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Anime Like Honey Lemon Soda
After being bullied in middle school for her shyness being misinterpreted as coldness, Uka Ishimori hopes that she can get a fresh start in high school.
A Condition Called Love, Horimiya, Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You, My Happy Marriage, A Sign of Affection
Slow Burn vs. Love at First Sight: Romance Anime Tropes Compared
Are you a fan of the agonisingly slow yet satisfying build-up of a slow-burn romance, or do you prefer the exhilarating rush of love at first sight? In…
Weekly Round-Up, 19-25 February 2025: Anxiety in Kimi ni Todoke, Queer and Feminist Call for Papers, and the First Otome Game
AniFem Round-Up Discussing Japan’s #MeToo movement and award-winning documentary The Black Box Diaries with journalist Shiori Ito Ito’s work is now Oscar nominated alongside numerous other awards. We…
The Art of Tension: Slow Burn Romance Anime
The best love stories aren’t always about instant sparks. Some take time to develop, making every glance, every touch, and every confession feel truly earned. If you love…
Fruits Basket, Kamisama Kiss, Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You, Ouran High School Host Club, Skip and Loafer
Anime and Manga Romance: Which Tells Love Stories Best?
Romance is one of the most beloved genres in anime and manga, but have you ever noticed how different the same love story can feel between the two…
The Dangers in My Heart, A Sign of Affection, Blue Spring Ride, Horimiya, Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You
A Closer Look at Romance in Anime and Manga
Love stories have a unique way of drawing us in, making us laugh, cry, and root for our favourite couples. Whether it's the slow-burn romance of a shoujo…
Blue Box, Boys Over Flowers, Fruits Basket, Teasing Master Takagi-san, Yona of the Dawn
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Crunchyroll’s Lovestruck Loot sale
Celebrate love and anime with Crunchyroll's Valentine’s Day sale! Enjoy up to 30% off on Blu-rays and more from your favorite series.
Why Honey Lemon Soda is the Next Big School Romance Anime
Discover why Honey Lemon Soda is 2025's must-watch school romance anime. Anxiety, growth & a love story that redefines courage. 🍋
Fruits Basket, Honey Lemon Soda, Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You
Top 10 Must-Watch Anime Sequels of Winter 2025: Solo Leveling, Re:Zero, and More!
Discover the top 10 most anticipated anime sequels of Winter 2025, including Solo Leveling S2, Re:Zero S3, and more. Stream now!
One-Punch Man, Solo Leveling, The Apothecary Diaries, ZENSHU, Fairy Tail
From Me to You Season 3 Finally Takes a Step Forward
I nearly overlooked this third season to a series for which I’ve always been very fond. Not only did it not air in the usual format of one…
My Love Mix-Up! Manga Discussion (with novelist Megan Frampton)
This episode discusses all 9 volumes of the My Love Mix-Up! manga by Wataru Hinekure and Aruko, and contains comparisons between it and the Japanese live-action adaptation.My Love…
Bleach, Fruits Basket, Fushigi Yugi: The Mysterious Play, Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You, My Love Story!!
Colleen's 2024 Year in Review
Take a trip down memory lane as I recount my 15 favorite things of 2024. I may have hit a manga reading slump this year, but that didn't…
12 Days of Christmas Anime, Day 4: Kimi ni Todoke and a Vulnerable Christmas
Does anyone think of “vulnerability” and “trust” when they think of Christmas? Perhaps not, especially when we turn toward anime, which emphasizes the holiday as an occasion for…
Reader’s Corner: Laid-Back Camp (Vol. 15), Dandadan (Vol. 9), and Usotoki Rhetoric (Vol. 9)
We have some very cool releases to talk about this week! Our reviews include a couple volumes of series we love that haven’t had new releases in about…
DAN DA DAN, Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You, Laid-Back Camp, A Condition Called Love
Weekly Round-Up, 14-20 August 2024: Hyperfeminine Expectations, Kimi ni Todoke Season 3, and Lowered JET Salaries
AniFem Round-Up Show Time!: Mixing erotica, sex positivity, and TV idols Its goals are simple, but it’s worth discussing how this short series uses its erotic elements to…
Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You, Legend of the Crystals: Final Fantasy
I hope we don't have to wait 13 years for Kimi ni Todoke 4th Season
I used to think Pin was sort of annoying.
