Kishuku Gakkou no Juliet

TL;DR Review

Kishuku Gakkou no Juliet took a plot that sounds bad and actually made it interesting. At first, I said to myself, "well its just gonna be average at best" but oh boy was I wrong. The comedy is somewhat funny and most of the jokes are pretty good. I love the fact that Romeo and Juliet tried their everything to make it a love story; yet hiding it from all their friends, dorm mates, and most importantly, their prefects. Overall, I say this was pretty interesting and definitely worth giving it a shot. However, if you aren't into anime like this, no hard feelings.

- ... Spacecraft555 UwU

Have you ever wondered what Romeo and Juliet would look like if it was set in high school? No? Me neither to be honest, but this series sets out to show exactly that in the form of a romantic comedy.

Story 7/10
The show centres around Romio Inuzuka who has fallen for Julliet Persia, a forbidden romance based on the fact that they stem from rival factions. After the two of them enter into a relationship they have to do their best to keep it hidden from their dorms. The risk of discovery is what drives the plot forward and the story often boils down to them ... going through hoops to meet in secret or misleading others to meet in public. The series doesn’t really bring anything new to the genre, but is written well enough to keep entertaining. The show is fairly light on drama, but has a lot of comedy-centred scenes, most of which hit the mark.

Art 6/10
In the art department the show looks pretty average, there are some scenes that are animated a bit better than the rest, but there are also scenes with worse animation. The character design on the other hand isn’t anything special per se, but all the characters look pretty great and their appearance showcases their personalities in a lot of cases.

Sound 7/10
Just like the animation the sound design is pretty average. Nothing really stands out, for better or worse. The music doesn’t intrude on the scenes, the sound effects don’t subtract from the experience and the voice actors do a good job delivering their lines.

Character 7/10
All the characters in the show are likeable in their own way, but the majority of them are relegated to the sidelines and mostly seem to serve as a device to drive the plot forward. Character development is pretty much non-existent with a few exceptions. The main cast doesn’t exist of one-dimensional characters which especially shows in the central relationship.

Enjoyment 7/10
All in all I enjoyed watching the show, it doesn’t try to reinvent the wheel, but it doesn’t have to. What it does it does well and it doesn’t overstay its welcome while doing so.

Overall 7/10

Story: 7

As the title suggests, Kishuku Gakkou no Juliet takes place in a boarding school. The problem is that the school isn't very fleshed out. It is a standard magical school setting with house rivalry that substitutes magic with physical combat. Although the plot is fairly predictable, it is sensical enough to be a ground for a solid 6 (fair) plot. However, I am giving it a 7 because of the ending. For a 12 episode adaptation, Kishuku Gakkou no Juliet chose a perfect stopping point that hints the direction that the story will unfold while leaving me satisfied enough to not need a sequel. ... I plan to read the manga, though.

Art: 8

The art is Kishuku Gakkou no Juliet is quality work. Character design is also good.

Sound: 6

I enjoyed the animation of the OP but not the song itself. The ED is okay but it is not good enough for me to readily recognize it from other anisongs either (this will be a trouble for me when I play anime music quiz) The insert songs helped with the story, though.

Character: 9

The strongest aspect of Kishuku Gakkou no Juliet lies in the characters. Contrary to the widely overused tropes, both main characters (Romeo and Juliet) are likable as a person. On top of that, they communicate with each other. That's right, they are having a healthy relationship in this show.

Enjoyment: 9

Although this show isn't a masterpiece level show that leaves a lingering effect after watching, I had a lot of fun while it lasts.

Final Overall: 8

It would be best to not even think of this as a retelling of Romeo and Juliet. Yes, that's the name of the main characters, but other than that, and the pretext of the warring factions, the similarities pretty much end there. This is only very loosely based on the Shakespearean classic and would really be more of a representation of two groups not being able to get along like cats and dogs.

