Kyoutarou Ichikawa may look like a shy and reserved middle school student, but deep within his heart is a bloodthirsty killer. His ultimate desire is to see his classmate Anna Yamada's beautiful face writhing in pain before he ends her life. But this fantasy may never come to fruition, as Ichikawa starts to see an entirely different side to Yamada.
Often seeking refuge in the library, Ichikawa frequently runs into Yamada. It is during these encounters that Ichikawa realizes his model classmate is actually an airhead who can never read the room. As they spend more time together, the boy cannot help but feel not only a sense of endearment toward the very girl he wishes to murder but also a desire to protect her at all costs. Is it possible that this sudden change in Ichikawa's perspective could lead to something more?
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KoraxCatalyst
Anime romantic comedies are a dime a dozen and they have been for over forty years now. The moment some savvy producer looked at the seminal Urusei Yatsura in the late 70’s and was like “We could totally milk the shit out of this,” it was basically all over from there. This reached critical mass in the 2000’s when some iteration of “random douchebag attracts a bunch of socially unstable weirdos and they run around for 13-25 episodes" or "random airheaded bimbo finds some hot piece of bishounen ass to abuse her for 13-25 episodes” became a disproportionate amount of the anime industry’s output. whilethere’s still the occasional harem manga adaptation, these types of stories have largely been subsumed into the now derided Isekai light novel power fantasy whose continued prevalence in the industry still baffles me, I’m pretty sure these things don’t make that much money. And Traditional Shoujo manga adaptations are ostensibly nonexistent these days. It’s a genre that’s morphed into either adaptations of web manga that aren’t explicitly marketed for teenage girls, but still largely cater to female audiences. And, wouldn’t you know it? Isekai light novel adaptations. They’re just in a dating sim this time, you see? ;)
In the maelstrom of all these industry changes, you get a new type of rom-com, the Reiwa Era Comedy. These types of romance stories, usually aimed at adult men though they feature mostly teenagers, have a meta-textual understanding of its own genre trappings, and thus seek to find ways to retool its own formula and keep this gravy train going. Because, despite the fact that Japanese people are far too overworked, and far too fed up with their own gender roles to actually manifest their own fulfilling relationships in real life, they'll gladly read dozens of manga about (usually) kids tailspinning around their own gimmick for 100 chapters until they finally grow the fuck up and get together. The titles of these works are so cliche they can basically be madlibbed at this point: [anime girl name] is [adjective] etc. etc. To be a bit more charitable, these titles are comparatively more flexible than their harem manga predecessors in terms of what kinds of relationships we’re allowed to see. They can be romantic associates with a single cogent goal like in Komi-san, they can be basically dating in everything but name like in My Dress Up Darling, or they can be straight-up dating from the start like in Shikimori. As similar as these works tend to be, they all have at least one specific trait that sets them apart from the others, on top of whatever wish fulfillment they’re trying to convey to their audience.
After spending two paragraphs getting to the fucking point, Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu is a pretty good example of this type of romance story. The fantasy this time is, what if you were some socially maladjusted chuuni who also so happens to have attracted the hottest girl in class, and she’s autistic! In all seriousness, what made me interested in Bokuyaba from the outset is the neurotic angle the series takes toward its male and female leads. The only reason the story is even possible is BECAUSE the characters are as neurotic/neurodivergent as they are.
If I had to describe what the author was trying to do with Bokuyaba, it would be: redeeming the parts of Shoujo manga that made it appealing, cutting out the cringe(y fetishes), and conveying that exact appeal to an intended male audience. Don’t get me wrong, Bokuyaba is just as fetishistic as those girl’s manga tend to be, it’s just more so in its design sensibilities than in the scenario writing itself. Like, when I was taking glances at the manga to look for any interesting comparisons for the sake of this review, all I could think was, “Wow, this mangaka really wants her audience to fuck this 12 year old girl.” Sure, there’s a character who’s a literal fat fetishist, but he’s not the focus, nor is the story trying to forgive him for being such. There’s no attempt to legitimize middle schoolers trying to pound their 25 year old teachers, or their cousins, or their 25 year old cousins, in the same way as the supposedly wholesome main couple of a Shoujo manga story. In fact, I think Bokuyaba’s romanticism coupled with its acknowledgement of its character’s sexualities is one of the work’s strengths. There’s this adult-like attitude where yeah, these kids could totally have sex at some point in the future, and that doesn’t ruin anything about the story or the power fantasy. It’s not why you’re watching per se, but it makes the story feel more “real". I won't lie, when Kyoutarou in episode 12 stops then—in a flash—anxiously checks his trashcan to make sure his "tissues" were tossed out while Anna was IN HIS ROOM like two feet away, I was fucking howling. I genuinely wonder if the author has a younger sibling and they told her of a similar humorous story (though, given the subtle siscon stuff in this show, for the love of god I hope not).
And what’s more impressive is that it doesn’t annoy me that the characters aren’t immediately getting together. A defining characteristic about good anime romantic comedies is seeing how the two main leads develop, both because of and independently of each other. Despite how Anna is very obviously DTF for much of this story, the main reason they’re not is because the main character is a horrifically insecure and anxious kid. Kyoutarou HAS to change in order for their relationship to even be possible, because where he is at the beginning of the story is far too emotionally fragile for there to be anything healthy. He has to accept who he is, and accept the possibility that people CAN like that. While I wasn’t completely relating to the main character in every situation (the kid is more of a well-dressed edgelord than I’ll ever be), there were moments where Kyotarou would misinterpret an event in an overly negative light, and I would go “Bro, that’s literally me when I was his age.” It’s kind of unsettling after a certain point, but it makes me appreciate what the author was trying to do with her main character.
While there’s less to say about Anna Yamada, she’s pretty good too. She’s not impotent or powerless, she’s actually quite proactive in her feelings, but also quite considerate. She tries to be subtle sometimes, but she's also very clumsy and awkward—she isn’t tongue-in-cheek in the way a lot of “quirky” anime girls try to be. Anna is a child so much of her attempts at romance boil down to a combination of internet research, media portrayals, and guesstimations. Much of Anna's mindset towards her relationship in this story is having her special fru fru Shoujo manga romance based off of a series she likes, it's another reason why the relationship progresses more slowly. I joked about her being autistic earlier, but when Anna in like episode 2 straight up tells another character that they’re “practicing their jokes” implying they don’t entirely understand what makes a joke funny on an intuitive level, I’mma think a certain way. I still can't get over how right after the scene of Anna doing the little happy dance in the park because she recieved a keychain as gift from her (not)-boyfriend—I got a text from an IRL friend of mine, who's also on the spectrum, of TikTok of a dancing flamingo telling me how it was literally them (my friend will, in fact, dance when happy if you let them), it fucking kills me. Anna is still a normie, and in fact, the show goes out of its way to note this multiple times. But, she’s a weird normie, one who’s survived due her exceptional upbringing and good looks
In relation to Anna, another thing I’ll praise about the show is its subtle character writing, masked through the subjective lens that the story filters itself through. Early on, there’s a bit where Anna asks Kyoutarou to borrow his paper fan and mentions how good the fan smells. Kyoutarou explicitly mentions that he didn’t buy a scented a fan when walking over to Anna to vet her point. And while Kyoutarou was too distracted by how beautiful Anna was to figure it out, the only scent the fan could have was FROM Kyoutarou because he was holding it all fucking day. When I realized this, I was like, “Nah, she did NOT just try that shit.” And while it didn’t work, that’s when I realized the mangaka really did care when crafting her scenarios and that I should be paying attention when Anna does things. I love stuff like that, and Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu is full of it. Some people have questioned why the show takes place in middle school, and I would chalk it up to the point I made earlier about "redeeming the tropes" or whatever. The world Bokuyaba takes place in is grounded enough that if these kids we're any older it wouldn't be believable. Hell, characters IN universe hardly can and they're like, thirteen. And since chuunibyo is a key element of the text early on, middle school jives well with the story's overall atmosphere and themes of adolescent self-acceptance.
To talk about the more technical aspects of Bokuyaba for a little bit, the show overall looks pretty solid. While the storyboards and character design work are (usually) nothing to write home about, Bokuyaba is animated fairly competently and the show looks its best when the digital compositing puts in the hard work to make its scenes really pop. Kensuke Ushio of all people did the soundtrack, and while I think it’s weaker when compared to his work on Chainsaw Man or A Silent Voice, there’s a few tracks on the Bokuyaba ost that just hit to such a satisfying extent and really captures what makes those scenes significant to the main character.
Bokuyaba is, for the most part, fairly simple outside of what I described. It’s not completely vapid, but it’s also not peak anime kino either, though it's not trying to be. Bokuyaba is trying to do something distinct and special in an increasingly over-saturated rom-com scene where a new quirky couple pops up every other week. And as someone who had been loosely interested in the property for some time, I can say I was pretty satisfied with the product I got. Good things are made sometimes and I don’t need to be all cynical about it. It helps that my life has been legit hell recently and I’ve had some of the worst weeks of my life just occur, Bokuyaba was a nice respite in the midst that. And I’m sure if any of the creators of either the show or the manga read what I just wrote, they'd feel just that little bit more confident in what they made, frankly, they should.
