get thanked than by having Arashiyama and the other Beast Masters put on a fantastic Little Critter Thanksgiving Show to thank Gero for all he's done for them? You'll never see small animals the same way again and Arashiyama totally killed it! Kinosaki can sense the mood between Gero and Kimie is good, so it's time to use his Bloodline Marriage Swindler powers to get this conversation going and shifting towards romance! Even getting Piichi to talk about how he's living his best and happiest life with his girlfriend! Gero has come far since the early episodes, but talking to a girl he knows is super into him is still a stretch too far for him. Luckily Arashiyama saves him the trouble AND DIRECTLY CONFESSES HER FEELINGS TO HIM! That's right! Arashiyama confessed! And even Ushio is reacting to it while she's driving their boat in the water. But even though Arashiyama likes Gero, she knows she's not ready to be with him yet, so she's going to work on improving herself until she feels she's worthy of him...and make him fall as head over heels for her as the audience has! Marin really is a fantastic girlfriend, having a car ready for Piichi and being happy that he managed to finally make some friends without even realizing it. Private detective Arashiyama? With the Sirius Squad, she's got that job in the bag! And if it helps her find her brother again, all the better! Oh hey, it's the Gero Clan retainer in the flesh and present-day! Greeting Teruaki, who is bathing naked in a giant kodoku of poison! And he's getting involved in Gero's marriage plans too. Gero has a lot of top tier ladies in his life, which means he has to work on improving himself to be worthy of them...so what better way to get more experience than joining Kinosaki's relationship advice job? Where they advise a high school girl to three-time, help an athlete confess to his manager, and help a Spanish cooking teacher and student to hook up! But the most important thing isn't the advice but Gero seeing all the people putting their all into relationships and trying their best, just like he is. Aw, Kinosaki getting all pouty about not getting to enjoy sukiyaki with Gero...but as Gero renews his resolve in working with Kinosaki, Kinosaki does the same in helping Gero find his ideal marriage! They're the perfect team! It's nice to see Akari again! Even if she brings news about Teruaki! Who is...targetting Kinosaki!? We FINALLY get the Arashiyama ending to close things out! Fitting!

Hamster Master has some crazy good self reflection and courage. Being able to tell the person you like that you like them but also that at the moment you aren't mentally ready for a relationship is incredibly impressive. Honestly, all the romance characters are incredibly written. This includes best option Kinosaki Also the water girl taxi was great Pichi probably is one of my all time favorite characters in anime Also, I'm happy for the Spanish cooking teacher and her student, looks like that'll work out

Arashiyama’s as cute as her little hamsters. That little circus show was really adorable and I liked her confession to Gero. Just cuteness all around. Guy might be socially awkward but he’s got like 3 waifus lined up for potential marriage iirc. Not too shabby for a guy like that. So did they announce a new season yet? Ain’t no way they’re letting this series end on a cliffhanger. Would be a damn shame. It’s really good!

PLEASE! She event called them good boys... It's not fair! Oh come on! At least leave us the waifu... Our boy needs to get married! Well, seems he'll need to make his pick among these lovely girls (+/- 1)! Sorry, I don't watch bondage porn. Allegedly It better, with the lap pillow and all! And so Gero's making his move... I'm just slightly concerned about the smoothness , but we'll see how it goes! Yeah.. Does Hamster want to take it back? (I should be a marriage swindler, I'd have so many cheesy/cringy lines like that to feed them!) This might be the best for Gero; Let's find him a girl who will make the moves herself! Hey, there's someone (other than me) who remembers her! Probably not a popular take especially after this Hamstergirl arc (seems she made everyone's heart flutter), but I still think Sharkgirl's best girl! Nice, getting paid twice for the same job! Damn, they were kinda having a moment, there! Because you will personally make it happy? From the inside? Sister! (Sorry to disappoint, Yuki, but I don't think this one's gonna be a love interest) The new baddie's keeping an eye on Kinosaki... Thinking about killing (her)? If he's thinking about stealing (her) from Gero to prevent the marriage, he might be in for a surprise!

