Go For It, Nakamura-Kun!! Episode 7 Finds Its Comedic Groove Outside the Lead
The review suggests the series' comedy is strongest when it sidelines its protagonist, a structural observation that may define how the rest of the season plays out.
Reporting from 1 sources: Anime News Network.
Episode 7 of Go For It, Nakamura-kun!! shifts back to a faster, comedic tone after last week's slow drama. The review notes the show works best when it does not focus exclusively on Nakamura, whose jealous humor has grown stale. The episode follows Nakamura getting kidnapped on his way to a bookstore, letting the supporting cast shine.
Episode 7 of Go For It, Nakamura-kun!! returns to a brisk comedic rhythm after last week's slower dramatic installment, and the review argues the show is funniest when Nakamura is not the center of attention. The episode opens with Nakamura being kidnapped on his way to the bookstore after learning he cannot spend time with Hirose, a setup that lets the supporting cast take over. The reviewer praises Reiko's return and her vocal performance in the dub, but notes she is underused given the large ensemble. The humor is predictable, with the reviewer calling every major joke in advance, including the final punchline involving a real ghost. The piece concludes that the foundation for stronger comedic episodes is there, but the show needs more creative risks to stand out.
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- Anime News Network Go For It, Nakamura-kun!! ‒ Episode 7