Endo and Kobayashi Live! The Latest on Tsundere Villainess Lieselotte

Endo and Kobayashi Live! starts with a simple hook: two friends who stream their reactions to a favorite game, trading snark and hot takes as if they're in a late night commentary booth. They think their bickering is just entertainment for viewers, until Siegwald, a major character in the game, can actually hear what they're saying about his fiancée, Lieselotte, a classic tsundere villainess. That odd connection upends expectations and creates a steady stream of misunderstandings, awkward confessions, and comic tension as the people behind the microphones and the characters inside the game react to one another without a clear rulebook.

Released in 2023, the anime was created by Tomoko Konparu and Suzu Enoshima and leans into fast-paced voice-driven comedy. The cast includes Tomori Kusunoki as Lieselotte, Yuichi Nakamura as Siegwald, Miyu Tomita as Fiene, Kaito Ishikawa as Aoto Endo, and Kana Hanazawa as Shihono Kobayashi.

It hasn't been a major awards contender, and there aren't big industry trophies attached to it, but the show found its niche. Fans tended to celebrate the vocal performances and the setup more than formal recognition, so attention came via community conversations rather than prize season.

Online viewers responded to the show's meta sense of humor and its playful take on gaming tropes. Clips of the characters reacting to offhand comments circulated on social feeds, and fans produced art and short edits that highlighted the show's funniest exchanges. For people who like self-aware comedies about fandom and fiction, it offered plenty to riff on.

Audience response has been mixed to positive, averaging 6.8 out of 10 from a small sample of viewers. People often praise the voice acting and the premise, while some say the plots can repeat certain beats. The series leans into themes of identity in fiction, the awkwardness of romantic labels, and how offhand commentary can reshape a relationship when it becomes audible.