Have a nice day.
Mcsuper
The Dangers in My Heart has had quite an interesting run, from a full on cringefest to an incredibly wholesome ride filled with great character growth, and moments that really dangered my heart indeed. Granted, I liked the show from the beginning even with how cringe some of it was, but fast forward to about nine weeks in, and this became one of the shows I looked forward to the most every week in the spring anime season. From being lukewarm on the protagonist, I definitely came around on him, and he became one of my favourite male characters of the season. If you wantto watch two dumb, goofy characters get together in a very entertaining matter, I highly recommend this, as it’s one of my favourite new romcoms I’ve seen in quite some time.
Many of us have been a cringe teenager at some point right? Right? Come on, admit it. Kyoutarou Ichikawa, the male protagonist, is the embodiment of the cringe teenager personality. He’s edgy, a bit creepy, and wants to kill his classmates. What a guy, am I right? I fully expected his edginess to be the focus of the comedy, but he ended up being a much better protagonist than I ever thought he could be. While he is an incredibly chuuni character at the start, his edgy personality makes him quite a perceptive person, who’s very aware of what happens around him, and thus, that perceptiveness allowed him to help others, and it turns out, he’s quite an empathetic character who cares a lot for the people around him.
The word “Karte” in Japanese, refers to a patient’s medical record. If you’ve watched the show, I’m sure you noticed that the title of each episode has this word in it. In a way, it means with each passing episode, Kyoutarou is getting cured from his chuunibyou personality, little by little, and is maturing. In my eyes, it’s an awesome example of “show, not tell”, as there’s just a lot of nuance here, the development isn’t just thrown right in your face, but slowly, but surely, you see Kyoutarou opening up, talking to more people, becoming braver. The romcom genre is quite a saturated genre these days in anime, and it’s pretty rare to have a romcom protagonist grow in a very “earned”, and natural way without it being forced, so I appreciated his development a lot. Not to mention, it’s also pretty rare to see an extremely short male character compared to the female character, and I honestly liked that change of scenery. I love my short kings!
And then there’s Anna Yamada, the adorable glutton who seems to like the perfect girl to the people around her. In reality, she’s quite a doofus, and does some inexplainable things that leave me scratching my head sometimes. Kyoutarou puts her on a pedestal just like most of the boys would, but that tall pedestal slowly shrank and he wouldn’t have to look too high up anymore, though he still would need to look up at the towering girl that he likes.
The direction is also top-tier, from the first-person angles, to the colour palettes, to the framing, and the soundtrack from Kensuke Ushio, a legend who has worked on big name anime such as “A Silent Voice”, “Ping Pong The Animation”, and even another anime this season in “Heavenly Delusion”, did a fantastic job on this show as well, as it only added to the important scenes and made it ever more impactful.
From the awkward exploration of teenage love, to the heartwarming moments that left my heart in danger, this is truly one of my favourite romcoms in recent memory in my eyes, and I only hope we get to see more of these two doofuses together making some great memories.
SpRayquaza11
This show, like the title did say was quite ~yabai~ in the first few episodes but trust me it does develop fairly well in the later episodes. I thought this was just gonna be a chunni freak show with weird fanservice which it manages to fit in quite a good amount of, the boisterous and ultra well endowed little giant of girl yamada anna , (who we are somehow supposed to believe) is a middle school student and a model is alarmingly unaware of her antics of overeating and accidental fanservicing which are fueled by the chunni and Perverted delusions of our main lead ichikawa whoalso fantasies about murdering people in elaborate ways? Yeah I was gonna drop it soon too.
But,
We actually got a decently written Romance in which the MC actually improves as the story and his love progresses and he goes from I gotta murder her to protecc her quite smoothly and the subtle hints of romance and the doki moments are well placed with no bs ecchi accidents and are usually quite heartwarming! It is a slow burn and definitely stings to your cringe bone for a while but it does get better later on! Does that warrant a watch?
Well it depends
story(6/10)
I know even after showering it with praise I can't sing much home about the plot and its progression as such, the gluttonous genki girl who belongs to and is the star of the unattainable group of cute girls gang somehow catches the attention and spends time with the most chunni and loner guy of the class, there are the standard christmas date , study camps ,sick visits, and photoshoots topped with, obviously, sex jokes and lewd remarks which are either supposed to be funny or be relatable to our own dark past do not amount to a substantial plot , its mostly always just a setting for the characters to get closer to each other. I seriously cannot emphasize enough about this THERE IS SIMPLY NOTHING UNIQUE in this story , is it heartwarming and cute at times ? sure yes it is but that is definitely the characters not the plot.
Characters (8/10)
The character development is all the romance anime have to show any semblance of plot and subsequently romantic progression , and in this anime the journey of Ichikawa from being a perverted and frankly messed up lonely murder fantasy nerd , whose only intention of even justifying his actions is “Oh ill murder her some day” to someone who is able to stand up for her and openly admit that he loves here was a slow but enjoyable and frankly very cute ride. Yamada as well becomes more aware of her.
Art and animation (7/10)
Okay I will give it some points for the art style being a bit more unique than standard and definitely the animation is okay and actually surprisingly good sometimes for a romcom.
Sound and VA(7/10)
The OP and ED or even the ost is not much special except on maybe the "karte" moments , Voice acting of ichikawa is mostly the standout thing , but that is cz its 80% of monloguing , the other VAs do an good job too.
I can recommend this only if one has the persistence and tolerance of powering through the first three or four episodes , because it certainly only becomes a mildly interesting romance after them.
RebelPanda
The Dangers in My Heart is… uncomfortable, not due to its subject matter, but because of its effective satirization of the inherent creepiness often found in male-led romance anime. It cleverly critiques the recent wave of school rom-coms featuring generic boys who mystically attract conventionally attractive girls through exaggerated narratives and voyeuristic direction. Kyoutarou Ichikawa, the average male protagonist, embodies the creepiness to the extreme with his lurking, antisocial behavior, and disturbing thoughts. However, the series takes an unexpected turn by juxtaposing his unsettling tendencies with moments of genuine kindness. These anime tend to follow men who narrate about their love interests while staring atthem longingly, usually as the anime’s director ogles her leeringly. Is Kazuya a creep for staring at Chizuru and thinking about her? Yes, obviously. Kyoutarou Ichikawa the average male-led rom-com protagonist, with the creepiness cranked to eleven. He lurks in the dark library, avoids socializing, carries a box cutter at all times, and loves to ponder murdering his classmates. Oh yeah, he’s also five-foot-nothing and shatters at the slightest confrontation. Initially, I had assumed this would be your average “loner guy gets hot girlfriend because she sees he has a beautiful heart.” And it seemed that way, at first. Ichikawa’s private sanctum, the library, is threatened when his model classmate, Anna Yamada, comes to secretly snack in private. Rather than announcing himself, he hides a foot away from her behind a bookshelf, and narrates his frustration and murderous desire to the viewers. But seemingly, Ichikawa can’t help himself when she’s in need. Like when she’s crying, he kindly leaves her tissues, or readily defends her when she’s in trouble with teachers. It’s almost like the anime is attempting to make us overlook his stalker tendencies because he’s a nice guy™… except, she doesn’t actually need him. Everytime he attempts to help, it’s clear she’d be fine on her own, or has already solved the problem herself. What keeps this formula refreshing is how Ichikawa’s plans tend to fail in unpredictable ways.
Early on, Ichikawa witnesses a boy harassing Anna, as he is stalking her of course—but rather than step in to help, he throws his bike down a hill, landing it in a river, but effectively getting the attention of other students to draw away the harasser. Despite epicly failing to be suave, he helped Anna—at a major expense to himself. He’s not smooth in any way, but his sincerity is earnest. Watching the series blindly, I worried Ichikawa would successfully rescue Anna at every turn, and make her fall in love with him. A cliche, tried and true romance trope.
In fact, it’s the opposite. Ichikawa’s well-meaning failures and adorable awkwardness are what endear Anna to him. Their relationship slowly develops into friendship, hinting at something more, and the ball is always in Anna’s field. She has more power in their relationship, but not in an manipulative, abusive, Nagatoro-san kind of way. Considering she’s an athlete and like a foot taller than him, capable on her own. Other anime about generic cringe-worthy teenage boys who somehow attract the hottest girl in their life usually treat their heroines like objects of desire. They’re to be looked at, but entirely devoid of personality, conflict, and depth, Anna is the antithesis of them. The recent trend of male-led rom-com heroines may have flaws that make them ‘not like other girls’, such as sadism, inability to speak, teasing, but these supposed flaws fulfill a desire for some viewers. Anna is just a person—her idiosyncrasies aren’t attractive qualities, they simply make her unique.
