Douse, Koishite Shimaunda [Season 2 Episode 3]

Douse, Koishite Shimaunda Season 2 Episode 3: A Rollercoaster of Mixed Reactions

If you’ve been following Douse, Koishite Shimaunda (or Anyway, I’m Falling in Love with You for those who prefer the English title), Season 2 Episode 3 has definitely stirred up some chatter among fans. Let’s dive into what made this episode a hot topic—for better or worse.

First off, let’s recap the basics. The anime, produced by Typhoon Graphics, premiered in January 2026 as part of the Winter season, continuing the high school journey of Mizuho and her friends. This season explores friendship, love, and self-discovery, but Episode 3 seems to have hit a few bumps along the way.

Animation Woes
One of the biggest complaints from fans is the drop in animation quality. “I don’t usually notice bad animation, but this episode it was glaringly obvious that there were too many scenes that held a still image for an uncomfortable amount of time,” one viewer noted. Another added, “The animation has gone down. What’s with the still shots with no movement and a blank expression? 😭” While some appreciate the watercolor effect, others feel it ruins certain scenes. Mizuho gets the royal treatment (most of the time), but overall, it’s a downgrade from Episode 1.

Character Dynamics: Awkwardness and Mixed Signals
The friend circle is getting messy, and fast. Shin tried shooting his shot with Mizuho, which has left everyone feeling awkward. “Now this friend circle will be very awkward and it’s already episode 3,” a fan pointed out. Meanwhile, Shuugo doesn’t seem interested in Mizuho romantically, and neither does Airu—refreshing, but it leaves fans wondering where the love story is heading.

Kizuki’s actions are a point of contention. Some find his gestures “lovely and romantic,” while others call them creepy. “I don’t understand why people are saying Kizuki was creepy during this episode shm,” one fan defended, but another argued, “It also appears Shin tried shooting his shot. Now this friend circle will be very awkward and it’s already episode 3. Shuugo doesn’t seem to be interested in Mizuho that way and so does Airu, which is refreshing to know it won’t be a full harem, but Kizuki’s behavior is still questionable.”

Plot Confusion
Fans are scratching their heads over certain scenes. “So what was the mold remover for? What did Shugo mean by he’s no different than Mizuho?” one asked. Another fan tried to decode it: “From what I understand the mold remover was really supposed to mean no sense, to show how Kizuki was bad/going overboard with choosing his get well soon gifts for Mizuho (I imagine Airu/Shugo chucking that out from the grocery basket), which was followed by his overbuying of bananas haha. I think Shugo meant that they are the same with having struggles/difficulties with love matters.”

Shin: A New Contender?
Shin is gaining some fans. “I like Shin since a while. He seems nice and sympathetic. And he doesn’t afraid to show Mizuho his feelings but still doesn’t force her into anything, like Kizuki does,” a viewer praised. However, his quirks—like not taking off his shoes—have left others confused. “Shin is a complete weirdo for not taking off his shoes,” one joked.

The Future of Romance
Is there actual romance in this show? “Wait, do we actually have romance in this show!? I know I wanted them to prove me wrong by including romance, but now that it’s happening, I’m like—noooooo! Anyway, I still doubt it. With how Mizuho’s character is, the chances of real romance between her and Kizuki are slim,” a fan admitted. Shuugo might also be entering the mix, as he starts to come out of his shell.

Final Thoughts
Despite the criticism, some fans are still holding on. “This show just barely passed the three episode test for me. I’m still not completely into it, but now that the other guys are starting to think about Mizuho a bit more, it’s bound to get more interesting,” one said. Others, however, are ready to jump ship: “more than enough for me adios douse!”

Love it or hate it, Douse, Koishite Shimaunda Season 2 Episode 3 has sparked lively debates. With the promise of Mizuho’s first date next episode, fans are curious to see if the show can turn things around. As one wise fan put it, “No one hates anime more than anime fans”—but maybe that’s just part of the fun.

Will you stick around to see how the drama unfolds? Let us know in the comments! 🎬💔