Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie English Sub & Dub

About Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie

If you are hunting for a new comedy series, Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie (可愛いだけじゃない式守さん) deserves a look (2022). The setup goes like this. In short: The ultimate "heartthrob girlfriend" appears! Naturally unlucky high school student Izumi's girlfriend is his classmate Shikimori.

Along the way, she has a beautiful smile and kind personality and always seems happy when she's with Izumi. She's a pretty, cute, and loving girlfriend, but when Izumi's in trouble… she transforms into a super cool "heartthrob girlfriend! The fun lives of the cute and cool Shikimori, Izumi, and their good companions never end!

In a comedy series like this, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Yuuki Izumi (Shuuichirou Umeda) and Miyako Shikimori (Saori Oonishi) are two of the characters you will meet early. This one is best suited to viewers who want something light between heavier series. At 12 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Doga Kobo is the studio behind Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. The comedy focus matters here: timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. With a 6.8/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. On the casting side, Shuuichirou Umeda voicing Yuuki Izumi gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 2022, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.