Yamada does some funny things occasionally that made me laugh out loud. Such as pulling a pound of candy out of her pocket randomly and covering other magazines with her own at the store. Sometimes she’s a little ridiculously stupid. How don’t you question why a random dude is always hiding in the library behind you, or wonder why he just has a box cutter on him? However, her foolishness never exists to make Ichikawa appear smarter. They’re both dunces in their own ways. The perfect example of this is in a later episode when the two catch colds trying to care for one another; Ichikawa chases after Anna in the rain to return her forgotten belongings, then Anna visits his home after school, bringing him ice cream and showing her concern for his well-being. When Ichikawa passes out from a fever, Anna helps him and, in her genuine worry, cannot resist hugging him during his delirium. Unbeknownst to Ichikawa, Anna caught a cold from their heartfelt hug, highlighting her selfless and caring nature. Although I found it cute and accurate to his personality, his obliviousness to her affection may come off as frustrating for some viewers.
Ichikawa's insecurities and fear of rejection are vividly depicted, leading to his edgy behavior and rejection of Yamada's sincere care. In episode nine, Yamada's efforts to obtain Ichikawa's number go unnoticed until he realizes her intentions, but a series of misunderstandings further strains their relationship. Ichikawa's distorted belief that Yamada has been using him causes him to ignore her, until a heartfelt confrontation reveals Yamada's vulnerability and genuine affection. Their emotional connection deepens, as they begin to bridge the gap between Ichikawa's fears and Yamada's unwavering support, setting the stage for a potentially transformative chapter in their relationship. Notably, he sees Anna as above himself, however, it causes him insecurities rather than as a means to make her an ethereal, otherworldly being. The viewers see both of them as equals, mostly due to Anna’s abundant screen time in the latter half and hearing her inner monologue. Also there’s virtually no fan service. Even though Ichikawa is a normal, hormonal, teenage boy, the animators never sexualize Anna—and it PAINS ME to say this is refreshing.
The Dangers in My Heart anime seems uncomfortable at first, then the series takes an unexpected turn by juxtaposing Ichikawa’s unsettling tendencies with moments of genuine kindness. Anna Yamada, the center of his infatuation, proves to be a well-developed character with agency and depth, contrasting with the typical one-dimensional heroines in similar anime. Yamada's flaws make her unique, while her caring and selfless nature shine through, even as Ichikawa remains oblivious to her affection. Their relationship evolves into a friendship where Yamada holds the power, challenging the usual power dynamics seen in male-led rom-coms. The absence of objectification and fanservice in the anime is refreshing, emphasizing their equal footing and focusing on their personal growth. Despite its discomforting premise, The Dangers in My Heart subverts expectations and delivers a refreshing take on recent romance anime, highlighting the importance of genuine connection and mutual respect between characters.
Marinate1016
In a season full of good romance titles, Bokuyaba stands at the top for me as the best romance show of Spring 2023 and one of the best overall. A genuinely heartwarming and cute story that features a believable and organic relationship dynamic, loveable characters, a fantastic Ushio Kensuke OST and beautiful direction. This is a must watch. Bit of a disclaimer. One of the biggest and most unfair criticisms this show got is how edgy the MC is in the first couple episodes and it’s genuinely mind-bogglingly to me that people still don’t understand the concept of character development and growth. If characters started outperfect what would be the point of a story? Yes, the MC is an edgy Chuuni at the start of the show, but his reasons for that are revealed and he has a really good character arc that I believe, if you give it a chance, you will enjoy. Seeing Kyo go from a quiet edge lord to someone who can stand up for himself and those he cares about, able to vocalise his feelings and make intimate connections with people was very satisfying.
For me, the show started off a little slow in the first episode or so. I saw potential and liked the art and music, but it took until about episode 4 for me to really start appreciating this show for the masterclass it is. I absolutely loved seeing Yamada and Kyo’s relationship slowly develop and I am a sucker for the whole “two totally opposite types of people falling in love” anime trope. When it’s done right it’s so cute, and this series gets it right. The story just feels real and believable. There’s so many moments for me where I forgot I was watching an anime just because of how absorbed I got into what was going on, which is really one of the highest forms of praise you can give something in this medium. There’s a few side characters, but the story is pretty much concentrated on Kyo and Yamada from the second half onward and I liked that. There are so many cute moments in this show that literally made me squeal out loud. I can not stress enough how damn cute this is.
I really can’t praise Shin-El enough for the job they did on the production side of this. You can have the best story in the world, but if it’s not given the love and care it deserves, it’s going to fall flat on its face. The artistic direction, storyboarding, compositing, etc., were flawless. A lot of my favourite scenes from this show were amplified by the camera movements, angles, music and the use of the Monogotari-esque words on a screen effect that they implemented. They took what was a very strong manga, and made it even better.
Speaking of music, you may have recognised that name Ushio Kensuke. He did the OST for Koe no Katachi, Chainsaw man, Space Dandy and many more. This season, he did this and Tengoku and gave us a a legendary soundtrack in both. He’s one of my favourite composers and his sound is unmistakable. It always adds so much more emotion and poignancy to scenes. It complimented the artistic direction so well in Bokuyaba and honestly, some scenes almost made me cry purely because of how beautiful his music is. I really can’t heap enough praise on him.
All in all, if you’re on limited time and one of those people who watches seasonals after the season, this is one of the ones to watch. It’s a simply beautiful romance anime with gorgeous art, great characters and a realistic relationship between two young people. I can not wait for season 2 of this.
Bokuyaba gets 10 out of 10.
doo78
I'm a simple man with simple tastes - if I see a generic romance/comedy in the season, I'll watch it. Even if it's the same copy and pasted show that I've seen a million times before. I'll watch it. As for why... well that's a whole can of worms. But when I saw this airing I thought "well, guess this another one of those". I read the synopsis, saw a tall girl and a goofy looking edgy MC and thought, "okay, this is gonna be a another gag comedy with only one overused joke and appealing to people with a tall girl fetish." I had it all figured out. So Iwatched the first episode, and I was right. He wants to kill her, but she's hot so he ends up falling in love with her, bla bla bla. Fell right into my low expectations. But eh, it was fine so I decided to watch the next episode. Admittedly, it was a little funnier but still what I expected. So, I watched the next episode. It seemed like they forgot about the initial gag with him wanting to kill her. Sure, but it was still a generic romcom. I watched the next episode. I guess it might be an okay romance...? They aren't reusing the gag at all and I think I'm starting to like it for some reason... I watched the next episode. And the next one. And the next. Suddenly, I realised that I was dying for the next episode to release, thinking about it all the time and replaying scenes over and over again. Then it hit me. Crap, this might be one of my favourite romance anime ever. Now, how the hell did that happen?
The Dangers in My Heart is one of the most surprising anime I've seen. Not because of any crazy plot twist or incredible subversion, but because I was tricked into thinking it was a basic gag comedy anime. The synopsis of the MC wanting to kill her is blasted through the window and out of the stratosphere. Gone and never to be seen again.
With shocking contrast to the initial premise, the atmosphere and tone of the anime is the complete opposite. It emphasises quiet moments and mundane situations, like sharing sweets in the library or walking back from school together and popping into the convenience store for food.
All of the significant scenes involve the two main characters, Yamada and Ichikawa, talking alone together casually. I actually love how you can sometimes feel awkward silences between them because so many other anime always have a specific intention for a scene, exaggerating interactions and it never just feels like two people talking. Instead, they feel somewhat plastic, reminding you that there is someone writing a script for them to follow behind it all.
The drama is also executed very differently to other anime. There are no emotional outbursts with screaming and crying and so on. Nor are there any absurd and unrealistic misunderstandings for the sake of drama. Instead, every conflict is carefully woven into the subtext, and understood by the characters and the viewer without a big scene to confirm it.
But even beyond that, the drama isn't the best part. The anime captures the feeling of two normal high schoolers naturally falling in love over time. There is no unlikely circumstance forcing them together or some random one-off incident that makes the heroine fall in love. It's just two students that take an interest in each other, gradually talk more over time and eventually grow closer. Their interactions develop from infrequently exchanging words to each other, to only greeting each other by the school entrance, to texting and then to walking home together. Anna goes from being slightly stand-offish to nudging him and bumping his shoulder, while Ichikawa begins to open up a little and ask her more questions instead of being on the receiving end all the time. Something I recently noticed is how in so many romance anime, all that the characters talk about is the romance itself. It's always them saying something super flirty, doing something lovey-dovey like holding hands and making that a big deal, or something along those lines. And it makes the romance feel so unnatural because couples don't do that the entire time. They talk about mundane things too. A good chunk of the dialogue in this anime falls outside of lovey-dovey moments and is just two friends hanging out, which is such a breathe of fresh air in this genre.
It might have the most realistic romantic development I've seen in an anime. And the realistic interactions really do stand out among the rest. I feel like so many romance anime try to spice it up with some unique premise but the ones that really stand out to me are the ones that don't try to.
