Hotaru Hinase has lived nearly sixteen years without romance. She is satisfied alone as long as she can enjoy the little things in life with her beloved friends and family. In her mind, she is not meant to fall in love, nor does she understand the concept.
While out with a friend, Hotaru witnesses the severe breakup of her schoolmate Hananoi, to whom she has never spoken. Afterward, she sees him sitting in the snow and holds her umbrella over him. To her surprise, this gesture results in him confessing his feelings for her at school the next day. Though Hotaru rejects him, Hananoi insists on letting her get to know him. He does whatever he can to woo her, from changing his hairstyle to finding her lost hairpin in the snow.
Although she has no romantic feelings towards him, Hotaru believes that by spending more time with him, she will learn how to love. She agrees to date him and slowly begins to navigate what being a girlfriend entails, including how to reciprocate the kind gestures that Hananoi continues to perform for her.
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Comentários
mercurybyakugan
I feel like a lot of people missed the purpose of this anime. Not all love is perfect and healthy the entire relationship. People are flawed, emotional, toxic, possessive, damaged, & countless other things. These two had their own hurdles to overcome and they found a way to identify their shortcomings & grow from it. They both dealt with major triggers early in their lives and started to unravel their issues together. They didn’t get it perfect each time but they kept at it with the goal of improving or learning more about their emotions. If people took the time to truly understand the message,I think they’d appreciate the show more. This one wasn’t necessarily meant to make you feel all warm and bubbly from start to finish, it had a few lessons to teach that people don’t like to face themselves.
SacredArrow2000
This was a very disappointing anime within the spring releases. In the beginning the story's premise was endearing. However, several issues quickly arose from the plot, unlikable characters, poor animation, lame OST and boring dialogue. Mainly, the overall concept of 'love' was obsessive and constantly brought up, to the point that the audience became desensitized by the word. The actual 'loving' moments between the main couple were also overdramatized and shallow. It had the general foundation of a Shoujo anime, in which the characters are students in a high school setting, creating their own identities while trying to form relationships in romance, as well as withtheir peers and having uplifting tones overall. Unfortunately, with no comedic aspects or fun characters, the whole series was taken too seriously. The characters interactions felt more like an office setting then teenagers in school.
The female lead was portrayed as innocent, when she was simply naive from not having enough life experience. Her character was given more depth due to her trauma in middle school, making her rooted fear of 'falling in love' understandable to a degree. However, it didn't impact her ability to have friendships or be apart of social situations. Real trauma affects multiple areas of a person's life, it isn't as selective as this anime portrayed.
On the other hand, the male lead was consistently possessive, lacked his own interests and his fear of abandonment contributed to his stalker-like attitude. It was always brushed off as his 'trying too hard' personality, but if he didn't have a handsome character design, then their relationship's dynamic would have been drastically different.
The writing of the series both in plot and dialogue was subpar, not enough emotion was brought from these characters which made it difficult to connect with their love story.
Marinate1016
Hananoi Kun is one of the most inconsistent shows I’ve watched recently. At times, it’s a great shoujo romance with some really cute and wholesome interactions between the main couple, and at other times it’s extremely uncomfortable due to the male lead’s toxic and overbearing behaviour. Luckily, the male lead does show signs of improvement and by the end of the season while still not great, he’s a lot more bearable. Certainly worth a watch for shoujo fans. It’s hard to rag on this show too much because it did have some things I really liked. I think Hananoi and Hotaru while starting as a veryunhealthy and seemingly random relationship do progress to have a stable mutually beneficial relationship in which they both grow as people and improve their insecurities. Hananoi being someone who’s dealt with a lot of trauma as a kid which has impacted how he views people and relationships, and Hotaru the traditional plain shoujo female lead who happens to pull the hottest guy in school.
I’ve said before and I’ll say again, this show felt like “I can fix him” the anime. Because of Hananoi’s unresolved trauma, he has some really unhealthy tendencies. Being overly possessive with Hotaru, not wanting her to talk to other guys or spend time with people besides him, he doesn’t believe he needs friends etc. While I get that the guy has been through a lot, it was just very hard to see some of the stuff he does in the show. To her credit, Hotaru is very sympathetic and tries to be considerate of Hananoi’s situation, but at times I felt like she enabled the behaviour rather than helping.
