Tonikaku Kawaii

Nasa Yuzaki is determined to leave his name in the history books. Ranking first in the national mock exam and aiming for a distinguished high school, he is certain that he has his whole life mapped out. However, fate is a fickle mistress. On his way home one snowy evening, Nasa's eyes fall upon a peerless beauty across the street. Bewitched, Nasa tries to approach her—only to get blindsided by an oncoming truck.

Thankfully, his life is spared due to the girl's swift action. Bleeding by the side of an ambulance, he watches as the girl walks away under the moonlight—reminiscent of Princess Kaguya leaving for the moon. Refusing to let this chance meeting end, he forces his crippled body to chase after her and asks her out. Surprised by his foolhardiness and pure resolve, the girl accepts his confession under a single condition: they can only be together if he marries her!

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Yuzaki, Tsukasa Main

Kitou, Akari Japanese

Yuzaki, Nasa Main

Enoki, Junya Japanese

Arisugawa, Kaname Supporting

Serizawa, Yuu Japanese

Arisugawa, Aya Supporting

Uesaka, Sumire Japanese

Charlotte Supporting

Oowada, Hitomi Japanese

Kaginoji, Chitose Supporting

Kohara, Konomi Japanese

Aurora Supporting

Nagaku, Yuki Japanese

Yuzaki, Enishi Supporting

Ebara, Masashi Japanese

Yuzaki, Kanoka Supporting

Asano, Masumi Japanese

Arisugawa's Mother Supporting

Hisakawa, Aya Japanese

Matsuda, Akio Producer

Kondou, Shuuhou Producer

Usui, Hisato Producer

Miyagi, Souji Producer

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Jul 7, 2025

Naufalalaziziyo

Recommended

Main Rating: 7.6/10
Status: Recommended


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💗 English Version

Story: 7.5/10
Tonikaku Kawaii (Fly Me to the Moon) skips the usual “romantic buildup” and drops us right into the honeymoon phase—literally. Nasa and Tsukasa get married in episode one, and the rest of the show is about their newlywed life. The story doesn’t aim for big drama or tension. It’s soft, wholesome, and focused on the simple joys of everyday love. Not much happens plot-wise, but that’s kind of the charm.
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Plot: 7.2/10
There’s not really a grand narrative arc—this is mostly a slice-of-life romantic comedy about learning to live together. Some light mysteries surround Tsukasa’s background, but they’re only hinted at. The pacing is relaxed, and the episodes are mostly episodic, filled with domestic cuteness rather than conflict.

Characterization: 7.8/10
Nasa is a lovable nerd—smart, kind, and totally smitten. Tsukasa is mysterious yet gentle, and her dynamic with Nasa is sweet without being forced. Their chemistry feels sincere and built on mutual respect. Side characters add flavor but never overshadow the central couple.

Animation / Visuals: 7.4/10
The visuals are clean and colorful. While not particularly flashy, they perfectly support the cozy atmosphere. Facial expressions are cute and expressive, especially during romantic or awkward moments. The overall aesthetic leans more toward warmth than spectacle.

Sound / Music / Audio Direction: 7.5/10
The OP and ED are cheerful and catchy. The background music fits the lighthearted tone well. Voice acting is heartfelt, especially in the small, tender conversations between Nasa and Tsukasa. Everything sounds soft and gentle—just like the story.

Execution: 7.6/10
Tonikaku Kawaii doesn’t try to impress with plot twists or high-stakes drama—it just wants to make you go “aww.” And it succeeds. For fans of wholesome romance and simple storytelling, this is a calm, cozy ride that leaves you smiling.


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✅ What Makes You Want to Watch This Anime

– They literally get married in episode 1. Who does that?
– It's one of the rare romance anime where the couple actually stays together from the start.
– Tsukasa is adorable, mysterious, and full of subtle charm.
– Nasa is a respectful husband—yes, he’s a simp, but a wholesome one.
– You’ll find yourself smiling more than you expect. Seriously.


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💍 Tonikaku Kawaii Season 1

Rating Utama: 7,6/10
Status: Direkomendasikan


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💗 Versi Bahasa Indonesia

Cerita: 7.5/10
Tonikaku Kawaii langsung lompat ke bagian yang biasanya jadi akhir anime romansa—pernikahan. Iya, Nasa dan Tsukasa nikah di episode pertama, dan sisa episodenya tentang kehidupan baru mereka sebagai pasangan muda. Ceritanya sederhana, nggak ada drama besar. Fokusnya lebih ke momen manis sehari-hari yang bikin hangat hati. Emang gak banyak yang terjadi, tapi justru itu daya tariknya.

Plot: 7.2/10
Nggak ada alur besar yang bikin tegang—ini lebih ke anime slice of life dengan nuansa romantis-komedi. Ada sedikit misteri soal masa lalu Tsukasa, tapi masih samar dan gak terlalu dibahas. Ritmenya santai, tiap episode lebih ke potongan kehidupan rumah tangga yang manis dan lucu.

Pengembangan Karakter: 7.8/10
Nasa itu cowok yang pintar, perhatian, dan sangat mencintai istrinya. Tsukasa punya aura misterius, tapi baik dan lembut. Hubungan mereka terasa alami dan sehat. Nggak lebay, tapi tetap manis. Karakter pendukung juga cukup berwarna, tapi gak sampai menutupi fokus pada pasangan utama.

Animasi / Visual: 7.4/10
Animasinya bersih, cerah, dan enak dilihat. Gak terlalu spektakuler, tapi cocok sama nuansa ceritanya yang hangat. Ekspresi wajah karakternya lucu dan pas, terutama saat momen romantis atau kaku-kaku malu-malu. Atmosfer visualnya lebih ke nyaman daripada wow.

