Occasionally the show rides the line between recognizing what they need to do and their obliviousness to their emotions, and its equal parts cringe-worthy and earnest. What they'll do when they hopefully become a couple is secondary to their continued ego-fueled hilarious hijinks, but let's say things progress in a natural and totally satisfying direction. Even the lesser-known secondary players have a handful of interesting, character-driven conflicts. My personal favorite side character Ishigami undergoes more progression, grappling with his own relatably awkward romantic aspirations throughout the season. Especially Iino Miko, who integrates into the group as if she's always been there after last season's election arc. It's one of the best comedy ensembles in anime, realized with the show's trademark blend of raw emotions and ridiculous, over-the-top humor. The leading voice actors embody their roles, bringing so much life and love to their counterparts. It's fresh yet consistent, which is common in the best comedies-I laugh because the jokes fit the characters I know so well, and yet I still can't see the punchlines coming. Whether it's Miyuki's struggle to learn a new skill with the help of Chika or Ishigami's awkwardness causing embarrassment, the humor feels in line with what we expect from this quintet and yet impossible to see coming at the same time. Additionally, all five of the leads are balanced, and the writers seem even more confident in these characters than they did in the first two seasons. We just don't know how they'll get there, and the journey is a fantastic achievement alone. We know their end game is becoming a couple without admitting they're both emotionally vulnerable. These supportive friends, and the series, recognize the mistakes Kaguya and Miyuki make along the way inherent in the relationship they so desperately desire. Their emotional support is endearing, and Hayasaka mainly develops as a multi-faceted individual. Hayasaka and Kei ground Kaguya and Miyuki in reality respectively when needed. Kaguya and Miyuki's worlds may seem like their own, filled with more spontaneous fantasies and lovesick visions than ever, but the real people in the student council surrounding them bring them back to Earth. The endless supply of memorable frames, slick editing, and symbolic imagery make it a gloriously ambitious anime production.
much creative inspiration as Shinichi Omata has to all three seasons. Its perfection is partly thanks to the hilarious cast of loveable characters and production. The jokes are never easy or predictable, and the comedy emerges from a finely-tuned combination of unpredictable narrative turns and how much we know these characters after the first two seasons. The writing in Kaguya-sama remains some of the sharpest on television, balancing physical humor with hysterical scenarios. We define the meaning of these words ourselves, and to me, Kaguya-sama: Love is War - Ultra Romantic is subjectively perfect. Ultimately, we perceive art as beautiful, exciting, and hilarious. Comedy tends to be subjective, as they say.