The show gives us a nice flashback arc at one point and to its credit, it does a good job of fleshing out Hananoi character and why he acts the way he does, but that doesn’t mean I have to like it. I think it’s very clearly just something that a lot of girls are into and since I’m not a girl I can’t really relate.
As I said before, I still enjoyed a lot of the show. I think once the relationship became official, Hananoi and Hotaru had some really cute moments that made my heart flutter. I also appreciate that they were able to openly communicate about issues they had and move forward rather than avoiding problems. By the end of the show, we at least see some growth from the male lead and you get a sense that with enough time and patience from Hotaru, he’ll eventually get his act together. That’s all you can ask for with annoying characters. I’ve seen the manga being praised a lot so it’s probably just a situation of the show ending before things get really good.
Production wise, it’s pretty much your standard shoujo seasonal. Some cute art, mediocre animation, decent OST and a BANGER ED which actually is my 2nd fave this season.
So what’s the verdict on Hananoi kun? Worth watching? I’d say if you’re a big shoujo fan like myself it’s definitely worth it. There’s worse ways to spend 2 hours, just don’t expect furuba or Yubiren level writing. There’s some things I’d improve in the story, mainly Hananoi’s personality, but it’s a serviceable romance story with some nice moments.
Hananoi kun gets 7 out of 10.
Hvmber
From "the weakest to the only good" remarkable points in [The disease called Hananoi] A toxic protagonist with a victim complex Hananoi is the most intense protagonist you will ever see, he plays the victim every chance he gets, the moment he makes the most possessive comment you will ever hear, which he does every episode, he will apologize for being like that and that he will hold it in, not that he will try to change, he will just hold it in. His toxicity has no limits, if his partner told him that he was talking too loud at the theater, he would take it tothe extreme and not talk for a month, and he would let his partner know that he is not talking because she told him he was talking loud. He is also the person who idolizes the person he loves to such an extent that it is unhealthy for that person, his partner will hit babies and Hananoi will tell the person that he loves the way she does uppercuts. Hananoi is someone who is possessive, dramatic, exaggerated, adulator, toxic, and has victim mentality.
First Episode
This episode seems to be a summary of 6 episodes, each cut leads to a scene that could be an important moment for the series, it is too rushed and if it is the same in the manga, then the manga is also rushed. An episode with a forced and unnatural presentation of the story, but if you're sick of romance anime taking 12 episodes to advance the relationship, this one will become a 4 instead of a 3 in score.
Female protagonist
She is the perfect victim for someone like Hananoi, someone who has zero to no experience with romantic relationships, someone who thinks what Hananoi does is normal in a relationship and apologizes for doing something a normal person would do, worse yet because she thinks what Hananoi does is normal she tries to imitate him, she is an empty shell which is filling up with the worst points of Hananoi's personality.
Supporting characters
For some reason after Hananoi treats the supporting characters as if they were a fly flying around him, they say things like "how quiet Hananoi is", "maybe he doesn't like to talk much", and they forget that their friend, who is important to them, is dating this guy who treats everyone badly, as if it's not something that should be mentioned. They let his behavior go on, making him and her not realize that he is doing something wrong.
Souhei Yao
The only character that seems to have a functional brain, he recognizes the couple's situation and knows what to say to each of them without feeling that he is meddling too much, you should thank him that he exists in this story.
KANLen09
A Condition Called Love - Who are we to define the stereotypical circumstance called romance? The romance genre, as easy as it can be understood, has so many outliers going for it, which range from the most wholesome to the most extreme of cases. You can write at least a story about a boy and a girl in love and the situations in which they got together, and that would be your answer. This is pretty much the same circumstance for female mangaka Megumi Morino and her latest work: Hananoi-kun to Koi no Yamai a.k.a A Condition Called Love, a manga that has gone to benominated and won Kodansha's Manga Award in the Shoujo category in 2021. But while this romance seems wholesome from the outside, it hides a dark and toxic secret that is not easy to pull off, much less be accepted by all as it is, serving as a detractor to series like mangaka duo suu Morashita's Yubisaki to Renren a.k.a A Sign of Affection (despite both series coincidentally being serialised in Kodansha's Dessert Shoujo/Josei magazine, in which Hananoi is serialised first in December 2017 as opposed to YubiRen in July 2019).
