My Girlfriend Is Shobitch

Set in a typical Japanese high school, the show follows a diligent student who falls for the class president, a girl seen as the ideal model student. When she agrees to date him, it becomes clear that her polished image hides a less experienced, very earnest heart. She throws herself into the relationship with surprising zeal, determined to please him in every possible way and to learn about romance on her own terms. The couple stumbles through misunderstandings, kind gestures, and frank confessions as they figure out what it means to be together. The humor comes from the clash between idealized love and real life as brisk scenes push the pair into goofy yet charming situations.

Created by Namiru Matsumoto, Rico Ohashi and Hideki Shirane, the series premiered in 2017. The voice cast features Marin Mizutani as Misaki Aikawa, Megumi Nakamura as Ichika Ōmori, Larissa Tago Takeda as Shizuku Ariyama, Arthur Lounsbery as Seiya Hoshikawa and Natsumi Yamada as Rina Saijō.

The series works as a light hearted rom com that leans into playful misunderstandings and the energy of first romances. Fans praise its snappy humor and the contrast between a polished surface and a curious heart. Critics note its breezy pace and friendly tone, with affection for its simple, earnest themes and the way it handles awkward situations without heavy dramatics.

Within the mid 2010s ecchi romance niche this title is seen as a representative example of anime that treats romance as a catalyst for humor rather than drama. It earned a dedicated online following, with fans discussing character dynamics comedic set pieces and the way the show handles honesty and boundaries in relationships. While not a landmark series it helped keep the genre approachable for new viewers and showed how a lightweight character driven approach can balance risqué humor with warmth and charm.