Now, give me a moment to appreciate the angelic soundtrack. The score has the ability to make scenes feel special. It's hard to explain but it really encapsulates the beauty of two people falling in love and how wonderful of a thing that is. There are scenes when the two characters are just looking into each other's eyes or take a second longer to think about what the other said, and the music will give it this sentimental tone that really pulls you in. You know, I think a decent comparison is unironically the minecraft soundtrack. Growing up, minecraft was always just there as a game that I knew of, sometimes played and enjoyed but never really appreciated. But recently, I starting listening to the soundtrack that I've heard a million times but in isolation, I realised that it's really beautiful. It has this nostalgic and tender feeling to it that makes you sit back and think: Man...
Strange comparison, I know, but the soundtrack of this anime gives me a similar feeling where I have to sit back and think, "damn, that's beautiful". It really makes this romance anime stand out for me because with other anime I'll think, oh that's cute or aw that's nice, but it's rare for one to make me genuinely be in awe. It's hard to convey how you feel about music when you don't know much about music but that's what I think anyway.
On top of the high quality animation, I think the colour palette also has a significant impact. It uses a lot of grays and dull colours to give it a sort of winter feeling. Living in England, it feels just like home (in a good and bad way). It makes the ambience calm and serene, matching the romantic element of the show.
Now, even though I've made it sound pretty serious so far, the comedy is actually great. It mixes up jokes related to Yamada being an airhead or Ichikawa being shy really well, so most of it comes from the quirkiness of the characters. There are a few silly situations or even horny jokes here and there but the majority of it involves the characters bouncing off of each other, making them more likeable.
Although, the characters are what make the show. I've talked about how realistic the show is and that comes from the cast. Unlike other romance anime characters, they won't panic over the tiniest things and aren't super dense. They're mature enough to realise that they somewhat like each other, even if not fully convinced that it's romantic, so they don't overreact to every little thing. This means they can hang out together and walk home together without it being weird or some big event.
Anna is an airhead and a lot of the comedy comes from her being goofy and doing stupid things. But she's surprisingly perceptive. There are many moments where, over time, she learns about Ichikawa and it shows through her actions. I noticed that she never teases him for being shy or socially anxious but instead subtly helps him through it. For example, whenever he's too shy to say something, she'll patiently be quiet wait for him to get ready and say it - instead of interrupting. There are plenty of times when Ichikawa is too nervous to say something in a social situation in front of a bunch of classmates but she can tell how he's feeling or what he's trying to say by just looking at him. She makes him feel normal and I think that's why they work so well together. The anime makes an effort to portray her as very empathetic and caring, like a person with an authentic and big heart. She's unapologetically herself and likable through and through.
Also, she's hot. I absolutely have a thing for tall girls so she immediately gets a lot of points in my book.
Ichikawa is somewhat a self-insert protagonist, but definitely has ample individuality. He's relatable by being socially inept and cynical, but branches out into a full character as the story progresses. He thinks more critically about his relationship with Anna and how to work through certain situations. But something I really like about him is how he constantly pushes through the barriers made from his anxiety or embarrassment when it counts. When he realises that it's something important, he fights through that part of him. And I think that makes him very likable and admirable as a character. Also, the story has his first-person narration so it's fun to see his honesty in regards to his doubts, insecurities and feelings.
Something I think a lot of people, and sometimes I, struggle with in romance anime is the feeling of envy. Despite it being escapism, we can't help but feel bitter about not having a romance like that ourselves. So when there's a protagonist who's bland, boring and all that but the heroines fall in love with them so easily, it's frustrating. But with this anime, there isn't a drop of that feeling at all. Every moment with these two characters is sweet like honey and makes me squeal like a little girl. The main character is genuinely a great guy who absolutely deserves her love, without it feeling unjustified or forced at all. And Anna feels like an actual girl who falls in love with a guy for who he is and not any silly reason like him saving her or being super hot when he pulls back his hair or something. The show makes you empathize with the characters all the way through, making each interaction heartwarming to your core.
This show is one of the most pleasant surprises I've had in anime because of how I thought it would be in the beginning and how it gradually changed my mind. It's such a beautiful and fresh take on the romance genre. Despite how corny it sounds, with the music, the writing and the empathetic characters, it really makes love seem like a beautiful thing. And I think that's what the romance genre should be all about.
This review isn't that in-depth because it's in retrospect. Season two just started airing but I got the sudden urge to make a review about the first season before I watch it. So I haven't watched the anime for about half a year. Still, I remember how it made me felt and I hope I could convey that in this review. It's now one of my favourite romances and I'm excited for the next season.
PS:
(Santa please give me a tall girlfriend to tower over me and hold me as a late Christmas present).
Edenharley
Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu is a show I had low expectations going into. It's a show I thought I would never enjoy, one I thought would be filled with lame tropes and be over the top and stupid, one I thought would be forgettable and pointless but oh BOY how wrong I was. I was absolutely blown away at how everything played out, frankly I was shocked at how good this was, how well written and wholesome it was and just how much I'd become invested in these characters and their story. Something that stood out to me was the realistic approach this animewent for, characters felt so human and truly changed as time progressed. Characters didn't rely on tropes, didn't feel like "anime" characters, didn't do the silly anime jokes or rely on silly misunderstandings or forced awkward scenes to build personality but instead acted and reacted in ways that felt so damn natural and really reflected who they were. Nothing felt forced in this show, the pacing and different interactions remained so consistent that I'd get lost in scenes and episodes to the point where I felt like these were my friends and I was just observing them exist.
I cannot understate how adorable this show was from start to finish, and it only heightened as it went further on. I was holding my face and squealing throughout most of the cute scenes because from the direction to the voice acting to the moments themselves it was so intentional and evoked such a physical response from me. The development between our main two was such a pleasure to watch unfold, there was no "b-b-but we cant do that! its indecent!" instead you could read their intentions, subtle things they did, tiny ways they could grow closer, anything they could do to drop hints because that's exactly what would happen with real kids this age and god was it just so cute.
This was such a surprisingly refreshing romance anime, I genuinely don't think I've watched one that was cuter than this and I am so incredibly excited to watch season 2. This is a must watch for sure, if you are deterred by the synopsis TRUST me they drop the whole edgy thing reaaaal early to be honest I don't even know why it's in the anime, an easy 10 for me and one of my favourite romances out there for sure!
Satania_san
People love to dump on Rent a Girlfriend because of the brainless plot and the snail-pace story progress. But oh boy, is that show a masterpiece compared to this cringe fest, and I simply can't understand its popularity or why it's so highly rated. First of all, the show is a complete insult to people that struggle with social anxiety and have trouble fitting in. This is the most shameless and lazy wish-fulfilling escapist fantasy that I've seen in recent memory. No chance in hell that a literal model would fall for this tiny creepy guy who dose absolutely NOTHING throughout the whole show orhas any meaningful interactions with her. This is the ultimate loser fantasy of "what if the hottest chick in class falls for me for no apparent reason while I do absolutely nothing about myself" which is not a recipe for a good plot. No wonder they made the girl so dumb and clueless that she literally fell in love with the protag because he offered her candy when they hang in the library (??!!). Yes, the characters are this cringe (and what's with this awful character design? Why did they make the girl look like a a woman in her 20s and the guy like he's a 10 yo boy?).
Concerning the writing, the two main characters rarely have any interesting or meaningful dialogue, literally every scene is just about them getting embarrassed around each other after finding themselves in some kind of cringy situation (and without the show ever making clear why they have a chemistry in the first place). This is like a low IQ version of Takagi-san, without the witty exchanges and the good humor. It's like watching cringe in slow motion, so if you enjoy second-hand embarrassment this is the show for you.
And aside from this, the show is extremely slow, and there was absolutely no reason to make two seasons out of it. It just drags and drags with very minimal character development or story progression. There are plenty of good romance anime about an "unpopular guy gets a girl" that there is no reason to watch this trash. The best ones are Nagatoro and My Dress-up Darling, each great in its own way. Another very good one is the recent "The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses", which despite the ridiculous premise has very appealing characters with heart-warming interactions (a honorable mention is "My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999" which is a shoujo). A truly great and underrated show that deals with social anxiety in very realistic and relatable way is Watamote and I can't recommend it enough. So please save your time and watch something else.
afreza_furkon
"Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu" (The Dangers in My Heart) is an anime series that captivates viewers with its compelling storytelling and exploration of complex emotions. With its relatable characters and thought-provoking themes, this anime is a definite recommendation for fans of character-driven narratives. The series revolves around a young protagonist who finds himself entangled in a web of conflicting emotions and relationships. The portrayal of the main character's inner struggles is nuanced and authentic, allowing viewers to empathize with his journey of self-discovery. Through his experiences, the anime delves into the intricate layers of human emotions, exploring themes such as love, friendship, insecurity, andpersonal growth.
