30-sai made Doutei dato Mahoutsukai ni Nareru Rashii

In this review I won't focus on the story too much because I've read the manga and I think the manga is a 10/10, the story is super fun to read, the romance is cute and develops at a good pace, the characters are compelling and relatable; it's just a good story all and all and my only hang up is the art style which can look wonky from time to time (specially Kurosawa's face proportions). This last thing was what got me extra excited for the anime because it was going to follow the story I already love so much but with a probably ... slightly improved art style, that's why it has been a bit disappointing to see that the animation is... not so good.

The first 2 chapters look pretty good considering that this series probably did not get the greatest budget, but there were a couple of scenes (the most important of each chapter) that looked pretty good so I was excited, but it seems that by episode 3 the budget had started to run out and by episode 4 it has almost run dry.

The animation is laughable by ep 4, one of the most crucial scenes got ruined (for me at least) by the bad animation, it was so distracting I could not focus on what was being said by the characters and could only notice how wonky and stiff the animation was. Also, the art is not consistent, one scene is this style and the next is this different one, it makes the anime look even worse, especially when there are flashbacks and you can clearly see the styles of the flashback and the current scene are different. The voice acting was also noticeable bad on this chapter and that was truly disappointing to notice as it had been the most reedeamable quality so far.

I don't want to ramble any more, so I'll just say that I completely recommend this anime because of the story but if you're someone that enjoys good animation and bad animation can be an obstacle on your enjoyment of the story, then stay clear of this anime and just read the manga.

I'll update this review when I finish the story, just to see if the animation can become even worse or if it can improve a little on the next episodes.

Edit: I just finished watching the last episode and sadly, the animation continued to be bad on the later chapters, there were a couple in which it was so bad it was genuinely hard to watch. The voice acting continued to be pretty good but there were parts where you could tell the direction hadn't been as good for some reason (exaggerated tones on pretty mild scenes for example).

Still I enjoyed the anime because of the story and I just wish it had a better adaptation.

Watching this with my totally not homo-homies has made me feel like a I could conquer any hardships, as in hard, along the way.
The anime is good at making you root for the relationship between the main cast.
And as a totally not-homosexual, I would love to be in the position of the main character and have a friend like Kurosawa who would treat me right, as every man should.
The "reading the mind" plot point is well handled, the character knows the intention and tries to shove it off.
Personally, I think it's a masterpiece. I just think it lacks a lot of anal sex.
EDIT: After ... finishing it, I can say there's not a lack of anal sex

I’ve been disappointed with the lack of BL romance releasing, so was happy to see this was on this list and it’s better than expected! Two virgins who received the ability to hear thoughts of those they touch on their 30th birthday. Super heartwarming and comedic. Into episode 4, they introduce a second potential couple aside from the MCs that I’m excited to see both of their developments.

As a BL lover, this is top tier only 4 episodes in and it has made me want to read the manga because it’s so freakin’ cute. Highly recommend to other BL lovers.

8/10 for this BL. It ... was very wholesome, but I wish I saw more of the second couple. I love how BL is just so sweet in every way; almost more than regular shoujo. We need more of these shows! The fujoshi in Cherry Magic is me!!

This Anime has made me realise, how great it is to be in love.

I like how the beginning shows the viewer, the difficulties when you like the same gender. But that didn't stop Adachi. As far as he tried to deny Kurosawa's genuine feelings, in the end he couldn't.

The anime conveys their feelings in such a lovely way, you get butterflies from just watching!!!

Even the little substory is as realistic as it can be. The way the characters act makes my heart melt.

If you need to watch a heart-warming romance anime, that potrays same gender love in their own, joyful way, this anime is ... for you! <3

If this premise was slapped on to a straight romance, it would do INSANE numbers here, since mature office romances have been taking off. But na, it's gay and people's interest wanes. It's basically My New Boss is Goofy if they actually leaned on the gay subtext and developed it into a full fledged romance.

This anime really belongs in the BL elites, having NO red flags, dubious situations with consent, or weird power dynamics between the characters, which in BL are rooted in gender roles they slap onto the femenine and dominant guy. Both of them have their strengths and weaknesses and constantly lean ... into each other to solve the conflicting situations they're put in. We don't have long drawn out arguments or misunderstandings, and they're very assertive in how they deal with them.

There's only one main con, but I'm willing to overlook it, and it's that sometimes the animation/drawings are a bit inconsistent, but it's BL so it probably didn't have much budget. But thanks to the stellar voice acting and overall sound design and ambiance, it's still a very immersive experience and I don't think it takes away from my personal enjoyment.

