Watari-kun’s ****** Is About to Collapse [Season 1 Episode 24]

Watari-kun’s ** Is About to Collapse: Episode 24 – A Chaotic Climax That Leaves Fans Divided

If you’ve stuck with Watari-kun’s * Is About to Collapse* this far, you know the drill: Naoto Watari’s life revolves around his little sister Suzushiro, his routine is rigid, and his chaotic childhood friend Satsuki keeps bursting in like a tornado. But Episode 24? It’s the episode where all that tension finally snaps—for better or worse, depending on who you ask.

First, let’s get the basics straight. This 2025 anime from Staple Entertainment, directed by Takashi Naoya, has been teasing us all season with hints of a traumatic past, a mysterious “garden,” and a love triangle that’s equal parts cringey and compelling. Episode 24 dives headfirst into that backstory, and fans are not holding back their thoughts.

The Big Reveal: The Garden’s Dark Secret
Remember the “garden” everyone’s been obsessing over? The one Satsuki keeps bringing up, the one that’s tied to Naoto and Suzushiro’s late parents? Well, Episode 24 finally spills the beans—and it’s not pretty. Turns out, the garden wasn’t just a place for flowers; it was where Naoto and Suzushiro buried their parents’ ashes. Yeah, heavy stuff. And Satsuki? She was there when it happened. Cue the gasps.

Fans on MyAnimeList are split. One user, Jozuwa-_-, called it “the emotional gut punch we needed,” praising how the episode tied the garden metaphor to Naoto’s fear of losing his sister. But others? Not so much. marklebid grumbled, “We waited 24 episodes for this? It’s just more garden metaphors!” Ouch.

Satsuki vs. Naoto: The Fight We’ve All Been Waiting For
The episode’s centerpiece is a screaming match between Satsuki and Naoto. She’s been holding back why she destroyed their old garden years ago, and now she lets it all out: she was jealous. Jealous that Naoto had a family, jealous that he got to keep the garden when her own family fell apart. Naoto’s reaction? He doesn’t do the usual anime “NANI?!” fluster—instead, he just… listens.

Some fans loved this. I like it (yes, that’s their username) gushed, “Finally, a male lead who doesn’t overreact! Naoto’s calm makes the fight feel real, not just drama for drama’s sake.” But others found it underwhelming. MenchiK1 sighed, “I thought the garden backstory would be more than just jealousy. Disappointed.”

Suzushiro: Cute or Annoying?
Let’s talk about Suzushiro, Naoto’s 10-year-old sister who acts like she’s 5. Episode 24 gives her a tiny moment to shine—she stands up to Satsuki, yelling, “Don’t hurt my brother!”—but fans are still divided. I can’t really relate ranted, “She’s so infantilized! Why can’t she be a normal kid?” Meanwhile, Watari kun’s Siscon life is about to collapse (another creative username) defended her: “Her innocence is the heart of the show! Without her, Naoto’s just a boring guy.”

The Love Triangle: Still Going Strong
And let’s not forget the love triangle between Naoto, Satsuki, and Yukari (the quiet classmate who’s had a crush on Naoto since Episode 3). Episode 24 throws Yukari into the mix when she walks in on Naoto and Satsuki’s fight. Cue the awkward silence. Fans are split here too. pretty sure its garden joked, “Yukari’s face when she saw them arguing? Iconic. This love triangle is the only reason I’m still watching.” But Ohhh I see now groaned, “It’s just the same old ‘who will he choose?’ nonsense. Yawn.”

The Ending: A Cliffhanger That’s Either Genius or Lazy
The episode wraps up with Satsuki storming off, leaving Naoto holding Suzushiro, who’s crying. The final shot? A close-up of the garden’s wilted flowers. Fans are losing it over the cliffhanger. I think the hook is the love triangle (yes, that’s another username) predicted, “Season 2 is definitely happening—they can’t leave us like this!” But Maybe I fell asleep grumbled, “We never got to a ‘point’! What’s the hook here?”

Final Thoughts: Is It Worth Watching?
So, should you tune into Episode 24? If you’re invested in the characters, yes. The emotional beats hit hard, and the animation—especially the garden scenes—looks stunning. But if you’re tired of slow-burn backstories and love triangles, you might want to skip it.

One thing’s for sure: Watari-kun’s * Is About to Collapse* knows how to get fans talking. Whether you love it or hate it, you can’t deny it’s memorable. And hey, at least we finally know what the “” in the title might mean—Watari kun’s Siscon life is about to collapse (username again) swears it’s “Siscon,” while Watari-kun’s SECRET Is About to Collapse thinks it’s “Secret.” Me? I’m just here for the drama.

Verdict: 7/10. It’s messy, it’s divisive, but it’s never boring. If you’ve stuck around this long, Episode 24 is a must-watch. Just don’t expect all your questions to be answered—this show loves to leave us hanging.

Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m off to argue with strangers online about whether the garden metaphor was “deep” or “dumb.” Spoiler: It’s both.

— A Fan Who’s Low-Key Obsessed