Dec 18, 2020
First let me comment on how much this anime has opened my mind to the romcom/slice of life genre. Although not listed, I really think this masterpiece was more of a slice of life than anything. None the less, lets get started with the review. This is my first review on an anime and Tonikaku Kawaii left me speechless so if you have any comments feel free to add them to my guestbook :).
Story: 8
Coming from an avid slice of life watcher I was really surprised that Tonikaku seemed to be more of a slice of life than a romance anime. None the less, I
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wasn't disappointed. Reversing the whole shounen romance type anime and starting where the protagonist decides to outright marry someone he barely knows added a part of romcoms you always hope will happen but never do. Every episode was a twist in a different direction which affected the story which slowly gave context on the characters and the lifestyle of the mcs. The only thing I would say bothered me was the fact that after the first 6 or 7 episodes, the story seemed to completely disappear and the idea of development was eradicated. Anime only watchers such as myself were forced to interpret Tsukasa's backstory in our own ways which in a way did add more suspense to weather she was gonna leave Nasa or not but also left myself and im sure many other viewers, a little confused. After episode 7 Tonkikaku turned more into a slice of life comedy which although wasn't what I expected, I still enjoyed it very much. From awkward moments to pinpoint comedy, Tonikaku Kawaii is the perfect example of everything the viewer expects from romance animes once the protagonist finally meets his love.
Art: 10
The art for Tonikaku perfectly suited the story and created a lively and visually pleasing trance on the audience. I really support this kind of art style. Not only does it appear more friendly and inviting, intimate moments are seemed as more intimate with the cute blush affects of both characters and the completely accurate facial expressions. There were no problems with the art here, in fact they're some of the best i've ever seen in an anime.
Sound: 8
The OP and ending are some of my favourite of all time. With the OP actually featuring Tsukasa, I thought it was fitting for the anime. I think if there was a more lengthy soundtrack during intimate moments in the anime, the affect that sound had on the audience would be greater than it is right now.
Character: 7
Characters in Tonikaku Kawaii werent developed enough. In my opinion, the whole part of the anime where character development follows the spark of a story or conflict ended up being taken out because of the slice of life aspect and the whole "yeah guys we're married lol" part of the anime. Saving the score here would probably be the fact that both characters were likeable. Although moments of unnecessary awkwardness were no stranger to Tonikaku Kawaii, Nasa actually did what most anime protagonists do in romance animes. Kiss the love interest. Yes, this happened many times.
Enjoyment/Overall: 10
I honestly enjoyed this anime due to its difference to the other romance animes I've watched. With most of the romance animes starting with the classic shounen revelation plots and tsundere girl, I thought that Tonikaku Kawaii was perfect for changing it up. During times like now where the whole world is on lockdown, its fair to say that people sometimes just want a fun escape. Tonikaku did exactly that. Not only is the show inspiring to find that "love of your life" its also extremely comforting giving the viewer what can be best described as "a love for life".
Thanks for reading, I hope you enjoy! Drop a guestbook comment if I did a good job lol, I tried.
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Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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