Four childhood friends are in their second year at Homare High School: kind and cheerful Shun Matsuoka, hot-tempered Kaname Tsukahara, and the Asaba twins, gentle Yuuta and lazy Yuuki. When a dynamic transfer student, Chizuru Tachibana, joins their group, the friends get caught up in his creative yet troublesome ideas that end up bringing excitement to their everyday lives. With new encounters and experiences, they begin to learn more about each other and themselves.
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lisnoire
I HATE SCHOOL COMEIDES and sentimental twaddle and will not watch "cute girls doing cute things." -- BUT I LOVED KIMI TO BOKU. -- It 's as easy to watch and as mesmerizing as a trout stream in the sunshine. It just flows along, easy, and happy, with the occasional surprise. Like potato chips I kept consuming one episode after another and was surprised when I hit ep 12. With only one ep to go I was glad to know that a second season is slated for Spring 2012. It is a simple slice of life about four boys who havebeen together since kindergarten plus one radical misfit that gets dropped in to the mix. Sounds tedious, boring and trite, right? It isn't. It is funny without being silly and endearing without being sappy. It's about a lot of little things we overlook or take for granted that make life good.
There is no action or adventure, no high drama, no random wacky silliness, no ecchi, no sci-fi or horror and IT IS NOT SHOUNEN-AI. It is funny but not in an over the top guffawing kind of way but you will smile a lot, chuckle, and occasionally laugh out loud. KtB is true slice of life about a few charming characters you'd like to know personally.
Some say it has no plot. I'm not sure that is an accurate statement because each consecutive episode does build a bit on previous episodes as more and more is revealed about the character and characteristics of each player. Some say it is a "show about nothing" and that I openly disagree with. It is about love and acceptance, seeing someone's foibles and loving them just the same. Yes I said love but I mean universal love and and not the romantic sort. KtB is about friendship, reflection, and personal growth. How is that "about nothing."
I could care less about the opening and ending songs and found the sound track in no way annoying, jarring or distracting so it must have done its job well. I found the voice actors very well suited to the characters.
The art is nice. It is as mellow as the overall tone of the show. Then there are the cats. CATS? Brilliant, beautifully executed and illustrated vignettes of cats mirroring the actions and attitudes of the human characters -- ored cats. playful, mischievous cats, annoyed cats. Each character has a signature cat that reflects his personality and character traits. These aren't overly round, stylized cats but very realistic and richly detailed cats. Ah, the Japanese do seem to appreciate and understand cats. The "cat mirrors" is likely the most brilliant aspect of KtB. Hope they continue it in the 2012.
Aeterna
Kimi to Boku is a series about a group of four (later five) teenage boys and them finding things to do in their everyday lives. And...that's it, really. KtB is truly a slice-of-life show, but I am of the opinion that even SOL series deserve actual plots and in this way, KtB falters. There isn't much plot to speak of. Most of the time, the "plot" deals with the boys doing ho-hum everyday things, like reliving childhood memories, drawing manga, or even contemplating what to do because they're bored (I kid you not). Every now and then, things get somewhere interesting - for example, the culturalfestival episodes were fun, as was the venture to the boys' former middle school, where they meet Shun's younger brother. Other episodes were downright boring and entirely forgettable; these mostly dealt with the boys sitting around and talking about things (I can't even tell you what of because I don't remember and frankly don't care). Indeed, I nearly fell asleep during the first episode because all the characters did was talk and relive flashbacks that weren't that interesting.
Now, a lacklustre plot can be somewhat forgivable if the series had great characters. For the first few episodes, our main cast of boys numbered four - Shun (the soft-spoken, effeminate one), Kaname (the straight man and the glasses guy), and Yuuki and Yuuta (the twins). However, they're all either so quiet or deadpan that they don't make for a very entertaining group to watch. Like I said, the first episodes deals entirely with them talking about things. Even the introduction of the stereotypical tsundere in the second episode doesn't help spice up what little plot there is. In fact, the tsundere, Masaki, is one of the more annoying characters, who is more "tsun" than "dere" and gets upset at the tiniest offer of help. For the record, she doesn't get much better by the end of the series.
The group only really livens up when the fifth member, Chizuru, is added. His boundless energy and enthusiasm adds a different dynamic to the main cast - he contrasts well with the deadpan twins and the quieter Shun and gives the straight man Kaname a better character to work off of for comedic effect. At the same time, he adds a bit of a love triangle with Masaki (the tsundere). Still, Chizuru alone isn't enough to save the plot from its own blandness. Nevertheless, the show does become less boring with him around because at least when they sit around and talk, there's some energy in it.
