Romantic Killer

ロマンティック・キラー

7.43(2K votes)

Ranked #3943Popularity #2646

chapters

volumes

Status

Finished

Published

Jul 30, 2019 to Jun 2, 2020

Authors:Momose, Wataru

Comedy

Worth Reading? — Global Verdict

6.3/10

Average Review Score

33%

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ZestSama

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A romance school anime where the main character doesn't want to have a romance? How cliche can this story be. Well no, the truth is that it comes with many surprises. -The story is very good, there are no time skips and everything is fluid where you don't have any boring moments. -The plot itself is very simple, but the protagonist is in charge of turning everything around so that it becomes more complex and you don't see what is going to happen coming. -I don't consider it to be a unique story, even what "has to happen" is very predictable, but as I mentioned, the protagonist breaksany school romance anime rule and that makes the series very enjoyable. -It is true that it has some little thing that could happen faster, but I really do not consider that there are moments of filler chapters. -The drawing of the manga is very good, it looks very nice, it accompanies the comedy of the series very well. The comedy scenes are based on the clichéd romance that is avoided in this series, which makes it funny how pitiful it is. The art with exaggerated expressions that it has makes it all have a very absurd humor but it is good. -I have to say as a story I did not expect so much, but it has met my expectations. The decision-making of the protagonist is very accurate with what I would have given, for which I have not had any problem reading it to me. I would have liked more of a story with the protagonist's friend, but it's still fine for the anime genre that it is.

20 found helpfulDec 10, 2022

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Synopsis

The declining birth rate in Japan has led to a significant decrease in the sparkly innocence of human children, a vital energy source for the magical world. With businesses closing due to the shortage, a resolution is passed: a lasting romance will be created for humans who prioritize their hobbies or careers over falling in love. Before this policy is enforced nationwide, the magical fairy Riri selects high school student Anzu Hoshino as a preliminary test subject. Primarily preoccupied with her video games, beloved pet cat, and her obsession with chocolate, Anzu is the perfect candidate. Unfortunately for Riri, Anzu is vehemently against this idea and actively works to thwart the magical world's vain attempts at forcing her into a romance. Even with her distractions confiscated, Anzu stubbornly tries to evade her new predetermined fate, only for it to backfire when she collides with Tsukasa Kazuki, a hot guy from her school. Now unable to avoid the boy she had not even noticed before, Anzu wonders if her sabotage tactics will prove to be futile. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Simple, straightforward, pretty short. Romantic Killer isn't going to be on anyone's "must reads", because it's not exactly supposed to be that kind of series. At around 38-39 chapters, let's be real, the plot isn't the reason why you would pick this story up, it just can't be. The story is as flat as an ironing board, and as linear as the streets in American cities. In fact, like every other short story, what's most enjoyable about short mediums like this is the fact that they're just a short, quick, and fun distraction: you'll read it, complain about its lost potential, and after a fewmonths, remember the glee on your face from the whole experience. And if that's the kind of feeling you want, go ahead, this story will do just that. Otherwise (this is probably one of the few times you'll hear it), just go and watch the Anime. PS - To be honest, this story is too short, that I really couldn't bother putting anything about the plot. And just like RIRI's project, my review ends here.

flick_ty

Mixed Feelings

It's definitely nothing to write home about. Nothing is overly memorable about this manga, but by the same token, nothing is utterly terrible. Everything about this manga is just average from start to finish. The art style is average, there could be a lot of improvement with just about everything. The plot "declining Japanese birth rate, let's force teenagers into relationships to try and have babies", alright, sure. None of the characters are overly memorable, which is also affected by the art style, as everyone is just kind of plain and generic looking. Everything is predictable, and everything is average. The one thing I willsay though, is that it is a good length for the kind of story it is. It doesn't drag on, so it's not a bad read. It's a very easy, unobtrusive read, so worth it if you're looking for something to just binge in a night and not pick up again.

1 found helpfulAug 24, 2025