One of the standout aspects of "Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu" is its well-developed and relatable cast of characters. Each character is carefully crafted, with their own unique struggles, strengths, and vulnerabilities. The dynamics between the characters are richly explored, offering a realistic depiction of the complexities of human relationships. Viewers will find themselves invested in the characters' journeys, eagerly following their emotional arcs and personal growth.
The animation quality in the series is visually appealing and enhances the storytelling. The art style effectively captures the range of emotions portrayed by the characters, from subtle facial expressions to intense emotional outbursts. The use of color palettes and visual symbolism adds depth and enhances the overall viewing experience.
Furthermore, the anime's soundtrack is a standout feature, effectively complementing the emotional tone of the series. The music enhances pivotal moments, heightening the impact of key scenes and creating a strong emotional connection with the audience.
While "Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu" excels in many aspects, it may not be suited for viewers seeking fast-paced action or a plot-driven narrative. The anime focuses more on character development and emotional exploration, making it a slower-paced and introspective experience.
In conclusion, "Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu" (The Dangers in My Heart) is a highly recommended anime for those who appreciate introspective storytelling and deep emotional journeys. With its well-crafted characters, thought-provoking themes, and visually appealing animation, this series offers a captivating exploration of the complexities of the human heart. Prepare to be immersed in a profound and emotional experience that will resonate long after the final episode.
KANLen09
"Murder is born of love, and love attains the greatest intensity in murder." - Octave Mirbeau You've probably heard this quote about umpteen times already: Love makes the world go round. But have you ever asked yourself how people attain that love that makes them swell into romance with their significant others? I know of some series that specifically render this as part of their woven plot into romance, that are dependent on the people to have mixed feelings and so, carve an identity for themselves as nothing more than just fan fiction. Well, look no more, because courtesy of the creator of Mitsudomoe, mangaka NorioSakurai is back with a romance "thriller"...or is it more like an obsession of sorts, in the form of Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu a.k.a. The Dangers in My Heart. And to be honest, in the sea of so many tried-and-true romance series that range from the typical boring drama-ified love triangles and shit like that, this is a rather nice breath of fresh air that does not hide its rom-com formula, uses it to great lengths to create one surprising and great hell of a compelling all-in-one package. I have been wanting to hold off on the manga since the anime's announcement, and I am glad that I did not take the plunge (or rather, forgot about it) into reading the source material first.
"I say a murder is abstract. You pull the trigger, and after that, you do not understand anything that happens." - Jean-Paul Sartre
The typical rom-com starts with a male and a female, that's Step 1. But this Step 1 does the "show and tell" formula on so many allures, dependent on said couple, and this couple is typical, yet atypical. Born with a sense of identity for the murderous intent, Kyotaro Ichikawa is the embodiment of the typical Chuunibyou, with the unsociable shortie just wanting to see people die under his hands for his own amusement. But there is one person who, more often than not, warrants his attention: the mysterious Anna Yamada, who, apart from her bulbous body of huge boobs and a body that's beautifully solid, is akin to that of a model. Day after day, Ichikawa is always thinking of 1001 ways to fantasise Yamada being murdered by his hands, so much so that the school library is where his plan is always concocted and goes into motion. However, therein lies the one problem that's more of a blessing than a curse: Yamada is always hanging out in the school library as well, doing the things that she does not want seen in the public eye, from eating sweets, to just fumbling around with her things in an idiotic but careless and fun state that somehow mesmerises the wannabe murderer into being sucked in by her uncharacteristic traits. This seemingly unorthodox behaviour is how both Ichikawa and Yamada's interactions start, and it's with the "secret (library) meeting" that the former has his murderous virginity broken with the sweetness that she shows to none other than himself. It's the pique of curiosity that counts for interactions between opposite sexes, and in this case, it worked like a triumph, with Ichikawa looking after more of Yamada's silliness and wanting to keep the moments for himself, while the both of them get more flustered as the days pass by, turning the former's murder into love.
"If peace can only come through killing someone, then I don't want it." - Hiro Mashima (yes, the creator of Fairy Tail)
Alas, the couple interaction of both Ichikawa and Yamada could not be understated by the fact from their other friends as well. Most particularly of Yamada's clique which has the best backing friend of Chihiro Kobayashi, the gyaru-lookalike Moeko "Moe" Sekine and the scarily tempered Serina Yoshida, while Ichikawa has Sho Adachi who is a fleeting butterfly along the isles of the class that they are in, harbouring a crush on Yamada at first glance and seeing the former as a rival. Chihiro is Yamada's straight man character, for she always plays to the tune of the latter's antics and seemingly only cares about her role to link up with Yamada in many cases to the tune of comedy routines, while being oblivious to her best friend and Ichikawa's growing relationship. Moeko on the other hand, is a rather assertive girl who is best defined by her trolling habits, but will be a great friend at the best of times, especially when someone tries to pick up on Yamada, and her acting as like a paparazzi bodyguard beside her, because she's really a well-known model at just 13-14 years of age with magazine cover promotions and the like, that's only known to those close around her. As for Ichikawa's "best bud" Adachi, well, he's nothing more than just for side fuel, always thinking with his friends and deliberating on sexual harassment, and being a literate pervertic pest amongst everyone. But I've gotta say that while Ichikawa and Yamada's relationship had a somewhat misconstrued start due to their intricacies with each other, as mentioned, overtime the murder swelled into romance, and something simple as like Ichikawa's iconic moments with Yamada early on (i.e. the bicycle hill scene) did lend a lot of the motivation of a message to Yamada's friends (most notably Moeko) that he is becoming flustered, yet serious for the popular girl, based on his known feelings about her that delved into the deep end of "what is love" that despite her Takagi-san levels of teasing, she managed to win his heart, and so did he as well. And that is a sign of one of the most brilliant yet heartwarming romance stories that I have seen in my years of being a nut for the romance genre.
"Mercy but murders, pardoning those that kill." - William Shakespeare
Being one of the recent and most notable studios with a penchant for the romance genre, Shin-Ei Animation is no stranger to the spot when it comes to things such as this. If the Karakai Jouzu no Takagi-san a.k.a Teasing Master Takagi-san franchise can tell you one thing, it's that the maestro director himself, Hiroaki Akagi, who has directed the franchise and Kakkou no Iinazuke, has risen to the position to become one of the most affluent directors that I have come to respect for adapting said source material. And together with the same majority of the Takagi-san staff team, they operate in a way that elevates the source material to the very best of their abilities. Because honestly, the manga is good, but the anime is better in every other way, with beautiful visuals, albeit with warm colours that add texture towards the overall worldbuilding, even if it's just mostly set in school, and the library itself.
The sound portion of the anime is also, dare I say, great. I know that not many people care about Yorushika's last Anisong (which was Ooyukiumi no Kaina a.k.a Kaina of the Great Snow Sea's OP song "Telepath"), but her newest song "Shayou" is literally a banger of a song (I know I keep saying this a lot, but it totally rocks). And within the slew of Spring OPs (where I found it to be much worse than Winter's), this was one of the brand new, released songs with a shining pedigree of catchy and upbeat love. Kohanaramu's ED is also a great song to end the show on a good note, showing off the various low-brow moments through photos, and I thought that it was some nice subtle storytelling on its own as a whole.
"It is only in love and murder that we still remain sincere." - Friedrich Durrenmatt
Murder may be bad, but being madly in love is not, and as much as I now want to read the manga more to see the continuing exploits of Ichikawa and Yamada's relationship, sadly the anime has to come to an end here...or not there is the eventual Season 2 coming, in which I would be VERY elated for more romance subtext plots like these. Honestly, being a fan of a genre has its limits, and I'm thankful that this show came at just the right time to inject butterflies into my stomach for the atypical, but the same lovey-dovey moment still.
This show may earn the love-hate treatment for its unrealistic cringe, but I'm absolutely lovin' it.
h0ll0wxvict0ry
These days there are no shortage of wish fulfillment anime, especially ones that revolve around the very common wish of having a cute GF. As a fan of the subgenre, I can say without a doubt that this one is among the worst I've seen. It's like the ultimate herbivore shut-in fantasy. Seriously, the MC might as well have been isekaied considering how ridiculous this show is. I can't believe this requires a reminder but guys, if you are the quiet weird kid of your class the hottest girl in your class isn't going to randomly fall in love with you. The MC of thisshow has no friends and other people in the class generally avoids him. It doesn't help that he's constantly reading grotesque books about murders. It would be no exaggeration to say that he gives off school shooter vibes. Meanwhile the girl is so hot that she works part time as a model and every guy in the school has a crush on her. It would be one thing if the MC was some unfriendly bishounen, but no, he's literally just a scrawny guy who is a full head shorter than his love interest.
Now before you call me a hater I just want to compare this show to a few others and why this one is too ridiculous even for a self-described fan of the subgenre. I scored all the other shows below pretty positively so my beef is with this show specifically, not the genre itself.
