 The "Otoboku" anime was generally panned in reviews at Anime News Network where the series was described as "cruelly unimaginative" with "obnoxious quirks and technical shortcomings".In a review of the anime by Mania Entertainment, the series is thought to be "very predictable and bland".A three-episode OVA adaptation of "Futari no Elder" produced by Silver Link was released between August and October 2012.