It would also be best not to go into this anime thinking it's main draw is to deliver romance. This is more a "Com-Rom" than a "Rom-Com". ... Comedy is the main driver here and this anime never really tries to take itself or the subject matter its based upon seriously. There are far more moments where you will burst out laughing uncontrollably, than you will watch with a tear in your eye from romantic sweet moments. And even in those moments of romance, they always end with some kind of joke.

In truth, the Romance in the anime is really rather shallow. But, it avoids being cliche because unlike most rom-com animes this one presents a world where no one wants to see the main characters together. That provides the intrigue for the romance aspect of the anime, not the romance itself. You watch this wondering if they will get caught and what will happen to them, and that provides the drama, not the relationship with Juliet and Romio.

As far as the comedic aspect of the anime, it relies heavily on gags, comedic lines and quirky characters to power itself. And, boy, does it work. I would put this anime on par with Hinamatsuri in terms of the level of comedy, and that is high praise. The jokes rely heavily on slapstick humor, but it also has some witty lines as well. There were times I was in near tears at the events on the screen. (Two Words: IRON CLAW!)

When it got time to get serious towards the conclusion of the anime, it didn't falter and that's what's important, because the ending is where so many comedies fall into mediocrity, because they fail to finish strong, because they can't handle the dramatic climax. This anime did it well. It wasn't exactly as well done as say the Zero Requiem, but it was a solid dramatic finish and left me wanting to see a second season.

Lastly, the cast was very likable as well. But, no character really broke the mold. The cast was similar to every other rom-com. The MC guy who chases the affection of the MC girl (Romio & Juliet), the MC guy's childhood friend (Hasuki), the MC girl's childhood friend (Char), and then some tertiary characters to round out the group and provide some comic relief. (Maru & Scott). I liked these characters, but they weren't groundbreaking.

Overall, this anime was superbly hilarious. There's really not much to find wrong with it, unless you're expecting a serious and dramatic adaptation of Romeo & Juliet. Then, you'll probably not like it so much. Go into this expecting to laugh, not cry and you'll enjoy it.

Story: 8
Art: 8
Sound: 6
Character: 8
Enjoyment: 10
Overall: 9

I came across this anime while browsing the options listed in prime video. I had neither read the manga nor had any previous information about it and was just looking for a light anime to hook me up. And boy was it good.

It is one of those anime which instantly makes you want a next season. Now that I have come know about the manga and am reading it, I am falling in love with a lot more.

But strictly speaking about the anime, it just has a great balance of humor plus drama. Yes it has the same Romeo and Juliet premise but ... it feels much more.

While the story is not very great, it is good enough to keep you engaged and watching it. There are literally no fillers and each episode keeps moving the story forward. The art and animation is just great and makes you fall in love with each and every frame. While the fight scenes are not the best, they seem to work in the broader scheme of things.

The background score works well to keep you engaged in a scene, though it might seem very moderate in certain scenes. The op and and ed are also good, if not very good. I guess the anime could have done a bit more in this department.

Coming to the characters, it feels like there hasn't been given enough time to develop. In case there is any possibility of a next season, I will take it back but if this will be the only season, then the characters are just your normal everyday anime ones. This anime does have huge amounts of potential and as far as I know, the manga has some great character arcs, so I really hope it gets another season.

The humor quotient was literally quite high during the first four episode. The anime gradually mellows down to a more serious tone as the relationship takes a serious turn in the latter stages. And that is one of the plus points. You always have some elements to provide moments of humor such as the Maru gang and the protagonists themselves.

Overall, I really loved this anime because its like a cool breeze in summer. You don't have to think much or to deep. Just enjoy what's happening.

PS - Dearly hoping for a new season

Rom-com anime is usually among my least favorite genres in anime. That being said, Boarding School Juliet is a Rom-com anime that I found myself thoroughly enjoying.

The story revolves around a romance between a boy and a girl from opposing factions. They both have to hide the fact that they are in love from everyone in order to proceed in their current aspirations. I feel like most Rom-com I see are too silly or annoying in the main romance. With this one, it has a lot of comedy but the main romance is actually quite heartfelt and I felt myself invested in their relationship.

