English Dub Review: The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, REALLY Love You “Tsundere Lost”

Overview

Karane becomes increasingly worried at her inability to be sincere and express her feelings. What will she do?

Our Take

This episode delivers a delightful character-focused narrative, shining the spotlight on Karane in a way that feels both meaningful and refreshingly intimate. Her trademark tsundere nature—equal parts fiery and endearing—has always been a defining feature, but here, we get to see a side of her that challenges and deepens that identity. For those of you who don’t know, A “Tsundere” is a character trope within anime or manga where someone can only express their love or affection often through denial, rage, or violence, which depending on the character of the show can often be an annoyingly forced character flaw or a detriment. But here for Karane, it works in terms of narrative structure as every comedy needs a conscientious objector/straight-man of sorts to call out bullshit or react to it’s absurdity from time to time which gives Rentaro’s girlfriend circle mixed feelings on the matter when that aspect of her Identity is gone.

Through some quirky circumstances, Karane begins to explore what life might be like without her usual bravado. The result is a version of her that’s softer, more openly affectionate—but no less lovable. What stands out is the way her core remains intact; it’s not a matter of being tsundere or sweet, but rather a blend of both that defines her. Watching the original trio reunite and try to navigate this shift only adds to the episode’s emotional resonance and comedic timing.

Overall, this episode captures Karane at her most vulnerable and endearing, without relying on heavy-handed plot twists or unnecessary drama. It’s a clever, spoiler-free love letter to fans of her character, and it highlights the strength of the show’s writing when it slows down to focus on its core cast. With just one episode left in the season, this was a standout moment for Karane—and a perfect setup for the finale.