I approached this series with little expectation, intrigued solely by its absurd concept: a girl rewinding time by removing her underwear. It’s bold, yes — but can that premise carry a story for twelve episodes?
[Story]
Shirota is a socially invisible student whose life changes when he sees Takamine, the school's perfect and feared student council president, changing her underwear. She reveals her secret ability: “Eternal Virgin Road” — by removing her underwear, she can rewind time. But there’s a catch: the underwear disappears after each use. Her solution? Blackmail Shirota into being her personal wardrobe assistant.
What follows is a power-imbalanced relationship that leans more toward manipulation than romance. Each episode sticks to a formula: she rewinds time, he helps, repeat. While the absurdity is intriguing at first, it quickly becomes predictable and hollow. There are hints that Takamine may have a deeper reason for keeping Shirota close, but nothing is explored beyond surface-level antics.
[Characters]
Shirota is intentionally bland, designed to be ive and easily manipulated. That works narratively, but it also makes him difficult to connect with. Takamine dominates every scene — clever, controlling, seductive, and cruel. The dynamic between them isn’t playful or romantic; it’s coercive and one-sided.
Side characters barely exist. Most students are faceless silhouettes in the background. There's no broader school setting or meaningful social context, making the world feel empty and artificial.
[Animation]
LIDENFILMS gives most of its animation budget to fan-service scenes. Takamine's design is inconsistent, especially her face — proportions vary scene to scene. The time-rewind sequence is long, repetitive, and reused across episodes with minimal variation.
Backgrounds lack texture and life. Everyday motion is stiff, especially outside of ecchi moments. Clothing physics and character movement are underwhelming, which hurts the show’s already narrow visual appeal.
[Sound]
Takamine’s voice actress delivers confidence and smugness effectively, but falters in emotional range. Shirota's voice fits his ive demeanor but lacks comedic timing. The OP is on-brand for ecchi, but completely forgettable. The ED is quieter, but equally bland.
Background music loops too often and fails to enhance any scene. Sound effects during rewind or ecchi moments feel disconnected — exaggerated to the point of breaking immersion.
[Enjoyment]
If you’re watching for fetish-based comedy and manipulation-driven ecchi setups, this show might briefly satisfy. But if you want humor, chemistry, or any form of development, you’ll burn out quickly. By episode three, I felt like I was watching out of obligation, not interest.
[Final Verdict]
Takamine-san has a ridiculous and oddly promising premise, but wastes it. The show never expands beyond its initial idea. Characters are static, animation is weak, and the story repeats itself without escalation or growth. It flirts with themes of control and dominance but never explores them meaningfully.
This isn’t a romantic comedy — it’s a loop of fan-service and shallow tension that goes nowhere.
Recommended for:
- Ecchi fans who prefer visuals over storytelling
- Viewers amused by dominant-female, absurd setups
- People who enjoy unusual premises regardless of execution
Avoid if:
- You want character growth, emotional connection, or romance
- Repetition frustrates you
- You dislike manipulative dynamics framed as humor
Score:
Story: 4
Animation: 4
Sound: 5
Characters: 4
Enjoyment: 4
Overall: 4/10