Water master pulling the boat like that was pretty funny. Surely there were more dignified ways to do that Marriage master Kinosaki Gero got his first girl who's fully into him but too early to tie the knot Water master sure has her charm and adorkable sides Piichi has a nice girlfriend Gero getting cooked during counseling was funny Gero's chemistry with Kinosaki was so good i forgot he's a dude This show has been weirdly fun after i initially wrote it off and decided to check it out middle of the season so im looking forward to season w

Ok nice end. Glad there's a season 2. Ngl this shows way more enjoyable and fun than I expected glad I decided to check it out. Underrated show ngl. We done with the beast master or will the brother at least idk what to do about the sister but new potential? she wants him to be her pet though lol.... Water master taxi lol and that show was cool. Arashiyama I really love her she's great. I hope she finds her brother. Then nice seeing Gero's sister again ngl we need to see her and her gf more. We got a problem though the poison clan sending in someone why though? He's literally actually looking for a marriage partner now thanks to kinosaki why tf would you wanna target her? Anyways we got a branch family of poison idk how much of a threat they actually going to be? Also Piichi and his GF nice. I wonder if we'll see Piichi again.

New ED unlocked! And with a group photo at the end as well. Wow I thought the Beast Clan head woman was going to be a prospective partner on the mention of Hikaru's marriage quest, but then she said "Shall I make you my pet?" and gave me Ren (from Chained Soldier) vibes; I was like dear God no. Well looks like there's more than meets the eye in the Gero family with this new character Teruaki. And it's good to know that Akari is still catching up with Hikaru on how he's doing. We know season 2 is announced, so I'm looking forward to it. It's been a banger show.

And we have the Arashiyama version of the ED now that her arc is ended. New Beast Master Tonako setting herself to be a future antagonist/prospective bride for Gero, now that season 2 has been announced. Just when Gero's quest of finding more future bride candidates is going well, his Poison Clan has other ideas, and are targeting Kinosaki for some reason. But guess we'll have to wait for season 2. Sleeper hit of the season. A breathe of fresh air from all the isekai and teenage high school romance out there. Great comedic premise coupled with incredible action animation by Studio Bones. I'm glad they've announced season 2. PS Pouting Kinosaki is so cute.

Because love and feelings aren't always that simple. Neither of them currently is in the right headspace for a proper relationship. Arashiyama said so herself, as she is now she would just end up becoming dangerously codependent on Gero, which is not healthy. She needs time to work on herself before she's capable of being with someone else. And with time all things can change, including feelings. So far there hasn't been an indication that what Gero feels for Arashiyama is full on love, it's a crush at most. And crushes can be fickle. It could blossom into full on love, but it could also just go away. Personally, from a narrative point of view, because this is still written fiction after all, I think Kinosaki will win in the end. It's the route with the most narrative potential after all. Ofcourse the author could always deviate from that, but that's how I see this going

Meh it's either fiction or it's not. Gero is already unrealistically inept at being human in general. If they're seriously going for that kind of angle, there's no way he'd be ready for a "real" relationship even at the end of the anime. Gero is a special circumstances, Arashiyama is the one that's most perfectly positioned to understand why he's the way he is and actually stick with it, aside from the water master unironically. To me your reasoning is simply another copout to force a Kinosaki ship while obtusely denying better chemistry elsewhere.

I'm anime only so I can only give what's been given in the anime. Not only Gero hasn't shown any tendency he swings that way, Kimie is the first one who managed to make Gero genuinely blush imo. Not because he's nervous of talking to a girl but because he appreciates that Kimie loves him. Let's be real, the race would've been over then and there if Kimie didn't chicken out (or more like the author copping out) and just state she wants to date Gero for real. No "wait until I'm ready" bullshit because like I said, no way in hell Gero can ever achieve a normal relationship if we're talking realistically. This is fiction though so Kimie even with all her "flaws" should've been the one who's able to stick with Gero for life even with all of Gero's quirks and way of life as a master. I'm not denying that further Gero might have his bi awakening. I'm simply calling out the cop out just like I would call out romance anime that used this kind of cop out to prolong the story unnecessarily.