Compared to Yubisaki to Renren with a deaf female lead and a wholly understanding male lead being sensitive to her, Hananoi-kun to Koi no Yamai is the exact opposite of that: a female lead who doesn't know what love is, alongside an overzealous male lead who, like an animal, marks his territory on that someone he claims and tries not to give her away to anyone outside of their circle. This is the story of Hotaru Hinase, a sophomore who is the definition of the stereotypical high school student: good friends and supporting family, but lacking romance. Her love story is akin to Otonari no Tenshi-sama a.k.a The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten (which was released much later in December 2018 on Syosetu) where she witnesses a guy who just got dumped by his girlfriend and tries to comfort him in her usual gesture of kindness. Lo and behold, said guy who goes by the name of Saki Hananoi, being the playboy he is, doesn't hesitate to call Hotaru out to be his girlfriend, aiming to "fix" his ways of what made the previous relationship not work, which Hotaru agrees in a way to figure out what love really is like to her.
First and foremost, I already know what you're thinking: a pure, natured young girl and a stubborn guy who refuses to admit defeat until he's found his "perfect" partner...surely this relationship will not work out the same, innit? This is where a lot of people will tune off with the manga (and now the anime), with Hananoi's character being controversially written to be such: a stalker-ish, obsessive guy who wants to be around his partner 24/7 and not let anyone spoil their relationship. But if you've caught that, great, because I'm about to throw you a curveball that this series is all about character and relationship developments, and I don't care if you still see Hananoi as an obnoxious character who is on the verge of no return, because a flawed character like him actually has a chance to make things right with Hotaru. If you still can't catch that plot progression (a la "What's wrong with flawed characters?"), then the series is definitely NOT for you.
In contrast, Hotaru and Hananoi's relationship is far from toxic, it's just that Hananoi has to be constantly led back to the correct path and re-learn what it means to cherish his partner, which is where Hotaru comes in to guide him on what's right and wrong. And as they say: "It takes two hands to clap in a relationship." As much as Hotaru is genuine to Hananoi and his change for the better, he too grows over time, as such, from being sensitive to her space, to doing "crazy" things that may seem unwarranted at first, but still respecting her opinions enough to take them to heart. Assumption is never good in a romantic relationship, and Hananoi is that embodiment of trust towards Hotaru enough that the love between both boy and girl still feels genuine. And if flawed characters can even blossom a romantic love between each other with honesty and transparency, I honestly don't see why a relationship like that can not work. And together with close friends (of Hotaru's, like Hibiki "Kyo-chan" Asami and Tsukiha "Shibamu" Shibamura) and Hananoi entering the fray of her world, this seemingly unkempt relationship takes shape in a not-so-stereotypical way, which is a rather breath of fresh air against too many bites of the "the relationship is full of drama, but let's pretend it's a happy couple with a panel of sweet words and a kiss" type of pie.
Sadly, the overall production really takes a hit in progressive degradation. East Fish Studio may be a rather significant new studio in the AniManga space, but with Hananoi being the studio's first ever TV anime adaptation, the adage of "seeing is believing" does take a toll on how average the overall production is, compared to the manga. Nothing really stands out...or should I say, we're watching an inferior version of Otonari no Tenshi-sama (by Project No. 9's standards, which is saying quite a lot) that it just looks bearable to watch. This is a show that you want the likes of studio Ajia-Do (who produced YubiRen) to be produced by, but we got the Wish.com dollar-store version of it instead.
The OST is rather nice, I must say. And of course, this is not the same "Kimi no Sei" by the peggies, but by J-pop boy band Sexy Zone, whose OP song is rather charming and fits the series to a T. Mina Okabe contributes the ED song with the Japanese version of her song "Every Second", it's...there, that's all I can say about it.
The make-or-break stigma about the show (that is, when it comes to the overall recommendation) is the acceptance that "not all bad things are bad," and as humans, we are always privy to our own "entitled" opinions...if only we're able to have a change of heart to see and understand what it looks like on the other side (a clear pun on "the grass is greener on the other side") of the spectrum. To make things clear, Hananoi-kun is not a bad show (and neither is the manga), but it's one of those shows that has a clear divide on what's right and wrong that pertains to the viewer.