They ... actually have a nice chemistry and their romance is filled with sweet moments and minimal tropes that annoy me in the romance genre. I sometime have a hard time finding romances where both characters are likable and compelling, Persia and Inuzuka were each good characters on their own and together they make for a nice couple.

The bigger shocker for me is that I also found this anime very funny. Now if a romance anime is hard for me to find one I enjoy, I'd say a comedy is even harder for me to find something I enjoy (hence, rom-com is one of my least favorite). But this anime has a lot of funny moments. From our main characters cute chemistry, to our side characters antics, this anime had a handful of moments that made me chuckle. I'm not sure why this one worked for me while most don't, but it just did. For those who have seen the show, Scott Fold (aka blonde dude with glasses) was the my favorite character in terms of funny moments.

Boarding School Juliet is 12 episodes long and was such an enjoyable watch that I kept wanting to see the next episode right after the other. It's not without a couple annoying characters, but overall it was good. It ends on a nice note, leaving you to decide if you feel content or if you wish to continue the story with the manga. Even if you do not continue with the manga, the anime gives you a satisfying story.

Kishuku Gakkou No Juliet known in English as Boarding School Juliet is basically a modern day Romeo and Juliet but instead of families it's countries (Well atleast I think, they never really touched up on the subject and explained). If you're looking for a good romantic comedy where you'll find the characters enjoyable then look no further! (SPOILERS AHEAD)

Now.. Coming into this I understand very well it was a Romeo and Juliet type story and considering it started as a cutesy type kinda anime I knew that there was not going to be a suicide at the end. The story starts off strong and shows ... us that there are these two school groups at war and battle it out frequently, but then the main character Inuzuka seems to be in love with the female main character. It goes on and then it comes to the confession kind of area... and it was kinda stupid. The confession felt so rushed at first, like boom he's confessed to her randomly and for some reason she accepts? Like two minutes ago you wanted to kill the kid now you're in love with him. Things go by and the obvious hiding their romance from people is developed into the story whilst almost everyone finds out some how it ends on a lovey dovey happy note.

The Art is very well done apart from those god damn eyebrows on the female characters... Looks like they got caterpillars stuck on there. I really like the way the anime felt and it had a very cute type of vibe to it and I completely understand why it's based as a Shounen anime with the action it which was really well done aswell.

The sound I don't really pay much attention to due to not really caring as long as it sounds fine. Nothing really exploded into my mind and left an imprint but it was never bad at any point either.

When it comes to the characters I don't think there was anything necessarily wrong with anyone of them. I think that everyone felt right in the story and that everyone had a purpose for being there. I did hate a little of the characters doings but that was personal opinion and others might find it differently.

Overall I really enjoyed the series and I think I'm going to look at the manga and see if there's anything developed there. I hope everyone enjoyed if as much or even as more that me!

Okay so, this may be a little biased but this anime really hit a soft spot for me, I really enjoyed the story and the characters! I will say i'm getting a little sick of side characters who love the main unconditionally but I guess thats there to give the viewers who don't like the main love interests something to hold onto which is understandable! But i've watched about 11 romance animes in the past week alone and majority of them have this trope... with that out the way heres what I thought.

I laughed a good few times openly which is a great sign of ... an enjoyable anime, I had some serious fun watching this and got pretty invested in the characters who for the most part were memorable and distinct, I enjoyed the representation of gothic characters too which is rarely done well, the romance is ofcourse based off Romeo and Juliet but to be honest its very much separate from the actual story of R&J, the final few episodes had me excited, anxious and dying for more which was really well executed in my opinion!

I am sad to hear that the anime didn't sell well and there might not be a 2nd season, so maybe for the first time in a long long time will I switch to the manga!

If you are tired of the "will they start a relationship?" cliché in most of the popular romance anime you should watch this. Even though the entire story isn't covered in the anime, the ending is still good. The anime only covers up to chapter 17 of the source material if you want to see the full series I would highly recommend reading the manga the true ending is really wholesome I couldn't help but grin while reading this.


