Jijou wo Shiranai Tenkousei ga Guigui Kuru.

I went into this anime expecting a lighthearted, fluffy rom-com, but what I got was so much more. It's like the show snuck up on me and stole my heart when I wasn't looking!

Nishimura's adorable blushing face is forever etched in my memory - I mean, who wouldn't love a girl who turns beet red from just a few kind words? And Takada? _swoon_ He's the ultimate sweet and caring guy, always showering Nishimura with genuine compliments, completely oblivious to the fact that he's making her blush like crazy every time!

Their dynamic is pure magic, and I found myself grinning from ear to ear every ... time they interacted. The supporting cast is lovable too, but Takada and Nishimura's relationship is the real highlight of the show.

I'm now left craving for more! Please, for the love of all things cute and fluffy, give us a season 2!

This anime is a masterclass in subtle storytelling, nuanced characters, and heartfelt moments. It's a reminder that sometimes the simplest things in life can bring the most joy.

If you haven't watched it yet, drop everything and give it a try. Trust me, you won't regret it!

If I could describe the main character in one sentence it would be this "Social Anxiety is scared of this guy"

Taiyou the new kid is probably the most extroverted person in all of anime. Never before have I ever seen somebody speak their mind, not care about what others think or not let a single word effect them like Taiyou

My Clueless First Friend is a really sweet story about an extrovert finding an introvert and becoming friends with them despite the fact they're disliked by the entire school for "being the grim reaper" due to having weird looking eyes. Despite the outcast, nasty things being ... said and mistreatment Akane gets from her pears on a daily basis. Taiyou Takana still thinks the world of her and with literally no hesitation becomes friends with her and thinks she's the "cutest and coolest person ever"

I really like these stories about rooting for the underdog and wanting them to have a happy life and My Clueless First Friend does that in a really nice way. I do think they could tone Taiyou down a little bit and have the same effect on the story as sometimes he does come off as a little too excited which can get a little much. I was willing to drop it on episode 1 but I try not to drop animes until bare minimum episode 6 (unless it's terrible) - I'm glad I stuck with it though because I finished it in 1 sitting

I also really like that some of the kids came around on Akane and realized she's not actually scary.

9/10

The animation is fine, fairly average. There really isn't any flashy animation, but motion is fairly fluid. There are some decent backgrounds, but the art style used for the backgrounds is inconsistent. Character detail while stylized, is still fairly basic. Certain details are inconsistent from frame to frame, but very rarely. The characters are fairly likeable, with the exception of Takada who is fairly annoying. There is some character depth with Nishimura, but otherwise not a whole lot of depth. Story is fairly basic, but fun. Pacing is rather slow, but not unbearably slow. Voice acting is decent. While the performances are unimpressive, the casting ... is decent, and despite being an anime about children there really aren't any characters that are grating to listen to... well Takada is, but not because of the voice acting. The soundtrack is pretty average, the op is okay, but the ed is great. Overall it's a fun and cute anime, but not really all that special in any way. It's also weird to see a romance develope between 5th graders, but at least it's just puppy love. 6.00/10