Opinions be damned, so make a decision on what you see, and let my review here be just a guideline to help you decide if this show is worth the effort to watch.
Stark700
When you hear a title being translated as 'A Condition Called Love', the first image you have is likely the two main characters in some sort of romantic scene. Look no further because Hananoi-kun to Koi no Yamai (A Condition Called Love) is a representation of classic shoujo-drama. Pairing up two characters with no romantic experience usually spells disaster. It takes risks and commitment to craft a story when the cast has to carry themselves into a memorable story. Of course, we're talking about Hotaru Hinase and Hananoi Saki. The author intentionally gave these characters a lack of experience in romance, for the sake of buildinga relationship. After all, if they were experts at romance, every episode we witness would've been a story on autopilot.
Upon first meeting Hananoi, he seems like the distant type with an unconcerning attitude. It takes just a single episode for his interest to turn into an object of affection - Hotaru. On the other hand, Hotaru is flabbagastered at the reaction and who can blame her? Hananoi is the most popular guy at school and turns heads from the opposite sex. Something like this usually occurs in fantasy daydreams but it's a reality. Unfortunately, Hotaru is inexperienced in love and this doesn't help by her own inferiority complex. She's just an average girl who isn't the gold standard in looks or personality. Yet, this sets up for the main story when you pair a popular guy with an ordinary girl.
Each episode in this series is built like a script, flowing as we witness their relationship evolve. Romance is at the heart of their relationship, so it does have the pair go on dates, experimenting with their interests, and experiencing love. Human are social animals and we shouldn't judge them on their mistakes. However, early on in the show, viewer may be turned off by their awkwarness. Both of their characters reads like an open book but to fill it takes effort. We should also be aware that there's limited time to experience their relationship because this anime's season is capped at 12 episodes. With that amount of time, we shouldn't set unrealistic expectations.
Outside of the main duo, they are supported by friends and family. Among the most noticable includes Hotaru's best friend Kyou and later, a bookstore employee named Satomi. Neither gets in the way of her relationship with Hananoi as they both serve as guiding arms for her. Nonetheless, the show isn't shy to introduce recurring characters from the past such as Souhei Yao. It sets up for drama that tests the boundaries of Hotaru/Hananoi's relationship. However, this anime is protrayed in a much more lighthearted style rather than heavy dose of emotional drama. You really shouldn't come into this expecting massive plot twists or life-changing moments. That happens in the first episode already when Hananoi's eyes locked onto Hotaru.
If you're asking who Eat Fish Studio is, then I don't blame you. Fragtime was their most popular project until this show released but beyond that, let's not look into their past and instead focus on what we see here. Character designed in this show are delicate with care, enough that the female cast looks like their age with charm. Hotaru has the ordinary girl look that follows her from day one to the end. She really doesn't undergo any physical changes. Meanwhile, Hananoi is designed to look like a handsome loner, exactly the way he is protrayed as. Credit should be given where it's due because Eat Fish Studio made this into a very safe adaptation. It means, what you expect, is what you'd get. Nothing out of the ordinary.
There always seems a place for shoujo to add themselve into a seasonal lineup, that's usually dominated by modern isekai adaptations, fantasy, shounens, idols, among others. Hananoi-kun to Koi no Yamai might not have universial acclaim among its general fanbase but still manages to sell what it wanted to.
Rainy_Rabbit
The premise sounded cute on the surface, but A Condition Called Love is utterly forgettable in the face of dozens of other stories. Also, Hananoi needs therapy, not a girlfriend. I went into this knowing that he was a problematic lead male who pushes himself at the girl, and kind of hoped that the story would take the time to have him grow past this. It doesn't. The only change is Hinase growing to love him. That's not healthy. Relationships work when people grow and change together, not when one does all the adapting while the other just stagnates. Beyond the growing toxic relationship, everything elsewas completely bland. The supporting cast has the potential to develop into their own interesting people but they don't. The traumatic backstory of Hinase and why she's afraid to fall in love is very surface level (and feels more like something that should impact her ability to make friends as opposed to falling in love. Girl is could be coded Aromantic and it would be better than giving her a trauma). Hananoi's trauma seems more plausible at least.....