Also, in later episodes, the group comes across other characters who, through their own plots or development, give the main cast some depth that we would otherwise not see. For example, when Yuuta goes on a date with a shy classmate, we get a glimpse of his personality underneath his emotionless exterior. Unfortunately, such instances seem to occur only when they meet people outside their group rather than when the main cast is together. I would have liked to see the main guys develop within their group as well as without, like in the case of Ouran High School Host Club.
Animation-wise, there isn't much to see. That's not to say it's bad; it's just simple because that's all the show requires. Basically, there's nothing notable about it, good or bad.
In terms of sound, the music, like the animation, isn't very notable or memorable for anything. I'll admit, though, I have a fondness for the OP "Bye Bye" by 7!!, which has cute melody and a catchy opening beat. I have no complaints about the voice actors/actresses, who I guess had to work within their given characterizations.
So, really, is there anything truly notable about Kimi to Boku? Well, no. Is it a bad show? Well...that depends on how you see it. Frankly, I don't think of it as bad but it's far from memorable. Other slice-of-life series I've seen had something to distinguish them - Aria had a beautiful utopian society with a dash of fantasy; K-ON! had catchy music and "moe" girls; Azumanga Daioh had off-beat humour and even more off-beat characters. Kimi to Boku has...cats? Look, I don't know, I'm trying.
If you like action, drama, and fast-pace plots, then Kimi to Boku is not for you. If you like slice-of-life, give it a try but if you don't like it by the third or fourth episode, it's probably not for you, either.
EDIT: It's been about 2 years since I finished this series and wrote this review. Suffice it to say, I can barely remember a single thing about this series. It was simply that forgettable for me.
Jebbika
I myself think that Kimi to Boku is a must watch show. I personally think that it doesn't matter when and how often you watch it either. Kimi to Boku is one of those anime's where you can come home from a rough day of work and watch. For me, I thoroughly enjoyed Kimi to Boku and I hope that after reading this review, you will too. Story: 9 I really liked the story in Kimi to Boku. I like it's simple school life style and I myself believe that the way the way they went about making this genre work, and not get boring, was reallywell done.
Normally in a lot of slice of life, school life anime it's very easy to get bored. I'm sure well all know this well. But with Kimi to Boku the story hooked me at the start. The story in Kimi to Boku was simple, yet effective. At the end of the anime I didn't feel the 'void of emptiness' after watching it. Instead, I smiled to myself thinking, "I really enjoyed that."
Trust me on the fact that you'll laugh at the stupid things that happen and the giggles between characters.
Art: 9
For these kind of anime's I always think that it needs to be simple; and that's what Kimi to Boku did. It kept it's art simple and so, it wasn't sore on the eyes. After coming home from a hard day of work you don't particularly want to see vivid colors. The art style in Kimi to Boku was smooth, and I myself had no problems with it.
It's very pretty.
Sound: 8
While watching Kimi to Boku I thought to myself every time I heard a soundtrack play, "I've heard this before..." The soundtracks in Kimi to Boku are very repetitive and so, it at times may not be ear candy. In the first half of the first episode of Kimi to Boku not much music played at all. Though, I believe myself that it was made like that to make the pacing seem slower and to make it seem more realistic. Towards the end of the anime, they play more soundtracks and for me, that's ok. I would've put sound at a seven if it wasn't for the fact that even if the soundtrack is repeated more than a few times, they were good soundtracks. Kimi to Boku used the right soundtracks at the right time and that's not something every anime can do.
The sound effects in Kimi to Boku weren't much to talk about but they were there. They made me laugh too. :)
Character: 10
Wow. This anime made me love every character. There was not one character I hated. The character development in this anime was very good and I became attached to them. What I was in awe about was the fact that even if a character only had one episode, you could still call them a character. They seemed just as important as the main characters and had an amazing amount of character development for such short time that they had.
Enjoyment: 10
There's not much I can say here since I've pretty much already stated above my opinion and enjoyment out of Kimi to Boku. Every end to every episode left me wanting more. It was a very enjoyable anime and if you decide to watch it then I hope you enjoy it too. I remember not being able to wait until I got home to watch this anime. I hope you feel that way also.