Uzaki-chan: both characters are regular college students. While the FMC is a cute short stack, the MC is also quite handsome and even have a small fanclub at work.
Don't Tease Me Nagatoro-san: both characters are regular high school kids. Although the MC isn't popular, he is a talented artist that's acknowledged by others.
My Dress-up Darling: here the FMC also works as a part time model. However, the MC is the heir of a nationally renowned business and his talent was immediately recognized by other talented cosplayers. It's also a little kept secret that the mangaka for this series is actually a woman and the MC is her dream man. As such he is tall, good looking, sensitive, essentially everything she would want in a guy.
Tease Master Takagi-san: both characters are regular middle school students. Despite being in middle school it would be no exaggeration to describe the MC as a chad who exudes positive masculine energy. He is hardworking, sensitive, and has his own group of friends.
Alright, so to summarize this show is just too much. Compared to other shows, the MC of this show just have nothing going on in his life. No friends, no looks, no talents. Meanwhile, the love interest isn't even just some normal girl, but an active model. I'm all for wish fulfillment, but at a certain point shows like this is just giving people some weird ideas and expectations.
kleb90
ENGLISH: This work has become my favorite romance of recent times. I was going to rate the series as a 9 because they never delve into the MC's thoughts at the beginning of the play and that's bad if you ask me, since it seems that the heroine of the story purified him and thanks to her he won't be a serial killer in the future, but the reality is that it is due to his insecurities/fears of being judged and being true to himself, even so, the author's intention in reflecting this was not so clear to me but everything changed when I read VOLUME 0.(MUST READ IF YOU FINISHED THE ANIME)
And yes, the answer to this is in Volume 0, a 15/20 page light novel where they explain the MC's past in greater depth and, most importantly, the reason why he thought those kinds of things at the beginning. It is really important that they adapt this in the future because I think it is PRIMORDIAL to understand the first episodes and more so the protagonist who was so criticized at the beginning, I think it is the biggest problem in this season has since they do not delve into that topic again and is forgotten, it seems that the MC was purified by the main heroine of the story and that is not the case, if you read volume 0 you will know what I mean since it fills many gaps that this season leaves in terms of the MC and his thoughts first timers.
Let's talk about production in general.
- It has excellent animation, it is not a big deal but it is quite good with great details in terms of lighting and is used very well in key moments.
- The OST/music is the best thing about the program in my point of view in terms of production, Kensuke Ushio perfectly demonstrates the meaning and feelings of the protagonists, the essence of the scenes rises up to x10 thanks to the musical notes and achieves He conveyed it very well to the viewer, he perfectly understood the meaning of the work and its protagonists and that is worthy of praise.
- The direction in this program is magical, the director really knew how to manage the times and give the necessary silence to the scenes to demonstrate how much the actions in the program mean, it is impressive how much a common action like the hug conveys and it must be Also to how well directed the program is, giving its time and space to such a simple scene but which conveys so much to the viewer.
Let's talk about the story in general. The premise of The Dangers in My Heart is not original, its starting point is the same as other works of school romance (Popular Girl and Asocial/Antisocial Boy). But what makes this work stand out above the others is how well it It works with what it has, developing its protagonists and expressing in an almost perfect way the feeling of first teenage/school love, as well as the insecurities that this can bring in your future.
In this season all of this is built slowly, the true peak of the story lies and is born in its second season, but this first season has CRUCIAL elements for the development of the relationship of both protagonists as well as its development that reaches its CLIMAX in the next season.
- Details:
I don't want to get too technical about it, but this series has details that surprised me so I'll limit myself to saying a few.
- The relationship of the protagonists feels very natural, they are both insecure people but somewhat different, it is common to think that an extrovert cannot have insecurities but the reality is that many people share similarities with an extrovert and an introvert, the greatest . An example of this is the heroine of the story. You hope that someone like her, sociable, model and popular doesn't have flaws and fears, but she does.
Because of this and the fact that both feel insecure about it, communication problems arise in their relationship that give the green light to misunderstandings that are generated in this first season, details such as not being honest with their feelings and intentions, cause them to doubt . Regarding their relationship and what the other person feels, this is wonderful because after all they are teenagers experiencing first love. It's not bad at all, even adults have our problems when it comes to communicating and The Dangers in My Heart takes advantage of this perfectly to resolve common conflicts in a wonderful way.
Something that I really like about this season, as I mentioned before, are their interactions, thanks to the voice acting and those small actions and approaches between the two, friendship is born and little by little it becomes something more than that. The narrative is always directed at the MC and how he changes his way of thinking, learning about sexuality, superficial love and experiencing his fears and insecurities while the relationship between the two grows, but the important thing about this is that the work and the author Without neglecting the main heroine, he gives her the same development that the MC goes through but in a creative way through her actions and dialogues.
We never know what she is thinking but it is easy to read and interpret what she wants just by watching her act and speak, this is the detail that I like the most about the work and the author really knew how to express and give life to the protagonist without going into depth as she he did at the MC.
As I mentioned, there are crucial elements that develop misunderstandings in this season and they go deeper in the second, The Dangers in My Heart is not the typical romance that puts everything on the table to digest, it has hidden details with great meanings that must be . analyzers to demonstrate how well written the work is.
ESPAÑOL:
Esta obra se ha convertido en mi Romance favorito de los últimos tiempos.
Iba a valorar la serie como un 9 porque nunca profundizan en los pensamientos del MC al inicio de la obra y eso es malo si me lo preguntas, ya que parece que la heroína de la historia lo purifico y gracias a ella no será un asesino serial en el futuro, pero la realidad es que se debe a sus inseguridades/miedos a ser juzgado y ser fiel a si mismo, aun así no me quedaba tan claro la intención de la autora al reflejar esto pero todo cambio cuando leí el VOLUMEN 0. (OBLIGATORIO LEERLO SI FINALIZASTE EL ANIME)
Y si, la respuesta a esto esta en el Volumen 0, una novela ligera de 15/20 paginas donde nos explican en mayor profundidad el pasado del MC y lo mas importante, la razón del porque pensaba ese tipo de cosas al inicio. Es realmente importante que adapten esto en un futuro porque me parece PRIMORDIAL para entender los primeros episodios y mas al protagonista que fue tan criticado en un inicio, creo que es el mayor problema que tiene esta temporada ya que no vuelven a profundizar en ese tema y queda en el olvido, parece que el MC fue purificado por la heroína principal de la historia y no es así, si lees el volumen 0 sabrás a lo que me refiero ya que llena muchos huecos que deja esta temporada en cuanto al MC y sus pensamientos primerizos.
Hablemos de la producción en general.
- Tiene una excelente animación, no es la gran cosa pero es bastante buena con grandes detalles en cuanto iluminación se refiere y se usa muy bien en los momentos clave.
- La OST/música es lo mejor del programa a mi punto de vista en cuanto a producción, Kensuke Ushio demostro a la perfección el significado y sentimientos de los protagonistas, la esencia de las escenas se elevan hasta x10 gracias a las notas musicales y logran transmitírselo muy bien al espectador, entendió perfectamente el significado de la obra y a sus protagonistas y eso es digno de elogiar.
- La dirección en este programa es mágica, el director realmente supo manejar los tiempos y darle el silencio necesario a las escenas demostrar lo mucho que significan las acciones en el programa, es impresionante lo mucho que transmite una acción común como el abrazo y se debe también a lo bien dirigido que esta el programa, dándole su tiempo y espacio a una escena tan simple pero que transmite tanto al espectador.
Hablemos de la historia en general. La premisa de The Dangers in My Heart no es original, su punto de inicio es igual que otras obras de romance escolar (Chica popular y Chico asocial/antisocial) Pero lo que hace esta obra destacar por encima de las demás, es lo bien que trabaja con lo que tiene, desarrollando a sus protagonistas y expresando de manera casi perfecta el sentimiento del primer amor adolescente/escolar, así como las inseguridades que esto puede traerte a futuro.
En esta temporada se construye todo eso lentamente, el verdadero peak de la historia reside y nace en su segunda temporada, pero esta primera temporada tiene elementos CRUCIALES para el desarrollo de la relacion de ambos protagonistas asi como su desarrollo que llega a su CLIMAX en la próxima temporada.
- Detalles:
No quiero ponerme muy técnico al respecto, pero esta serie tiene detalles que me dejaron sorprendido así que me limitare a decir unos pocos.
- La relacion de los protagonistas se siente muy natural, ambos son personas inseguras de si mismas pero algo diferentes, lo comun es pensar que un extrovertido no puede tener inseguridades pero la realidad es que muchas personas comparten similitudes con un extrovertido y introvertido, el mayor ejemplo de esto es la heroína de la historia. Esperas que alguien como ella, sociable, modelo y popular no tenga defectos y miedos, pero si los tiene.