Honestly, I don't care much for this one, and am kind of disappointed in it, but it's not the worst one I've seen. If you like simple, bland, cute romance its for you.
RiceFoot
This is a wholesome watch. 12 episodes, no drugs, no violence, no nudity; just actual awkward highschoolers learning about love, dating, and boundaries while inspiring each other to become better people. Once you learn the entire story it is SO worth the rough start, so would recommend watching to the end even if the first few episodes are unenjoyable. The male lead Hananoi is creepy in the beginning but it is well explored plot-wise and develops as the two learn more about love. He is called out for being obsessive. It is not glorified by all means, however it can be triggering for some so pleasetake care.
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It was definitely rough around the edges. Mid animation (1), cringeworthy couple scenes (2), and the whole world seems to revolve around Hotaru, the female lead (3).
(1) The animation isn't all that great, but it does the job. The last two episodes they really pour their heart into animating, so it's not all bad either and you get a satisfying end experience. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, people!
(2) Honestly, this is a high school romance anime so it's GOING to be overly coupley, and cringe is different for everyone. The lead characters do take the whole "not understanding love" thing to an extreme, which can be an eye-roller, but it's a matter of personal preference. Overall, it's a wholesome part of the anime considering the personalities of the characters. It also makes for great communication in their relationship.
(3) Mild spoilers ahead. There's this scene that even when all the characters come together to help Hotaru's friend, most of the episode they talk about her. Her only flaws that aren't endearing being that she's "plain" and dense (even those are cute flaws tho, in my book). However, she works hard to not be dense. And given that it's her personality to be always kind, understanding, and polite, you could kind of see why everyone loves her and looks out for her. Plus, she is the main character, after all.
Even the bothersome parts of the characters makes sense in the plot, because of how well-written the story is. Please watch it to completion, it's worth sitting through. ❤️
Biettka
This is a super sweet slice of lice shoujo. I don't understand why the general score is so low, it does not deserve it at all. The story (and the male mc) may appear as somehow toxic in the beginning but it is not. Both main characters have some issues in the way they are because of their background and life experiences. Together, each episode, they learn new things, grow as individuals and teach each other new things in life that may seem normal for everyone but not for them. I found it cute and sweet and will read the manga to keep up with their story.I totally recommend to watch it if you love slice of life shoujo.
RegOps10
Overall Rating 6.73?? I think people are hating on this show way too much than it deserves. I would agree that this anime could've done better. The execution was done poorly despite the good premise, side characters were nonexistent, and the pacing was painfully slow. However, people are too quick to depict Hananoi as a red flag or a possessive stalker before the show even started. And it's either because they dropped the series halfway or just don't really get the bigger picture of what this anime is trying to portray. Hananoi and Hotaru are both highschool teenagers who are naive and inexperienced when it comesto romantic relationships. In fact, their idea and approach to love is shown differently. One gives too much to a point where he forgets himself, while the other is still ignorant and cautious but slowly figures it out along the way. Their relationship and how they perceive love is honestly realistic. Both characters have their own share of experiences and traumas that explain who they are now and why they think that way. They both have flaws that are yet to be developed and it is by navigating through their relationship that they are able to understand one another and reframe their initial misconception of love. The story may be slow, but we get to see an in-depth process of how loving another person also means changing oneself for the better to make the relationship work.
Going back to my previous rant, as much as I would love to agree that Hananoi is "obsessive" or "possessive," be mindful that he's a neglected child with zero friends since middle school. So when he finally has someone whom he cherishes, he's scared that this person will one day leave him as well (as if he hasn't experienced enough). And believe it or not, he's trying. He's slowly getting used to Keigo (hes still cold to him tho) and able to have lunch with Hotaro's friends despite knowing they would have lesser time alone together. He's been slowly adjusting so that his toxic behavior wouldn't inconvenience Hotaro. This is what you call character development.
This shoujo anime may not be the best, but it does have some potential. I believe that there are still some aspects in the story that are yet to be revealed, so I'm still hoping there's going to be a season 2.