(Side note): The manga still has its funny points, even though in some of the good moments they tend to go a bit overboard with the ... comedy.

The classic story of Romeo and Juliet, modernized into a high school setting just as you would expect out of Japan... except a bit less serious and [spoilers: not ending in them both dying horribly]. This time around, it isn't so tragic and is actually quite funny, while still having some feels and making you attached to the main characters. I'll try to keep the review relatively short, but I'll end up writing a lot like I always end up doing. So. I'll put a TL;DR at the end that sums up my thoughts.

This story follows the two main characters, Inuzuka Romio and Persia ... Juliet. Here in a high school setting, both characters are leaders of their own groups (? I'm not sure what they're specifically referred to as) called the Black Doggies, and White Cats respectively. In this school, the two groups, made up by the entire student population split between them, are constantly at a "war" trying to show superiority and that they are each the better clan. While not thoroughly explained in the show, it is mentioned how each group has their own views and ideals of the world, hence why they clash (just like politics!).

Anyways, as you would expect, the two groups hate each others' guts, but not in a battle to the death kind of way. This is shown throughout the story with quite funny and entertaining interactions between a lot of the opposing clan members, mainly our main character Inuzuka and anyone else in the White Cats. But as you can expect, there are also some serious parts to it as there are higher ups to the two parties, Inuzuka and Persia being the leaders of only the first years in school. Because of these higher ups, there are very strict rules enforced that can lead to some serious parts and an overlooming threat, which I personally liked. It gives the show something to progress with, even of only by a tiny bit.

I absolutely loved the interactions between the characters, and this is what personally gave the show most of it's enjoyment. Inuzuka is not the typical "badass, never emotional" male lead, and is extremely soft/girly when it comes to Persia which makes for lots of comedic moments. Even the side characters interactions are all very funny, giving it a lighthearted feel to sit back and watch without too much worry of something horrible happening (even though it does get some serious moments).

The art is really good and I didn't see too many issues with the animation, if any at all. All the girls are cute, so bonus points to that :D (Char best girl). The story flowed pretty normally, and for the most part didn't seem rushed until the end like you would expect from most 12 episode/1 cour animes. But I don't fault them for it, it didn't feel super off or anything out of place, and wraps the show up nicely (but don't expect a conclusive ending of course!)

The show definitely has a couple flaws, one of my biggest gripes being Persia's character portrayed as a bit... bland. She is super cute and everything, but she didn't seem to stand out as someone extremely interesting. We get a little backstory to her throughout, her main motives and the like, but nothing too crazy. Just average, which is perfectly okay; my point is to not expect much else from the average main girl in an anime. Inuzuka is a fantastic MC in my opinion however, and helps carry their relationship very much so.

Even though I mentioned Persia being a bit bland, she is still a lovable/entertaining character along with the rest of the cast in my opinion. Basically everyone gets humorous moments, a little bit of development for our main two along with a couple of other side girls, and makes for nice progression from start to finish.

As for the story, it isn't anything to write home about. I do really enjoy the high school setting, especially broken up between the two different clans constantly butting heads. It leads for a lot of interesting moments and interactions between characters of the same party, as well as opposing ones. With that being said however, there is no sort of revolutionary moment or turning point in the show, and doesn't really make much progression in any aspects besides the romance.

TL;DR: The show is very entertaining, but maybe not for the reasons you would expect. It isn't some dramatic, action packed romance of lovers who are separated because of the clans they grew up in. While it does have a bit of drama, action, and a good amount of romance, it also is blended with a lot of comedy and more lighthearted situations. That's why overall I'll give it an 8; I definitely had a few minor complaints with the story and some characters, but it was thoroughly entertaining regardless of those few issues. I didn't rate it higher because it wasn't anything outstanding, but was still enjoyable for what it presented. If you're looking for a romance anime that is a good comedy with some serious moments, then I'd say give it a shot. It's only 12 episodes, and I found myself excited to watch the next episode from start to finish.

