Overall, audiences responded positively to "The Bloom After," particularly praising its themes of self-love and female empowerment. Many viewers celebrated the character of Nachi, describing him as a model of a supportive and emotionally mature partner, with some saying his "aura is just everything." The soundtrack also garnered appreciation, while a few commenters criticised the character Inara's initial tolerance of her husband's behaviour and some described him as a "core narcissist."