Overall: 10
Kimi to Boku is a hit or miss honestly. It's like marmite; you either love it or you hate it. The slice of life genre isn't something for everyone but, even if you dislike slice of life, give the first few episodes a try. I myself don't particularly watch slice of life unless it's striking, and this was. It seems simple yet the comedy and the characters in it will make you smile. The sound is good, the art is cute and smooth and the story is just what a normal highschooler may want their life to be like.
Give Kimi to Boku a try, I really enjoyed it.
RWM13
Kimi to boku... ... well of course one of my all time favourites! Male or female, old or young; it's an anime for everyone! Let us begin with the Story: It's simple, not too complex - but that's why it's so wonderful watching it! Because everything that happens, happens so naturally, without any kind of pressure. It's such a pleasant story! And as the story goes on, you might begin to care about these guys! That's the next strong point; the characters! When I started watching it, I liked them all form the very first minute, the very first episode! They've got all their own personality, filled with their ownskills and weakness, like in the real world! They get along, more or less, with each other in a quite lovely way, even tough at first they don't seem so close to each other. But as soon as Chizuru appears... ou well, just watch it ;)
The Art & Sound of the anime, well, one word: beautiful!
Even the silent, sometimes seemingly unimportant background music add so much emotions and life to the anime, that, when you're later listening only to the Music you might ask yourself; have I heard this? Was it in the anime?
I felt so happy watching it and I always wanted more, more, more!
So if you haven't yet watched it; do it!
If you haven't had the time; take it!
It's worth watching it!
ZedSaint
What? An anime with 5 male characters as leads? That's gotta be BL and bet its nothing more than bait for fangirls, right? WRONG! Kimi to Boku has nothing of the sort. Its simply a very pleasant anime to watch for both guys and girls. I'm a straight guy myself and I had no trouble watching this so lets get that misconception out of your mind. So the anime's about a group of friends. Four childhood friends and a blondie who happened to get intertwined with them. There's no plot, so to say coz the anime just shows you incidents from their high-school years but that'smore than enough to tell you that this anime is only for those who truly enjoy Slice of Life themes and love simplicity amalgamated with humor. For those who don't... Best move along, find something more mature.
Like I mentioned, the anime is simple. Its art is simple. The music is simple. The jokes are simple. And then there are the characters who seem simple enough but are so much more than that. Again, each of the 5 characters behave uniquely and they're all opposites of each other, in a way. Even the twins are distinguishable by actions, clearly. As the story builds on, throwing anecdote after anecdote of their lives, these instances only get funnier by the episode. The characters are drawn to look very adorable, though some of the female characters are hard to distinguish from each other. The pace is kinda laid back and slow but still engaging with all the moments that can either make you laugh or urge you to recollect instances from your past. With the first season, it has also ventured into mildly romantic themes though it'd really take the next season to tell you where they lead. All in all, the focus is solely friendship and they've nailed that through, perfectly. They've also got cats. A lot of 'em.
I was blown away by both, the opening theme as well the ending song, especially the ending where they've applied the beautiful effect of cross-fading the start of the song with the last few seconds of the anime which makes the episode all the more special. The rest of the music that is featured is also pleasant and fitting for the setting of the anime. Not much to criticize since the anime has accomplished all it had aimed for. The only thing might be the lack of an evident storyline but it makes up by delivering in everything in a non-cliche, non-cheesy manner. It starts off rocky but peaks quickly and stays there. So do persevere the initial 2~4 episodes, at least. Did I mention they have a lot of cats? :3
So what is Kimi to Boku?
It is the perfect episodic anime to add to a tough day at work since it calms you down perfectly without provoking the least complex of thoughts. I recommend this to everyone looking for something light to watch while following something rather heavy. In my opinion, unexpectedly, the best anime of the Winter 2011 releases from amongst those I've watched.
My Evaluation: 9/10
NoonebutMark
I'm a fan of slice of life animes, and Kimi to Boku just gives that to such fan. It is very slice of life, there's no plot and every episode has different events. Story: There's really no plot and it is what slice of life is great for, you don't really need one. You can just have fun on watching the happenings of five high school students and their funny relationships with other characters. There's a bit of romantic story in each episode tackling all of the characters. Art: They say that this anime's art isn't noteworthy but I don't think so. The art is very expressive andevery time they give off a joke or just doing stuff they have this kawaii expression that would make you burst to laughing.