[This is my first review in a very, very long time so.. I hope I didn't blabber on too much. I feel like I may have strayed at times a little bit, but overall got my thoughts written down. Hopefully it helped you make a decision!]

Man I might already have diabetes from consuming this anime, I can already feel the ants crawling.

Kishuku Gakkou no Juliet truly surprised me. I was expecting a something somewhat harem-ly (I don't usually take a look at the genre of the show for the surprise factor) show but this was a fairly wholesome piece. It's made up of many cliche factors like having this royalty frail girl as main heroine, the you-know-what-mc-does-on-childhood-friends (ofc reject them), and etc. Yet it does not fail to present us with a well-done piece despite its cliches.

The characters are full of development. Every episode has well-put redemption and/or ... resolution. Every episode does not always feel a comedy skit, yes a lot of parts of the show is composed of hilarious moments but those moments are not put to waste.

The premise is immediately shown in the introduction, which definitely requires a lot of effort. Many shows have failed to do this type of course so results are the show just feels "rushed" to some point. Not this one though. To begin with, they are 1st year highschool students so being in the first year means it's just the beginning of their highschool lives, and means it's the beginning of their story. But still bringing up flashbacks and stories of the past so that the buildup of these characters would be well-done.

Speaking of build-up it is made for the ending. Here's a sentence I've always remembered from my fellow reviewer that I will always remember, "Whats important is not the fight itself but what brought them the fight". I would let you guys figure the meaning is but my point is that the ending relies heavily on the buildup, the ending is not good by itself which is why this show is one of the best romcom highschool shows I've ever watched.

So do I recommend this?

Yes, watching something light is important for someone who has just begun watching anime. Maybe anyone who's trying to indulge in the industry itself and anyone who is a clear veteran of the industry will most likely still enjoy this one.

8/10

When i first started to watch this anime, i was not really impressed by the cover art of it. I thought to myself that its going to be another generic romcom anime just like the other similar titles that are released in the market nowadays. However i was so wrong after i finished watching the 1st episode and this is where my review of Kishuku Gakkou no Juliet (Juliet's Boarding School) comes in.

Story : 7/10

Just like the title of the anime implies,the plot takes place in a prestigious boarding school where 2 student factions called the Black Dogs and the White Cats from rivaling ... countries are frequently enganging in a war among each other since they were in elemantary school. the main protagonist, Romio Inuzuka being the leader of the dorms' first-years, wishes for a romance with Juliet Persia,also the 1st year's leader of her division that can never be achieved easily which what caused him to vow himself to change the world and obtain peace between these two factions someday. It has a mixture of slice of life and shounen genre but the story itself is nothing spetacular and that "changing the world" cliche theme can be found in most shounen anime. Now im not going to spoil the plot because it is something that you must watch yourself to gain a better understanding of it but nonetheless, i actually enjoyed it from begining to end.

Art : 9/10

I absolutely love how the developers implement the graphical animations in this anime from the character's elegant movements to the bright and colourful splash of paint on the characters. and speaking of design, they had done a splendid job on the character's facial expressions. all of the female characters are cute and gorgeous and this can be said the same to the badass design male characters as well. You may also realised that the artstyle may share some similarities with certain shoune anime considering that it also has a mixture of shounen style as well. overall, one of the best graphical anime of the season for sure.

Sound : 9/10

Music has always being the key factor in order to make any scenes whether its from video games or movies to be more epic and enganging. and Juliet's Boarding School's soundtrack is no exception. the osts that they used in the anime are probably some of the best ive listened to so far in any romcom anime. every single one of the soundtracks suits really well with the action scenes and the drama that occur between the characters. Not to mention the OP and ED are great as well maybe not to my taste but still good nonetheless.

