The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten

Amane Fujimiya is a college student living alone in a small apartment, and Mahiru Shiina, the school's prettiest girl, happens to live next door. They've barely exchanged more than a glance until one rainy evening when Amane lends her an umbrella and sees her vulnerable side. Grateful, Mahiru starts visiting his place to tidy, cook, and help with chores, offering practical kindness rather than dramatic declarations. Their interactions are quiet and domestic, and affection grows through shared routines, awkward conversations, and small favors. Her steady attention makes his routines feel less solitary and brings small comforts.

Released in 2023, the animated comedy credits Keiichiro Ochi as creator, and notably features Taito Ban, Manaka Iwami, Taku Yashiro and Haruka Shiraishi in the principal voice roles. It leans on a soft, approachable visual style and steady comedic timing.

Audience scores land around 7.7/10 from 85 votes, reflecting steady approval for its warm slice-of-life tone, gentle romantic pacing and focus on everyday care. Viewers often praise the chemistry between the leads and the show's low-key domestic humor and dependable voice performances, and steady, comforting art direction across episodes too.

While not a blockbuster, the show carved out a niche among fans who prefer gentle romance, inspiring fan art, cozy aesthetics and online threads about household care as an expression of affection. Its quiet moments have become shareable clips on social platforms. Popular among fans of cozy realistic romance worldwide.

The series hasn't been prominent on major awards circuits, but reviewers and viewers often single out the lead voice work and the domestic comedy elements for praise. It remains a favorite pick for audiences seeking low-pressure romantic animation, and it enjoys steady fan poll presence and for its understated soundtrack.