Overall, this is one of my favorite romance anime in general, and one of the few ones that gets a satisfactory ending. Very rarely do we get to see anime couples beyond their confession and first kiss, and we get a bunch of their interactions and conflicts past those events. It's just very cute with a healthy dynamic. A feels-good watch and I'll never forget how gushy I felt every week while this aired, just squealing in excitement from all the developments and heartwarming moments.

I'd say definitely give this anime a shot if you want a goofy but cute take on the office romance trope.

This anime leaves a smile on my face after every episode from how funny and light hearted it is.

An unique idea of a plot that you don't see often with unpredictable events that leaves you satisfied.

For the animation and colors it's really good they put the effort in it .

Also the intro and the outro songs it's sweet and fits .

The anime arranged well the events and it's good as a light bl if you don't want to see exclusive smut,

this anime is on the pure side and focuses on the plot and characters so you'd probably enjoy it~ .

I love myself a bit of 'opposites attract' so naturally I was quite drawn to this. If you're into that sort of thing then Cherry Magic is totally worth your time. The back of the manga literally says something like 'Clean-cut hottie x Virgin with self-esteem issues.' How much more 'opposites attract' can you get?! Also, the side ship follows the same formula: Cute younger, extroverted dancer with bleached hair x introverted, older, tall, dark-haired, glasses-wearing author?! Yes, please :>. Also, from what I've read of the manga so far, IMO this is a pretty good faithful adaptation with some thoughtful, well-placed anime-only additions. Overall, ... the entire cast and premise are fun to be with. A great watch for all fujoshi, fundanshi, and fujins alike!

I also really appreciate a good story about finding love a little later in life. Workplace romances in anime generally aren't the best, so this felt like a breath of fresh air. A big theme in the latter half of this show is communication in building a relationship, and it's generally executed well. Of course, it wouldn't be anime without a few instances of grown adults communicating like teenagers, but overall, I liked it, and there wasn't anything that severely messed with my viewing experience. Overall, the premise is interesting and well-explored!

Animation has its highs and lows (trust me when I say this. The highs are SUPER high, but the lows are disappointing). A lot of the budget was clearly spent on the beginning of the series and the important scenes involving Adachi and Kurosawa. Sometimes the characters can look a little stiff and facial proportions can be inconsistent, but it didn't take anything away from the series for me as I was pretty invested. It did hinder my enjoyment but ONLY A LITTLE! Also the art style is very nice and appealing! I love their lashes lol.

I've never written a review, but I just had to because this series has been such a great run! Hearing the first note of that intro every week has brought me so much joy. Disappointed that there will likely be no season 2, but hey! That's what the manga's for, right?! Overall, a good series; the first half is a bit better than the second if you ask me, but that's for you to decide...

Thank you to the studio for bringing this series to anime. :> hope all the hardworking people who gave us this's pillows are nice and cool for forever and ever.

30 Years of Virginity Can Make You Gay and I'm all for it.

Animation's decent pretty much everything else.

What this show brings though is too goddamn sweet and I'm ALL FOR IT. Seriously. I'm a straight man lusting for tiddies and getting bricked towards anime girls;and when I saw two men experiencing all kinds of romance like a straight couple in their early years, it does make my heart a lil bit tingly and my grin reaches all the way up to our ceiling.

Watching this show as a man feels like partaking in taboo, but hey, sign me up for more!

As someone who went into this anime with very little expectations, I must say that I was returned wanting for more.

The concept is promising, the idea of developing telepathy through sheer lack of sexual experiences is absurd but refreshingly funny. Admittedly, the anime doesn't exactly delve into the realistic positives of it but rather uses it as a plot device that helps us understand the perspective of the people who aren't the narrating main character. More specifically, telepathy in this show is mainly used to show Kurasaki's unrequited love for Adachi. Some may think of this as a cop-out since it avoids the more ... common literary method of exploring each character individually. However, this is supposed to be a light-hearted slice of life, so I understand the simplistic approach taken by introducing something unorthodox instead.

The animation in this show is weak, something that is to be expected from a show of its kind. However, even the simplest of motions feel shaky with very little care put into it. The character designs also lack consistency, sometimes making it hard to remember what each character looked like. This lack of consistency has been prominent in other aspects of the show as well, but Kurasaki looking different in every shot just to emphasize how handsome he is, acts against the show in the worst way possible.

The "gay panic" in this show seems to be the biggest gripping point for its intended audience, most of the episodic tension and climactic sequences come from that. As someone who falls into that category of intended audiences, the cliche approaches taken by these first couple of episodes were enjoyable, to say the least. The main reason for this is Adachi's relatability in these cliche situations. His anxious outlook towards coming to terms with his sexuality through Kurasaki, an intimidating figure of societal acceptance, leaves you with the same mix of emotions that confuses Adachi himself. Adachi acting as the narrator and hearing his internal monologues of disbelief, his lack of confidence towards accepting the person that loves him and giving things a shot despite his nervousness is what keeps me wanting to see more from this anime.