ChibiDumplings
Not your typical Shoujo, but definitely worth the watch! "A Condition Called Love" beautifully illustrates the idea that “sometimes, we need someone to accept us and love us first before we learn to love ourselves.” Hotaru Hinase, the female lead, is a kind-hearted and straightforward girl who isn’t afraid to express her feelings. The male lead, Hananoi, is depicted as pessimistic, needy, and anxious, with a deep-seated fear of abandonment stemming from his family background. What sets this show apart is its lack of traditional conflict. Instead, it presents a gentle, 12-episode journey where the two leads gradually fall in love. While it may seem like justanother story about first love, it delves deeper than that! Despite some criticism, I encourage you to view it from a different perspective. This anime captures a universal longing—to be accepted and loved for who we are, without needing to change. It’s a heartfelt exploration of what it means to truly connect with someone.
griddyweeb
There's a lot of hate around the show (so far), it might make you think it's hard to like but that's not true at all. If anything, the show is misunderstood. I like the show for what it is. At first it was a just a casual shoujo romance with no drama tag, a relaxing and cute evening watch. But now that all the episodes aired, this show captures perfectly how 2 weirdos fall in love, it's not that "cute shy" way, it's a bit more realistic kind of awkwardness. This alone makes the show unique at least in this genre, trying to show realweirdness rather than staying on the safe side and catering to the viewer.
The 2 MCs are both very weird in their own ways, Hotaru is a socially awkward, naive girl, Hananoi is an obsessive, creppy boy. They both have their reasons to be this way. This alone makes it hard for their relationship to start working, creates a lot of awkward moments, it makes their progress slow, it really is a slow burn love story, but it's not a bad thing at all unless you come in expecting something else.
Most of their interactions and the steps they take towards each other are subtle but meaningful, that's what makes the show work. You get excited at the smallest things, you celebrate their tiny victories, the slightest inconveniences take a toll on them, that's the nature of their relationship given their background.
There's a heavy focus on the MCs which is good, no boring/annoying side characters to waste screentime, or if there is it's because they directly take part in the main story (or will in the future).
Only thing I had issues with is the pacing, things slow down/speed up sometimes in an awkward way and some storylines get dropped on your randomly. Art is mediocre at best, I didn't find it outstanding in either a good or a bad way, though there were some nice scenes.
With that being said, there has to be a 2nd season coming later on, it's not a full adaption (not only because the manga is still being published, but also because many things in the story are just not addressed yet), so this is more like a review of the 1st season with the benefit of the doubt that this was made with a 2nd season in mind. However, if this anime was made with no 2nd season in mind, it changes everything ranging from gaping plot holes to unfinished story which would lower the rating to ~6.
Valentine07
(Spanish review below). It was cute, I guess. The idea of a girl who doesn't fall in love from the start and prefers to learn what love is seemed very interesting to me, after so many stories where the characters fall in love with each other in the first chapter. That part of the anime was good. I loved seeing how Hotaru learns about love and the different types of love, and that, although not all relationships are the same and the feelings the same, these are valid anyway. The rest of the anime was... okay. If I like how Hotaru falls in love chapter by chapter, Idon't like Hananoi's instant and dependent love. It was a bit annoying most of the time. On one hand, I like that the anime and Hananoi himself don't romanticize his behavior, but at the same time, it doesn't go beyond that. We only have one or two chapters to explore Hananoi's feelings and past, but it all ends there. He changes a little bit and learn some things about how to love, but it was not enough for me.
The secondary characters were okay, predictable and stereotypical.
My biggest problem is, without a doubt, the animation and the drawing. It's... ugly. The close-ups are decent, but the rest of the drawing is just bad. Really bad. At the same time, the animation doesn't stand out at all, it's pretty average; and since the drawing is so ugly, everything feels ugly.
The story overall was entertaining. Neither good nor bad. When something like that happens, the animation can balance the anime and make it more enjoyable to watch. Since that's not the case, everything just feels forgettable. I don't think I'll remember anything from the anime.
Something I also don't like is Hotaru's voice. Kana Hanazawa, the voice actress, is really good. At the same time I was watching this anime, I was watching 'March comes like a lion'; here Hanazawa does the voice of Hinata and it sounds really good. In Hotaru's case, it was just an ugly voice, quite annoying. It's clearly a decision by the voice actor director and not Kana Hanazawa's fault, but it was quite painful to listen to.
