English Dub Review: Heroines Run the Show: The Unpopular Girl and the Secret Task “Nonfantasy”


Overview

If Hiyori doesn’t keep her grades up, she won’t be allowed to go to track competitions. Meanwhile, Yujiro and Aizo have to think of a good gift for their fans… which means they have to try to understand their fans’ feelings…

Our Take

As expected, we’re now facing the turning point in the boy’s behavior and their overall interactions. The average girl being the manager of top-tier idols, asking for help from them is not an option and she has to fight alone in her stance. And their next event is a fan-requested activity, getting a girl’s POV is important, but the only girl they can turn to is obviously Hiyori who shares her dream of being an athlete when she grows up.

Also, our two male idol leads might be assholes, but they’re assholes with standards. Honestly didn’t expect them to warm up to Hiyori this fast, but I am not complaining. Though looks like Hiyori’s warming up to them too. Also, Aizou and Yujiro competing over gift numbers were pretty funny. Still, the two being instructed to come up with gifts to repay them was quite a creative decision on the management’s part.


Overall, it was a pretty good episode. Glad to see LIPxLIP coming through for our girl, and it was very satisfying to see that amateur girl get clapped. Though It’d be more entertaining to see a study/training montage with Hiyori attempting to find balance? It seems to have plenty of fun and cute opportunities like using study material or food as part of her training. Or maybe mixing up Lip x Lip’s paperwork could lead to some comedic moments, but it remains to be seen if it’ll lead anywhere…