Kimi ni Todoke - From Me to You Season 3 Anime Series Review
With excellent performances from both English and Japanese returning casts and cleaner character designs and animation, this is a worthy follow-up and one that was worth waiting for.
Summer 2024 Update: Kimi ni Todoke and Other Thoughts
Greetings. I have a quick update regarding Summer 2024 anime now that we’re about halfway through the season. There are three items to address, outlined below.
Kaiseki Anime Podcast Episode 151 – Summer 2024 First Impressions
00:00 Intro Dropped 01:07 A Journey Through Another World: Raising Kids While Adventuring 01:26 A Nobody’s Way Up to an Exploration Hero 01:55 My Deer Friend Nokotan 02:30…
Why Does Nobody Remember Me in This World?, DEAD DEAD DEMONS DEDEDEDE DESTRUCTION, Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World, Pseudo Harem, Suicide Squad ISEKAI
First Impression: Kimi ni Todoke, Season 3
Sometimes a first date is more than just a first date. For Kazeyaha and Kuronuma, it’s the culmination of the feelings that have been developing and growing between…
Fanart Friday: Kuronuma + Kazehaya
Season three of Kimi ni Todoke is OUT NOW on Netflix! Hurrah! ★ 【鬽】「 四月は君の嘘 」 ☆ reprinted w/permission
Reader’s Corner: Helck (Vol. 10), Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You: Soulmate (Vol. 2), and Battle Royale Enforcers (Vol. 1)
Helck vs. Claes, Class F vs. each other, Kurumi vs. herself, and Mirai vs. the expectations weighing on her? Challenges for the characters in the series Twwk is…
Black Summoner, Helck, Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You, Mirai, Naruto
Pick of the Week: We’ve Got The Picks
MICHELLE: I enjoyed the first volume of Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You: Soulmate, so I'll make the second volume my pick this week. SEAN: I'll pick…
Anime Like A Condition Called Love
After an event in her childhood, Hotaru Hinase believes that she is just incapable of understanding the concept of romantic love, and believes that falling in
Lovely Complex, Wolf Girl and Black Prince, A Condition Called Love, A Sign of Affection, Blue Spring Ride
Reader’s Corner: Dandadan (Vol. 7), Kimi ni Todoke Soulmate (Vol. 1), and Mr. Villain’s Day Off (Vol. 3)
A blend of old and new releases, and first volumes and those more toward the middle fill our selections in this week’s column. As usual, love stories are…
DAN DA DAN, Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You, Mr. Villain's Day Off
Pick of the Week: Turn the Skip Beat Around
SEAN: Once again, tempted to just say "Viz". We get so much good shoujo this week, with a new sequel for Kimi ni Todoke, the next Neighborhood Story,…
Manga the Week of 4/3/24
SEAN: It's time for April manga! The best month! MICHELLE: All the cool people were born in it! SEAN: We start off with Viz Media, who have a…
Skip Beat!, Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You, Moriarty the Patriot, Naruto
Anime Like A Sign of Affection
Born with a hearing impairment, Yuki Itose is college student who rarely interacts with others because of her disability. However, when she has an awkward
The Ice Guy and His Cool Female Colleague, A Galaxy Next Door, A Sign of Affection, A Silent Voice, I Want to Eat Your Pancreas
Doki Doki News: State of Play and English Versions of Fate/Stay Night and Kimi ni Todoke
Welcome to Doki Doki News, your source for updates in the world of anime, gaming, and otakudom, for the week of January 28th! Check out the latest episode…
479 – Manga Machinations Awards 2023
Happy holidays everyone! Welcome to our annual awards show! dakazu, Darfox8, Morgana, and seamus2389 celebrate with their individual awards, such as Why Are These Boy Problems™ So Fucking…
477 – Triple Dip 78 – Innocent, Orb: On the Movements of the Earth, Under Ninja
All the hosts are back to talk about Ireland riots, collapsing stairs, The Boy and the Heron, and more! Then we rally ourselves for the final Triple Dip…
475 – Shojo Showdown 6 – Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You, Deborah is My Rival, Ceres: Celestial Legend
In this episode Morgana leads the charge as we examine Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You, Deborah is My Rival, and Ceres: Celestial Legend for a Shojo…
“K”ind-Hearted Heroines Thrive In These Shojo Manga!
I continue the ABCs of Shojo Manga with these kind-hearted heroines are sure to win over your heart in these series that start with the letter “K”! From…
Anime Flu: What Is It and Why Is It So Dramatic?