Sound:
This anime got all you need for awesome JPOP music, this has a wonderful opening courtesy of both 7 Oops and Tomohisa Sako... just wonderful and very wonderful ending themes and background music in climatic scenes it just captures the moment and would make you watch more.
The voice acting in this anime is so great. Shun's voice delivers what the character is all about, feminine and kawaii, it just awesome, I love his voice. Chizuru also has a wonderful voice, energetic and fun that truly makes him lovable. All the other characters have good voice actors.
Character:
This anime has outstanding characters. Even though you would see Kaname, as the four eyed character, there's something that would make you care for him and love him. Shun is very likable and beats the moe characters in other shows (and he doesn't even try being cutesy). Yuuki is awesome so does his twin Yuuta and their tag team are very much awaited in every episode. We also can't have this show without Chizuru that brightens every episode with amazing punch lines. Surprisingly Masaki goes a great character development.
Enjoyment:
I ENJOYED IT A LOT!!!!!!!!! AND I MEAN A LOT!!!!!!!!
Overall, this is a must watch anime that would hook you from beginning to end.
chiisaihimawari
Kimi to Boku has a simple plot which tells the everyday life experiences of 5 highschool boys and reminiscing their childhood memories together. Though the story isn't complex, it isn't boring to watch and it has a natural comedy in it. If you are a teenager, you can somehow relate on their experiences... when i first found this anime, I thought it was boring because of the drawing and simplicity of plot. But, as I watched it, it is rather enjoyable and fun to watch. I became fond of each of the characters because of their personalities and the way they relate and care for eachother.
It really made me laugh and smile. :)
also! I liked it because there are a lot of cats [which sometimes represents the characters of the story] which are really adorable. X3
[looking forward for Kimi to Boku season 2!]
AnimeFan500
Re Review : ) I love Slice of life anime. Kimi to boku or( You and Me) is about 4 childhood friends who are now in their High School year. They meet another new friend Chizuru who quickly becomes one of their best friends. He makes their daily lives entertaining and interesting. The story of Kimi to boku deals with every day life which everyone who watches this anime can relate too- whether it be love life friendship, etc. I love the Op and ED song as it fits this anime perfectly : ) Kimi to Boku hastisi relaxing feeling every time i watch this show. I would recommend this anime to anyone who loves Slice of Life genre : ) Score 10/10
Re edit(after completing the series).I've enjoyed the 13 episode ride of Kimi to Boku. I feel i am a closer to them now : ). Our lovable 5 main characters have learned something new about themselves and from each other as they continue to be closer friends. I wonder what will happen in Season 2 ( which starts in April)?? Will they still be friends till the end after High School??College??Married??ETC I still give this series 10/10.
tegaruheii
THIS IS MY SECOND TIME WATCHING THIS SERIES AND I'VE ALREADY GOT THE FEELS FROM WATCHING THE FIRST EPISODE! Like I said, this is my second time watching the series so I've really missed Kimi to Boku (KB for short). I absolutely regret not re watching this anime anytime sooner! At first when the anime came out I'd always get exited every week after school to watch the anime- though I haven't felt much anticipation since so I've always thought KB was a delightful series. Kimi to Boku would be your typical cute and wonderful slice of life shoujo anime, revolving around four childhood friends (basically bestfriends)Tsukahara Kaname, Matsuoka Shun, Asaba twins Yuuki and Yuuta, that have known each other since preschool and now are second year high schoolers. The group starts having new adventures like meeting new friends such as Chizuru and Masaki, also bearing several sentimental moments along the way. Though this might be the case, I felt that the boys (Masaki isn't a main) really had a firm, crisp, bond, being much better than the usual slice of life anime- with the fact of being super adorable!
Because of the anime being called You and me in English, (after being such a slowpoke) when I watched the anime again this gave me a thought of what ever affects you in the group affects everyone else too, giving me the idea of that whatever moments you go through, all of them will embrace the happiness and pain with you. This gave me the reason of thinking that KB really is a lovely heartwarming show that any human being could watch anytime, making you laugh or cry you'll be feel merry at any moment you watch the anime. I couldn't help but realize that I smiled at every episode, also resulting in a few tears of happiness too. I could re watch Kimi to Boku almost anytime, being a favorite that won't be scraped off my list anytime soon!
Kimi to Boku really is a beautiful yet simple story, with a better friendship like nothing else. These passionate moments could make you feel fluffy in the inside often. Could this be captivation? Joy? Or just being emotional?
