Unapologetic insanity announced its return in autumn of last year and finally aired in the same season in 2023 resuming its unique brand of romantic comedy with the initial charm that made me fall in love with season one. The author simply known as Hiroyuki has long come a long way from the utter tripe he wrote from 2012 to 2017 in AhoGirl a series you could directly compare with modern Spongebob featuring lowbrow humour driven by an overly obnoxious womanchild being babysat by a bitchy male tsundere. Girlfriend Girlfriend feels much more nuanced in comparison even with its absurdity cranked up to a eleven. It helps that it isnt just one massive dumpster fire its parodying the stupidity of harem anime in general. Thats why characters roar hyperdramatically truly meaning and believing what they say and its that juxtaposition between the absurd situations characters find themselves in and earnestly tackle that make Girlfriend Girlfriend absolutely hilarious. Naoya is the perfect protagonist for a satire harem anime like this. With his Kiritoface and hair he just screams generic at first glance and its that very misrepresentation that lures you into a false sense of security. Naoyas token design misdirects you into believing hell just be another oblivious harem protagonist but no hes completely honest about his feelings even when he begins falling for Mirikas dedication he doesnt hide from them. That leads me neatly into my next positive talking point. The girls all have valid reasons for falling in love with Naoya and Naoya in return has justified reasons for reciprocating their feelings. Hes a dedicated hardworker that goes all in on everything be it confessing his love to his childhood friend Saki or studying to improve his grades he never fails giving 110. Nagisa reached his heart not just because shes a beautiful housewife but because she dedicated countless hours into becoming the ideal housewife for the one she loved. Naoya even admitted such given how honest he is that he had to unsubscribe from Mirikas MeTube channel because he just couldnt fall in love with her and risk upsetting the two girlfriends he already had in Saki and Nagisa. The addition of Sakis best friend Shino as last heavily hinted in the finale of season one into the everevolving chaos adds to the character dynamics. Paralleling Mirika she wants to bury her feelings for Naoya by making him give up on Nagisa and focus only on Saki. If hes twotiming why should she give up and not attempt to pursue him? This is the dilemma she has to battle with throughout season two desperately struggling to hold onto her resolve as Naoyas honest words and kindness weaknesses it episode by episode. Its incredibly tantalizing and heart wrenching providing a heart to the series. Soundtrack and Sound Design: The soundtrack of Girlfriend Girlfriend complements the series tone effectively. The music is playful and fits well with the comedic elements enhancing the overall viewing experience. Particularly during moments of high tension or emotional revelation the soundtrack elevates the impact of these scenes. Sound effects are used strategically to punctuate comedic beats adding an extra layer to the humour. Whether its a dramatic door slam or a comedic sound effect accompanying a characters exaggerated expression the attention to sound design contributes to the overall comedic timing and atmosphere of the series. Art and Animation Quality: Girlfriend Girlfriend distinguishes itself not only through its unique plot and characters but also through its visual presentation. The art style is vibrant and eyecatching with character designs that manage to be both familiar and distinctive. The animation quality while not groundbreaking is consistent and wellexecuted effectively conveying the energy and absurdity of the situations the characters find themselves in. One noteworthy element is the use of exaggerated expressions and body language to enhance comedic moments. Whether its the girls deadpan reactions to the chaos around them or Naoyas overthetop emotional responses the animation contributes significantly to the humour. The creators leverage visual gags and comedic timing effectively creating a visual experience that complements the series comedic tone. Trimming the cast I appreciate that Girlfriend Girlfriend doesnt fall into the pitfalls of other popular romcoms series like Ranma 1/2 of bloating out a cast of underdeveloped side characters. It doesnt have many side characters in fact season two introduces only one followed by a brief cameo from Sakis school friend to add tension but the one it does bring into fold contributes to the wackiness exquisitely. Mirikas adorable little sister is the side character in question playing the straightwoman to her sisters wild antics and railing her sister in. Overall Im delighted the series chose to narrow the cast down to the main four giving each girl moments to shine and develop their relationship with Naoya. Final score: 10/10 naturally.