Loving Yamada at Lv999! Episode 1 Review: "This Is Why I Can't Stand Gamer Guys!"

Loving Yamada at Lv999! Episode 1 Review: A Promising Start to the Series

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By Saheel Khirodkar | Apr 2, 2023 | 2 Min Read follow icon Follow Us

In this episode of Loving Yamada at Lv999!, we are introduced to Akane, who has just been dumped by her boyfriend Takuma for a girl he met in the online game they both play. This leads her to lash out at Yamada, a fellow guildmate known for his cold and antisocial behavior. However, when she sees an invitation to a real-world event for players of their game, she decides to attend in hopes of making Takuma regret his decision.

Akane’s Makeover Mishap

Akane decides to have a makeover to ensure Takuma notices her at the event. However, her plan backfires when she trips and falls, and the only person to help her up is Yamada. Takuma is a huge Yamada fan, so Akane bribes him with a rare game item to pretend to be her new boyfriend. This makes Takuma jealous, but he is soon cheered up by Eri, leaving Akane feeling unsatisfied and miserable.

The Cold and Mysterious Yamada

Akane and Yamada have a conversation over drinks, and she learns that he is a famous pro-gamer who gets sponsorships to play in official competitions. She also discovers that he is uninterested in dating. Despite his cold and distant personality, Yamada surprises Akane by buying band-aids for her scratched ankle.

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A Night of Drinking and Crying

After an emotional night of drinking, Akane wakes up hungover in Yamada’s apartment, where she finds him gaming nearby. This sets the stage for the next episode, where we will see how their relationship develops.

Final Thoughts

Overall, the first episode of Loving Yamada at Lv999! is a promising start to the series. The characters are well-developed, and the story is engaging. The show does a good job of blending the virtual world of gaming with the real world, which is something that many viewers can relate to. The animation is also impressive, and the soundtrack is catchy and memorable.

The only downside of this episode is that it feels a bit rushed, with a lot of information packed into a short amount of time. However, this is understandable given that it is just the first episode, and the need to establish the characters and the plot.

Overall, this is a great anime for fans of romance and gaming, and it will be interesting to see how Akane and Yamada’s relationship develops over the course of the series.

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