I guess the anime it's entertaining, it has some tender moments and some interesting questions about love and relationships. I think someone the characters' age or younger will enjoy the anime more, because it has a lot about first experiences.
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Fue tierno, supongo.
La idea de una chica que no se enamora desde el principio y prefiere aprender qué es el amor me pareció muy interesante, después de tantas historias en las que los personajes se enamoran el uno del otro en el primer capítulo. Esa parte del anime fue buena. Me encantó ver cómo Hotaru aprende sobre el amor y los diferentes tipos de amor, y que, aunque no todas las relaciones son iguales y los sentimientos los mismos, estos son válidos de todos modos.
El resto del anime estuvo... bien. Si me gusta cómo Hotaru se enamora capítulo a capítulo, no me gusta el amor instantáneo y dependiente de Hananoi. Fue un poco molesto la mayor parte del tiempo. Por un lado, me gusta que el anime y el propio Hananoi no romanticen su comportamiento, pero al mismo tiempo, no se va más allá de eso. Solo tenemos uno o dos capítulos para explorar los sentimientos y el pasado de Hananoi, pero todo termina allí. Él cambia un poco y aprende algunas cosas sobre cómo amar, pero no siento que haya sido suficiente.
Los personajes secundarios estuvieron bien, predecibles y estereotípicos.
Mi mayor problema es, sin duda, la animación y el dibujo. Es... feo. Los primeros planos son decentes, pero el resto del dibujo es simplemente malo. Realmente malo. Al mismo tiempo, la animación no destaca en absoluto, es bastante normal; y como el dibujo es tan feo, todo se siente feo.
La historia en general fue entretenida. Ni buena ni mala. Cuando algo así sucede, la animación puede equilibrar el anime y hacerlo más disfrutable de ver. Como no es el caso, todo se siente simplemente olvidable. No creo que recuerde nada del anime.
Algo que tampoco me gusta es la voz de Hotaru. Kana Hanazawa, la actriz de doblaje, es realmente buena. Al mismo tiempo que veía este anime, estaba viendo 'March comes like a lion'; aquí Hanazawa hace la voz de Hinata y suena muy bien. En el caso de Hotaru, era simplemente una voz fea, bastante molesta en lo personal. Claramente es una decisión del director de los seiyuus y no culpa de Kana Hanazawa, pero fue bastante doloroso de escuchar.
Supongo que el anime es entretenido, tiene algunos momentos tiernos y algunos cuestionamientos interesantes sobre el amor y las relaciones. Creo que alguien de la edad de los personajes o más joven disfrutará más del anime, porque tiene mucho acerca de las primeras experiencias.
Ondine_chan
Although this anime doesn't have a very high rating, I liked it quite a bit and would consider it a solid 7. The animation, while not incredible, isn't tragic either. In fact, it's quite similar to what we see in the manga, so it's not bad. At the beginning, we see how Hananoi's image of love is shattered and then rebuilt to understand what it really means to love someone, while Hotaru learns what it means to love as well. Both characters have sweet personalities, and the story is well-constructed. I believe that if the animation were better, it would deserve an 8. Additionally,most people probably drop the anime at the beginning, thinking that Hananoi is a crazy person obsessed with Hotaru and that it's going to be a cringe anime. But as the anime progresses and you understand the characters, you realize it's not like that, and you yourself learn what it means to love along with the protagonists. I recommend this anime.
