English Dub Review: The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten “Going to School Together and Making a Debut; The Start of Summer Vacation”
Overview
“Going to School Together and Making a Debut”
Now officially dating, Amane and Mahiru surprise their classmates when they go public with their relationship.
“The Start of Summer Vacation”
Amane and Mahiru discuss their feelings and then spend a day at the pool, where Mahiru debuts a new swimsuit.
Our Take
The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten finally returns with a two-episode premiere that picks up immediately after Season 1, with Amane and Mahiru now officially together. The first episode focuses on their decision to stop hiding their relationship at school, leading to plenty of amusing reactions from their classmates as the two awkwardly adjust to being an openly dating couple. Despite already sharing a close bond, they quickly realize that being boyfriend and girlfriend comes with its own awkwardness, making their newfound openness both wholesome and entertaining. It also provides a nice continuation of Amane’s gradual growth in confidence, while the familiar presence of Itsuki and Chitose adds plenty of charm to the school setting.
The second episode shifts into the beginning of summer vacation and continues to focus on the couple simply enjoying each other’s company. Rather than forcing in unnecessary drama, the episode embraces the series’ trademark cozy atmosphere as Amane and Mahiru become increasingly comfortable with one another. Their growing affection leads to plenty of cute and occasionally embarrassing moments, while a trip to the pool with Itsuki and Chitose provides some welcome comedy and gives the four friends another opportunity to spend time together. It’s a simple continuation of their relationship, but the gradual way their confidence and affection develop makes the episode surprisingly satisfying.
Overall, this two-episode premiere is exactly the kind of return fans of the series were hoping for. It doesn’t reinvent the formula or introduce anything overly complicated; instead, it doubles down on the wholesome, low-stakes romance and domestic sweetness that made the first season so appealing. Project No.9’s production also feels somewhat more polished this time around, while Manaka Iwami and Taito Ban continue to bring effortless chemistry to Mahiru and Amane. With a catchy new opening and another charming ending theme, the show is off to a very sweet start, and for anyone looking for a little romantic comfort, consider this your recommended daily dose of diabeetus.