Debido a esto y que ambos se sienten inseguros al respecto, nace los problemas de comunicación en su relacion que dan luz verde a malos entendidos que se generan en esta primera temporada, detalles como el no ser honesto con sus sentimientos e intenciones, provoca que duden al respecto frente a su relacion y lo que siente la otra persona, esto es maravilloso pues después de todo son adolescentes experimentando el primer amor. No es para nada malo, incluso los adultos tenemos nuestros problemas a la hora de comunicarnos y The Dangers in My Heart aprovecha esto a la perfección para dar resolución a conflictos comunes de manera maravillosa.
Algo que me gusta mucho de esta temporada como bien mencione antes son sus interacciones, gracias a la actuación de voz y esas pequeñas acciones y acercamientos entre ambos, nace la amistad y se convierte poco a poco en algo mas que eso. La narrativa siempre va dirigida al MC y como este va cambiando su forma de pensar aprendiendo sobre la sexualidad, el amor superficial y experimentando sus miedos e inseguridades mientras crece la relacion entre ambos, pero lo importante de esto, es que la obra y la autora no descuida para nada a la heroína principal, le otorga el mismo desarrollo por el que pasa el MC pero de manera creativa a través de sus acciones y diálogos.
Nunca sabemos que esta pensando pero es fácil de leer e interpretar lo que quiere solo con verla actuar y hablar, este es el detalle que mas me gusta de la obra y la autora supo realmente como expresar y darle vida a la protagonista sin profundizar como lo hizo en el MC.
Como bien mencione, hay elementos cruciales que desarrollan malos entendidos en esta temporada y se profundizan mas en la segunda, The Dangers in My Heart no es el típico romance que pone todo en la mesa para digerirlo, tiene detalles ocultos con grandes significados que deben ser analizados para demostrar lo bien escrita que esta la obra.
Johntyson31
At first it maybe seems like your generic romcom where the mc is a loser and the main girl is the most popular girl in the class, but no it's more than that and turn out to be the best representation of love story in middle school setting.The dangers in my heart is one of the most realistic romance anime I've ever seen, it's represents the life of middle schoolers perfectly, they're a little cringe a bit horny but also wholesome at the same time. And what makes this show so good is because the development of the mc and there's an actual progress intheir relationship also their interactions didn't forced and feel realistic and natural. They also don't rely on any generic trope like other romance anime and there's so many little details in this anime which makes you appreciate this anime even more. This anime also has good direction, great ost and the animation is on point. 2 word for this anime "peak romance", definitely one of the best romance anime ever.
Story:9
Character:10
Animation:9
Ost:10
Op and ed:10
Mr_Popepo
I can't believe I dropped this series back when it aired due to the influx of romance genre being pumped out and being baited by generic or just not for me series. I might've given it two episodes originally and just gave up, because the first episode is such a poor representation of this show. This really is a hidden gem in the romcom genre in anime. I always thought romcoms in anime had to have characters that goes above and beyond, to be that unachievable best boy/girl status to rise to these heights because I didn't believe anime could actually do romance this well. Yamadaand Ichikawa probably isn't going to be winning many best girl or boy votes unless the competition is relatively weak that season, but their romantic development and tension is just immaculate, so much so that they would probably clear almost anyone for the category of best "couple".
Pezguy97
I enjoyed Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu. There are some very funny and sweet moments just like any other Rom-Com should have. Also the quality of the animation was quite good. I would have liked this show a lot more if the Male MC were more deranged. I think its kind of messed up how he only fantasizes about murdering Yamada for like one or two episodes, and then it never really comes up again. Also, the entire first season is "Will-They,Won't-They" and unlike say Kaguya I do not really find their daily not being honest with themselves or each other very amusing becausethe entire gimmick of this show lies in the Male MC of this show having Chunibyo syndrome and the female MC being the pretty popular girl. I will not be in a rush to watch the second season, because at the end of the first season I did not really feel too much investment in any of the characters.
i-like-this
Oh, Chunibyou In Your Savage Season. Spring 2023 has blessed us with multiple good to great slice-of-life romantic comedy anime, but none have kept me as invested as I have been with The Dangers in My Heart. Ichikawa is a shy, reserved middle-schooler who dreams of murderous grandeur as he believes he has the heart of a killer. Despite being surrounded by his stupid, hormone-fuelled, sex-obsessed classmates the person he wants to kill the most is his bubbly, beautiful classmate, Yamada. He wants nothing more than to wrap her in the sweet embrace of death. Of course, in reality, he wants to kill her with kindnessand wrap her in the sweet, loving embrace of his arms as he falls head over heels in love with her after discovering that she is just an airhead who has trouble reading the room, kinda stupid, and a bit of a weirdo who enjoys going to the library by herself so she can pig-out on snacks whilst humming loudly to herself. With his edge-lord coping mechanisms broken in the face of her childish purity, his view of Yamada changes from wanting to murder her to wanting to protect her at all costs.
The Dangers in My Heart gets what 90% of middle/high-school romantic comedy anime fail at. That pubescent teenagers are weird and awkward as hell, especially when it comes to romance. The show's raw and honest depictions of teenage conversations about sex and other things they don’t understand outside of what they’ve seen and read online make the cast very endearing. Ichikawa isn’t an outlier there either. As much as he thinks he’s above the boy's funny yet grossly horny conversations about Yamada, he also has those thoughts enough for him to even keep a fashion magazine she models in under his bed pillow… for reasons.
That sort of dark and twisted sense of humour is part of the reason why the show captures the embarrassing yet delicate moments of Ichikawa’s pubescent teenage life so well. It's made funnier by Yamada’s pure yet childish antics in contrast.
Ichkawa’s and Yamada’s relationship is excellently crafted. At first, they both don’t know anything about each other except for where the other sits in class, but the way the story paces their gradual friendship blossoming into something more is incredibly engaging. Where most teen/school, hell, most romance anime feel forced or tedious because of doormat protagonists, their borderline unbelievably perfect love interests, bad dialogue that makes teenagers sound like Shakespearean philosophers and cliche rom-com situations that keep resetting the status quo, The Dangers In My Heart endeavours to make sure any progress between Yamada and Ichikawa, no matter how small, is grounded, meaningful and most importantly, relevant. There's no reliance on accidental boob grabs or caught naked moments either which is extremely rare in an anime romcom and whenever the show does lean on a rom-com cliche it feels earned rather than forced.
That said, we do unfortunately have to mention the sexualisation of Yamada which might be a bit too much for some people whose brains aren't poisoned by anime like mine is. Whilst the show is about horny teenagers who are just starting to learn about sex and the anime does make a thematic point to only sexualise Yamada (and Hara at one point) when it’s from Ichikawa’s hormone-riddled perspective, we have to remember that Yamada is only thirteen. It will probably turn off a lot of viewers. This is one of those unfortunate “oh, Japan” situations that doesn’t affect the quality of the anime, but it’s there and it has to be acknowledged for people who can’t stomach that sort of thing. I also wish the story would let us see Yamada’s perspective a bit more than just Ichikawa’s because sometimes the anime can come off as a bit wish-fulfil-ly. Also, depending on your cringe tolerance levels some scenes are difficult to get through.
You know an anime rom-com is special when you’re not constantly thinking to yourself “I wish these two would hurry up and get together already” because you’re enjoying watching the romantic process. There is so much more I would like to praise about the story and characters but this is already an essay and I think you should watch it for yourself. Like My Dress-Up Darling, Horimiya, Komi Can’t Communicate and Tonikawa: Over The Moon For You, The Dangers In My Heart understands that relationships are not end goals, but projects that should be worked on and improved together. Captured with absolutely stunning art and animation by underrated studio Shin-Ei Animation and an ethereal soundtrack, I cannot wait for the second season which, as someone who has spent the past few days reading the manga, I can guarantee is going to be fire.
