男女の友情は成立する？（いや、しないっ!!）

DANJO NO YUUJOU WA SEIRITSU SURU? (IYA, SHINAI!!)

ANIME

STATUS
COMPLETE
EPISODES
12
RELEASE
June 20, 2025
LENGTH
24 min

DESCRIPTION

Childhood BFFs Himari and Yuu’s vow of friendship hits turbulence when Yuu reunites with his first crush in high school. Himari, who’s never known the fuzzy warmth of a crush, now must confront her feelings. Their shared dreams and peaceful days as a twosome gardening club are tested in this tale of love, flowers, and growing pains!

(Source: Crunchyroll, edited)

CAST

Himari Inuzuka
Sayumi Suzushiro
Yuu Natsume
Kikunosuke Toya
Rion Enomoto
Yuka Nukui
Hibari Inuzuka
Masaaki Mizunaka
Shinji Makishima
Kou Bonkobara
Sakura Natsume
Hisako Kanemoto
Kureha Enomoto
Kaori Nazuka

EPISODES

Dubbed

| | | |

RELATED TO DANJO NO YUUJOU WA SEIRITSU SURU? (IYA, SHINAI!!)

Cover Art for Danjo no Yuujou wa Seiritsu suru? (Iya, Shinai!!)

NOVEL ComedyDanjo no Yuujou wa Seiritsu suru? (Iya, Shinai!!)

MANGA ComedyDanjo no Yuujou wa Seiritsu suru? (Iya, Shinai!!)

REVIEWS

marioink508
73/100
Bouquets and Thorny Interludes
_This review contains __LIGHT SPOILERS__ for __Can a Boy-Girl Friendship Survive?__._ ‎‎ [__Bouquets and Thorny Interludes__](https://anilist.co/user/marioink508/) __Rooted in heartfelt passion for floral craft and lifted by vibrant friendship dynamics, this series blooms with promise__ — _but its inconsistent tonal swings and unbalanced romance arcs leave the story feeling uneven._ --- ‎‎ [__Story - 7.4/10__](https://anilist.co/user/marioink508/) ‎‎ This is a series that I went into having full hope that the title of the show will hold a lot of value... spoiler, it doesn't. That isn't necessarily what I found bad with the series, it actually has quite a good base story, in terms of the passion of our protagonist and his business dreams, which was what I found to be the strongest point of this show. The romance aspect of the story does fall quite flat at many points, and I feel like that for me was because of the title being ruled null after no more than three episodes, but even then, the love triangle is pretty mediocre, even if the characters are somewhat fun on their own, the comedy direction is what holds them together well. There are funny moments here and there, the group dynamics are good and bring this fun experience to life when it matters, but this series has a lot of bipolar tendencies which threw me off a lot. The base premise of the series revolves around Yuu's dream, his flower accessories shop, and is actually quite a good narrative, which kept me invested, making it at least somewhat more different than other rom-coms. There is a lot of narrative value around his love for flowers and his own craft, as well as the main group's attraction to Yuu in the first place. There are a lot of heart felt moments and some great character dynamics which make for a good time for most of the series. But, it does have its issues, those coming more often then not from the character personalities revolving around Yuu, or even those sabotaging him, but in terms of ideas and their execution, this series does manage to hold a decent stance in the rom-com genre, as it does bring a fresh breath of air, outside of those series fixated on only basic high-school romance. ‎‎ #####_Episode 5 'A Hunk and Morning Glory Yukata'_
‎‎

Something this story does really well is get you invested in Yuu's creative vision. There are many scenes showing really beautiful flowers, as well as nice accessories that tell a story... It adds a lot of emotional depth around this elements, as well as teaching you something about some flowers from time to time, which was honestly fun. Some rewarding moments when the business goes right, and some devastating moments as well, when stuff doesn't go how Yuu imagined. This main direction of the series has a lot of good elements to it, and while the romance might not be the best, it does still build on this narrative in interesting ways as the story progresses.
‎‎

Episode 7 'The Cracked Crocus'

‎‎

‎‎

Characters - 6.5/10
‎‎
The characters... one of the most controversial aspects of the series. As a base, the characters are decently unique to have interesting dynamics and create a fun cast. The main love triangle is really good, I have my issues with Himari, but before that I want to address less relevant characters like Sakura, which was quite an annoying appearance in the second half of the series and added an element of displeasure to the narrative that I felt was really unnecessary. Hibari, Himari's brother which was honestly a really fun character, odd at times but definitely brought a funny element to many moments, and even some serious ones, without feeling disjointed. There is also Shinji which is a cool character, but I don't have much to say about him, his intentions are a little random to me, and he just feels like a extension to make for some small plot twists in Yuu's love life.

