Mariko Hosoi
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TV_SHORT
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Format:TV_SHORT
Episodes:6
Episode Length:11 mins
Season:SUMMER 2024
Studio:Imageworks Studio
Source:manga
Estimated watch time
1h 6m
⚡ 2 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Food79%Female Protagonist79%Work60%Urban60%Primarily Adult Cast60%CGI20%Flash20%
TV_SHORTFINISHED2024 SUMMER4.4 / 10 AniList score
Chubby Girlfriend ＆ Pity Boyfriend
まぁるい彼女と残念な彼氏• Maarui Kanojo to Zannen na Kareshi
Synopsis & Story
The romantic comedy follows Mariko, a plus-sized nurse who loves to eat. Having no love experience, she thinks her life is devoid of love, until she meets a handsome man named Nagi at a group date that she is invited to. Nagi then asks her out on a date. (Source: AnimeNewsNetwork)
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Chubby Girlfriend ＆ Pity Boyfriend: should you watch it?
At a glance
Chubby Girlfriend ＆ Pity Boyfriend has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 44/100.
It ranks #25 highest-rated anime of 2024, and #19 most popular anime of 2024, and #8 highest-rated anime of Summer 2024 on AniList.
Of the 233 AniList users who started it, 24.9% dropped it, so it is frequently dropped; 96 have finished it.
At about 1 h 6 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Comedy, Romance — especially food, female protagonist, work, urban.
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Chubby Girlfriend ＆ Pity Boyfriend is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Maarui Kanojo to Zannen na Kareshi 2nd Season (2024)
Main cast & creators
- Original creator
- Yachiyo Okamura
- Director
- Rabbit MACHINE
- Director
- Yuuji Umoto
- Music
- bermei.inazawa
Opening & ending themes
Openings
- OP1“Unmei-sen de Dakishimete” by KyoungSeo · eps 1-
Endings
- ED1“Oishii Serenade” by Ayaka Oohashi · eps 1-
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Chubby Girlfriend ＆ Pity Boyfriend FAQ
- How many episodes does Chubby Girlfriend ＆ Pity Boyfriend have?
- Chubby Girlfriend ＆ Pity Boyfriend has 6 episodes of about 11 minutes each, roughly 1 h 6 min in total.
- Is Chubby Girlfriend ＆ Pity Boyfriend finished?
- Yes. Chubby Girlfriend ＆ Pity Boyfriend has finished airing — the final episode aired July 13, 2024.
- Is there a season 2 of Chubby Girlfriend ＆ Pity Boyfriend?
- Yes — the story continues in Maarui Kanojo to Zannen na Kareshi 2nd Season (2024).
- Where do I start Chubby Girlfriend ＆ Pity Boyfriend?
- Start here: Chubby Girlfriend ＆ Pity Boyfriend is the first entry, followed by Maarui Kanojo to Zannen na Kareshi 2nd Season.
- Is Chubby Girlfriend ＆ Pity Boyfriend based on a manga?
- Yes. Chubby Girlfriend ＆ Pity Boyfriend adapts the manga by Yachiyo Okamura.
- Who animated Chubby Girlfriend ＆ Pity Boyfriend?
- Chubby Girlfriend ＆ Pity Boyfriend was animated by Imageworks Studio and directed by Rabbit MACHINE and Yuuji Umoto.
- Who sings the opening of Chubby Girlfriend ＆ Pity Boyfriend?
- The opening, "Unmei-sen de Dakishimete", is performed by KyoungSeo.
- Where can I watch Chubby Girlfriend ＆ Pity Boyfriend?
- Chubby Girlfriend ＆ Pity Boyfriend is listed on Amazon Prime Video, OceanVeil. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.