All I know is that Kimi to Boku really makes me feel happy.
SecretAnimeLover
Heartwarming and funny moments passed between friends. This show has to be one of the sweetest ones I seen so far. At first I didn't think I would like it due to the fact there were no main female characters. How could I simply relate? But after watching it I realized male or female, young or old, this show will touch your heart. Story: 10/10 Now, usually I don't like stories that don't really progress. But in Kimi to Boku I thought it was a plus. It one of those show that are just so fun to watch and leave you feeling bubbly inside. Art: 10/10 Theart actually added to the bubbly feeling effect. Every episode or so they would stop at a sweet momment and show the picture in painted form. I don't know why, but in doing so they really made me look at the artistic parts of the show.
Sound: 10/10
Can I just say I haven't heard one song on this show that I didn't like. Each of the songs are now downloaded to my computer. I'm serious, it all surrounds that good time feeling. The songs make the show that much sweeter. Even the seemingly unimportant background music add so much life to the show.
Characters: 10/10
At first the characters seemed pretty bland, and not so friendly. Seriously the only nice one out of the group was Shun. And I couldn't really see them as childhood friends. Even in the summary it says they are neither good nor bad friends. Which is pretty sad.
But then the transfer student comes into the picture.
I really think that the transfer student, Chizuru, is the ribbon that
ties the group of friends together, because the first few episodes I was wondering why they didn't seem that close. But after Chizuru comes into the picture. It seems they all get along like they should have in the beginning.
Enjoyment: 10/10
The main thing was Enjoyment with this. I actually felt happy watching this, It has a real calming effect for some reason.
Then after I finished it and got back to real life I realized how lonely I was. But the point is, the captures you're attention in a real subtle way.
Overall: 10/10
Really, this is going to be one of my new favorites. I say you should drop all the suspicions or doubts you may have and just watch it. You won't regret it!
Wuster
Extremes can fail, even in anime, but Kimi to Boku pulls it off. This is a show based on the manga of the same name, that in a phrase is the Seinfeld of highschool anime shows. No, I'm not referring to its popularity or critical reception, but to the fact that while most other shows have a gimmick, Kimi to Boku is essentially a show about nothing. This is slice of life anime taken to its extremes, and as someone who enjoys the genre (guilty pleasure), it's sort of fun. Early reviews of the series berated it for its predictability "oh there's thetsundere, we know how that will turn out!" but the show takes those expectations and turn them on its head. The character is quickly relegated to a supporting role and exits the narrative until much later, and ultimately doesn't affect the narrative in any meaningful way.
Although there is the faintest character and narrative arc, each of season 1's 13 episodes are essentially self-contained vignettes on the life of a group of high school kids (mainly focusing on the boys). Call it gender preference, but in a way, the focus just on the male shenanigans sort of reminds me of my own high school experience with my clique of friends. The romantic melodrama is relegated to the side.
If, after all this, you're still undecided on whether to take the plunge, I can also mention Cats. Yes, this show cuts away to shots of Cats and kittens as a kind of narrative punctuation, ending a scene, splitting a scene of exclaiming a scene.
Oh, the watercolor look that seems to be in vogue of late also works brilliantly in this show and features one heck of an opening song. I've drifted away from JPOP since graduating from university but Bye Bye! is one catchy tune that I can't stop playing.
Kimi to Boku isn't going to win any awards or top anyone's lists, but it is genuine, and just a lot fun to watch.
slyffer
At first when I started seeing this show really thought he would be more or even get to see the first episode and then leave it a little sideways, but one day I decided to see him again until the end and I confess that surprised me time and regretted not seeing him until the end from the beginning. (Update: I just saw the anime, very good!) Kimi to Boku, this show is really fantastic. He can do a very good connection between the characters, story and comedy, something few shows of this genre can do. He tells the story of four boys during childhood friends from highschool live in situations where ordinary life of a student, Yuuki, Yuuta (they are brothers), Shun and Kaname give life to this show and are responsible for the success of this true work while Shun is more delicate and at times looks like a woman and is more fanciful, like cooking, Kaname makes the style more serious, studious and learned (but do not think that it is not funny!) and finally Yukki and Yuuta twin brothers where each one has its own personality and the same time you like surprises and confuses dois.No wait until a show with adventure, drama, action, he has nothing but it is a nice anime to watch and very fluid and clean.