When it comes to the main cast, our protagonist Yuu is a strong one, his desires are well rounded and he is quite an ambitious character, he is also quite decent as a romance protagonist as well, he doesn't have many awkward moments and he is really down to earth. His decisions are clear and he knows what he wants, he has really good emotional depth to his character in important moments and plot intensive points. And yes, he does become somewhat clueless in many situations relating to the romance plot of the story, those being moments around Himari, which are honestly handled really well, but I can only judge this as I do find a lot of aspects around Himari's character and her interactions really dragged out, and hindering to the narrative.
‎‎

Episode 1 'Anemone Flaccida and Queen of the Night'

‎‎

Himari was by far my biggest stumbling block in this series. She initially arrives as a witty, engaging presence, her comedic flair in those opening episodes genuinely worked for me. But that charm quickly became something far more grating and erratic. Her emotional swings were so extreme they undercut every 'couple' moment with Yuu, turning what should have been sweet interactions into awkward, cringe scenes. Even worse, her mood swings began to sabotage Yuu’s own ambitions and strained the dynamics within the group. Scenes that should have showcased Yuu’s connection with Enomoto instead felt strained, all because of Himari’s unpredictable behavior. I went from appreciating her lighthearted fun moments in the early episodes to actively despising her outbursts later on. But I feel like there were some good narrative moments where Yuu’s responses to her volatility led to genuinely touching storytelling, but more often than not, Himari’s erratic nature became a weight dragging down the narrative.

And finally, there’s Enomoto, Yuu’s long‑lost love, a character that resembles unrequited love the whole way through. Though she is never truly a love interest for Yuu, her presence adds a delightful spark to the group’s chemistry. Enomoto is refreshingly direct and unbothered about Yuu’s lack of reciprocated feelings, yet her jealousy seeps through in subtle, hilarious ways, especially when sparring with Himari. That said, I can’t help feeling there was so much more potential left unexplored with her character. As it stands she is a lot less relevant as a love interest and only brings a more realistic feel to the story, as well as adding a fresh breath of air to the group.
‎‎

Episode 2 'The Hibiscus Hair Ornament'

‎‎

‎‎

Visuals - 7.7/10
‎‎
When we talk about the animation this series offers, there is not a lot to point out... This is slightly above average animation level for 2025, it has solid vibrant colors, good animation, it feels smooth and just good all around. The most engaging aspect of the visuals are the shots around flowers, and the scenery in general, there are moments when the backgrounds are really well made, as well as uniforms or interiors. It is clear that there was a lot of soul put into these scenes and it shows. Beautiful flower fields, close shots of accessories, store interiors never feeling empty, the school grounds being detailed and vibrant... all of those elements do bring a nice vibe to the series.
‎‎

Episode 2 'The Hibiscus Hair Ornament'

‎‎

‎‎

Closing Notes
‎‎
Don’t be fooled by the title into expecting a carefree slice-of-life about friendship. What begins as a playful prelude quickly derails into an earnest romance that, in my view, only creates confusion. The series genuinely builds great onto the friendship revolving around central trio, and I can’t help but think it would have been far more engaging had it leaned into those friendship dynamics rather than pivoting to melodramatic love drama.

To end off this reviews, I feel like this is a decently good series, that does have its highs and lows. The storytelling is really good, and it does show an interesting take in this genre, making for some devastating moments as well as a lot of fun ones. The unexpectedly detailed botanical references were a charming bonus... educational, if not essential. Ultimately, the real draw here is the cast... some viewers will undoubtedly fall in love with these characters far more than I did. Still, there are occasions where the interactions feel hindering to the narrative, and those misaligned dynamics may be the very thing that leaves you wanting.
‎‎
Enjoyment Level - 7.6/10
‎‎
Favorite Character - Rion Enomoto
Favorite Episode - Episode 6 ‘The Scent of Cherry Sage’

