English Dub Review: The 100 Girlfriends Who Really Really Really Really Really Love You. “Momiji-chan’s Squishy Festival”

Overview

Rentaro seeks out a rumored masseuse to help his surely exhausted girlfriends.

Our Take

Picking up from the previous episode, the latest installment introduces Rentarō’s fifteenth soulmate, Momiji Momi, a middle schooler whose passion for massage immediately makes her another eccentric addition to the Rentarō Family. Her unique personality creates plenty of opportunities for ridiculous situations and nonstop comedy, and she quickly proves to be a memorable new addition to the cast.

What really makes the episode stand out is how fully it embraces the series’ trademark absurdity. Momiji’s interactions with the other girlfriends lead to plenty of hilarious reactions, while visual gags, pop-culture references, and fourth-wall-breaking humor are constantly thrown into the mix. The meta-comedy involving the manga’s illustrator is especially amusing and surprisingly wholesome, while Karane, Hakari, and the rest of the Rentarō Family all get their share of funny moments.

Overall, Momiji’s debut is another highly entertaining episode that captures what makes 100 Girlfriends so ridiculous and lovable. Her distinct personality, the barrage of references, and creative fourth-wall breaks make this one of the season’s funniest installments, while the heartfelt moments add some extra charm. My only concern is the quick pace between new girlfriends, which can leave certain characters with less time to breathe. Still, the episode delivers plenty of laughs, and the fun post-credits scene provides one last surprise before the credits truly roll.