Raiusu
So this show is really weird not in a bad way, but it’s not your stereotypical high school romance anime It does have some key features of that, but it does also get a bit weird and boring. I did get to a point where I was hoping that the episode would finish sooner so I can finish the season quicker. MINOR SPOILER skip to the next paragraph to miss it. The main male character did Throw me off little bit Because of the way he is, it made me feel like he was going to do something bad to the female character Andgive me a bad feeling about him which very very slowly faded throughout the show. Spoiler He didn’t do anything just makes you feel like he would when he does do a few Questionable things
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The characters are okay nothing standing out just your generic protagonists the male MC I don’t really like he just lacks that thing But you can’t really figure out What it is
The female MC is fine and in my opinion carries the show
Overall, it was okay, but you probably won’t be missing much if you don’t watch it
Overall 6/10
BakiraSchiffer
First time writing a review even though i’ve watched over 700 anime in my life. First of all, i love romance anime. Whenever i saw romance anime are about to aired, i feel super excited but this show kinda disappoint me on the very first episode. The show started off with the lead guy gotten a breakup inside a cafe while the "main girl" witness the whole thing. Later that evening, the main girl saw him sitting alone at a nearby park when it’s snowing heavily. She then walk to him and give him her umbrella and asking whether he’s alright? Just like that hefell in love with the main girl and confessed to her the next day. WHAT?! This is absurd..
After that he start being persistent and a creep chasing after her yet the funny thing is she main girl thinks it’s ok.
This show kinda forced the LOVE genre in this anime.
It’s totally weird..
MinnyMew
Quite frankly. I was interested in watching it, because of Hananoi's appearance, but it ended up being a huge disappointment. What a toxic character! The script still tries to manipulate the viewer and tries to romanticize and justify her temperament, but I don't accept it. I really liked Hotaru and that's why I didn't give this anime an even lower rating. The soundtrack is pleasant, but nothing special. The art is well designed and the colors are attractive. The secondary characters reach the point of being disposable. I don't plan on watching it again in the future or recommending it to anyone.
FLVN
What an annoying anime to watch, absolutely not worth your time and also a lesson to people like me who think that every underrated rom Com is not good. It had no potential as a story to grow or develop and had bad directional choices. The art and sound definitely doesn't match the vibe of the story. The story was definitely written by a 13 Y/o girl who makes unfunny jokes with NPC main characters. There is no difference between the side and main characters. A generic cute innocent shoujo Mc with big ears and round baby face who pretends to not understand love andstuff made a popular hot Kpop boy Fall in love with her, yes that is the premise and what else ? The side characters just exist to increase the character count in the show, they don't have their own aims, interests, motivations or personalities their only purpose is provide comedic relief from time to time so that it doesn't entirely become a romance show and can hold on to it's "slice of life" tag
If you watched 'Ao Haru ride' by Lo Sakisaka then you would awfully relate this show with that the only difference being that the Mc in this show is not as horny as the Mc of Ao Haru Ride and that the girl fell first in 'Ao Haru Ride'. Totally cringe and very badly written story with no plot and you know what is even more cringy? The story's name "A condition called Love" like what the hell?
Chuy_diazz
I already finished this anime and I'm still trying to figure out the reason for the toxicity in this relationship. This romance is based on a man who has been through many relationships where in all of them he has been thrown out due to his suffocating behavior and a girl who wants to discover what it is to love and be loved. Here the female protagonist deserved a better boy archetype to discover those feelings. Throughout the story we will see strange or uncomfortable behaviors on Hananoi's part, while Hotaru will try to get him on the right path through dialogue. As you progress with theplot, you understand a lot about the reason for the male protagonist's behavior. While you can understand it, I don't think it's enough to justify everything this guy does for "love." Wanting to monopolize the other person, separate them from their friends, suffocate them with actions or gifts. It's not like the boy has any bad intentions in what he does, but he is handled in a way that is difficult to even try to understand and you always end up worrying more about Hotaru's safety and emotional stability.
Not everything is bad, luckily the anime goes from worst to bad to decent. Moving on to the second half of the anime, the story understands that its protagonist cannot be a jealous, possessive and monopolizing boyfriend. They have to make their male protagonist evolve, so that the girl does not feel like a prey. Here we learn many aspects of Hananoi's life, such as her relationship with her parents (who have their place in the top 10 worst parents in romcom and you don't even need to see them in detail). Hananoi understands that his way of doing things was a little wrong, which is why he tries to redeem himself, all because he wants to see Hotaru smile.
With the ending, even though there are a couple of loose ends left, it doesn't really feel like a second season is needed. The characters achieved their goals from when they started this relationship. Continuing to expose them to unnecessary drama may cause the relationship, instead of improving, to become more toxic than it was at the beginning. For the same reason, if it is decided to release a second season, we will skip it and live with the beautiful memory of this unique season.
