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

Watari-kun’s ** Is About to Collapse Episode 24: A Disappointing Finale That Leaves Fans Hanging

Let’s cut to the chase: Episode 24 of Watari-kun’s * Is About to Collapse* is a mess. For a series that spent 23 episodes teasing secrets, unresolved tensions, and that infamous bleeped-out title, the finale feels like a cop-out—like the writers forgot they needed to wrap things up before the credits rolled. If you’re a fan who stuck around for answers, prepare to be let down.

First, let’s recap what we know (and what we don’t). The anime, produced by Staple Entertainment and premiering in July 2025, follows Naoto Watari, a high schooler who’s dedicated his life to his younger sister Suzushiro after their parents’ death. Their quiet routine is shattered when childhood friend Satsuki bursts back into Naoto’s life, unearthing a mysterious past tied to a “garden incident” that’s haunted both of them. The show’s biggest hook? That bleep in the title—what is it? Is it a secret? A trauma? A metaphor? By Episode 24, we still don’t know. And judging by the lack of a Season 2 announcement (the series ended with 24 episodes, though some sources incorrectly listed 23), we might never find out.

Fans on MyAnimeList didn’t hold back. One user summed it up perfectly: “We never got to a ‘point’ or hook, did we?” That’s the core issue here. The finale spends most of its time on trivial drama—Yukari’s awkward crush, Satsuki’s over-the-top teasing—instead of addressing the questions that kept viewers tuning in. Remember the garden incident? The one Satsuki destroyed as a kid, the one Naoto is still furious about? Episode 24 doesn’t explain it. Instead, we get more of Satsuki’s vulgar one-liners and Naoto’s nonchalant reactions (which, to be fair, some fans appreciated—“I like that Nao doesn’t do the usual flustered ‘Na-na-na-na-NANI?!’ thing,” one user noted). But without context, these moments feel empty.

The characters, too, remain frustratingly one-dimensional. Suzushiro, Naoto’s sister, is still written like a 5-year-old instead of a 10-year-old (“I keep getting the impression that the sister is five instead of ten,” another fan griped). Satsuki’s backstory—why she’s so obsessed with Naoto, why she destroyed the garden—stays buried. Even the love triangle between Naoto, Satsuki, and Yukari goes nowhere. It’s all setup with no payoff.

Worst of all, the finale ends on a cliffhanger that feels unnecessary. The final scene hints at a bigger secret involving Satsuki’s family, but with no Season 2 confirmed, it’s just a cheap way to leave fans hanging. “This is crap, isn’t it?” one user ranted. “More garden metaphors and what was with the aunt fan service? Only thing that was interesting is the blonde appears to be really poor and alone.”

To be fair, the show had its moments. Some fans liked the fast pace—“I appreciate that they don’t linger too much on the teasing bits,” one user said—and Naoto’s mature demeanor was a refreshing change from typical anime protagonists. But those small wins aren’t enough to save a finale that feels like a wasted opportunity.

If you’re a 20-something looking for a satisfying conclusion, skip this. Episode 24 doesn’t deliver answers, it doesn’t resolve character arcs, and it doesn’t give fans the closure they deserve. It’s a reminder that sometimes, even the most promising setups can collapse under the weight of their own secrets—much like Watari-kun’s carefully maintained world.

Final verdict? Save your time. This finale is a letdown that leaves more questions than answers. And unless Season 2 is announced (which seems unlikely), it’s better to pretend the series ended at Episode 23.

Rating: 4/10 — For the few good moments, but mostly for the frustration.