His comedy is not forced in any way and is really fun is natural, loose, makes you laugh in every episode you watched, linked to good music that combines with past scenes, great graphics are extremely detailed and engaging characters that you can identify the voice acting is particularly good and is the highlight of this show dubbing combine comedy with an amazing way and that the brightness of the show, I think the show just becomes funny because of dubbing done extremely well and I believe anime genre for those who really his strong point but this has to be is meaningless and lifeless, each genre needs a strong point such as suspense, mystery songs have happy and funny ends the show as well as an anime adventure can not only obscure songs, but continued to speak well of the show, it's really amazing how well the producers chose the songs for each scene, and how each character has their own life and still the place for a bit of romance but do not expect the anime to focus on it after his main genre that is not (as much as an anime has always various genres will focus on one of them and Kimi to Boku is comedy! romance not) the novel appears in a few episodes I believe in a 4 but is well it feito.Each episode has a different story which makes everything funnier and more Slice of Lifes animes that may seem a bit monotonous this genre is on the rise lately and is constantly evolving and this show is proof he's no little boring and monotonous and really stands out from others in the same genre, it takes real life situations and turn them into a really fun comedy.
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Story: 8
Since this is an anime comedy is difficult to give a note to his story as each episode it is one different story with a beginning middle and end their focus is not on it but I will try an average of each episode and give an overall score.
Art: 8
The anime has 3 strengths, and art is one of them (next to the sound and the comedy and the characters) really his art is extremely detailed and well done, you do not notice major flaws and scenarios are well defined and you get to itself felt in the scene as the character.
Characters: 8
Another strong point of the anime, the characters are not fully worked in front psychological, sentimental, but somehow they captivate you and you begin to get involved in the story with them, you start to like them and identify with them, is Funny how each character had his personality well developed and has its special peculiarities such as the twins Yuuki and Yuuta while the other one loves mangoes does not support this and do not even have a special taste, particular attention to the character Shun that in some moments recalls a woman is really funny how it looks like one, another highlight for the character I most identified myself Tachibana and the silly boy group that does everything becomes still best to watch each scene it really is incredible funny!
Sound: 9
One of the high points of the anime really your sound is excellent since the opening song to the closing and the songs used in each scene and how producers had amazing care of this detail seems so irrelevant but that's life when the anime is as well used if this show really fantastic!
Enjoyment: 9
FUN!! so you will not miss seeing this show, it is easy to watch, is not complex does not have those dramas and complicated things to understand he is totally straight, fluid and extremely funny! I believe that everything that purports to show he can do at a high level.
Overall Rating: 8
maru-magus
I'm a huge sucker for character development and designs and that's why I instantly got hooked on this anime. It's so relatable and all the characters are lovable. It's a comedy and I was laughing so much at least every episode. Some episodes get very deep in the characters and their feelings. As I said though, it's very relatable and light-hearted and fun. Please watch this anime, it's so amazing and the characters are phenomenal. The only complaint I have is that there isn't more seasons!!!
apolloisfine
Edited from my previous review, with a few additions. What show doesn’t start off slow nowadays only for it to actually become better overtime? Unfortunately many anime viewers are impatient and if they don’t like what they see on episode 1 it’s dropped from their viewing schedule. A good example for this would be the Fall 2011 series “Kimi to Boku”. It had to deal with the consistent comments of “OMG TEH GAY DO NOT WANT (an exaggeration but still..) and “It’s boring”. Now i can talk in depth about the latter criticism. As a hard-core slice of life fan, even i had the urgeto call KtB “boring” after the first two episodes. It was almost too realistic: a group of high school boys doing what high school boys usually do. No mechas, no ecchi, no outlandish premise but an everyday look at a regular group of friends. For most people this is just too mundane to give a watch but if you’re open to a slice of life series or this series is your first slice of life experience then watch till episode 3 and then you can drop this series if it still bores you. The hero who saves the show from total boredom and who also breaths life into these group of mundane characters is the boy with the straw-colored hair: Chizuru Tachibana. Chizuru brings more energy to the show than the entire cast combined and it takes a bit to get used to his personality especially in contrast to the more easy-going twins Yuuta and Yuuki, effeminate Shun, and Kaname the typical megane character. But after a while, the show becomes so much better: the cast really works well together, the stories are more heart-warming and the music works really well at times. At times i want to call Chizuru a walking plot device but his own personality gives the show life which spreads to the other main characters in due time. The stories are very heart-warming and you may think “Oh, wow i did that too!”. It’s a series about high schoolers, so expect to relate to one of more of the stories presented in this series.