In conclusion, I think the anime has yet to prove itself as something special. However, what it has shown us so far sets the grounds for something optimistic in the future. The BL genre in anime has notoriously had terrible adaptations of its source material, so seeing this take-off will be something I hope to look forward to.

I NEED EPISODE 11.5

I hope the movie will be the 11.5 ep

recommend 10/10

Masterpiece


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So far from what I have seen this anime is lovely- a simple and sweet concept with nothing too annoying or emotionally taxing. I like how Adachi isn't fully on board with the romance right away but isn't entirely opposed to it either- a very realistic reaction I'd say which makes this anime a breath of fresh air in my opinion. I also like how the show just portrays him as just some normal dude- without disproving that by like making him super kind or whatever. Kurosawa is great too from what I gather- i like how they gave him depth without making it a ... sob story. I could probably live without the side romance but that is also okay. Additionally, the animation isn't great which sometimes distracts me from what is happening. But despite that, I have a feeling this is gonna wrap up to be a really good and simple love story.

I don't usually write reviews for things I love but this show touched me. It did romance so perfectly that I have to let it out. It has wonderful pacing and shows a realistic and beautiful romance, conflicts and all. For such a silly premise the writers did a wonderful job.

The couple are really fun to root for. I laughed, smiled and cried with the characters. It showed the joy of falling in love, portrayed in such a realistic and beautiful way that I yearned for that experience again myself. I loved how about half of the anime was them being together, very much a ... nice change of pace from most romance animes. Plus, oh my goodness they were able to put sexual intimacy in it in a way that felt like a real extension of love rather than fan service. I feel like that is rare nowadays, despite being so much better in my opinion.

The conflicts aren't upsetting and don't last long, making this show very easy to watch. They don't rely on the miscommunication trope to advance the plot, which is refreshing. Plus, they avoided anything nonconsensual which unfortunately I've found is all too common in wlw and mlm animes. I am pissed off that is not the bare minimum but it's such a relief to see. Also, it isn't queerbaiting. This shit is very much gay and clear about it.

I'd encourage anyone looking for a comfy romance to give this a watch, it's awesome <3

This is a beautiful BL romance anime with a happily ever after. There are no bad episodes and the characters are well rounded. I usually dislike the ‘dumb hardworking FL’ trope and thought I would hate it in this as well even though the lead is Male. I have to say I am pleasantly surprised that they develop the character so well - starts out being under confident, but realises true potential because of his partner and becomes a better person - emotionally and in his career. It’s beautifully put together. The only reason to not rate it a perfect 10 is because of the ... animation. It feels a bit clunky and isn’t smooth. Otherwise, beautiful story through and through.

Highly recommend watching it if you’re interested in romance HEA genre.

ngl i was super excited for this anime & while i think the anime is a solid 7-7/5 out of 10, I feel like my expectations were super high and was not really met. Having said that, I still enjoyed the lovey-dovey couples & i have to say the 2ndlove story that was happening as far more interesting to me - it had a diverse dynamic that I would have loved to be invested in more. All in all, the ending was suuuppper cute & wholesome & I love that - that really is what has me squealing & loved that this is a full ... complete show in 12 eps - i don't remember the last time we had that lol.

overall a 100% recommend.

Such a cute and fun romance series.

Story 7.5/10
Good story, but not that different from other romance series. What makes the series stand out is not the story itself but the premise of Adachi being able to read minds. Things seem to be heating up though.

Enjoyment 8.5/10
Comedic and cute with not too heavy a story, the series is really easy to watch. A fantastic palate cleanser that you can look forward to every week.

Art and Sound 7/10
The art is exactly what you can expect from a smaller series. Nothing to complain about, nothing to praise, just good art. The same can be said about the sound, ... which is why these aspects were crammed together.

Characters 7/10
Mainly focuses on Adachi and Kurosawa who both are great for their purpose in the show. They just aren't memorable.

Overall 8/10
A great watch. I Heavily recommend any BL lovers to give this a try!

The concept of the story is interesting and uncommon for a romance, I mean mind reading because you’re a 30 year old virgin? absurdly funny. I just wish the story were executed better. I mean there was so much to unpack with adachi’s power. How does he know the power is linked to his virginity? We also see (spoiler) — his friend eventually acquire the power himself so does that mean this happens to everyone who is a 30 year old virgin as well in this world? —

Anyways, the show was silly at first and I appreciated that the characters were pretty mature when it ... came to communication & boundaries. Things were moving along pretty smoothly but somewhere along around ep 6 things started to feel kinda slow & boring. The silly vibes & maturity levels kind of faded especially towards the end & characters were just never really explored further and felt one note. I mean I couldn’t tell you anything about Kurosawa other than he likes adachi, he’s popular and he works at the office (mind you he’s the MAIN love interest!). The animation is inconsistent as well, you will have some very beautiful moments here and there but the majority of the time it’s a gamble whether the next scene’s proportions will have you giggling.

