Right now you can watch Mysterious Girlfriend X on streaming — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. The show says what it needs to say in a single season, no filler. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Miyu Irino's performance alone is worth the time investment. Put it on tonight and see for yourself.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Mysterious Girlfriend X earns its spot. Mysterious Girlfriend X does what great comedies rarely manage — it is actually funny, consistently, across the whole run. Akira is a normal high school boy, but he nevertheless impulsively licks some drool left by the mysterious transfer student Mikoto. The next day he falls asleep with an inexplicable fever. After five days Mikoto suddenly comes to visit, and makes him consume her drool. Between them, Miyu Irino and Yuki Kaji carry the comedy without ever forcing it. Mysterious Girlfriend X premiered in 2012. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and Mysterious Girlfriend X holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, Mysterious Girlfriend X respects your intelligence. If you have already watched The World God Only Knows, Mysterious Girlfriend X is a natural next step. The complete run is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Miyu Irino anchors an ensemble with real chemistry. Genuinely funny, consistently, across the whole run.

Mysterious Girlfriend X wrapped up in 2012 — and 1 season is available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro's free voice app makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just say the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.