Character : 8/10

Throughout the episodes, the story mainly focuses on the relationship between the main protagonist,Romio Inuzuka and the heroine, Juliet Persia. to be honest, i really dont like romio that much because on how childish and inmature he can be most of the times. he is supposed to be the leader of his group but due to his relationship with persia, he often forgets about his responsibilities and also becomes too clingy with persia. and speaking of which,Juliet is what the enbodiment of a heroine should be. strong,has a sense of justice, and a high motivation to solve all of the problems that her comrades are facing and most importantly,her kindness towards her friends especially to romio. Other side characters have their own fair share of uniqueness as well. Chartreux being persia's childhood friend is your "ara ara girl with a sexy voice" character. Hasuki,also a childhood friend of Romio is probably the best character in the anime due to her strong will to always keep moving forward no matter what obstacles that she is facing( you will know what i mean if you watch the anime). Overall,almost every one of characters main or support have their fleshed out characterization that makes the story much more interesting to go through.

Enjoyment : 9/10

I was quite suprised that not a lot of people are talking about the show when it was first came out. what makes it different from the other similar titles is how it tries to break the norms of those cliche and generic drama theme that you always encounter in most shows nowadays. its nice and refreshing to see distinctive things from the show. While some people may consider it as an average romcom anime but for those who had watched it will realise how interesting this anime is.

I will rate it an 8/10.

When going into this anime, I didn't really have that high expectation. I thought the anime would be like any other high school rom-coms that I have watched, which I was right. BUT at the same time, for me, it was much more than that. When the comedy hits, they really hit, and I laugh. It was sweet (I think I have diabetes now, jk), the characters were very likeable, and the romance between Romio Inuzuka, the main male protagonist, and Juliet Persia, the main female protagonist, was phenomenal. I shipped them all the way to the moon, and up to episode 8, this anime ... has become one of my favorite romance anime. I'm not really into the romance genre, so this took the cake. I'm now more interested in more anime similar to these. I would definitely recommend giving this anime a watch. ALTHOUGH I did like it, it does not mean you might also like it. It has flaws, but since I'm not a harsh critic or nitpicky, I can easily overlook its flaws and focus on the good aspects of the show. So, you might not like the show depending on how harsh of a critic or nitpicky you are, or the show doesn't fit your taste. Either way, I'm really enjoying the show, and I think you should give it a try. Inuzuka and Persia have become my second favorite anime couple up to now. I just finished the anime, and I loved it, so I’m gonna continue in the manga. If you’re interested, the manga continues the anime on chapter 19, and from my first impression, the art style looks very chic and nice.

KISHUKU GAKKOU no JULIET.

Amazing anime.

I really enjoy the entire show but at the end it didn't make me satisfied, why? cause only 12 episode .

They giving me a fake hope that i totallly wish they kissing at the end or in public to "change the world".

If this anime show me the kissing scene i would give it 10 out of 10.

... The stoy-line is good, also the character and side-char. Ngl but i really love the side-char than the main char, but doesn't mean the main not good.

This is my first review btw, sorry if my review looks bad.

For those who are still new in anime, this is reccommend and suitable for you.

season 2? Nah i don't think so.

-The story of the forbidden love of Romeo and Juliet has been told throughout the ages for generations, and in this anime have similar things as: forbidden love, and two rivals from both countries and college, only in the part of countries that is similar the history of Romeo and Juliet.
I really enjoyed this anime, several scenes of affection and care of Inuzuka and Persia struggling to be together even though they have an image to watch over, they always find a way to be close to each other and do their best to please each other.
-It was very good that the anime in the ... first episode already happens the beginning of the courtship of the two, leaving aside those coiled episodes that have in some animes, which makes you hopeful for the couple to be together as soon as possible, and in this no longer in the starts the relationship, and this is one of the highest points of the anime that after this from the beginning to the end captivates and satiate the desire that the anime watch.

- I highly recommend it.

I remembered back in literature class of '14, I was tasked to read a book to learn about the historical context and linguistics of Shakespeare's time. That book was Romeo and Juliet. That fuelled my passion to what it is today. My passion of romance and drama. This anime serves as a modern take on the classic masterpiece. Let's find out if it still holds strong to my high standards and ultimately, your time.