Overall, the show was fine, it’s something casual I wouldn’t mind watching in between shows or if I need to fill any bl holes in my heart but I’ve ran through everything available already. It’s pretty silly at first but warning perhaps you will also feel a tonal shift about halfway through.

I'll be very quick, as honestly, there isn't a lot to say here... Do you like BL? Great! Does the title intrigue you or make you laugh? Good! If the plot and ideas interest you, then you'll get what it says on the box! Don't expect anything incredible, but in the world of BL, this is nice!

The biggest takeaways from this specific BL production are:
A) Characters are not mocked for their perceived "shortcomings,"
B) Consent is respected

Beyond that, this isn't anything overly special, but it's a quaint little story about two adult men forming a romantic relationship. And that's basically all there ... is.

At times, the background art is gorgeous. And, at times, the character animation is off-model and quite rough. The first half is strong, although there's not near enough characterization or romance between the two leads to really justify any fanfare. And the ending is rushed. VERY rushed. Still, all-in-all, it's cute, inoffensive, and a wonderful step in the right direction for BL stories!

As a Yaoi this could have been much worse.
The story sounds absurd, the idea of a 30 years old virgin turn mindreader, but the execution is so cute. That's all this show has to do really, deliver on the funny and sweet moment. Which it does.
One thing I have to give it praise is how purely romantic it feels, for a romance junkie, this one's served. The couple are so not toxic and they progress naturally without dragging. While there are some usual tropes of inconfident MC, I'm willing to give it a pass. Sure, the animation can be a bit stunted, but when ... the key moments hit, it did not disappoint. A good leisure watch.

Yes, yes, this anime does have its fluffy, lovey-dovey couples, no problematic content, whatever. Not that it needs to be barren of problematic content to be considered a good story. Anyways, I personally enjoyed this anime for a few reasons, but it's not without its problems.

Let's just put it up front that I'd give 10 stars for one particular supporting character who was an absolute riot throughout the series. They're the very embodiment of 'don't judge a book by its cover', which makes every interaction with Adachi absolutely hilarious to watch. So there's your comedy.

One part of the story that might not have been ... discussed in other reviews is how the anime slowly takes the concept of mind-reading and flips it on its head. Cherry Magic slowly deconstructs this super-power, revealing its pitfalls through the eyes of the characters. Honestly, if it had been just the beginning, this anime would have received a much lower rating from me, but I really like the problems that came along with the second half. It was a unique take on a hackneyed cliche.

That's not to say this anime is without its problems. We're given one couple in the beginning of the series, but somehow end up with two by the end. It's a very 'Junjou Romantica' approach, but unlike Junjou Romantica, which gives each of the three couples similar amounts of screen time (more or less), it's more like a 3:1 ratio between the first couple and the second. The transitions between the couples takes a hit, too, and while the main couple gets away with it by the skin of its teeth, the side couple takes a hit for it. Its much easier to forget Tsuge and Minato than Adachi and Kurosawa. Tsuge has been both Adachi's support as well as the lead of his own romance, but Minato leaves much to be desired.

There's also a lot of cringeworthy moments in the anime, both having to do with mind-reading powers and just the natural 'non-normie' charm of Tsuge and Adachi. And then there's the animation, which, along with the telepathic scenes, was the most cringeworthy part of it all. For every significant thought the characters have, the viewers are unfortunate enough to have to sit through 15-30 seconds of stilled frames as we listen to whatever character think whatever life-changing thought they're having and how it impacts Adachi (or Tsuge). If this happened every so often it wouldn't be a problem, but it happens every. Single. Episode. It's awkward, and it takes the enjoyment away. I'm sure I'm not the only one who thinks so.

It's with these praises and complaints in mind that I can't fully recommend it, but still say that I enjoyed it very much. There's no such thing as a 'perfect' anime, sure, but the problems really do weigh a lot on the viewers enjoyment of the anime, and should definitely be taken into consideration when deciding whether to watch it.

I'm male, watched it with my sister who loves Yaoi and Shounen ai. She said it is one of the best yaoi/shounen ai series out here, she really liked it and she watched almost every Yaoi anime in existence and read almost every Yaoi manga.

What do I find good about it myself? Well, it's funny, I laughed in some episodes. Also, it has good emotional tension and not bad story writing overall. I liked the side story more than the main story, in my opinion, it's better, but I'm not the casual Yaoi watcher. In some parts, it was really hard to watch as a ... man, but my sister laughed her ass off at my reactions, so it was funny even for me.