‎‎
FOR MORE CURRENT SEASON ANIME REVIEWS CHECK OUT THIS LINK
Continue on AniList
AmoralOne
50/100
Can a Viewer-Reader Experience Survive?
Can a Boy-Girl Friendship Survive?
There's something so frustrating with a story like this. Early on I felt annoyed watching them interact and then have internal monologues about how much they like each other, but assumed the other didn't like them. I know we all went through this, and it is semi relatable, but to have this go on for 3 of 12 episodes was frustrating. Bringing in Enomoto as well sorta throws the story in a 'pick a girl' direction, which comes with love triangles, again this is fine! However, where it gets super annoying is that for so long Himari hides how she truly feels, you end up hoping Enomoto just wins because why would you ever want Himari to win when she doesn't put in any effort! You are young, and you don't really understand your feelings, that can be understood, but Enomoto understands she likes Yuu, and is trying her hardest to win him over, and Himari just sorta rolls over and takes it for so long until she finally snaps - and in this moment you are thinking HEY FINALLY WE ARE GONNA GET SOME FIGHT BACK, but instead she just try's to turn everything back - Its progression of the relationship that I feel is probably my main annoyance. If you take ep 1 Himari and ep 10 Himari you wouldn't hardly know the difference. The blitz to the finish line just didn't stick with me.

You have 12 episodes to build up 3 characters and make me fall in love with them, instead I feel like I was strung along waiting for this WOW moment to finally come, but at every turn we are just met with BWA-HA!! There are cute moments in this anime, and there are moments I really enjoyed, it just felt so dull trying to cheer on Himari since she just permanently wants to not accept her own reality.

The side characters were really good, Shinji is a W instigator, and Hibari was an awesome older brother - I found his moments always leaving a smile on my face. There was potential for a really great story here, I just feel like it was masked by a lot of misunderstandings and BWA-HA moments brushing off the could be really good dialogue to replace it with funny gag moments. I didn't think it was bad, just felt like it was off the mark for me.

Yuu's business as well was a heavy focus this entire anime, I really enjoyed watching him work, I wish we could have had an episode dedicated to him making these items, and sharing the process with us. We had a lot of small moments of him working, but I feel like we could have benefited from him and Enomoto creating the items, and spending the day doing it, episodes given to losing heroines always get me in the feels later in a story.
Continue on AniList
filo12345678910
50/100
Can a Girl Be Any More Annoying?
I absolutely love romance. It’s by far my favourite genre, with amazing and diverse entries like Call of the Night, Horimiya, and Kaguya-sama: Love is War. The feeling of two characters developing real chemistry, overcoming their struggles, and ultimately falling in love is one to die for—so when a show gets it this wrong, it genuinely stings.

First, let’s begin with the positives. With such a popular and often overdone genre like romance, one often assumes everything has already been done, which is why I was pleasantly surprised by the flower-accessory-making themes. The character of Yuu Natsume as a flower maker felt fresh and unique, also being written quite well. Some of the background characters also felt very interesting and vibrant, with distinct personalities—for example, the charismatic and funny Shinji Makishima, who is my favourite character.

The concept itself—the question posed in the title “Can a Boy-Girl Friendship Survive?”—is genuinely interesting and underexplored in anime, but this show completely fails to deliver on it. Right from the start, the main duo, Himari Inuzuka and Yuu Natsume, promise to open a shop together and stay friends while doing so, but already in the first episodes, it’s clear this is untrue. The girl consistently clings to and annoys Yuu in ways only a girlfriend or lover would. It completely breaks the premise, as it feels like they were never actually friends. It ends up playing out like just another “I have a secret crush but won’t say it” plot. For a supposed “best friend,” Himari is in fact a terrible one. She is the one that proposed the best-friend idea, but whenever Yuu has a successful interaction with someone else, she sabotages it. For a few years, when she had him close, she never made a move—more interested in keeping him around—and then suddenly, when she realizes he might not always be aiming for her, she starts to break down. The way she handles it is both pathetic and utterly irritating. She never takes accountability for her actions, always leaving Yuu confused about her intentions, which she never communicates. I can accept a character being shy, anxious, or a variety of other things—but her consistent emotional manipulation crosses the line. Sometimes it almost feels like the main heroine does everything she can to annoy the viewer.

This would be bad enough on its own, but the first episode already introduces a girl who is almost a direct upgrade of her—Rion Enomoto. She also has a passion for accessory making but genuinely communicates clearly with Yuu about what she wants and how she wants it. What’s even more frustrating is that she has an amazing connection with Yuu. Watching his interactions with both girls feels like he has $100 and $1 in front of him, and for some reason, he keeps choosing the $1—going so far as wanting to move to Tokyo just because Himari, in one of her fits of rage, said she wants to be a model there.

In summary, even though the show has a lot of interesting elements and neat ideas, it all falls apart because of the most annoying girl I’ve seen in a while. It’s such a shame. I don’t think I can recommend this anime to anyone—I feel some might get an aneurysm just watching Himari interact with Yuu.
...but at least, the opening slaps :))
Continue on AniList