Green Green [Season 1 Episode 1 to Episode 12]

Green Green: A Rollercoaster of Laughs, Drama, and Mixed Feelings

If you’re looking for an anime that starts as a lighthearted rom-com with a heavy dose of ecchi and then suddenly swerves into emotional drama, Green Green might just be the ride you didn’t know you signed up for. Adapted from an H-game, this 12-episode series aired in the summer of 2003, produced by Pony Canyon and Memory-Tech. It’s set in Kanenone Gakuen, an all-boys boarding school in the Japanese countryside, where chaos ensues when a group of girls arrives for a trial integration program.

The Premise: Boys, Girls, and Countryside Shenanigans

The first few episodes of Green Green are exactly what you’d expect from a mid-2000s ecchi comedy. The male students, led by the protagonist Yuusuke, are hilariously unprepared for the arrival of the girls. The “Baka Trio” (a group of three idiots) provide most of the slapstick humor, while the girls—especially the quiet and mysterious Midori—add a layer of intrigue. The show thrives on exaggerated reactions, awkward encounters, and, of course, plenty of fan service.

But here’s the twist: around the halfway mark, Green Green takes a sharp turn into supernatural drama. Without spoiling too much, the story introduces time travel, reincarnation, and a bittersweet love story that leaves many viewers divided.

What Fans Are Saying

After scouring forums and discussions, it’s clear that Green Green is a polarizing show. Here’s a breakdown of the most common reactions:

1. The Comedy vs. Drama Divide
   Many fans loved the initial episodes for their absurd humor and fan service. One viewer summed it up: “The trio were hilarious. I liked the country setting. Nice silly funny anime.” However, the tonal shift in the latter half left some scratching their heads. A comment on MyAnimeList reads: “The first 4-5 episodes, compared to the last three, feel like two completely different anime.”

2. The Ending: Love It or Hate It
   The finale is where opinions split wide open. Some found it unexpectedly touching: “Out of all the shows that made me tear up at the end, I never thought this show would.” Others, however, felt it was rushed or unsatisfying: “The ending was awfully sad though =/ I did like it, but…yeah…”

A recurring complaint was Yuusuke’s indecisiveness. One fan vented: “Yusuke is an undecided coward. Ohh Futaba, I love you.” Meanwhile, others defended the bittersweet conclusion: “A sad ending is brave, not everything in the real world is rainbows and unicorns.”

1. The Ecchi Factor
   Let’s be real—this is an anime based on an H-game, so fan service is part of the package. Some viewers enjoyed it (“Nice silly funny anime with some good booby shots”), while others felt it distracted from the story (“Filled the middle with boobs then gave it a strong finish”).

2. The Characters: Hit or Miss
   Midori and Futaba were the focal points of the love triangle, with fans fiercely divided over who Yuusuke should’ve ended up with. Some rooted for Midori (“Poor Midori…I thought they handled the scene where she left pretty well”), while others preferred Futaba (“Futaba was the best choice, Midori annoyed me from the beginning”).

The Baka Trio, on the other hand, were either the highlight or the worst part, depending on who you ask. “Everyone probably hated the trio, but I thought they were the funniest part of the show.”

Final Verdict: A Mixed Bag Worth a Watch?

Green Green is a strange beast. It’s not a masterpiece, but it’s also not the trainwreck some make it out to be. If you go in expecting a silly, fan-service-heavy comedy, you’ll get that—until the plot decides to throw you a curveball.

Would I recommend it? If you’re a fan of early 2000s anime with a mix of humor and melodrama, give it a shot. Just be prepared for the whiplash when the tone shifts. As one viewer put it: “It was a nice flick—way better than the reviews say.”

Rating: A solid 6/10—flawed but fun, with an ending that’ll either leave you emotional or frustrated. Either way, it’s a ride worth taking once.

What did you think of Green Green? Did the ending work for you, or did it fall flat? Let’s discuss!