Junjou Romantica


Junjo Romantica

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Alternative Titles

Synonyms: Junjyou Romantica, Junjou Romantica: Pure Romance
Japanese: 純情ロマンチカ
English: Junjo Romantica
Spanish: Junjo Romantica
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Type: TV
Episodes: 12
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: Apr 11, 2008 to Jun 27, 2008
Premiered: Spring 2008
Broadcast: Fridays at 01:30 (JST)
Studios: Studio Deen
Source: Manga
Genres: Boys LoveBoys Love, ComedyComedy, DramaDrama
Theme: Adult CastAdult Cast
Duration: 24 min. per ep.
Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older

Statistics

Score: 7.481 (scored by 145018145,018 users)
1 indicates a weighted score.
Ranked: #19292
2 based on the top anime page. Please note that 'Not yet aired' and 'R18+' titles are excluded.
Popularity: #949
Members: 255,088
Favorites: 4,439

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Synopsis

High school student Misaki Takahashi returns home to see his older brother being fondled by an unknown man. Bewildered by such a sight, Misaki finds out that the stranger is actually Akihiko Usami, a popular novelist and his brother's best friend. With the two of them slowly becoming acquainted, Akihiko ends up as Misaki's private tutor. However, after stumbling upon the author's latest boys-love novel, Misaki becomes uncertain whether or not to trust Akihiko regarding his friendship with the student's brother.

Elsewhere, Hiroki Kamijou, a university teacher of classical literature and Akihiko's friend, is grieving a failed romance. While on the edge of a mental breakdown, he meets student Nowaki Kusama, who wants his help for an upcoming exam. Despite denying Nowaki's request numerous times, Hiroki eventually lends him a hand. As the two get closer, more revelations about the student are made.

Furthermore, when wealthy teenager Shinobu Takatsuki finds out that his older sister has divorced Hiroki's coworker You Miyagi, he immediately wants to date the same man—as he saved Shinobu from a robbery three years prior. Even so, You does not feel the same way and attempts to scare him off. However, the educator soon realizes that Shinobu will do anything for their destined romance.

Junjou Romantica collects three love stories, narrating every couple's romance.

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Kon, Chiaki
Director, Episode Director, Storyboard, Key Animation
Gouda, Hozumi
Sound Director
Jinbo, Masato
Episode Director
Kasai, Shinji
Episode Director


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"Kimi = Hana (君=花)" by pigstar
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Ending Theme

"Baby Romantica (ベイビーロマンチカ)" by SCRIPT




Reviews

Jun 20, 2021
Hands-down, my favorite romance anime. My favorite yaoi. One of my favorite anime of all time.

I don't know many people who haven't heard of this show, and they either love it or hate it. But I think all yaoi lovers can agree this is a staple anime and a must-watch.

I miss these characters so much just by writing this. This is genuinely such an entertaining and exciting show, and I had so much fun watching it. I think you will enjoy it, too. There is seriously not a single dull moment.

I can only imagine how much fun the VA had with this; ...
Dec 18, 2023
Mixed Feelings
I ate this shit up!!!
Truth be told it's a bit hard to watch - at least it was for me. I'm not really used to old BL and the general dynamic of the couples was a bit too much at times. When I got to the 3rd season I straight up decided to skip the story of the professor and ex-brother in law-high school student. It was too much...
Anyways, Takahashi Misaki you will always be famous! I love you and I would give my life for you. He is one of the funniest characters I have ever seen omg. He is very relatable as well. ...
Jan 9, 2023
An easy 2/10.

From the stereotypical strong masculine-seme and weak feminine-uke trope, all the way to huge, unsettling age gaps in EVERY pairing and creepy romantic encounters, this anime has everything to give you the worst second-hand embarrassment of your life.

I am aware that many of the prominent tropes in this anime are meant to be hot. If you're into that, go figure. If you're not, this is your sign to find another anime.

Let's discuss two relationships in this anime that may potentially be triggering or uncomfortable to some.

Main pair: Misaki Takahashi and Akhiko Usami

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