Cupid’s Chocolates II
愛神巧克力 2期 (Aishen Qiaokeli-ing...II)
- Comedy
- Romance
- Harem
- School
- Episodes
- 15
- Duration
- 19 min per ep
- Aired
- Dec 21, 2017 to Apr 5, 2018
- Status
- Finished Airing
Synopsis
Jiang Hao Yi is an ordinary high schooler who tries hard to keep his head down and avoid trouble—until his school life takes a sharp turn. Out of nowhere, multiple beautiful girls begin confessing their feelings to him, quickly earning him an unexpected reputation as the school’s “Harem King.”
The problem is, Jiang Hao Yi doesn’t even recognize the girls declaring their love. As confusion mounts, he’s left scrambling to understand why he’s suddenly at the center of so many romantic misunderstandings.
Otaku Consensus
Cupid’s Chocolates II works best as a brisk, character-first donghua comedy: fans consistently respond to its likeable cast, genuinely oddball romantic humor, and pacing that builds gags without making the romance feel overbearing. B.CMAY Pictures’ saturated color work and the show’s Chinese-Japanese reference mix give it a distinct identity within the school-harem lane, but the most persistent complaint is technical unevenness, especially music and sound design that lack depth and animation quality that does not always match the artwork.
Why You Should Watch
Watch Cupid’s Chocolates II if you want a harem comedy that treats confusion as a problem to solve, not just an excuse for endless flirting. It scratches a nearby itch to Nisekoi or The World God Only Knows, but its donghua identity gives it a different comic rhythm, with Chinese and Japanese pop-culture references sitting beside familiar school-romance setups. The appeal is in the mechanics: the franchise’s “magic chocolate” rules force Jiang Haoyi to address each girl’s desire rather than simply talk his way out, which turns misunderstandings into mini comic cases. Viewers who like fast, colorful episodes, an ensemble of expressive heroines, and romance that is present without being constantly “in your face” will get the most out of it.
Key Characters
- HHaoyi Jiang
Haoyi is most interesting as the reluctant straight man, pushing back against the fantasy of being adored rather than relaxing into it.
- YYuan Lin
Yuan is part of the main heroine lineup that gives the season its girl-driven comic momentum and keeps the romance ensemble active from episode to episode.
- TTata Mei
Tata stands out as one of the central girls in a cast fans praise for being outgoing, energetic, and more memorable than the show’s modest reputation suggests.
- XXueli Ouyang
Xueli adds another major personality to the school-romance ensemble, helping the series turn its harem structure into a rotation of character-specific misunderstandings.
What Makes It Stand Out
- 1
B.CMAY Pictures handles this second season as a 15-episode run, airing from December 21, 2017 to April 5, 2018, which gives it more room than a short ONA-style comedy while still keeping the pacing compact.
- 2
The series is a Chinese anime rather than a Japanese TV production, and reviewers specifically point out its mix of Chinese and Japanese references as part of its flavor.
- 3
Its romantic-comedy engine has a stricter rule than many harem setups: according to franchise commentary, the magic’s effects cannot simply be disproved or talked away, and Haoyi must satisfy a girl’s desire to undo the situation.
- 4
The visual reception is unusually split: one review praises the detailed artwork and saturated, vibrant color palette, while broader web summaries still cite animation quality as a recurring criticism.
- 5
Audience data reflects a niche but steady fanbase: on MyAnimeList it holds a 7.01 from 16,068 votes, while IMDb lists the broader Cupid’s Chocolates TV series at 6.4/10 from 330 ratings.
Fun Facts & Trivia
- Fun fact 1
- The Japanese-style database title is Aishen Qiaokeli-ing...II, but the franchise is more commonly known in English as Cupid’s Chocolates.
- Fun fact 2
- IMDb lists the overall Cupid’s Chocolates TV series as running from 2015 to 2018 with 29 episodes, while this second season accounts for 15 of them.
- Fun fact 3
- MyAnimeList categorizes the season under Comedy and Romance with Harem and School themes, while IMDb also tags the broader series with Fantasy, reflecting the supernatural mechanics behind the romantic chaos.
- Fun fact 4
- A TV Tropes entry for the franchise highlights a notable example of its rule-based comedy: even a pregnancy test cannot remove false magical memories until Haoyi resolves the underlying desire.
- Fun fact 5
- The show’s reception is polarized in a very specific way: positive fan comments emphasize characters, humor, pacing, and colorful art, while negative notes most often target the music, sound depth, and uneven animation.
Studios
- B.CMAY PICTURES