In the first few episodes, I would honestly tell you that it wasn't particularly amazing. Sure it had certain elements of romance and teasing and subtle nuance about the fear of being ... caught. I was rather impressed with some of method it used to start out this relationship, such as a swordfight rather than a plain confession. There were also some correct verses used such as "I want to change the world" which may seem cliché but was impactful at the point of time. It wasn't as impressionable as I felt a bit more backstory as to how this love for Juliet actually happened could have made it more vivid. I would also like to know the thought process behind Juliet's choice to work with her "enemy" rather than just "changing the world" knowing how risky it is. Lastly, there was not a very good picture painted of how this tension between two country looked like aside from mere gang fights.

What made me impressed however was the middle half. They started exploring the impacts of their relationship as more and more people start to realize their romance. This form of analysis was integral to keep the story flowing and not be stuck in a slice of life loop. For instance the introduction of the various characters that led to some level of jealousy and even sadness when they had to be rejected. This was further extended when the people who got rejected chose to not only move on, but even support in this risky behaviour, while still maintaining some cold hard feelings which I felt were realistic. There was also elements of self awareness, such as the "brats" who realized Romio's half-assed decisions that led to various unfavourable results. This was somewhat integral into keeping some side characters more proactive rather than just a prop.

But taking the cake today is the very last few episodes. The anime showed further analysis into when even the student council realized such suspicion. They tied up the anime into a deadlock when they started giving trouble to the main characters. The reaction was rather intuitive as there was a façade involved but still having a rather rebellious action. Some form of analysis on the student council could have been done to further explore things like the sibling deadlock however I felt it didn't hinder on the experience when it reached its peak. The ending was well done as the struggles of each character was flashed out appropriately with frustrations of being apart and almost nearly calling off the relationship due to physical threats, the impact was delivered in a action punched manner. It showed levels of trust and emotion to pull off a risky behaviour to proof their innocence. The impact was expanded upon when the couple decide to take another step forward in their relationship.

What I wished could have been explored for a higher score was how society treats women. There were hints of how Juliet was being "oppressed" like savings would only go to men but it never struck to me as something of a big deal in this anime, especially with how "gender neutral" it looked and could have been further expanded upon to give a picture of how it's like to be a woman and why change was needed.

At the end of the day, while it fell short on some of the basics like a good backstory and could have elaborated on the bigger impacts of their relationship rather than saying "Change the world" or "Will create war", I felt the romance development was well analysed and how the romance changed their behaviour was thought of. I thought Romio was a cliché brat until I learned about his softer side as he matured. And this form of analysis I feel today, was what it needed to make a good romance anime. Well done.

Some reviewer's notes:

- Sound was good, appropriate voice actors, large sound
- Artwork was decent, though detail gets significantly lost in action scenes
- Relatively smooth action
- Really fun to watch, good mix of light hearted comedy and dark moments

a light romantic COMEDY anime , perfect for enjoying your anime night when you don’t have anything particular to watch ..

the story is the usual or a cliché which isn’t memorable or catchy but how the anime is portrayed through good animation and hilarious moments make it all up for the story .. it’s like most of the comedy oriented animes , nothing out of the usual but it’s really enjoyable .. you’ll get a good laugh and love watching the MC interacting with his surroundings .. he’s cute clumsy brave and strong , and the main female isn’t you whiny helpless girl , she’s ... SUPER cute though !!!

the characters were rich and few of them didn’t get more screen time , you’ll absoluty love them

the story had the potential to be your deep dark romance if they gave detailes about the MCs families background and their hardships but they just showed a glimpse of their past and jumped back to the comedy ( it’s a bonus if you’re watching the show to clear your mind and enjoy cute girls and settings )

and like most of the romance animes , the ending didn’t have a serious impact on the viewes or the story , it just feels like any other episode in that anime

9/10 overall enjoyment

Pros:

- Art style and character designs are very well done
- Comedy works quite well
- Does a good job at creating a new spin on a familiar concept
- Quite entertaining

Cons:

- Loses steam in the middle
... - Some side characters feel like filler, generic, harem, characters that could've been more interesting
- Without giving anything away, the ending relies heavily on the promise of a second season (a particularly bad move in anime.)