What really surprised me had nothing to do with the anime itself but the company involved with the production of it. If you were to tell me a year ago that J.C. Staff was going to animate a slice of life series with an all male-cast, i’d laugh at you. J.C. Staff is the biggest abuser of the tsundere anime character and the mascot promoting such characters (Rie Kugimiya) and most of their works are criticized for being unfaithful to the original source, bad pacing or sub-par animation. Most of their series are about tsunderes or moe characters with little or no originality (tell me Hidan no Aria doesn’t resemble Shakugan no Shana?) and i was really fearing for the worst with news of this adaptation.
Luckily it seems that my fears were quickly dashed and i commend J.C. Staff for doing a great job with this series even if it’s obvious they didn’t really put a lot of effort into it: the production values aren't anything special, the occasional CG sakura petals notwithstanding, and the character designs take a bit to get use to but it's nothing horrendous of the sort.
I really love the voice acting in this series. Yuuta and Yuuki’s voices are so scary similar you actually think they are voiced by actual twins but in reality kudos goes to Kouki Uchiyama (Yuuta) and Ryohei Kimura (Yuuki) for doing a splendid job. Of course the real star is Miyu Irino as the spunky Chizuru, balancing a tight line from being too dull and too annoying. Other notables are Toshiyuki Toyonaga (Shun, also Flit from Gundam AGE and Mikado from Durarara!!) and Yuuki Ono (Kaname, many minor roles). The insert songs used in the series are also timed perfectly in most cases, and surprisingly the singer of those songs is a guy! But the real treat for me is the OP/ED: I really liked the cheerfulness of the OP with contrast with the more reminiscent feel of the ED.
To wrap it up, Kimi to Boku was a sweet surprise that managed to pull itself out of the weak first two episodes to become a great watch for us slice of life fans and a good watch to anyone willing to give this show a chance.
2011 was the year to not judge a book by its cover, and Kimi to Boku is one of the many examples of that rule.
kittycats468
Personally I don't really like slice of life in fact I could say I actively hate it and try to avoid it, but recently because of this anime I started watching slice of life. I first started watching this anime because my friend showed it to me. It was funny and you couldn't really feel the slice of life element in it. The producers love throwing in random scenes of just cats in the middle of everything. They'll be talking and then it's just a cat stretching. This anime is light-hearted and something you can laugh with your friends about. It's not the usual darkand gloomy ending of the female mc dying or leaving.
Story- It doesn't really have that much of a story line. You have to watch it all the way though to understand some things but usually it's just Yukki and Yuta annoying Kaname and Shun trying to calm him down and Chizuru just acting like an idiot.
Art- It's pretty good I feel like they put lots of thought into the cats lol
Sound- They have nice soundtracks especially when they try to add in the slice of life element to it.
Character- I love the characters. Yukki and Yuta are my favorite because of the nonchalant attitude and how when it's just them two together you can really see the contrast between them. There's little to no character development it's almost the same the whole way through.
Overall- I liked it. There were times where they got sappy and it kinda made me cringe but overall the humor was good and I got pretty attached to the characters
That's all thanks for reading ^~^
KatakuriMojo
Kimi to Boku. A story about five friends who have a heck of a fun time (maybe not for Kaname) and we see their relationships and everyday life pan out. At first I didn't really know how good or bad this anime was going to be, but after watching the first few episodes, I was hooked and wanted to watch more. Story: 9 The story follows the life of the five main characters, and with it the usual and unusual events that unfold. This show doesn't have too much of a deep plot, as it is a slice of life, but we get to see many differentthings happen and it is a joy to watch if you like that. There was more comedy than I originally expected, which was great as I particularly like the way it is done in this show. It is a very 'light' show and is very relaxing, and for me is certainly a 'feel good' anime.
Art: 8
I found the art in this show was nothing spectacular, but it was that which made it great. The simplistic design complements the general feel of the show, and it's very easy on the eyes. A very enjoyable feature in this anime that you art lovers will like is that occasionally at certain scenes (usually near the end of the episode) the screen will pause and fade into a watercolour version of that frame. These pictures are also used in the ending, which is a pleasure to watch. One thing though, what's with all the random cats?! I found it strange how cats are shown as some kind of transition between a lot of the scenes. Otherwise, fantastic art.