9/10 Amazing.
pinkinfrench
A defense for the negative feedback for this anime, from a female viewer. I think the synopsis for this show can be confusing. Ichikawa is described as "a bloodthirsty killer" which I think does his character a disservice. He is not a psychopathic emotionless Patrick Bateman stand-in for a main character. In reality, I would even argue the opposite - he is too empathetic for others, overthinking and getting in the way of his self-esteem. The implication of his character, at least to me, is that his "desire to kill" and (multiple quote marks for how loose a definition this is) """murderous thoughts""" are actuallyintrusive thoughts he does not desire to have (sidenote: if there was a diagnosis, I think he suffers anxiety with intrusive thoughts and/or OCD) He is an incredibly shy introvert with an interest in macabre fiction with low self-esteem as a result of his lack of masculinity (notably his height, and his shy personality) and his fear of others finding his love of dark media "creepy". As a result, before meeting Yamada, he appears to be in a self-fufilling prophecy loop where his anxious thoughts about himself and how others perceive him spiral, to mean that *he must be* a creepy dude, that *he must also be* a villain into twisted stuff similar to the fiction he reads. Do note he is also an aspiring author himself, and surely must empathise with fiction he loves to write his own stories, feeding into the cycle of negative self-fufilling prophecy. However: he even states in the early episodes "what is wrong with me?", "why do I have these thoughts?" multiple times when having those intrusive thoughts, for all of them he is presented more as internal monologuing/daydreaming in a defeated-like tone, and him claiming to """want to murder""" feels more like him feeding into that negative cycle again. He carries a box cutter to feed into those obsessively intrusive thoughts - he must be like the twisted characters in the fiction he reads, but it comes off as more a compulsion to bring it out to soothe those negative thoughts: "I carry this box cutter around, therefore I am all of those negative things" in a self-gaslighting fashion. It is a vicious cycle. In reality, he is overly empathetic - he listens to his classmates around him, even the most mundane conversations, and helps them frequently (such as helping a classmate get close to their crush by helping them pair up for a group activity), or if not (without realising as he daydreams in class) is thinking about how he could potentially help others until the low-self esteem thoughts come back "no wait, I can't do anything, I'm just a creep". The show has been critiqued for his """murderous thoughts""" to no longer be brought up once he starts bonding with Yamada, however he is not truly murderous at all. Essentially, his intrusive anxious thoughts switch from being about how much of a creep he is, instead to having relationship anxiety intrusive thoughts that he's not good enough for her kindness, and ways to distance himself from Yamada. For example, one episode he overthinks and becomes anxious, even avoiding Yamada, simply over his paranoia following an sudden, intrusive thoughts that she was "using him". This isn't true at all - when he finally reflects and realises he was being obsessively paranoid about this one thought that got stuck in his head, he knew she genuinely cares for him and that he was being paranoid. Thus, his "murderous" thoughts and his relationship anxiety, are two sides of the same coin. His ability to get overly anxious and paranoid about every thought leads to what some reviews describe as overly stalkerish in fear something awful has happened to Yamada, but personally I think the level of him following her around in school is quite realistic, especially for a teenager dealing with these emotions for the first time, and not to a level I think is extremely inappropriate (for example, he never follows her to her house or anything, more so he checks up on her too frequently or eavesdrops in class). Overall, in simpler terms, think of Ishikawa not as a murderous psychopath yandere, but rather, akin to an edgy teenage lonely death note fan with low-self-esteem and anxiety.
Another criticism I've seen of the show is that it's another wish fulfillment of "plain unattractive boy dates extremely attractive out-of-his-league girl", which to an extent is true as Ishikawa doesn't fit conventional masculine attractive but oh boy does he hit a bullseye for another critical attractiveness trait: he is freaking cute. Throughout the show, not once does anyone ever really describe his appearance, however the direction of the show paints him to be, well, extremely moe and the implication is that he isn't unattractive at all, but rather, a different kind of attractive. In three words: smol emo tsundere. To a lot of women, sure, not their thing... But to a lot of *other* women (myself included if he was an actual adult real human) oh ~hell yeah~. One key scene that really highlights Ishikawa's moeness is where he and Yamada sees his right eye for the first time since typically he shyly hides it behind his hair. The director of this anime knew what they were doing. Ishikawa isn't "plain and unattractive", he just is attractive in a different kind of way. He is for the girls who are more "must protecc" rather than a conventionally macho dude. I do wish this was a side more conveyed - simply due to the nature of anime, I think even the """plainest""" anime characters usually are conventionally attractive, 90% of anime characters have clear skin, a youthful appearance, big eyes - even referring to actual background characters. This makes it hard to discern whether Ishikawa is as cute as the director portrays, or if he is really meant to be plain- or ugly- looking. Ishikawa's appearance is never really described by anyone other than Yamada who thinks he's cute. Maybe this is even purposefully intended this way for the true visual attractiveness of his character to be decided by the viewer. So yes, he's not in laymen's terms - a "CHAD", but he is extremely cute, at least to Yamada and probably meant to be for the viewer as well. Please also note, the characters are still in middle school and haven't even finished puberty (Ishikawa's dad very briefly shown is shown to be much taller).
The one thing I didn't really like in the show, maybe it's because I'm in my mid-20s, was the sexual thoughts of Ishikawa being front and center of his internal monologue in a few of the scenes. I don't even mind the occasional "accidentally looks at boob" joke, or other boys talking about sexual things, as teenagers are horny and it's to be expected. However, what I don't like is this aspect could really be more 'show than tell' (heck 'suggest' not show as they're middle schoolers...) for me, as I really just don't want to hear the internal monologue of how a middle schooler has a b*ner and j*cks off to his crush. I find it distasteful and completely not necessary (although definitely true and realistic to actual teenagers thoughts), but personally it's a level of broken privacy to Ishikawa's thoughts I think he should have. So perhaps this might just be a level of comfort for the viewer to decide, for me it is uncomfortable but not unwatchable - but I will admit, it's realistic. As a result, I also just can't recommend this show to as many people as I wish I could as I know they hate those kinds of scenes.
Mostly with this review I just wanted to defend against points I've seen thrown about, rather than talk about what I liked. Simply put, it's a really adorable show, and I felt it showed a very realistic portrayal of a teenage couple's first relationship. All of the scenes of them flirting were just simply the cutest.
I do hope the next season which I haven't seen yet goes more into Yamada as a person. Of course she's pretty, but more importantly her character: she may not be the smartest in a school-setting, but has an amazing ability to take intrigue in others, and reading the room of others intent whether they mean well or those who intend to be a creep to her. This ability of course doesn't include teachers catching her eating snacks, then her ability to read the room goes down the toilet. She herself enjoys others company, but doesn't get the chance to speak up, much similar to Ishikawa though as a result of others and not because of her own self-esteem - others interrupt her gushing and assuming about how she must be living the good life as attractive, being a model, her "many boyfriends" etc... which yes I can admit is a bit of an overly done trope but not unwelcome. To me her attraction to Ishikawa is glaringly obvious - he is an adorable, timid, emo dude whom she can relax with and be herself in his quiet company. She enjoys teasing him as a form of flirtation (whether intentionally or not) for him to respond in a cute, basically tsundere way. They have a quiet, awkward, realistic relationship (though do not mistake this awkwardness for being a lack of chemistry). Since the show takes place in Ishikawa's internal monologue, it is hard to tell the intent of some of Yamada's actions, and not much of her is really shown outside of school - for example, her mother is only briefly shown. As a result, I would like to see more of her personal life and insight. Some of the conflict in what she says and how she acts makes me want to know how much more is to her than her normal genki, positive demeanour (such as saying she "does what she wants" in regards to eating snacks, but obviously hiding them in every episode, partially yes because of a reason I won't spoil, but also later embarrassed to be snacking in front of Ishikawa's sister for societally unacceptable reasons etc). I do wonder if hiding some of Yamada's character was intentional similar to real life relationships with the theme of relationship anxiety and self-image. After all in real life you only ever really know your own internal monologue and not others. I'm hoping the characters open up more about themselves to eachother, of course their romantic feelings and also more sensitive, intimate feelings and fears.
I've rated the show as a 9 - I really flipped flopped it and honestly I think objectively it should be more a 7-8, but this is just a case of me extremely relating to the scenes and characters of the show. The show makes me extremely nostalgic and I can remember how my own first relationships developed slowly. I relate strongly to Ishikawa's intrusive thoughts and relationship anxiety. I also relate to Yamada's positive outlook and preference for less stereotypically attractive men, smol cute dudes ftw.
RudolfTostarrica
This anime starts off a bit peculiar, but it quickly reaches great heights. The main story follows a common trope of a socially awkward loner guy befriending a popular girl in high school. However, I was pleasantly surprised by the well-paced progression of events. The protagonist undergoes a believable transformation, and their relationship develops in a convincing manner. There is a small cast of secondary characters, each with distinct personalities. So far, they serve either as catalysts for the relationship's progress or as sources of comedic relief. While they don't receive extensive screen time, they are relevant enough to the story. The opening theme song is adelightful piece that complements the show's tone and stands out as a great song on its own.
Don't be discouraged by some peculiar details. Once you get past the initial odd episodes and witness the character development, you'll find yourself hooked and invested in this heartwarming school life romance.
Sun_Rodriguez
Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu tells a story that, while not particularly innovative, manages to keep its audience entertained. Both leads are charismatic and easily likable. At first glance, the main character Ichikawa is kind of annoying, but as the story progresses, you can see his emotional development, which is not often seen in other anime/manga. The partner Yamada is also funny and cute, showing great interest in Ichikawa. She cares about him and you can see a beautiful friendship develop as both characters grow and mature. She's a very compelling character in her own right, and since she's so different from her friends, theycomplement each other amazingly.
The story has moments of tenderness, a bit of lighthearted drama, touches of comedy, and those brief, cliché moments typical of rom-coms that aren't really annoying but are funny.
As for the animation, it's not particularly noteworthy, but it serves its purpose and is of good quality; I haven't had a chance to read the manga, so I don't know how much respect they have for the author's drawing style. If you're looking for a cute anime to hang out with, I definitely recommend this one!
