Studio: Brain's Base Genre: Romantic Comedy (ugh) Release: Oct. 1
Premise: Reticent honors student Mizutani Shizuku gets more than she bargained for when she delivers class notes to wild-hearted delinquent Yoshida Haru, awakening his earnest (and unrequited) affection.
Initial Thoughts: In case you couldn't tell from my reaction to the genre above, I reserve a special place in my heart (the coldest, most hateful place) for rom coms. They're cheap to make, they're predictable, and there's a steady market of lonely young women (and yes, men too) to ensure that market demand will keep them coming forever. This is not to say that I hate romance; the relationships between couples like Eureka and Renton (Eureka Seven) or Ai and Hachimaki (Planetes) provided some of my favorite anime moments. But those romances shared one vital ingredient: a compelling story to go with the schmoozing.
In that regard, this show might have legs; it's based on a popular manga and its studio, Brain's Base, has already established its ability to weave together pretty intricate plot lines with Baccano! and Durarara!! Let's hope they take a page from those books with this project...
Post-Credits Verdict: I love it when I'm wrong. The show's scribes have written the female and male leads as somewhat exaggerated but ultimately believable (and therefore relate-able) archetypes. Shizuku is more than the average hot-then-cold tsundere thanks to her sarcastic inner monologue narration. Yoshida at first appears to be the typical reckless dumbass that you'd expect to find in a delinquent character, but the script drops hints to show that there's more to him - including a plot twist that I did not see coming. The dynamic between these two is entertaining to watch, and it looks like a colorful cast of characters is waiting in the wings to be introduced. I look forward to the next installment.
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