So, many people are complaining about tropes and cliches in the comments, I personally think that it’s unfounded. I won’t deny that the story has many tropes and cliches, and it definitely felt contrived at times, but I don’t think that’s enough to merit the amount of hate people have been giving it.
The ending was conclusive and was oddly satisfying... I do wish it could have spanned a couple more chapters though (and that the Omake was kind of a waste, but whatever I was fine with it lol.) Yes the chapters could have been organized a bit better, personally though looking from the Mangaka’s perspective it could be that he improved over time, which I think is commendable. Or perhaps he found something that gave him better inspiration? Who knows.
The majority of said filler was definitely incredibly enjoyable to read, I found myself smiling all throughout. It also served to show us the happy times between the characters as they enjoy their high school days, so it surprisingly got more out of me than normal “Harem Filler”.
I enjoyed almost all of the characters one way or another, the protagonist was surprisingly less bland than I thought he would be, most of the characters were fleshed out as well.
Readers have spoken about the rapid fire developments happening at the end, but I also kinda liked that. It felt natural to me, and the only real complaint I have about “development” is that they teased a bit too much with specific plot points, only to deliver it almost consequently. I wish it was more of a mystery, and less of a hint, you know?
Overall this was an extremely satisfying read, I even teared up a bit towards the ending and through many of the serious character arcs. Nisekoi definitely has a special place in my heart, even if I picked it up on a whim XD.
Thank you, Naoishi Komi for taking us on this ride of a series!!