A detailed and engaging article about anime flu, a common trope in anime where a character gets sick from a minor exposure to cold or rain.
Toradora!, Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You, Nichijou - My Ordinary Life, Steins;Gate, When They Cry
Anime Like My Love Story
With his tall stature, bulky muscles, and mean face, Takeo Gouda is not exactly a hit with the ladies. Men and women alike find him terrifying, but he…
Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You, Lovely Complex, Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun, My Senpai is Annoying, Ojisan and Marshmallow
Tangle x Cast 17: Good Samaritans of Anime
One of Jesus’ most beloved parables is “The Good Samaritan,” the tale of the most unexpected person showing the greatest care for a victim on the side of…
Anime Like Skip and Loafer
In order to pursue a career in politics to make a positive change for Japan, Mitsumi leaves her rural town to go to high school in Tokyo. While…
Honey and Clover, Horimiya, Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You, O Maidens in Your Savage Season, Skip and Loafer
NEWS: VIZ Announces Licenses for Kimi ni Todoke Sequel, I Want To End This Love Game, Gokurakugai, and More!
It’s a beautiful day to be a manga fan. In a Twitter thread, VIZ Media announced a few manga titles…
Anime Like My Clueless First Friend
Akane Nishimura is a quiet girl with an intimidating gaze. As such, her classmates gave her the ominous nickname of “The Grim Reaper” and started avoiding her
The Troubled Life of Miss Kotoura, My Clueless First Friend, Mysterious Girlfriend X, The Dangers in My Heart, A Destructive God Sits Next to Me
First Impression: Kimi ni Todoke (Netflix, Live-Action)
Kuronuma Sawako is a curiosity. While she insists to a friend from her middle school days that she isn’t being bullied, Kuronuma is still treated like an outcast.…
Things We Saw Around The Web #29: Azuki, Viz Media, HIDIVE, Hell’s Paradise, Kimi ni Todoke, My Happy Marriage
Topics mentioned: Azuki, Viz Media, HIDIVE, Hell's Paradise, Kimi ni Todoke, My Happy Marriage, and more!
Hell’s Paradise, Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You, My Happy Marriage
30 Anime Tomboys With a Lovable Boyish Personality
Tomboys were always enjoyed in anime, but seeing such a blatant one like Tomo as a main character is finally giving anime tomboys the spotlight that they
Black Lagoon, Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid, Ouran High School Host Club, Revolutionary Girl Utena, Sailor Moon
Holiday Review #21: NO LONGER HEROINE
This next one won't be for everyone, but I appreciate the way to tries to interject some weirdness and awfulness into the standard shojo ro...
Holiday Review #21: NO LONGER HEROINE
This next one won't be for everyone, but I appreciate the way to tries to interject some weirdness and awfulness into the standard shojo ro...
Anime Like Bocchi the Rock!
Having social anxiety but still wishing to make friends, Hitori Gotou started learning the guitar to help lure people into talking to her. Years later, she
Tari Tari, BOCCHI THE ROCK!, Carole & Tuesday, Comic Girls, Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You
Doki Doki News: Bleach at NYCC, Kimi ni Todoke Drama, and Tearmoon Empire Anime
Welcome to Doki Doki News, your source for updates in the world of anime, gaming, and otakudom, for the week of September 4th through September 10th! Check out…
How to make a best friend, shojo manga-style
In a throwback to an early tongue-in-cheek blog entry listing some of the best romantic tips shojo manga has to offer, I thought I’d write a similar post…
My Top 15 Manga
Thank you so much my hoejos for 15 THOUSAND subscribers!!! It is absolutely wild that I have hit this milestone and I can't thank you all enough for…
Chihayafuru, Ghost Hunt, Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You, Natsume's Book of Friends, Natsume's Book of Friends 5
Anime Series Like Shikimori’s Not Just a Cutie
Izumi is a normal guy, albeit with a predilection for attracting misfortune. However, the one piece of shining fortune in his life is his girlfriend,
Horimiya, Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You, Momokuri, Ouran High School Host Club, Revolutionary Girl Utena
“Kimi ni Todoke” Manga First Impressions – Trying to Get Into Shoujo Romance
As a straight guy, shoujo romance has never really been on my radar all that much. This is especially true since they’re rarely in the conversation outside of…
