Series in one sentence:
Kid remembers the full details of a video game he hated and only played once 10 years ago.
Series in more sentences:
A boy is blackmailed into finishing a bad dating simulator for his lazy sister, then falls off the stairs in exhaustion and dies. He awakes in a new body as a resident of that game's world.
10 years pass, and Leon has become less interested in trying to manoeuvre his way through life with the knowledge he's acquired during his stressful gameplay days, and instead sees the appeal of living the life of "a background character".
Nevertheless, when he attends the same academy as the characters from the game, he's sucked into the story, yet things seem oddly different.
Animes and their lengthy titles.
The story and dialogue could've been a bit snappier here and there, but it captivated me. I almost expected the story to be about how Leon accidentally swoons these handsome men with his video game knowledge, and though I still think that would've made for a better/funnier story, what we got was alright.
Him enjoying the role of "villain" was cute, but in my opinion, he should've rode even harder on the act. Let his hatred for this bad game that killed him shine; don't befriend anyone, even if they show kindness and interest in him. Besides, there was more chemistry between the game's main lead and rival villain.
Leon repeating how insignificant he is to the world was a bit annoying, but stubborn obliviousness is an anime trope, so alright. I also think that the claim women rule this world was a pointless detail that didn't affect the story, as really, it's one's status that mattered, not gender.
The ending was rushed, nothing new for a series that isn't sure if it'll get popular enough for a second season, but if it comes, I'll check it out.
Trapped in a Dating Sim is not a perfect watch, but I enjoyed it fine enough.