Musik / Audio: 7.5/10
Lagu pembuka dan penutupnya ceria dan gampang nempel di kepala. Musik latarnya cocok banget sama suasana manis yang dibangun. Akting suara karakter terasa lembut dan tulus, terutama di percakapan kecil mereka yang bikin senyum-senyum sendiri.

Eksekusi: 7.6/10
Tonikaku Kawaii nggak bermaksud bikin plot yang heboh. Tujuannya cuma satu: bikin penonton ngerasa “aww” tiap episode. Dan itu berhasil. Buat kamu yang suka romansa yang adem, ringan, dan penuh senyum, ini tontonan yang pas buat bersantai.


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✅ Yang Menarik dari Anime Ini

– Langsung nikah di episode pertama. Jarang banget ada yang kayak gini.
– Jarang-jarang ada anime romansa yang nunjukin kehidupan setelah jadi pasangan.
– Tsukasa itu imut, tenang, tapi ada sisi misterius yang bikin penasaran.
– Nasa itu cowok baik yang full sayang—ya, dia bucin, tapi bucin yang sehat.
– Bikin senyum-senyum sendiri tiap episode. Beneran deh.

Reviewer’s Rating: 8

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Dec 25, 2024

Animablisher

Mixed Feelings

I was honestly really disappointed with this one.
I am not going to say that I expected it to be some groundbreaking revelation. However, from all the hype surrounding it, I initially thought it was going to be unique and interesting and filled with heartfelt episodes and/or sad ones, or something, anything.
Sadly, I must inform you that this show is mostly a generic highschool romcom in disguise (without the highschool drama).
It may not feature a highschool setting, but it does not present anything new to the table that other shows haven't already done.
Yes, it is filled with repetitive dirty jokes. Yes, it is filled with repetitive ... embarassed characters that should not even be embarassed (because, you know, the couple are married. isn't that supposed to mean something?). And yes, the ending is not worth it, so you will just end up disappointed as much as I am.
I mean.. the show doesn't even shy away from letting you know from episode 1 that it would not be that serious nor new nor interesting.
I wouldn't say the show doesn't have its positives, though, as I think the characters are good. I just hate their conversations and the situations they are put in. Rarely would the show give you good scenes where it utilizes the characters to its advantage, and that's what's disappointing about all this. The characters are a big wasted potential. There is one scene in particular where Nasa's parents were very thankful to his wife, Tsukasa, for saving him and it was a really good scene in my opinion. At that moment, I thought to myself, "Why doesn't the show lean more into that path rather than sticking to being a generic romcom?"
If you are a big romcom fanatic, I wouldn't really recommend this. Thers is barely anything here worth spending your time on, unless you don't mind watching one of those "Another romcom for the season".
I have yet to watch season 2, and I actually have a liiiiiiittle bit of hope because of the second OVA titled "Uniform". After watching it, it kinda clicked with me and I realised what the show was trying to do all along. It was trying to gradually increase the level of sexual tension to make you "feel" the scenes where things get spicy. If you are into that stuff, then I might say you struck gold. I mean... when I watched the OVA and got to the scene where Nasa started taking off Tsukasa's stockings I was so fricking on board. Not because I was horny (because I was totally not at the moment. At least not until the scene made me so), but because I realised that season 2 might get out of its "genericness" and start diving deep into the couple's relationship and embrace its core ideas and characters. It is just sad that most of the episodes are mid-tier slice of life; and even when things get spicy, it doesn't feel that rewarding because of that. (PS : no nudes and definitely no sex. Just kisses and hugs, so don't get your hopes up)

Reviewer’s Rating: 6

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Nov 25, 2023

BadGuyBoog

Not Recommended

A lot disappointed me about this show. This is a really bland and uninteresting cast. I was really disappointed by the main character Nasa because in his first couple scenes, he seemed like a really interesting character. He was kind of a narcissistic cocky asshole who would do anything to get what he wanted. I mean it’s not a good trait but at least it’s something I haven’t seen before in a romcom protagonist so I was interested. But it turns out he’s just another dumbass nervous shy goody-two-shoes. Tsukasa is just a bunch of anime cliches but it also always seems like she’s hiding ... something so it’s hard not to be speculative of her personality. The maids were pointless and cliche, Chitose was annoying but I’m sure she’ll be explained. Aya was enjoyable but the one person who really fucking grinds my gears is Kaname. She is literally just a fucking creepy pervert and no one draws attention to it. They play it off as laughs but imagine if the roles were reversed. She owns this bathhouse and casually cleans the male baths when she knows Nasa is in there naked. She stares and makes comments on his dick even though he keeps telling her to fuck off. This is a small joke in the show but it really pisses me off. Swap the roles and tell me you’re ok with it. Another thing that pisses me off is the mystery element. Nasa just out of the blue marries this chick who just mysteriously knows where he is and he doesn’t question her. He says he has questions but he never asks them. It turns out later she comes from this rich household who she apparently isn’t technically a part of and Nasa once again doesn’t question it. She should be in high school seeing how she’s 16 but he doesn’t question that either (they really just couldn’t make her her 18? Nasa is). He doesn’t try to learn more about her and it’s annoying. They casually imply she’s some immortal (probably Princess Kaguya because of how many references they make to her) but the main character is such a fucking simp dumbass that he doesn’t investigate at all. He just accepts this girl is in love with him after 2 brief meetings and marries her, then doesn’t ask anything about her past. I don’t mind if she withholds information, I just wish he instigated a little. This show’s romance is dumb as well. They only met once before and apparently they’re the perfect couple. No problems whatsoever. Just happy times forever. This is a premise that reeks of conflict and drama but there is none. Just another mind-numbing romcom to add to the pile. (I gave up on season 2)

Reviewer’s Rating: 1

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