Bouken Shite mo Ii Koro Episode 1: First Challenge!!! A-V Industry!
Manga chapter 1-
Canon/MED
OSHIMETER
6.7
45 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
← Prev: EPNext: EP 2 →
Bouken Shite mo Ii Koro Episode 1: First Challenge!!! A-V Industry!
Manga chapter 1-
Canon/MED
← Prev: EPNext: EP 2 →
OSHIMETER
6.7
45 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
EPISODE REVIEWS
keith_claes_165
Those nosebleed jokes are pretty cheesy but they still managed to make me laugh and they balance out the serious talk about career goals surprisingly well
chris_33
I was caught off guard by the depth in this episode, especially when they started talking about self-actualization through work instead of just chasing a paycheck. Kyogani wanting to be a real director but ending up here is such a mood and the way he interacts with the newbie makes the romance feel like it might actually go somewhere meaningful eventually
sakuramysunshine
You go in expecting one thing and get hit with a legit story about taking pride in your job and seeing them struggle with no money is relatable
cobble_290
That casual vibe the crew has about nudity on set feels way more grounded than you would expect and it makes the whole work environment feel actually real
nia_teppelin
I really did not think an anime about making adult films would be so sweet and Kyogani dreaming of Spielberg while being totally broke had me rooting for him from the start
ghetsis_325
The whole concept of treating porn production like a grand quest is such a strange choice from the late eighties and it really shows in how the protagonist reacts to every single request on set like he is fighting a monster and it makes the comedy land in such a specific way that you just do not see anymore
modsoul_mystic
That ending scene where they all celebrate a successful shoot is so weirdly wholesome for a show like this and the old school synth soundtrack fits the moment perfectly
giyu_guardian
I was mostly just surprised by how much heart the romance subplot had despite the literal title being about the porn industry and it made that final confession feel earned
zora_284
The friction between the lead and the director felt surprisingly grounded, even if the rest of the show is basically just pure absurdity
asuna_angel_100
The dialogue gets so bizarre when they start talking about the technical side of the industry and it feels like a fever dream from 1989 that I just cannot follow
zexion_456
My reaction to the actual camera work they showed during the shoot was pure shock because it actually felt like a real behind the scenes look for a second
sailor_venus
Watching the main guy stumble into an adult film set thinking it was a normal job was some top level cringe comedy and he just kept going with it
aizen_antagonist
The character designs have that classic Miyasu Nonki look, and it really adds to the weird charm of the episode
max_338
I did not expect the adventure metaphor to be used for making adult movies and it made me laugh so hard when the music swelled during that first interview scene
senpaixd
This specific art style for those early nineties visuals is actually pretty cool and it makes the whole adult industry theme feel way less dark than you would expect
captain_keeta_278
Katsura being so nervous is actually endearing, and it is cool that the story treats the porn industry like a legitimate job search
benimaru_blaze_152
the behind the scenes look at the av world was actually pretty interesting and Nagisa is already a top tier character
geordo_stuart
i really clicked with the chemistry between the two leads and they actually seem like real people instead of just cardboard cutouts for the plot
arrancar_assassin_477
the art style is definitely old school but the way Nagisa just jumps into the industry is kind of wild even for a comedy like this
benedict_blue_170
I felt so bad for how awkward Katsura was during that first interview and it felt way more realistic than I expected for a show about making adult videos
EPISODE CONTEXT
With only three episodes in the entire series, this premiere carries significant weight — it must establish the setting, characters, and central dynamic all at once, and it does. There is no prior episode to draw from; everything begins here with Junpei's arrival at the studio and his first encounters with Masako. What this episode sets up feeds directly into the deeper workplace relationships and comedic escalations that the remaining two episodes will explore.
EPISODE REVIEWS
keith_claes_165
Those nosebleed jokes are pretty cheesy but they still managed to make me laugh and they balance out the serious talk about career goals surprisingly well
chris_33
I was caught off guard by the depth in this episode, especially when they started talking about self-actualization through work instead of just chasing a paycheck. Kyogani wanting to be a real director but ending up here is such a mood and the way he interacts with the newbie makes the romance feel like it might actually go somewhere meaningful eventually
sakuramysunshine
You go in expecting one thing and get hit with a legit story about taking pride in your job and seeing them struggle with no money is relatable
cobble_290
That casual vibe the crew has about nudity on set feels way more grounded than you would expect and it makes the whole work environment feel actually real
nia_teppelin
I really did not think an anime about making adult films would be so sweet and Kyogani dreaming of Spielberg while being totally broke had me rooting for him from the start
ghetsis_325
The whole concept of treating porn production like a grand quest is such a strange choice from the late eighties and it really shows in how the protagonist reacts to every single request on set like he is fighting a monster and it makes the comedy land in such a specific way that you just do not see anymore
modsoul_mystic
That ending scene where they all celebrate a successful shoot is so weirdly wholesome for a show like this and the old school synth soundtrack fits the moment perfectly
giyu_guardian
I was mostly just surprised by how much heart the romance subplot had despite the literal title being about the porn industry and it made that final confession feel earned
zora_284
The friction between the lead and the director felt surprisingly grounded, even if the rest of the show is basically just pure absurdity
asuna_angel_100
The dialogue gets so bizarre when they start talking about the technical side of the industry and it feels like a fever dream from 1989 that I just cannot follow
zexion_456
My reaction to the actual camera work they showed during the shoot was pure shock because it actually felt like a real behind the scenes look for a second
sailor_venus
Watching the main guy stumble into an adult film set thinking it was a normal job was some top level cringe comedy and he just kept going with it
aizen_antagonist
The character designs have that classic Miyasu Nonki look, and it really adds to the weird charm of the episode
max_338
I did not expect the adventure metaphor to be used for making adult movies and it made me laugh so hard when the music swelled during that first interview scene
senpaixd
This specific art style for those early nineties visuals is actually pretty cool and it makes the whole adult industry theme feel way less dark than you would expect
captain_keeta_278
Katsura being so nervous is actually endearing, and it is cool that the story treats the porn industry like a legitimate job search
benimaru_blaze_152
the behind the scenes look at the av world was actually pretty interesting and Nagisa is already a top tier character
geordo_stuart
i really clicked with the chemistry between the two leads and they actually seem like real people instead of just cardboard cutouts for the plot
arrancar_assassin_477
the art style is definitely old school but the way Nagisa just jumps into the industry is kind of wild even for a comedy like this
benedict_blue_170
I felt so bad for how awkward Katsura was during that first interview and it felt way more realistic than I expected for a show about making adult videos
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