Tamon-kun Ima Docchi!? Review: When Your Favorite Idol Has a Hilarious Split Personality

Imagine finding out that your "God," the idol who heals your soul with his sexy winks and confident aura, is actually a gloomy, insecure mess who eats dust bunnies for breakfast.

That is the chaotic premise of Tamon-kun Ima Docchi!? (Which Tamon is it Now!?), and it is absolute comedy gold.

This isn't just another idol anime. It is a masterclass in "Gap Moe" (the charm of contradictions) and a surprisingly wholesome look at fan culture.

The "Gap Moe" Genius

The show lives and dies by Tamon Fukuhara.

On stage, he is the "Wild & Sexy" center of the group F/ACE. He shines. He smolders. He is perfect. But the moment the cameras turn off? He transforms into a shivering, self-loathing creature who needs constant validation just to breathe.

The comedy comes from the sheer whiplash of these switches. Watching him go from "I’ll make you mine" to "I’m sorry I exist, I’m trash" in 0.5 seconds never gets old. It’s relatable, fresh, and genuinely funny.

Utage: The Ultimate Fangirl

Our protagonist, Utage Kinoshita, is the MVP.

Usually, fangirl characters in anime are depicted as creepy or dangerously obsessive. Utage breaks that mold. She is a "Professional Fangirl." Even when she gets a job as Tamon's housekeeper and sees his pathetic true self, she doesn't get disillusioned.

Instead, she doubles down. She supports him. She cleans his house, boosts his ego, and violently protects his "God" image with the ferocity of a mother bear. Her fangirling is intense, yes, but it’s shockingly healthy and supportive.

Iyashikei Comedy

Despite the chaos, this show is a "healer" (Iyashikei). The interaction between Tamon and Utage is sweet, funny, and incredibly heartwarming.

The Criticisms?

• Slow Start: The first episode takes a moment to really sell the "dark side" of Tamon.
• Tunnel Vision: The focus is so tight on the main duo that the rest of the idol group feels like background decoration initially.

But if you want a romcom that will make you laugh out loud and perhaps feel a little better about your own insecurities, Tamon-kun is a must-watch.

Rating: 8.5/10 (Wholesome Comedy Gold)

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