Overall:

As far as colorful, mindless, fun goes, this gets the job done. I found this to be a particularly entertaining re-imagining of the classic Shakespeare play (or rather the premise of the Shakespeare play as outside of that there is virtually nothing similar between the two plot-wise). While it felt a bit stale midway in, I'm still glad I stuck with it throughout this season. I hope a second season comes, and if not, I'll be sure to check out the manga.

This is a sunny love story that I thoroughly enjoyed and give two thumbs up to.

There was no ambiguous beating-around-the bush between the 2 MC who just went with a straight intense confession right on the first episode and then a nice steady progression in their relationship.

Other aspects I liked included:
Crazy over-the-top antics
Lots of fanservice
Great art/animation, particularly the awesome gals
TALL crybaby male lead character who's a hopeless romantic (as is me)
...and by the way, did I mention he was tall ?
...
After smiling throughout, sometimes crying (like the male MC), I was quite happy at the end.

tl;dr: An incredibly well made though often slow story based loosely on Romeo and Juliet but with very different but well developed characters.

Romeo and Juliet is a classic that has been adapted in far too many ways to count. It's core story line behind star-crossed lovers born into opposing factions is even more common. This anime takes a lot stylistically from Romeo and Juliet, enough so that the viewer is immediately able to recognize the Romeo and the Juliet and sympathize and root for their forbidden relationship. However, that is all that this anime takes. It doesn't follow the plot line of the original at ... all. The original is also a tragedy while this anime very much is not, and thus this avoids a lot of the darker themes as well. Hence, I really wouldn't consider this an adaptation of Romeo and Juliet as the title may suggest but rather a new work with some similar stylistic choices that features the core concept of lovers on opposing sides.

From that point of view I think that there's a lot that it does well. The characters that serve as Romeo and Juliet are both very different from the standard mold and work quite well. Straightforward, awkward, and childish heroes in romance anime are surprisingly rare these days, and Inuzuka felt like an exceptionally well written one, so he was quite interesting to watch. Persia felt more like a standard heroine, but she too was well written wherein her strength of will and emotions were expressed incredibly well. The supporting cast was also incredibly solid, wherein both Hasuki and Char strongly oppose their relationships at first due to their own feelings, but despite that do their best to support those they care about in their time of need anyway, with their assistance often being essential in providing mental and physical support to Inuzuka and Persia. Both of them, and especially Hasuki, simply shine through as amazing people. In terms of the remaining cast, a number of interesting characters were introduced that resulted in interesting plot developments here and there, but largely didn't feel like they were part of any larger arc, other than potentially the Wang twins and Airu due to where the narrative leaves off. As for the narrative itself, I feel that the highs were amazing, but there were only a few and for the most part things felt kind of weak. These highs were generally during climaxes, and where it felt like we really got to see the Inuzuka, Persia, Hasuki, and Char really showing their stuff. Outside of that their were definitely some cute moments, but largely it felt like things were taking too long to build up without things of import happening. It seemed to be trying to rely heavily on comedy, but the comedy wasn't that great and hence it wasn't really able to hold things up all that well. I should note that the final arc, the last three episodes, is an exception to that, that keeps a pretty strong focus and decent degree of intensity from beginning to end, and in the process manages to also be really strong from beginning to end with an amazing climax and incredibly satisfying ending, though one where the story clearly isn't over yet.

The art style is really good, with the use of different styles to clearly separate the Black Dogs and White Cats working very well. The character designs within that are a bit simplistic but work well regardless. The art and animation are very well done with solid production values. The soundtrack is amazing, with a few tracks like "I Will Change the World Like This" standing out as especially amazing. The OP and ED are both pretty good, though not amazing like the soundtrack.