Sound: 9
Kimi to Boku. has some of the best background tracks I've ever heard in anime. There's sweet melodies for flashbacks, funky music for comedic moments and much more. These are all played at just the right moment to create a very 'alive' show that keeps you mesmerised. The opening and ending have great music, and special mention goes to the intro at the start of each episode, which I'm sure many people jump in glee to when they hear it. Each of the voice actors have very unique voices, which both contrast and complement each other. We have the Asaba twins and their monotonic (and often synchronised) speech, Shun and his quite feminine voice, Kaname who's quite brash and loud, and of course Chizuru who is very lively and childish.
Character: 9
Every one of the characters have a unique personality which, like their voices, contrast each other and complement each other to make a great show. The show takes turns to focus on each of the characters' lives, with quite a few flashbacks and this generates a deep background and depth for each of them. We get to see relationships develop and how their personality changes, and I think this gives the show has a massive amount of depth to each of the main characters.
Enjoyment: 10
When watching this anime, I really enjoyed myself and found myself smiling and laughing along with the characters. I can really relate to some of them, and just the general easy going theme in this show makes it really great to watch. I'd recommend watching this if you're looking for something relaxing, funny, and all in all very enjoyable to watch. This is definitely a 'feel good' anime, and if you are feeling a bit down, just watch some of this and I can guarantee that you will feel better in no time.
Overall: 9
Kimi to Boku. is maybe not the show for everyone, but if you like your slice of life, this is a must watch. It is a great show to escape to, if you just want to get away from reality for 24 minutes and indulge in the antics of the five friends.
Thanks for reading, and if you have chosen to watch this I hope you enjoy it! It made me feel really happy, and I hope it does for you too!
Duckielover151
I'll be the first to admit that I'm not a huge Slice of Life fan. Perhaps I'm missing some subtle art, but they usually just seem so boring to me. But I try to give everything a fair try. In a lot of ways, Kimi To Boku was exactly what I expected it to be. The characters were unoriginal tropes who didn't defy their blueprint very often, if at all. I watched both seasons, but it was slow going. The animation budget seemed to be lacking. The character designs were kind of bland, and though there was a ton of dialogue in this show, they oftenfocused on things that were much cheaper to animate while the speaking character was offscreen.
That said, there were a few things I did really enjoy. I wasn't too caught up with most of the side characters, but there were some really sweet moments, and there was something in every single episode that made me laugh. This show had a really subtle, dry sense of humor that I loved. The music was nice also, but it wasn't anything that really stuck out.
Though the characters were all shameless stereotypes, I did enjoy how they were portrayed. I love their portrayal of Yuki and Yuta. Though they're identical, I never had any trouble telling them apart, and they made a point of showcasing differences in their personalities from the very first episode, which just isn't something I usually see with identical twins. It was nice to see the writers thinking outisde the box a little. Yuki and Yuta clearly aren't used to being mistaken for each other. The childhood friends aspect of this show was done very subtly as well. Little things like how well they knew each other's personality quirks and how comfortable the boys were in each other's homes went a long way. I appreciate that they didn't have to make it loud or forced. It was refreshing.
So if you're a Slice of Life fan, I'd definitely recommend this show. I personally feel one viewing was enough for me.
sakura-icecream
This is an awesome anime to watch if you have had a bad day, want a laugh, or are just simply bored. This anime doesn't have a plot which I think is just awesome. It focuses on just small first world problems in life which makes it even more hilarious. I would recommend this to people 13 and up because they would understand it more clearly in that sort of age. I just laughed at the small things that they joked about. It felt like I wanted them to be my friends. I wish I had more friends like them. I loved every single character especiallyKaname's mom. She was so adorable but I wish she didn't cry as much.
WATCH THIS!
THEN WATCH THE SEQUEL THAT JUST CAME OUT!
lilRaspberry
This is my first time writing a review,,,,,, i think this will be more like my comment and opinion tho ._. i finished this anime since last year but i couldn't get it off my mind. i fell in love with this anime since the first episode. the arts, opening song,the way they gather awkward or funny moments with friend together in this anime, how different the character is, and how it gives out soft and fluffy warm feelings this is really enjoyable for me to watch since i like to see each character's personality, and those funny momentsl .... But this might be boring tosome of you because theres not much story going on rather laid back?
story adapted to a hidden love, one sided love,etc. but theres no boys love in this anime !!!!! i dare you to watch the first episode first before skipping this anime
